Main Range National Park Park

Address: Main Range National Park, Queensland, Australia (access points vary: e.g., from Toowoomba, Warwick)

Website: https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/main-range

Hours: Park open daily; visitor center hours vary by location and season.

Admission: Park entry fees apply (Queensland National Park fees/vehicle fees vary)

Main Range National Park is a protected area in southern Queensland occupying part of the Main Range section of the Great Dividing Range. The park contains steep escarpments, rainforest pockets and several prominent peaks including Mount Superbus.

The park offers hiking, lookouts and day-walks to mountain summits and ridges, with trails that traverse subtropical and temperate rainforest at higher elevations. It is valued for its scenery, waterfalls and biodiversity and is visited by bushwalkers and nature enthusiasts.

The park preserves sections of Gondwana-era rainforest that form part of the broader World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforests of Australia. Management has focused on protecting remnant forests, controlling invasive species and maintaining walking infrastructure.

Situated inland from the Queensland coast in the Scenic Rim and Southern Downs region, the park lies west of coastal cities and is approached from towns such as Warwick, Toowoomba and Cunninghams Gap.

• World Heritage connection: Contains rugged escarpments and rainforest pockets that form part of the Gondwana Rainforests World Heritage landscape.
• Practical visiting note: Popular access points include walking tracks and lookout platforms; weather can change quickly at higher elevations so prepare for cool, wet conditions above 1,000 metres.

What to See#

• Mount Superbus: Mount Superbus, the highest peak in the local range at about 1,375 metres, offering long-distance views and used as an objective for day hikes.
• Spicers Peak and ridgelines: Spicers Peak and associated ridgelines that form dramatic escarpments and are accessed by walking tracks and private lodges in the area.

Main Range National Park is accessed from the Darling Downs region near Toowoomba and Warwick; the Cunningham Highway and local forest roads provide entry depending on the chosen trailhead. Closest regional centers include Toowoomba (approximately 1-2 hours by car) and Warwick. Check Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service for exact access points and track conditions.

• Check for seasonal track closures and bushfire alerts before traveling; conditions can change rapidly.
• Bring insect repellent - coastal and rainforest sections host mosquitoes and sandflies in certain seasons.
• Book camping or accommodation in advance during peak seasons; facilities are limited.