Bramston Beach House

Because of its flawless symmetry, the Walsh’s Pyramid is frequently mistaken as a man-made structure. But believe it or not, this unique attraction is the world’s highest self-supporting natural pyramid and it serves as a marker for the sugar-mill farmlands in the modest town of Gordonvale. Its precise shape catches the attention of both tourists and locals making it an interesting hiking destination.

With a height of 922 metres from its point of ascent, climbing up the Walsh’s Pyramid should be an easy task but because of its perfect inclination, the hike turns out to be a rather fatiguing one. In addition to that, the huge rocks that are strewn along the walk path are particularly slippery during the rainy season. First time climbers are expected to be of proper health conditions and equipped with appropriate hiking gears for maximum safety. Even if children are permitted to join hiking groups, it would be a better idea to talk them out of it because the steep trail is challenging and not very child-friendly. It would take something like 3-4 hours to ascend and descend the pyramid but this applies to skilled mountain climbers so assume on spending more hiking time if you are otherwise. Once you reach the peak of the pyramid, you would be rewarded with breathtaking sceneries of the lush vegetation in the bordering area as well as the coastal plains that are adjacent to the town of Gordonvale.

Aside from its practically impeccable form, another note worthy characteristics of the Walsh’s Pyramid is the verdant colour that shrouds the whole of it. Most of its land area is covered in trees and several varieties of Australian shrubs although the thriving eucalyptus forest that cover most of the foot path is not very helpful in providing shade to hikers that is why they are advised to bring sufficient supply of water and smear a considerable amount of sunscreen ever so often to avoid heat stroke and sunburns. The bottom part of it is surrounded with privately owned agricultural terrains that produce sugar canes.

To witness this impressive natural wonder, you can access the way to the bottom part of the pyramid by driving to the south of Gordonvale. It would only take you about 25 minutes when coming from Cairns. Drive another 800 metres going the south direction of the Mulgrave River (alongside the Bruce Highway) until you see the sign pointing to Moss Road on the right side of the road. Continue driving for more or less 100 metres until you reach the red rectangle marker positioned in the narrow gravel roadway that heads toward the right. A parking lot is located just about 100 metres from this point. Visitors are required to leave their vehicles and not drive beyond this area because the bordering sugar cane fields are privately owned by local farmers. A trail can be spotted on the left side of the fields that serves as an entrance to the foot of the pyramid.

After a tiring day in the Walsh’s Pyramid, a trip to the nearby Bramston Beach House is your well-deserved prize. Relax your sore legs and aching muscles while enjoying the picturesque view of the beach in this luxurious beach front home. To get to the Bramston Beach House drive back to Bruce Highway and turn left onto Bramston Beach Road at Miriwinni. Head straight then turn right onto Evans Road were this five-star home is waiting to welcome you on your arrival.