Is the Centenary Track wheelchair accessible?

Yes — it's a sealed, universal-access track built near the Green Mountains day-use area, opened in 2015 to celebrate the park's centenary. This makes it one of the more accessible short walks in Lamington National Park.

How long does the Centenary Track take?

Around 12 minutes for the 800m return track — genuinely one of the shortest walks in the park, suited to a quick stop rather than a standalone destination.

Is the Centenary Track suitable for young kids or prams?

Yes — the sealed surface and easy grade make it one of the more accessible short walks in Lamington National Park for families, wheelchairs and prams.

Centenary Track, Lamington National Park: Complete Guide

Not every walk in Lamington National Park demands rainforest boots and a full day — the Centenary Track is a short, sealed, universal-access path near the Green Mountains day-use area, built specifically to make this part of the park reachable for everyone.

Quick stats

Distance: 0.8 km return
Elevation gain: 0 m
Time: ~12 minutes
Grade: Easy
Route type: Out and back
Location: Lamington National Park (Green Mountains section), Scenic Rim, QLD

What the track is actually like

Opened in 2015 to mark the park’s centenary, this is a genuinely flat, sealed path — our data shows zero net elevation gain, confirming it as one of the most accessible walks anywhere in Lamington National Park. It’s not designed to be a rainforest immersion experience like the park’s longer tracks; it’s a short, universal-access loop near the visitor facilities at Green Mountains, suited to wheelchairs, prams and anyone wanting a brief taste of the surroundings without committing to a longer walk.

Wildlife to watch for

Don’t let the short distance fool you about what’s around it — Lamington National Park’s Green Mountains section protects some of the most significant rainforest habitat in South East Queensland, including genuinely rare species documented in this exact park:

Southern Ochrosia — critically endangered, a rare rainforest tree found only in a handful of locations.
Ooray (Mullumbimby Native Tamarind) — endangered, bearing distinctive dark red fruit growing directly off the trunk.
Richmond Birdwing Vine — near-threatened, the sole food plant of the vulnerable Richmond Birdwing Butterfly, also documented in this park.
Antarctic Beech — an ancient, cool-temperate rainforest relict species found in only a few pockets of eastern Australia.
Yellow-bellied glider and Powerful owl — both vulnerable, nocturnal species unlikely to be seen on a short daytime walk but part of what makes this rainforest ecologically significant.

None of this is visible from the sealed path itself in most cases, but it’s part of the broader Green Mountains rainforest this short track sits within — worth knowing before you dismiss the area as “just the visitor centre walk.”

Practical tips

Good for a quick stretch, not a destination. Pair it with a longer Green Mountains track like the Border Track if you want a proper rainforest walk.
Fully accessible. The sealed surface and flat grade suit wheelchairs, prams and anyone wanting an easy option near the day-use area.
Combine with the visitor centre. This track sits right near Green Mountains’ facilities, making it an easy add-on before or after a longer hike.

Nearby

See the full South East Queensland hikes list for more Lamington National Park and Scenic Rim walks, or view Centenary Track on the map for the live route.