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The Munro Tramway historical route follows the old timber tramway network constructed by A&D Munro Company in the late 1890s and early 1900s. The route was built to service their logging and milling operations in the Hampton, Perseverance and Ravensbourne areas of south east Queensland.
The original tramway route is mostly on private property with only four sections accessible to the public:
This page describes the Great Short Walk. For more information about the other sections, please visit the Munro Tramway website.
Note there are no facilities available along this route.
If you bring your dog, please keep it on-leash.
From Toowoomba, drive north to Hampton, then turn right onto Esk-Hampton Road. Drive for about 6km and turn right onto Perseverance Hall Road. At the end of the road, turn right onto Palmtree Road where you will find a car park and interpretive signage.
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Munro Tramway Historical Route walking trail map
Classification: Grade 3
Distance: 1,500m one way
Walking time: 30 minutes
Description: The trail follows the path of the Munro Tramway beside the current Palmtree Road. Along the way, several information signs tell the story of the Munro Tramway and the timber industry. As a former rail trail, the gradient is easy except for the gully where there used to be a bridge. It's important to carry plenty of water and be sun smart when using this trail as it travels through dry, open country. A lookout on the trail offers distant views of Highfields.
