Why you should travel to Lacey’s Creek Walking Track, Djuri National Park a short drive from Cairns
Travelers flock to this ‘magical’ piece of rainforest, despite the fact that a very dangerous animal lives there: ‘It’s a paradise’
- Adventures flock to Lacey’s Creek Walking Track
- It is located in Djiru National Park in far north Queensland
- The path winds through a magical rainforest
Adventurous pursuers head north to a beautiful and ‘unforgettable’ hiking trail that winds through a magical rainforest.
In the tropics of Far North Queensland in Djiru National Park is the Lacey’s Creek Walking Track, which can be found less than two hours south of Cairns.
The spectacular trail takes visitors along the babbling creek and through the lush forest of ferns and towering palm trees forming a shady canopy.
Although it is close to the popular Mission Beach and attracts thousands of tourists each year, the area is characterized only by the forest and wildlife, making visitors feel as if they have entered a prehistoric fantasy land.
At the end of the easy trail, travelers can find relief from the region’s balmy weather by taking a dip in the refreshing, crystal-clear waters of Lacey’s Creek.
Travelers have discovered an enchanting hiking trail through a magical forest teeming with native wildlife
In the tropics of Far North Queensland in Djiru National Park is the Lacey’s Creek Walking Track, which can be found less than two hours south of Cairns.
The spectacular trail takes visitors along the babbling creek and through the lush forest of ferns and towering palm trees forming a shady canopy
Swimmers will share the creek’s fresh water with a variety of fish and saw turtles, while hikers may be lucky enough to encounter the park’s cassowaries.
The well-used, gentle trail is about a mile long, takes up to 45 minutes for a round trip, and is best appreciated when walked in a counter-clockwise direction.
There is a viewing platform halfway along the trail to admire the mesmerizing scenery of Lacey’s Creek.
The area is teeming with wildlife from pythons to butterflies, bats, kangaroos, possums and even wild cassowaries.
At the end of the easy trail, travelers can find relief from the region’s balmy weather by taking a dip in the refreshing, crystal-clear waters of Lacey’s Creek
Swimmers will share the creek’s fresh water with a variety of fish and saw turtles, while hikers may be lucky enough to encounter the park’s cassowaries
Although cassowaries are usually shy and elusive, they can be aggressive and dangerous if provoked, so walkers should be careful if they cross one of the birds.
Visitors rave about their experience entering the Lacey’s Creek Walking Track, but many advise travelers to arm themselves with insect repellent before venturing out.
‘Beautiful little example of the incomparable rainforest of North Queensland. The crystal clear pristine creeks are teeming with native fish and there are some great spots for a swim in the cool stream,” one traveler wrote online.
“Butterflies everywhere and peacefully flowing streams as your soundtrack make this walk unforgettable,” said another.