Glide above the water’s edge as you dodge butterflies and green tree frogs on this very accessible 500-metre walk through 1770 Agnes Waters paperbark forest walk.
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Key Details
Distance – 500 Metres
Time Required – 30 minuets including educational stops
Difficulty – 1/10. This is very very easy
Incline – Flat
What is the Paperbark Forest Walk
The 1770 Agnes Waters paperbark forest trail winds through hundreds of ancient Queensland paperbarks in a rarely seen pristine example of Queensland rainforest. With boardwalks and stepping stones separating yourself from the forest floor enabling preservation for the future.
Where is the Paperbark Forest Walk
The trail is part of Reedy Creek Reserve, a 600-hectare eco reserve on the north side of Deepwater National Park. Located 3 kilometres from the town of Agnes Waters or 10 kilometres from Seventeen Seventy with parking available at the start of the walk.
Parking the Paperbark Forest Walk
Parking is located at the entrance to the walk on springs Road with room for around 10 cars. More parking can be found on the side of Springs Road however I’m sure it’s not necessary.
My Experience on the
I grew up in the 1770 region so have done the walk a fair few times, however being a new experience for my partner, we added it to the to-do list.
After a quick dip at Springs Beach (4wd entrance across the road), we stopped by for a look. The region had previously received weeks of rain so it was an ideal time for us to go on the walk.
With swamp water lapping at the boardwalk, butterflies mingling between the trees and frogs croaking into the distance, this was a true experience of a rainforest.
The mosquitoes were relentless however bear in mind, this is a swamp and they come with the territory. We winded our way through the walk, spotting local lizards and spying out various mosses and fungi growing in the dark recesses of this ancient forest.
In very wet weather it is known for the occasional snake sighting and we did stumble across a lovely little tree snake sunning himself on the path before scurrying away.
The paperbark forest walk is an awesome example of some of the local inland attractions and is great education for younger members of the family.
