Recreation Opportunities

The national parks of the Upper Clarence are recognised as an important asset contributing to the appeal of the area. The inland parks, such as Tooloom National Park, in particular, offer an experience alternative to mainstream beach related activities. A network of rural roads make the Park accessible from a number of towns including regional centres in Queensland.

The Park provides opportunities for bushwalking, bird-watching, photography, picnicking and nature study. These activities when undertaken in a careful and sensitive manner are consistent with maintaining the Park's significant World Heritage natural values and cultural values. This opportunity for passive recreation compliments more active types of recreational opportunities available on private lands and in other national parks of the Upper Clarence.

Vehicle access to the Park is via the Urbenville to Legume Road, which is a sealed road. Picnic facilities, a lookout and walking tracks are provided at the Tooloom picnic area. Picnic facilities include one sheltered table, toilet and wood barbecues. The lookout walking track is 200m in length while the rainforest circuit track is 500m in length. Both tracks commence from the Tooloom picnic area.
Bush camping is permitted in the Park, however, campers are not permitted to camp in the picnic area. Bush camping is required to be of minimal impact, out of view and to have no open fires.