Paradise to Westcott track
Experience magnificent rainforest, grassy ‘balds’ and open forest along the cliff line, and expansive views over the western plains.
- Journey type
- Walk
- Distance
- 6.4km return Start and finish points are the same and the traveller must return via the same path
- Time suggested
- Allow 2.5hr walking time.
- Grade
- Grade 3 walking track
Accessible by
- Conventional vehicle
- Bicycle
Journey facilities
- Lookout (natural)
- Walking
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![The rainforest is full of photographic opportunities so remember your camera!]()
The rainforest is full of photographic opportunities so remember your camera!
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Pass through some of the most glorious rainforest on the mountain on the Paradise to Westcott track.]()
Pass through some of the most glorious rainforest on the mountain on the Paradise to Westcott track.
Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
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![The rainforest gives way to open forest along the western cliff line.]()
The rainforest gives way to open forest along the western cliff line.
Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
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![Pass through Little Pocket, one of the smallest 'balds' scattered across the mountains.]()
Pass through Little Pocket, one of the smallest 'balds' scattered across the mountains.
Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
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![You may see the elaborate yellow blossoms of king orchids growing along the cliff edge.]()
You may see the elaborate yellow blossoms of king orchids growing along the cliff edge.
Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
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![Look for birds, like Lewin’s honeyeaters, along the Paradise to Westcott track.]()
Look for birds, like Lewin’s honeyeaters, along the Paradise to Westcott track.
Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
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![Follow the Paradise to Westcott track along the western cliff line for western views over the plains.]()
Follow the Paradise to Westcott track along the western cliff line for western views over the plains.
Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
From Paradise car park, stroll through delightful rainforest to Little Pocket, one of the small natural clearings, or 'balds,' scattered across the Bunya Mountains. Walk on into open forest and follow the cliff line to Westcliff lookout on the mountains’ western side. Soak up the clear views of valleys and the open plains of the Darling Downs in the distance.
Look for Burtons legless lizards and watch peregrine falcons soaring from the cliffs and topknot pigeons feeding in the fig trees sheltered in the valley. In spring, look for king orchids along the cliff edge. The track ends at Westcott picnic area—from here continue on to Cherry Plain or retrace your steps.
Getting there and getting around
Paradise to Westcott track is in the Bunya Mountains National Park, 200km north-west of Brisbane and 125km north-west of Toowoomba in the South Burnett region.
- The track starts from either Paradise car park, 2.5km along Bunya Mountains Road or Westcott picnic area, 4km along Bunya Mountains Road from the Bunya Avenue intersection.
Three steep, narrow and winding routes, signposted as the Great Bunya Drive, lead to the park. The Bunya Mountains Road passes through the park from the south-east to the north.
For more details on how to get to Bunya Mountains National Park, please see getting there and getting around.
Wheelchair access
There are no wheelchair-accessible facilities.
Before you visit
Opening hours
Paradise to Westcott track is open 24 hours a day.
Check park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Bunya Mountains safely and Walk with care.
- Bunya Mountains - Burtons Well walking tracks closed due to storm damage 1 February to 19 July 2024
- The Bunya Bunya walking track is closed 29 January 2023 to 29 January 2025