Sunshine Coast and Hinterland Journey GuideWhether you visit for a day or holiday for a week,...
Transcript of Sunshine Coast and Hinterland Journey GuideWhether you visit for a day or holiday for a week,...
Sunshine Coast and hinterland national parks
Queensland National Parks
ContentsParks table ..........................................................2
Welcome .............................................................3
Map of the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland .... 4–5
Plan your getaway ...............................................6
Choose your adventure .......................................7
Noosa National Park ...................................... 8–9
Tewantin National Park .....................................10
Eumundi National Park .....................................11
Parklands Conservation Park ...........................12
Mount Coolum National Park ............................13
Currimundi Lake (Kathleen McArthur) Conservation Park ............................................14
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Beerburrum & Beerwah SFs v l
Bellthorpe NP v l
Brooyar SF
Conondale NP v l
Currimundi Lake (Kathleen McArthur) CPDularcha NP l
Eumundi CP l
Ex-HMAS Brisbane CP
Glass House Mountains NP
Imbil SF v l
Jimna SF v l
Kondalilla NP ©Parklands CP l
Mapleton NP l
Mapleton Falls NP
Mooloolah River NP
Mount Coolum NP
Noosa NP
Tewantin NP
Tuchekoi NP v l
Weyba Creek CP
Woondum NP l
* Fires permitted in fire rings and barbecues, except when fire bans are in placev On management roads and/or shared trails only unless otherwise signed l On SEQ horse trail network and some forest roads l On SEQ horse trail network and/or forest roads and shared trails where horses are permittedl Some shared trails only© Great Walk walkers’ camp only Wheelchair-assisted access only
For a more comprehensive guide of the parks and recreation opportunities listed above, visit qld.gov.au/NationalParks. Always check Park Alerts before you visit for the latest information on closures and conditions, visit qld.gov.au/ParkAlerts
Tranquil rockpools, Kondalilla Falls National Park © Tonya Stone (front cover); Brahminy kite, Noosa National Park © Meri Pilloni (this page).
Bellthorpe National Park ..................................15
Glass House Mountains National Park ..............................................16–17
Mapleton National Park ..............................18–19
Mapleton Falls National Park ............................20
Kondalilla National Park ...................................21
Conondale National Park and Imbil State Forest .......................................22–23
Jimna and Amamoor state forests ...............24–25
Slow down on a Great Walk ..............................26
Be prepared .....................................................27
Further information ...........................................28
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Listen to the sounds of Australian summer—cicadas humming, weathered bark crackling underfoot, laughing kookaburras and waves breaking gently on the beach.
Hike for days on a Great Walk or take a short stroll to scenic lookouts where you can soak up epic mountain views and coastal scenery.
Venture deep into the green hinterland, beneath ancient trees and rainforest vines, letting nature’s healing power rejuvenate your spirit.
Seek adventure—at your own pace, in your own style. Hit the trails mountain biking, rumble down 4WD roads, dip your toes in cool rainforest pools or relax with a gourmet picnic beside a waterfall.
Reconnect with nature on a camping escape. Pitch your tent or pull up your caravan and swap the city lights for stars.
Appreciate stories of the First Nations peoples of this land. Imagine a traditional lifestyle of hunting and gathering this rich coastal bounty—feasts and ceremonies bringing people together.
Welcome to
Sunshine Coast and hinterland parks Jinibara and Kabi Kabi peoples welcome you to the protected areas of the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland. Parks and forests within this area are of traditional and contemporary significance to both groups, who have an active role in looking after the values for future generations. We hope you will enjoy your visit and respect the sacred places you visit.
Welcome to the stunning natural beauty of these incredible parks! Immerse yourself in the beautiful coastal fringes of rugged headlands, fragile sand dunes, mangrove-lined creeks and blooming heathland, then venture to the enticing hinterland for tranquil forests, rambling rocky creeks, mesmerising waterfalls and breathtaking views of ancient volcanic intrusions. Come and see what we see!
Ranger Bronwyn on behalf of the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland Queensland National Parks and Wildlife Service Rangers
Photos (from top left, clockwise): © Matthew Stewart; © Tourism and Events Qld; © Tourism and Events Qld; Robert Ashdown © Qld Govt; © Ben Edmonds Photography; © Tourism and Events Qld.
