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The history is just the beginning...
Cedar Bay aerial
rainforest coast
Rossville
South of Helenvale lies Rossville, offering a
natural wonderland to explore with its
secret
swimming spots
, amazing diversity of wildlife,
and a great bushwalk to the incredible
Home
Rule Falls
.
Rossville Markets
The small rainforest community of Rossville
holds their community market the
second
Saturday of the month
, showcasing
interesting
local products and tasty fruit and
vegetables
, a short scenic drive south of the
historic Lion’s Den Hotel.
Wallaby Creek Festival
Described as ‘The Best Little Festival in
Australia’ this is a
celebration of music and
arts in the rainforest
, and takes place each
September during School holidays. See our
Events
section to find out more.
Cedar Bay National
Park
The remote and beautiful Cedar Bay National
Park is of great conservation importance.
Its mountainous hinterland, almost entirely
covered in
dense tropical rainforest
, is
fringed by
sandy beaches
and
coral reefs
.
The park is only accessible by boat or on
foot, and is for experienced bushwalkers only.
The
bush track
(difficult) is 17 kilometres one
way and takes 6-8 hours. The walk begins at
Home Rule Rainforest Lodge
, who can also
supply walkers with detailed advice, and it
is possible to camp overnight at the beach.
For
boat charters
to/from Ayton/Cedar Bay
call (07) 4060 8252.
Information on camping permits is available
from
Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service
(07) 4046 6600.
Shipton's Flat
Just North of Rossville you’ll find the
turnoff to Shipton’s Flat. The road
meanders through the rainforest with
several lovely swimming spots. This area is
a bird watcher’s paradise and home to the
rare Bennett’s Tree Climbing Kangaroo.
rossville
Bennett’s Tree Climbing Kangaroo