Koombooloomba National Park National Park

Website: https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/koombooloomba

Hours: Open daily (no formal facilities)

Koombooloomba National Park is a protected area in Far North Queensland, Australia. The park contains rainforest and upland habitats and includes the water body formed by Koombooloomba Dam.

Visitors encounter remnant and regrowth rainforest, riverine corridors and open catchment around the dam and reservoir; the area is of interest for nature observation and remote bushwalking. The man‑made lake and dam are prominent features in an otherwise rugged, less‑developed upland landscape.

The dam and lake were created as part of mid‑20th century water and hydroelectric infrastructure in the region; the park conserves surrounding natural values and catchment areas. The national park status protects vegetation and wildlife typical of the Atherton Tablelands.

The park lies inland on the Atherton Tablelands in Far North Queensland, to the west of the coastal range and within the broader wet tropical upland zone of the region.

• Dam and lake: Includes Koombooloomba Dam and Lake Koombooloomba, which lie within the park boundary and are noticeable landscape features.
• Bioregion: Located in Far North Queensland and part of the broader wet tropical and upland rainforest landscapes of the Atherton Tablelands region.

What to See#

• Koombooloomba Dam and Lake: Koombooloomba Dam formed Lake Koombooloomba when the dam was constructed; the reservoir and surrounding catchment lie within the park area.

Koombooloomba is reached from the Atherton Tablelands region of Far North Queensland. The usual approach is by sealed roads to the nearest service towns (Atherton or Ravenshoe), then by unsealed forestry and station tracks into the park - a high-clearance or 4WD vehicle is strongly recommended. Check local maps and contact Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service for current access conditions.

• Check road conditions and access with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service before setting out; many access roads are unsealed.
• Use a high-clearance or 4WD vehicle - some forest tracks are rough and muddy after rain.
• Carry insect repellent: the Wet Tropics are mosquito country, especially near standing water.
• Respect closures around dams and any private property adjacent to the park.