Auburn River National Park


Auburn River National Park is a protected area in the North Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia. It is in the north-east of the locality of Hawkwood extending into southern Dykehead.

Geography

The park is 277 km northwest of Brisbane. The park is located on the Auburn River, a tributary of the Burnett River, south-west of Mundubbera.
Auburn River National Park was established in 1964 and features a steep river gorge and hardwood forests. It contains some relics from a brief, unsuccessful goldrush in the late 19th century.
Camping is allowed on the northern banks of the river at a campground where some facilities are provided. Bush camping is also permitted.
Access is via Mundubbera-Durong Road.

Walking Tracks

Walks from Auburn River Camping Area
Gorge Lookout Walk
Distance: 600m return
Time: Allow 15 minutes
Riverbed and Rockpools Trail
Distance: 1.5 km return
Time: Allow 1 hour
Gorge-top Walk
Distance: 3.2 km
Time: Allow 1.5 hours