Best trails in Conway National Park
Conway National Park is located on the coast of Queensland on Gia and Ngaro land. It is established around the Conway Peninsula, which is covered by a huge tropical rainforest as well as secluded beaches. There are also views of the Whitsundays from atop the steep, rocky cliffs. The vine thickets, mangroves, woodlands, and lowland rainforest are home to the Australian brush-turkey and the orange-footed scrubfowl.
It is a great place for hiking, primitive camping, and swimming.
Top trails
1
(849)
•Moderate
•4.7 mi
•Est. 2h 36m
Honeyeater Walk is a fantastic and challenging hike up to Honeyeater Lookout, which gives some incredible views of the surrounding area.
The route is predominantly uphill as you head to the lookout, so wearing a decent pair of shoes for your trip is essential. Come prepared with food and water for the humid climate. Leaving early in the morning is ideal as you'll beat the midday sun but watch out as the trail can be slippery early in the day.
2
(210)
•Moderate
•4.2 mi
•Est. 2h 6m
This is a scenic walk up to Mount Rooper and onto Swamp Bay with some steep inclines and beautiful views of the Whitsunday Islands. The route takes you through rainforest and onto the shores of the serene Swamp Bay.
As you walk along the path look out for glimpses of the Whitsunday passage, North Molle, and Daydream Islands. The well-maintained track begins at the carpark off of Shute Harbour Road and follows the Swamp Bay Hiking trail taking you into Conway National Park.
There are some...
3
(117)
•Hard
•3.3 mi
•Est. 1h 45m
Explore Conway National Park with this terrific trail. Discover Mount Rooper lookout, and take in the breathtaking panoramic views of the Whitsunday islands.
This circuit is one-way (anti-clockwise) and is suitable for bikes and hiking. The track to the overlook is difficult and twisting, and the hike back to Swamp Bay is much the same. Be sure to drink a lot of water and slip, slop, slap!
4
(54)
•Hard
•16.4 mi
•Est. 7h 51m
This is a beautiful trail through the Conway National Park, located in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland. This trail was formerly called the Whitsunday Great Walk and begins from the parking area at the end of Forestry Road.
From here you'll make your way through the tranquil rainforest all the way to the famous coastal town of Airlie Beach. The flora along the way is gorgeous with Mackay tulip trees, brown tulip oaks, and a variety of climbing vines filling out the surrounding...
5
(34)
•Moderate
•2.9 mi
•Est. 1h 7m
This is a nice peaceful hike through the Conway National Park, located in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, Australia. The trail begins from the dedicated Mount Rooper and Swamp Bay Hike Start parking area.
The quiet track to the swamp bay features free camping for permit holders. You can continue along the beach or link it up with the loop up to Mount Rooper lookout.
Swamp Bay camping area has picnic tables and a shelter. There are no toilet facilities. Bookings can be made via the...
6
(58)
•Easy
•2.0 mi
•Est. 42m
This an enjoyable family-friendly trail through the Conway National Park in the Whitsundays Region of Queensland. This route combines the Coastal Fringe Circuit and Hayward Gully Way tracks.
The trailhead is off Shute Harbour Road, where parking is available. From here, head south into the park and enjoy making your way along the relatively flat and well-maintained tracks.
The trail takes you through lowland rainforest, crosses a small tidal creek, and then leads into rocky gullies. The...
7
(40)
•Moderate
•10.3 mi
•Est. 4h 5m
This is a straightforward trail through the Conway National Park on the east coast of Queensland, located not too far from Airlie Beach. This route begins and ends from the parking area at the end of Forestry Road.
The trail itself is easy to navigate, with wide clear paths down to Repulse Creek Camp and back. Repulse camp has toilets (non-flush), tent camping and lockable trunks to keep the wildlife out of your food. Bookings can be made via Queensland National Parks Booking Service website.
8
(30)
•Moderate
•4.3 mi
•Est. 1h 52m
This picturesque hike takes you through lush rainforest in Conway National Park. The walk features stunning native flora, serene creeks and lots of fascinating fungi.
The track starts at the end of Forestry Road, where parking is available. It's recommended to wear long clothing and socks for this hike as sections can be quite overgrown, and leeches are common.
9
(10)
•Moderate
•1.2 mi
•Est. 38m
This a great family-friendly walk in the beautiful Conway National Park. Pass through vibrant palm trees, enormous strangler figs, and tulip oaks covered in basket ferns as you make your way along the well-maintained track.
There are some stairs along the way, but the short distance keeps things manageable. Keep a keen eye and ear for the sounds of different birds in the mid-story of the forest.
Trail reviews for Conway National Park
Starts going up and doesn’t stop going up for a long time. But, eventually gets flatter with small sections of uphill. I spent a lot of time stopped looking at things (or, catching my breath), and was going to continue on to bloodwood camp. I only went around 500m past the honeyeater turnoff, as it was pretty overgrown / covered in leaf litter / unstable. I have a pretty dodgy knee and it didn’t look friendly for that. (Carrying a 7 kg pack and used hiking poles on the way down) I tried to go around to the start of Conway circuit to add another 10km or so from that direction, but the road access is closed from the rain in Feb still.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Conway National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Conway National Park is Honeyeater Walk, which has a 4.4 star rating from 849 reviews. This trail is 4.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,194 ft.
What is the longest trail in Conway National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Conway National Park is Conway Circuit (Whitsunday Great Walk). This trail is estimated to be 16.4 mi long.
How many trails are in Conway National Park?
There are 9 trails in Conway National Park. These trails have an average 4.1-star rating from 1,456 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Conway National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Conway National Park has you covered. Conway Circuit (Whitsunday Great Walk) boasts the most elevation gain with 2,739 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Honeyeater Walk, which will get you 1,194 ft of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Conway National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 4 camping trails in Conway National Park and the most popular is Mount Rooper and Swamp Bay Loop with an average 4.5 star rating from 210 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in Conway National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 2 running trails in Conway National Park and the most popular is Honeyeater Walk with an average 4.4 star rating from 849 community reviews.
Are there biking trails available in Conway National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 6 biking trails in Conway National Park and the most popular is Honeyeater Walk with an average 4.4 star rating from 849 community reviews.
Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Conway National Park?
Yes, there is 1 trail with a scenic mountain peak view in Conway National Park: Conway Circuit (Whitsunday Great Walk).
Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Conway National Park?
Yes, there is 1 trail with a scenic viewpoint in Conway National Park: Honeyeater Walk.