Paluma Rainforest village

Unique attractions

Mt Spec (Paluma) National Park is the southern gateway to the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. The area was settled by tin miners over 120 years ago, but the scenic beauty that ensured its national park status remains unspoilt. Today, Mt Spec National Park and the mountaintop village of Paluma are popular retreats, unaffected by the exploitation of overdevelopment.

Attractions

Along the winding mountain road (not recommended fo caravans) can be seen examples of original stonework and ingenuity, the most striking of which is the popular and photogenic masonry arch bridge over Little Crytal Creek. The deep pools, huge granite boulders and lush rainforest vegetation make Littel Crystal Creek the best swimming hole in Townsville-Thuringowa.

Picnic, BBQ and toilet facilities are available both at Little Crystal Creek and in Paluma.