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Australia > Queensland > Porcupine Gorge National Park

Quick overview: Discover the Eagle Lookout Walk, a moderate, 2.8km return trail nestled in the heart of Porcupine Gorge National Park, Queensland. Starting from Pyramid Campground near Hughenden, the track offers a serene journey through open woodland, with some rocky sections leading to a breathtaking view of the gorge rim. Ideal for bushwalkers and hikers seeking an accessible yet rewarding outdoor experience.

Length:

2.8km

Duration:

1 hr

Grade:

Style:

Return

Max elevation: 652m

Min elevation: 632m

Total Ascent: 43m

Start: Pyramid Campground

End: Pyramid Campground

Porcupine Gorge National Park

Queensland

Nearby town: Hughenden

From state capital: 1505km

Latitude: -20.3444836

Longitude: 144.46099340915683

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Hike overview

Eagle Lookout Walk is a relatively easy walk through the Porcupine Gorge National Park in rural central northern Queensland. The trail begins from the Pyramid Campground, not too far from the small town of Hughenden in the Shire of Flinders, Queensland. The trail follows a clearly defined, flat, unpaved trail with only a few rocky sections. The unmarked path is through open woodland with little shade but the view of the gorge from the gorge rim at the end of the trail is magnificent.

Camping

Camping is available at the Pyramid camping area. All bookings for camp sites must be made online prior to visiting the park, and well in advance during peak season (April to October). Camping permits are required and fees apply.

Track grade

Grade 3 (Moderate) - Walks for Most Fitness Levels: Grade 3 on the AWTGS represents moderate walking tracks. These are ideal for walkers with some fitness who are comfortable with some hills and uneven terrain. While suitable for most ages, some bushwalking experience is recommended to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Tracks may have short, steep hill sections, a rough surface, and many steps. The total distance of a Grade 3 walk can be up to 20 kilometers.

Practical information

The Pyramid camping area has wheelchair-accessible toilets. Some campsites have wheelchair-accessible picnic tables (assistance maybe required). To see which campsites are suitable for wheelchair access, refer to camping in Porcupine Gorge National Park. The Porcupine Gorge lookout is wheelchair accessible with assistance.

Trail features

Walk map and GPX file
Eagle Lookout Walk (2.8km)

Total distance: 2751 m
Max elevation: 652 m
Min elevation: 632 m
Total climbing: 43 m
Total descent: -43 m

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Getting there

Getting to the trailhead: Porcupine Gorge National Park.

Access to Porcupine Gorge National Park (including the lookout and camping area) is fully sealed. From Hughenden, follow the Kennedy Developmental Road north for 60km to reach the turn-off to the Gorge lookout. The Gorge lookout carpark is 1.5km from the Kennedy Developmental Road turn-off.

The turn-off to the Pyramid camping area, day-use area and walking track is a further 11.7km north along the Kennedy Developmental Road. From the turn-off, follow the Mount Emu Road for 4.4km, then turn east and follow the road for 2.4km to reach the Pyramid camping and day-use area.

If travelling beyond the park, further north to Blackbraes National Park or the Lynd Junction, please be aware that the Kennedy Developmental Road is unsealed in some sections. When dry, this road is accessible to all vehicle types with care. Travellers should expect to encounter bulldust, corrugations, exposed rocks, creek crossings, other vehicles, native wildlife, cattle and road trains. After storms the road may be temporarily closed or inaccessible to conventional vehicles and caravans.

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Find accommodation close to the trailhead including hotels, cabins, and campgrounds. Use the interactive map to explore available options in nearby towns.

Nearby towns: Charters Towers, Einasleigh, Ewan, Forsayth, Georgetown, Hughenden, Mareeba, Mount Surprise, Prairie, Richmond, Torrens Creek, Winton

About the region

The impressive Porcupine Gorge National Park extends 25 kilometres along Porcupine Creek, which has carved a breathtaking canyon in its path that reveals strata of sedimentary rocks spanning hundreds of millions of years. In the wider section of the gorge the eroding action of the creek has also created the Pyramid, an isolated monolith of multicoloured sandstone rising from the floor of the gorge, shaped as its name suggests.

Towering cliffs of coloured sandstone, pockets of vine forest and deep permanent waterholes along Porcupine Creek contrast strikingly with the savanna plains surrounding Porcupine Gorge. The gorge lookout is about 60km north of Hughenden. The Pyramid camping and day-use areas and the Pyramid track are another 11km further north. The Yirendali Aboriginal people welcome you to their traditional country and ask that you respect their special place.

The gorge, with its many permanent waterholes, provides an important refuge for and attracts a wide variety of animals. Some are permanent residents, but others only appear in the dry season. Birds are abundant so remember to bring your binoculars and a camera!

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Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.

Curated by: Darren Edwards | Trail Hiking Australia

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February 25, 2025

Hike at a Glance

Hike overview

Camping

Track grade

Practical information

Trail features

Walk map and GPX file
Eagle Lookout Walk (2.8km)

Eagle Lookout Walk (2.8km)

Explore safely

Leave a trip plan

Planning checklists

Getting there

Accommodation nearby

About the region

Similar walks nearby

Pyramid Lookout Walk (400m)

Birthday Creek Falls Walking Track (1km)

Herveys Range Rail Trail Walk (11km)

Andrée Griffin Walking Track (1.65km)

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