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Nambour–Mapleton Road
Image Flat Road
Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk
East Ceda r Creek Road
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DularchaNP
KondalillaNP
MapletonFalls NP
ConondaleNP
EumundiCP
TuchekoiNP
WoondumNP
BellthorpeNP
TewantinNP
MapletonNP
ImbilSF
BrooyarSF
JimnaSF
AmamoorSF
BeerwahSF
BeerburrumWest SF
Brooyar
Conondale
Jimna
Kenilworth
Kilcoy
D’Aguilar
Caboolture
Gympie
Glastonbury
Pomona
Cooroy Tewantin
EumundiBrooloo
Amamoor
Tin Can Bay
Beerburrum
Glass HouseMountains
Landsborough
Maleny
Kin Kin
Benarkin
Teewah
Noosa
Sunshine Beach
Peregian Beach
Coolum Beach
Yandina
NambourMapleton
Montville
Buderim Mooloolaba
Maroochydore
Caloundra
Kilkivan
Tansey RdWide Bay Highway
Rainbow
Tin Can
RdBeach
Kin Kin Rd
Cooroy Noosa Rd
Eumundi
Suns Motorhine
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Caloundra RdLandsborough
Maleny Rd
Maleny
Kenilworth Rd
Kilcoy Beerwah Rd
Steve Irwin W
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Brisbane ValleyHighway
Kilcoy
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Gym
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Kenilworth Rd
Bruce Highway
Currimundi Lake (Kathleen McArthur) CP
Glass HouseMountains NP
Mooloolah River NPMeridan section
Parklands CP
Mount Coolum NP
Ex HMAS Brisbane CP
D’Aguilar Highway
Bruce Highway
Noosa Rd
Weyba Creek CP
Bay
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BeerburrumEast SF
Obi Obi Rd
Maleny
-Stanley
River Rd
Nicklin W
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Yandina
Coolum
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Mapleton Rd
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MooloolahRiver NP
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To Esk To Brisbane
To Maryborough
Noosa NP
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Image Flat Road
Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk
East Ceda r Creek Road
Obi O
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DularchaNP
KondalillaNP
MapletonFalls NP
ConondaleNP
EumundiCP
TuchekoiNP
WoondumNP
BellthorpeNP
TewantinNP
MapletonNP
ImbilSF
BrooyarSF
JimnaSF
AmamoorSF
BeerwahSF
BeerburrumWest SF
Brooyar
Conondale
Jimna
Kenilworth
Kilcoy
D’Aguilar
Caboolture
Gympie
Glastonbury
Pomona
Cooroy Tewantin
EumundiBrooloo
Amamoor
Tin Can Bay
Beerburrum
Glass HouseMountains
Landsborough
Maleny
Kin Kin
Benarkin
Teewah
Noosa
Sunshine Beach
Peregian Beach
Coolum Beach
Yandina
NambourMapleton
Montville
Buderim Mooloolaba
Maroochydore
Caloundra
Kilkivan
Tansey RdWide Bay Highway
Rainbow
Tin Can
RdBeach
Kin Kin Rd
Cooroy Noosa Rd
Eumundi
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Caloundra RdLandsborough
Maleny Rd
Maleny
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Kilcoy Beerwah Rd
Steve Irwin W
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Kilcoy
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Gym
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Kenilworth Rd
Bruce Highway
Currimundi Lake (Kathleen McArthur) CP
Glass HouseMountains NP
Mooloolah River NPMeridan section
Parklands CP
Mount Coolum NP
Ex HMAS Brisbane CP
D’Aguilar Highway
Bruce Highway
Noosa Rd
Weyba Creek CP
Bay
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BeerburrumEast SF
Obi Obi Rd
Maleny
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River Rd
Nicklin W
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Yandina
Coolum
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Mapleton Rd
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Noosa NP
Motorway
Sunshine
National park
State forest
Conservation park
Waterways
Township
Mountain
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Locked gate
Grid
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Fence
Railway
Highway
Sealed road
Unsealed road
4WD road
4WD road (dry weather only)
Management road
Walking track
Great Walk
Horse Trail Network
Shared trail (walking, mountain biking and horseriding)
Trail bike trail
Mountain bike trail
Visitor information centre (VIC)
Wi-Fi access
QldParks–Wifi
Information
Information shelter
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible
Shower
Parking
Bus parking
Picnic table
Sheltered picnic table
Shelter shed
Telephone
Petrol
Tap water
Fire ring
Open fireplace
Barbecue—wood
Barbecue—gas
Barbecue—coin operated
Wildlife spotting
Scenic drive
4WD access
Fire tower
Camping
Camping—car access
Camping—4WD access
Caravan
Camper trailer
Motorhome
Walking track
Hiking
Running
Lookout
Lookout–constructed
Lookout—wheelchair accessible
Mountain bike riding
Trail bike riding
Horseriding
Canoeing
Playground
Rock climbing
Abseiling
Dog on leash area
Horse paddock
Airport
Surf life saving club
Tank water—treat before drinking
Generators prohibited
Publication maps legend
Map of the Sunshine Coast and HinterlandTrack and trail classifications (these classification symbols are used thoughout this brochure)
Grade/ Class Suits Track description
Wheelchairs with assistance and strollers
Tracks have flat even surface with no steps or steep sections.
