Ecotourism Trails
Preserved. Explored. Treasured.
Queensland is one of the most ecologically diverse places in the world, with ideal competitive advantages to attract domestic and international tourists who want to experience nature.
Through a collaborative model the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation is working with local Traditional Owners, the private sector and regional communities to deliver genuine ecotourism experiences, unlock new income streams for the preservation and management of parks and support long-term environmental, economic and social benefits.
Queensland Ecotourism Trails are designed to be ecologically sustainable and, to the greatest possible extent, preserve and protect community resources, and their natural and cultural values for future generations. They also align with the Ecotourism Plan for Queensland’s Protected Areas 2025-2030, which provides the framework for planning and delivering immersive ecotourism experiences in Queensland’s spectacular national and marine parks, and other protected areas.
Through the Destination 2045: Delivering Queensland’s Tourism Future plan, Queensland aspires to become the world’s leading ecotourism destination, leveraging the state’s incredible biodiversity and natural environments.
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The Cooloola Great Walk, Great Sandy National Park is a 102 kilometre walking and camping experience that links Noosa North Shore with Rainbow Beach.
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The trail showcases the stunning coastal and hinterland scenery of the World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics and the Great Barrier Reef.
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The Paluma to Wallaman Falls Trail is a proposed 125km walking and mountain biking trail.
