Dularcha Railway Tunnel

Starting from the corner/intersection of Beech Road and Cunningham Avenue, Landsborough, this walk takes you through a historic tunnel via a straightforward track, exploring the diverse woodland of Dularcha National Park along the way. The Dularcha Railway Tunnel was built in 1890-1891 by T Jesser & Company, and was used during both the world wars for transporting injured soldiers. Also known as the North Coast Line No 1 : Mooloolah Tunnel, this heritage-listed tunnel is home to large-footed bats and blue/purple moths. Outside the tunnel, you’ll be surrounded by cabbage palm trees and some rainforest plants in different sections, leading to a diversity in wildlife. The nearly-flat and straight track makes this an interesting family-friendly trip. You can ride your mountain bike here as well. This walk can be turned into a return route and be reversed as well. Additionally , you can take a train for half of the walk from each direction and walk back to your car to avoid backtracking. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	At the intersection of Cunningam Avenue & Beech Road (-26.7954745,152.9644127)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Bruce Highway, M1 Turn on to then drive for 460 m Keep left and drive for another 8 km Turn right onto Caloundra Street, 23 and drive for another 1.2 km Continue onto Landsborough-Maleny Road, 23 and drive for another 80 m Turn right onto Cribb Street and drive for another 600 m Turn left onto Gympie Street North and drive for another 85 m Turn right onto Myla Road and drive for another 640 m Continue onto Cunningam Avenue and drive for another 390 m Turn right and drive for another 1 m
Finish	(-26.7715042,152.9635783)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Car

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the corner/intersection of Beech Road and Cunningham Avenue, head towards the dirt trail as you pass by a black&white striped end of road sign to your left. Head along the said trail as you follow the wooden fenceline to your left. Stay on the designated trail as it veers left and aligns with the railway(to your right). 1.23 kilometres into the track, keep right and remain on the Tunnel Track to continue along Dularcha Railway Tunnel Track(Landsborough to Mooloolah).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Cunningam Avenue & Beech Road Start (a vehicle track). After 100 m pass the sign (on your left).
	After another 225 m continue straight, to head along Tunnel Track.
	After another 900 m (at the intersection of Tunnel Track & Roses Circuit) continue straight, to head along Tunnel Track. After another 480 m (at the intersection of Tunnel Track & Connection Track) continue straight, to head along Tunnel Track.
	The starting point of an alternate route. This alternate route skips the tunnel via the Tunnel bypass track. To take the alternate route turn right here. Details below. After another 470 m continue straight, to head along Tunnel Track. After another 55 m head through the tunnel (about 145 m long)
	After another 760 m come to the end.

This alternate route skips the tunnel via the Tunnel bypass track.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 200 m turn right, to head along Roses Circuit.
	After another 40 m veer left.
	After another 125 m come to the end. At the end of this alternate route, rejoin the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Dularcha Railway Tunnel

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	3.1 km
Time	45 min to 1 h 15 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Caloundra Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  Showers.
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers along the coastal fringe, slight chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm near the coast. Winds southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h turning southerly 15 to 20 km/h in the evening.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions for the rest of the day are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  16°C → 23°C
  Showers.
  90% chance of rain
  2 → 10mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely from the late morning. The chance of a thunderstorm near the coast. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h tending southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:10am to 2:10pm, UV Index predicted to reach 5 [Moderate]
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  17°C → 24°C
  Showers.
  90% chance of rain
  1 → 15mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  17°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog in the south. Medium chance of showers along the coastal fringe, slight chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Wednesday 7 May
  
  16°C → 25°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of morning fog in the south. Slight chance of a shower near the coast, near zero chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to high 20s.
  
  Thursday 8 May
  
  16°C → 25°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Friday 9 May
  
  17°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Saturday 10 May
  
  18°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 7mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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