The twisting roots hung overhead as we walked on the boardwalk in the
Barron Gorge National Park. This area extends from the coastal lowlands
to the elevated regions of the Atherton Tableland
and features rugged mountain scenery, tropical rainforests, diverse wildlife and a fascinating history.
The park lies within the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.
The park is part of the traditional lands of the Djabugandji Bama
(local Aboriginal people)
who maintain a close spiritual connection with this country.
Before Europeans arrived, Bama traversed this country, developing trails
linking the coast to the uplands. These historic trails now form sections
of a walking track network. The last time we visited this area we met up
with one of the Aboriginal keepers of the area and he talked about the history.