Hike the Nature Trails

BELLBRY LODGE
Dec 28, 2023
2 min read

Updated: May 11

Path through a lush, sunlit forest with tall trees and greenery, leading to a view of the blue ocean under a clear sky. — *Image credit: @coffeeincairns*

Set off and self-explore the Earl Hill Conservation Park hiking trails just north of Cairns. Popular with locals, the trails are suitable for most ages and fitness levels and open year-round. With both woodland and beachfront trailheads easily accessible, getting back to nature has never been easier.

Trinity Beach Lookout – via Cycad Palm Track

Starting from the eastern trailhead accessed via Half Moon Bay Beach and a steep set of stairs, this 1.4km return track takes you through cycad groves and past beautiful Coral Sea views up to the Trinity Beach lookout. Allow 50 minutes return to trailhead.

*Council bathroom facilities located at Half Moon Bay Beach carpark.

Dirt path through lush green forest with tall trees and ferns, leading to a distant view of the sea under a soft pastel sunset sky. — *Cycad Palm Track*

Earl Hill Summit – via Woodland Track

A steep 3.6km return track providing stunning views over Double Island and Buchan Point to the north and Yarrabah Range to the south. Accessed from the woodland trailhead at the corner of Roberts Drive and Flagship Drive. Allow 2 hour return to trailhead.

View through lush green trees of a coastal town by azure sea, with small islands on the horizon under a clear blue sky. — *Earl Hill Summit - Image credit: QLD Dept of Environment, Science & Innovation*

Woodland to Beach – via Woodland, Rainforest & Cycad Palm Tracks

An end-to-end 1.6km route branching off the Woodland Track (at 1.1km signed junction), turning right onto the Rainforest Track which connects to the Cycad Palm Track to finish at the beach. Allow 2 hours trailhead to trailhead.

Image credit: QLD Dept of Environment, Science & Innovation

Earl Hill Summit – via Lizard Track

Only suitable for very experienced and fit walkers, the Lizard track provides a more difficult alternative to the Woodland track to the Earl Hill summit. Accessed from the Woodland trailhead at the corner of Roberts Drive and Flagship Drive. Allow 2 hour return to trailhead.

Forest path with dense green foliage and scattered sunlight. Earthy trail winds through tall trees, creating a serene, natural setting. — Lizard Track

Map of Earl Hill Conservation Park showing four walking tracks: Woodland, Lizard, Rainforest, and Cycad Palm. Includes warnings and key. — *Earl Hill Trail Map*

Trail Map credit: QLD Dept of Environment, Science & Innovation