The walk from Yamanie to Henrietta gate follows the Herbert River downstream. Remember to be croc wise in croc country. It is 18.7km from Yamanie to the Stony Creek campsite.

Enjoy a pleasant walk through open forest, along the high banks of the Herbert River. Keep your eyes and ears open for resident wildlife. Listen for the noisy chatter of scaly-breasted lorikeets or the deep, gruff call of a wompoo fruit-dove. Scattered throughout the open forest are small gullies filled with riparian rainforest including large fig trees. In a big, long, deep waterhole in the Herbert River, you will find another of the locals - a large estuarine crocodile took up residence years ago. You will also see groves of cycads and cross several creeks, including Garrawalt Creek.

Camping is at Stony Creek campsite. It is 19.6km from Stony Creek to Henrietta gate. Water is not available for the first 13km. As you wander the track, you will see that some areas are not the pristine natural environments you expect to find in a national park. Despite the presence of weeds and feral animals, this area is special. Previously, most of the area was used for grazing. It was purchased by the Queensland Government in 1994, and is now part of Girringun National Park. The area is protected habitat for the endangered mahogany glider and work is underway to control the spread of weeds and remove feral animals. Henrietta Creek is the ideal spot to stop for lunch and to fill your water bottles before tackling the last section of the track.

Gugigugi (Butterfly) Walk goes between Yamanie and the Henrietta gate. The Yamanie Section of Girringun National Park is 60km from Ingham, about a 45min drive. Travel west from Ingham along Abergowrie Road. At the end of the road you will find a gate at the entrance to the park. Please ensure you close the gate behind you. Beyond the gate, 4WD vehicles are recommended. To reach the Henrietta gate, travel west about 24km from Ingham along Abergowrie Road. Take the second turn left, past the Ashton Hotel, into Sheahans Road. From there, the road is well sign-posted. Please leave all gates along the access road as you found them.

If you would like more information about Gugigugi (Butterfly) Walk:

Visit the NPRSR webpages for the Wet Tropics Great Walk where you can book campsites and check closures.