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OSM map layer · LineString
-21.27, 148.52 · rel 6446976
-21.27, 148.52 · rel 6446976
Mackay Highlands Great Walk
61,0 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Queensland · -21.27°N ·
148.52°E
61,0km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
20
views
6
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
6× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 17 points along the route
What will you encounter?
6× viewpoint
9× ruins
1× monument
1× summit
Goodes Lookout
viewpoint ·
228 m off route
2,4 km
4%
Sky Window
viewpoint ·
on the route
59,8 km
98%
Sky Window
viewpoint ·
on the route
59,8 km
98%
Mills Cottage
ruins ·
on the route
59,8 km
98%
Platypus viewing platform
viewpoint ·
on the route
59,8 km
98%
Mackay Hotel
ruins ·
on the route
59,8 km
98%
Fig Tree
monument ·
on the route
59,8 km
98%
Post Office
ruins ·
on the route
59,8 km
98%
Diggers Arm Hotel
ruins ·
64 m off route
59,8 km
98%
Doctors Cottage
ruins ·
73 m off route
59,8 km
98%
Mount Britton Hotel
ruins ·
78 m off route
59,8 km
98%
Butchery
ruins ·
156 m off route
59,8 km
98%
Mount Britton Township Lookout
viewpoint ·
188 m off route
59,8 km
98%
Denham Range
summit ·
191 m off route
59,8 km
98%
Cairnedie
ruins ·
240 m off route
59,8 km
98%
Edith Mary Gold Mine
ruins ·
380 m off route
59,8 km
98%
Platypus Lake Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
407 m off route
59,8 km
98%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Mackay Highlands Great Walk is 61.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Mackay Highlands Great Walk takes approximately 15h 11min to complete.
No, Mackay Highlands Great Walk is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Mackay Highlands Great Walk starts near coordinates -21.1332, 148.4917.
Mackay Highlands Great Walk is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.