Families with young childrenNo bushwalking experience required. Tracks may have a hardened or compacted surface with gentle incline sections and some steps.
People with some bushwalking experience
Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Tracks may have short steep hill sections, rough surface and many steps.
Experienced bushwalkers Tracks may be long, overgrown, rough and very steep. Directional signs may be limited.
Very experienced bushwalkers
High level of physical fitness and map-reading skills required. Unformed tracks. Likely to be very rough, very steep and unmarked.
Novice riders with basic skills and fitness
Wide trails with a gentle slope and a relatively obstacle-free, hardened natural slope.
Intermediate riders with moderate skills and fitness
Trails with obstacles, variable surface and moderate slope. May include steep sections.
Experienced riders Challenging trails. Large, unavoidable obstacles and features. Steep climbs or descents and loose surfaces.
Novice riders and horses with moderate skills and fitness
Wide trails with a gentle slope and a relatively obstacle-free, hardened, natural surface.
Experienced riders and horses with moderate skills and fitness
Trails with obstacles, variable surface and moderate slope.
Advanced riders and horses with high skill and fitness levels
Challenging trails with many obstacles, variable surface and steep sections.
Legend(these symbols are used thoughout this brochure)
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Enjoy a walk with the family on the Tibrogargan circuit
Plan your getawayWhether you visit for a day or holiday for a week, you’ll be swept up by the Sunshine Coast’s laidback way of life. Kick off your shoes and squeeze sand between your toes. Bathe in the glow of morning sun and rippling waves—you’ll feel like a local in no time.
Best time to visitThe Sunshine Coast boasts an almost
perfect year-round climate. Autumn and
spring are the best times to visit, with day
temperatures averaging 25°C on the coast
and the hinterland tending to be a degree
or two cooler. Summer temperatures can
soar above 30°C with afternoon storms
rolling in, so plan your activities during
cooler and earlier parts of the day. During
winter, daytime temperatures are still
warm with 20°C averages on the coast.
Light winter frosts can occur in the
hinterland with temperatures dropping
below 0°C, so pack a warm jacket!
Best way to visitThe best way to visit is with the freedom
of your own vehicle. Most parks are
accessible by 2WD. Bellthorpe National
Park, Conondale National Park and some
parts of Mapleton National Park are the
exception and require a 4WD. Some coastal
parks have bus services that stop nearby.
Add some local flavourMake the most of your visit and time your
holiday with a local regional event.
Choose from country shows, fishing
competitions, mountain-bike rides and
races, sailing and swimming events,
and music, food and cultural festivals.
There is something happening at all
times of the year, so join the fun!
Visit visitsunshinecoast.com.au/events
Guided toursIf your time is limited or you prefer
someone else to do the planning,
you can join a guided tour with an
experienced and friendly local.
From half-day visits to multi-day
excursions, tour providers cater for
special interests and can take you
to less-visited corners of our parks.
Visit queensland.com for details
of tour providers. When booking
your tour, look for the ECO Certified
logo. For more information visit
ecotourism.org.au
Wildflowers blooming in Currimundi Lake (Kathleen McArthur) Conservation Park (left); coastal heathland (above); sunset over
Mount Tinbeerwah in Tewantin National Park (right).
© Ross Naumann, QPWS volunteer (left and above); © Ian Hallmond (right)
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Eastern grey kangaroos laze in Jimna State Forest
Adam Creed © Qld Govt
If you’re travelling to the region for the first time, choosing where to go is easy. There’s something for every visitor.
Noosa to Coolum Pick a spot high on the foreshore during a bushwalk through popular Noosa National Park and watch dolphins ride rolling waves and humpback whales breach on the horizon (between July and October).
If you’re keen to get away from the crowd, take a short drive to Tewantin National Park or Eumundi or Parklands conservation parks, where forest trails beckon walkers, mountain-bike riders and horseriders.
Coolum to Caloundra A hop, skip and a jump from Coolum Beach lies the imposing dome of Mount Coolum National Park. Walk up many steps to the summit and admire brilliant ocean views.
Unwind on a tranquil springtime ramble through flowering coastal heath at Currimundi Lake (Kathleen McArthur) Conservation Park, where local birdlife welcomes you with song.
