RV TRAVEL
A trip to Byfield isn ’ t complete until you have headed to Stockyard Point , where the views are some of the best along the Queensland coastline , and westward back towards the rugged mountains overlooking Byfield .
The aptly named Death Valley Track is extremely narrow , the trees touch the roof and the sides of your 4WD , and it can be very soft and rutted after heavy use . But once you get down to the beach , it is simply stunning , with views to Five Rocks ( yes , there really are five rocks ) and north up the coast .
Queensland ’ s National Parks and Wildlife Service goes to great lengths in this area , with weed control , 4WD traction ramps on significant fragile areas , and intersection numbers on tracks that criss-cross each other . Working with the local Durmbal people , NPWS maintains the park to high standards .
Upper Stoney Creek Waterhole .
Forest water crossing .
There is a host of walking trails , from 30-minute walks to overnight trails that have walkin-only campsites south at Corio Bay . But this park doesn ’ t come without danger . Being in the north Queensland region , be wary of signs that highlight these dangers . These may include crocodiles , dingoes , bullrouts , weather conditions , tides and current sand drifts .
Any current warnings can be found online at www . npsr . qld . gov . au , at the Byfield store or by speaking to a ranger in the area . Nonetheless , this is one destination that you ’ ll want to revisit , as one trip is never enough .
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