Description

Parking are for the walking tracks to Tchupala and Wallicher Falls in the Palmerston (Doongan) section of Wooroonooran National Park. The parking is on either side of the road where the road widens. Tchupala Falls track - 1.2km return (40mins) Grade: easy About 2km uphill from Crawfords Lookout, via the highway, a track leads to Tchupala Falls. After about 200m, the track splits. The right-hand track continues for 400m to Tchupala Falls where Henrietta Creek tumbles over a basalt barricade, one of many created by past volcanic activity. This is a permanently damp place supporting ferns, mosses and other moisture-loving plants. Wallicher Falls and Gooligans picnic area track - 3km one way (1-2hrs) Grade: easy About 2km uphill from Crawfords Lookout, via the highway, a track leads to Wallicher Falls, the beginning of the track is also the start of the walk to Tchupala Falls. After about 200m, the track splits. The left-hand track leads to Wallicher Falls (800m) and then continues for another 2km to Gooligans picnic area. Pets are not permitted. No camping or overnight parking allowed.