Finch Hatton Gorge - QLD

  Walk Track

Position

DEG: -21.06992 148.637124
DMS: 21º 04' 11.71" S 148º 38' 13.67" E
UTM: 55 K 7669240mN 670082mE
Altitude: 205.1m

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Address & Contact

Gorge Rd
Finch Hatton QLD 4756
Phone: N/A
Email: N/A
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Information

Walking trail begins from a small carpark with toilets and information signboard and mapbof the walk options. Head out until you reach a junction - left to Araluen Cascades - right to Wheel of Fire. Both tracks are out and back from this junction.Araluen Cascades track Grade 3 2.8km return, allow 1-1.5hr Moderate fitness required for short uphill sections. Follow this track to the lookout above Araluen Cascades. Take steps down to rock pools if you want a dip.Wheel of Fire track Grade 4 4.2km return, allow 1.5-2hr Moderate level of fitness required for uphill sections and a long section of stairs. Turn off the Araluen Cascades track to walk to Wheel of Fire. Callistemon Crossing is a pleasant stop along the way. Large and deep swimming pool with easy access. Swim up to the waterfall but do not climb or jump - take heed of the warning signs as many deaths and injuries have occurred here.Combined sections of the walk total 6.2km return to carpark. In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000). There is no mobile phone coverage beyond this track entry point.
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Closest Weather Station

Mackay Airport at 22/08:00am EST
Distance from Finch Hatton Gorge 57.31km E
TemperatureFeels LikeRel. HumidityDew PointPressureRainfallWind DirectionWind SpeedGusts
23.5°C24.5°C92%22.1°C1016.6hPa6.2mmSSE20km/hr
11knots
28km/hr
15knots

Closest Climatic Station

Te Kowai Exp Stn
Distance from Finch Hatton Gorge 51.06km E
 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C30.930.429.627.925.723.823.424.626.829.030.331.2
Mean Min. °C21.921.920.718.014.711.610.110.813.416.619.220.9
Mean Rain mm341.0360.0285.3141.991.662.135.630.029.445.485.9185.5

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