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Getting there
Getting to the trailhead: Mount Archer National Park.
Closest towns to this walk: Gracemere, Mount Morgan, North Rockhampton, Parkhurst, Rockhampton
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Track grade
Grade 4 (Hard) - Challenging Walks for Experienced Walkers: Grade 4 on the AWTGS signifies challenging walking tracks. Bushwalking experience is recommended for these tracks, which may be long, rough, and very steep. Directional signage may be limited, requiring a good sense of navigation. These walks are suited for experienced walkers who are comfortable with steeper inclines, rougher terrain, and potentially longer distances.
Explore safe
Plan ahead and hike safely! Carry enough water, pack layers for changing conditions, and bring safety gear like a torch, PLB, and reliable communication device. Check official sources for trail updates, closures, and access requirements, and review local weather and bushfire advice. Most importantly, share your plans with someone before you go. Being prepared makes for a safer and more enjoyable hike! Stay Safe, Explore More, and Always #ExploreSafe.
Packing checklists
What you carry in your pack depends on factors like weather, terrain, and your adventure type. Not sure what to bring? My free planning, food, and packing checklists are a great starting point, covering day hikes, overnight trips, and multi-day adventures. Use them to customise your kit and always prioritise safety.
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Acknowledgement of Country
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3 Reviews on “Zamia Walk (14km)”
I did this route from German st as a trail run back in June 2021 and found it beautiful and difficult. The first section is quite flat as it weaves around the back of My Archer along the creek with only a few small bumps. However the last 3-4 KMs were very challenging. The reward at the top was well worth the effort with a beautiful view along the boardwalk viewing platform. One of the memorable trails from my QLD holiday
You can start this trail at the end of German Street (14kms) or near the Northern end of Guthrie Street (16kms). You can add as many kms on as you like by doing the Jackhammer loop and other well-formed mountain bike trails in the early stages. There’s a toilet a few kms from the start at a place the locals call “First Turkey”. If you pop down to the creek here you will see an old weir related to days when there was a big gravel crushing operation (in service till the early 1970’s). After that the trail enters national park. It’s deceptive. The first 4kms or so ascends but not wildly so, through Australian scrub and sub-tropical rainforest – there’s even a couple of kms where it’s almost a road!. The trail then begins to closely follow the creek, crossing it a number of times (the crossings may be dangerous if it has been raining heavily). After the last crossing the trail ascends for about 4kms, relentlessly! It also becomes exposed, until about 1km from the top when the grade becomes more forgiving and the trail shaded. Overall the trail is well made, even including some impressive steps and ramps (built, I am told by low-security prisoners in day release), and at the time of writing (May 2023) the trail is well maintained (I walked it a few years ago years ago when the last 1/3rd has been very overgrown). Overall a great morning out in a semi-remote and very lovely environment. If you are walking rather than running, you might have time to listen for and spot the many birds, a pig, snake or wallaby. After rain Moores Creek also has some lovely swimming holes. There are BBQs at the top to cook a few snags for lunch, or have brekky like I did.