Blue Arrow Circuit – Lumley Hill loop from Cairns International Airport

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Blue Arrow Circuit – Lumley Hill loop from Cairns International Airport

Moderate

hikers

Blue Arrow Circuit – Lumley Hill loop from Cairns International Airport

02:21

7.17km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.48 km

View of Trinity Bay and Cairns Airport

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here there is a great lookout point over Trinity Bay, with Cairns Airport also in the distance. Generally, a viewpoint over an airport doesn't sound too scenic or serene, but …

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1.65 km

Aeroglen Lookout on the Blue Arrow Circuit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just a few steps off the Blue Arrow Circuit, this lookout point has a covered observation area and signage explaining local wildlife and fauna. There are great views of the Coral Sea and of the airport.

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2.23 km

Blue Arrow Circuit

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The Blue Arrow Circuit is one of the longer circuits in Mount Whitfield Conservation Park. The track is well-marked and easy to follow and popular with runners and bushwalkers looking for a bit of good elevation gain and descent.

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3.21 km

Mount Whitfield Conservation Park

Nature Reserve

4.17 km

Mount Lumley Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

This lookout offers expansive views over Cairns, Trinity Bay, and the Coral Sea from the eastern slopes of Mount Whitfield Conservation Park. Surrounded by tropical rainforest, there is a lovely …

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4.30 km

Lumley Hill

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Lumley Hill is a steady climb to a summit with a helicopter pad and great views. The ascent winds through tropical forests that gradually change into drier woods as you …

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7.17 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.31 km

2.82 km

797 m

244 m

Surfaces

3.23 km