Red and Blue Arrow circuit

Hiking trails & Routes

Australia

Queensland

Red and Blue Arrow circuit

Moderate

4.3

(14)

100

hikers

Red and Blue Arrow circuit

02:27

7.73km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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905 m

Red Arrow Circuit Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Red Arrow Circuit Lookout has views over Cairns, the airport, the coastline, and surrounding mountains. It’s a popular spot for sunrise and sunset since it's so close to the parking area. The approach is steep but worthwhile.

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1.78 km

Blue Arrow Circuit

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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3.71 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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3.84 km

Lumley Hill

Highlight • Summit

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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5.52 km

Mount Whitfield Conservation Park

Highlight • Forest

Mount Whitfield Conservation Park protects more than 300 hectares of tropical rainforest and open forest on the edge of Cairns, providing an important refuge for native wildlife just minutes from …

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7.73 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.67 km

3.05 km

Surfaces

4.58 km

1.96 km

747 m