Mt Garnet to Lappa Junction (55km), North Queensland, Queensland

Mt Garnet to Lappa Junction is a 55km, grade 3 hike located in the North Queensland, Queensland. The hike should take around 4 days to complete.

Length: 55km

Duration: 4 days

Grade: 3

Style: One Way

Start: Mount Garnet

End: Lappa Junction

Location: North Queensland

Closest town: Mount Garnet

Queensland

From state capital: 1746km

Longitude: 145.1070631

Latitude: -17.67519835

Hike summary

This trail goes through magnificent ranges with sweeping views of the isolated countryside. Ancient frangipani and mango tress mark the site of old stations and homesteads. Heritage items include narrow rock cuttings and old stone bridges.

Magnificent views.
Heritage narrow rock cuttings
Old stone bridges

The line was privately built in 1902, taken over by the Queensland Railways in 1914 and closed in 1960. Lappa is on the Atherton Tablelands - Forsayth railway line.

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Trail Features

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Mount Garnet to Lappa Junction in North Queensland

190 kms west of Cairns, 1746km from Brisbane

Coarse gravel

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About the region

North Queensland or the Northern Region is the northern part of the Australian state of Queensland that lies just south of Far North Queensland. Queensland is a massive state, larger than many countries, and its tropical northern part has been historically remote and undeveloped, resulting in a distinctive regional character and identity.

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Acknowledgement of Country

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.

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