Girramay National Park Park

Girramay National Park is a protected area in Far North Queensland, Australia, that conserves lowland tropical rainforest, river gorges and coastal habitats; it includes the notable Murray Falls. The park preserves country of the Girramay Aboriginal people and supports both biodiversity and cultural values.

The park offers short rainforest walks, picnic areas and viewing platforms near the main waterfall. Trails run through dense lowland rainforest and along river gorges, suitable for brief day visits rather than long backcountry hikes. Birdwatching and spotting rainforest flora are common activities.

The land is recognised as the traditional country of the Girramay people. The area is managed for conservation and public recreation by Queensland parks authorities, with facilities concentrated around established picnic and lookout sites.

The park lies on the tropical coast of northeastern Queensland near the coastal town of Cardwell, within the Cassowary Coast region. It sits between the larger centers of Cairns and Townsville and occupies lowland rainforest and coastal river valleys.

• Cultural significance: The park protects coastal lowland rainforest and riverine habitats that are culturally important to the local Girramay people.
• Visitor facilities: There are short, well-formed walking tracks and picnic facilities near the main falls lookout, making the site suitable for day visits.

What to See#

• Murray Falls: A cascade and picnic area within the park, accessible by a short walk from the car park; contains viewing platforms and short rainforest trails close to the falls.

Girramay National Park is accessed from Ingham and Cardwell in North Queensland. From Ingham, drive inland on local roads; some park sections require 4WD. Check Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service for closures and trail conditions before travel.

• The park is best explored with a local Indigenous guide-contact community-run tourism services in nearby towns.
• Timing visits outside the wet season reduces the prevalence of leeches and hazards on trails.
• Respect cultural sites and follow park signage-some areas are restricted for Indigenous cultural reasons.