R-589 · Route File
Mount Lewis National Park, Queensland · Australia
A steep 28-kilometre 4WD rainforest drive climbing above 1,200 metres from the Rex Range into Mount Lewis cloud forest.
red · Confirmation required
A conventional-vehicle route, wet-weather entry or planned crossing of the range is not valid; riders still need current park confirmation.
Planning response: Use a suitable 4WD for four-wheel travel, confirm licensed motorcycle access and the park gate immediately before entry, and plan to return by the same road.
Seasonal windows are planning triggers, not a substitute for current road, weather or land-access reports. Recheck the official sources below before departure.
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