The HinterlandDrive to Glass House Mountains lookout for expansive views of the peaks. Walk around Tibrogargan viewing its many angles. Trek to the top of Beerburrum and Ngungun. Take a rock scrambling and walking adventure on the Yul-yan-man track traversing amazing country between Tibrogargan and Beerburrum.
Continue your hinterland adventure on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk.
Choose your adventureDiverse as they are beautiful, parks of the Sunshine Coast will spoil you for choice. Perfect strips of white, sandy beaches, open forest trails, cool hinterland rainforest and rushing cascades set the scene for relaxed outdoor adventures.
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Mount Ngungun, Glass House Mountains National Park
Choose to spend one or multiple days immersed in nature with your friends and the wild residents for company.
Blackall RangesDiscover the magical beauty of Kondalilla National Park and Mapleton Falls National Park, walking under a verdant shady canopy. Four-wheel drive past tall forests, through Mapleton National Park to Point Glorious with coastal views, including southern Cooloola and Lake Cootharaba.
To the westIf you are looking for a little more adventure, take a short break and make good use of your 4WD, exploring forestry roads through the rugged Conondale Ranges, where the everyday seems a lifetime away.
Discover creek-side camping, walks, horse trails and roads for mountain-bike adventure in Jimna, Imbil, and Amamoor state forests. Conondale National Park also offers superb camping areas along Booloumba Creek.
Continue your adventure in the Conondale Range tackling a half-day, full-day or multi-day bushwalk on the Conondale Range Great Walk. Travel through a variety of landscapes, taking time to unwind at the Great Walk camp sites. Conondale National Park features the built public art of world-renowned artist, Andy Goldsworthy—behold his egg-shaped sculpture called © Strangler Cairn.
Picnic beside the beautiful rock pool at Stony Creek day-use area in Bellthorpe National Park, and listen to the gentle sounds of cascading water.
Parks where you can:Go four-wheel drivingBellthorpe, Conondale, Imbil
Feel the ocean breeze Noosa, Mount Coolum, Currimundi Lake
Delight in spectacular viewsMount Coolum, Tewantin, Glass House Mountains, Noosa
Find a perfect picnic spotMapleton, Mapleton Falls, Imbil, Conondale
Witness majestic waterfallsKondalilla, Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk, Conondale Range Great Walk (Summer Falls walkers’ camp)
Walk to a mountain peakMount Coolum (Mount Coolum summit walk), Tewantin (Mount Tinbeerwah lookout track), Glass House Mountains (Mount Beerburrum and Mount Ngungun summit walks), Conondale and Imbil (Mount Allan walks).
Camp by a waterholeConondale, Imbil, Jimna, Amamoor
Mountain bike and horseride on bush roadsTewantin, Parklands, Eumundi, Mapleton, Bellthorpe, Conondale, Imbil, Jimna, Amamoor
Go for a bushwalkMapleton Falls, Kondalilla, Noosa, Glass House Mountains, Conondale, Eumundi, Imbil, Jimna
See wildflowers bloomNoosa, Mount Coolum, Currimundi Lake, Glass House Mountains
Encounter birdlifeNoosa, Currimundi Lake, Jimna, Imbil, Amamoor
Immerse in culture and artConondale
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View from Hells Gates to Alexandria Bay, Noosa National Park
Fringed lily© Ross Naumann, QPWS Volunteer
Wind your way along the stunning
rocky coastline, watching surfers
catch early morning breaks, dolphins
gliding through sparkling waves, and
koalas snoozing in the eucalypts
above. Covering 2,883ha, the park has
a diversity of landscapes for you to
explore. The hardest part is choosing
where to start!
With its beautiful and iconic mixture of beach and forest, Noosa National Park is one for the bucket list—a natural gem you simply must visit.
Must dos• Take a morning walk along the
Coastal track 3 savouring the
breathtaking views.
• Walk through a kaleidoscope of colour
in late winter and spring, when coastal
heathland bursts into flower.
• Visit nearby Weyba Creek
Conservation Park for a walk along the
boardwalk to explore mangroves and
discover wildlife.
Getting thereNoosa is 160km north of Brisbane via
the Bruce Highway M1 and the Sunshine
Motorway Route 70. There are 4 main
sections—Noosa Headland, Peregian,
Emu Mountain and East Weyba.
Things to do
Wildlife spottingFlowering heath areas in the park are a great
place to watch birdlife. Look for lace monitors,
honeyeaters and koalas in trees near the walking
tracks and picnic area, or walk to Hells Gate or
Dolphin Point at Noosa Headland to spot a turtle
or see dolphins cruising the waves. Nearby,
Weyba Creek Conservation Park is great at low
tide for crabs and other tidal area wildlife.
