The trail to the tunnel is open, as is the park , shelters, and toilets.
Queensland's longest straight railway tunnel (287m).
Hieght above sea level is 640m.
Tunnel is home to a colony of bent winged bats.
Walk part way through Queensland's longest straight railway tunnel (287m). A fence has been installed part way in from both entrances to protect the bat colony . It is also quite high being 640m above sea level. Now that trains don't roar through it the tunnel is a seasonal home to a colony of bent winged bats.
The tunnel is sign posted from the main road (access road is unsealed). The road takes you to a park that is actually on the ridge over the tunnel which is the crest of the Great Dividing Range.
Muntapa Tunnel to Muntapa Tunnel in South East Queensland
15km south of Cooyar, north of Toowoomba, 210km from Brisbane
Compacted earth
Hilly forest
For more information and a location map please visit RailTrails Australia.
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Getting there
Closest towns to this walk: Brisbane, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Logan City, Redland Bay
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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.
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