PicnickingHave a family picnic overlooking beautiful
Laguna Bay with its sweeping views from Noosa
to Cooloola. Picnic tables, electric barbecues,
drinking water and public toilets are provided in
Noosa Headland at the end of Park Road.
Bushwalk in Noosa NP (above); walking
in East Weyba (above right); tawny frogmouths (right); koala (far right)
© Tourism and Events Qld (above); © Ross Naumann, QPWS volunteer (above right and far right); Trevor Hatfield © Qld Govt (right)
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To Coolum BeachTo Stumers
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Beware: swimming is not advised for beaches surrounding the park.
Swimming is only recommended at nearby Surf Life Saving patrolled beaches.
Please note: Map reference numbers used here are different to the map references used on park signs that provide information about all tracks.
Fringed lily© Ross Naumann, QPWS Volunteer
Places to goNoosa Headland
1 Palm Grove walk
1.1km circuit (15–30min)
Find respite from the summer heat in cool
rainforest with hoop pines and piccabeen
palms.
2 Tanglewood walk
8km return (2–3hr)
Alternatively return via the part of the
Coastal walk for a scenic 7.1km circuit.
Meander through rainforest and eucalypt
woodland on this quiet inland walk to
northern Alexandria Bay.
3 Coastal walk
10.8km return (4hr)
300m one way to Boiling Pot
1.2km one way to Dolphin Point
2.7km one way to Hells Gates
3.3km one way to the northern end
of Alexandria Bay
4.4km one way to southern end of
Alexandria Bay
5.4km one way to Sunshine Beach
Follow the shore around several bays
with spectacular coastal views.
4 Laguna lookout
Enjoy wheelchair-accessible access paths
to the lookout with views over Noosa,
Laguna Bay, and Noosa River.
Peregian
5 Ocean Beach walk
1km return (30min)
Walk along a boardwalk through paperbark
swamp and sedgelands, down a sandy
track through heathland and she-oak
forests to the beach. Enjoy seeing splashes
of wildflower colour and quirky-named
dune plants like beach bean and pigface.
Emu Mountain
6 Emu Mountain summit walk
1.1km return (45min–1hr)
Take a short, uphill walk to the summit
(71m) for panoramic views over the
coast. Sections of the track are uneven,
so take care. The montane heath boasts
a colourful array of wildflowers as well
as threatened plants, including the Emu
Mountain she-oak.
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If you are after a spot for some outdoor exercise with a dash of adventure, nestled behind the glitter of Noosa are hilly subtropical rainforest, open eucalypt woodland and remnants of wallum heath, with trails for all kinds of adventurers.
Things to do Mountain biking
Mountain bikers can ride 11 mountain bike
trails, leaving from Wooroi day-use area.
There are easy, intermediate and difficult trails
to choose from.
Abseiling and rock climbingExperienced and suitably-equipped climbers
can scale or rappel the cliff face of Mount
Tinbeerwah behind the designated safety fence.
Places to go1 Mount Tinbeerwah lookout track
1km return (45min)
Bring binoculars to take advantage of the
spectacular 360 degree view from the summit.
The beginning of the track to the first lookout
is sealed and suitable for assisted wheelchair
and stroller access.
2 Palm Grove walk 1km return (30min)
Enjoy a walk through the cabbage tree and
piccabeen palm forests along Wooroi Creek.
This track is accessed via a shared trail—watch
out for mountain bikers.
Walk to panoramic views over the coastal
lowlands and to the Sunshine Coast
hinterland from the top of a small volcanic
plug remnant. Wipe the sweat from your
brow pedalling mountain-bike trails or
complete a vertical climb up or abseil
down the sheer face of Mount Tinbeerwah.
Must dos• Enjoy a forest ramble 1 —see
tiny pea flowers, jewel-coloured butterflies and alien-like fungi on the forest floor.
• Test your mountain-biking skills on one of the mountain bike trails.
• Capture a bird’s eye view from Mount Tinbeerwah lookout 2 .
• Visit nearby Tuchekoi National Park, which boasts a steep summit route for experienced rock scramblers.
Getting thereTewantin National Park is 2km west of Tewantin and 10km from Noosa along the Cooroy–Noosa Road. The turnoffs to the 2 park entrance points—Mount Tinbeerwah and Wooroi—are from this road.
Tewantin National Park
Look out for colourful yellow and orange pea flowers in spring (above);
native hibiscus (below left); rider on Milk Maid trail (below right).© Ross Naumann, QPWS volunteer (above and below left); © Riley Taylar (below right)
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Seib Rd gate
Eumundi Rd gate
Allandale Rd gate
Hidden ValleyRd gate
Pryo r Rd
Eumundi Noosa Rd
Allandale Rd
Hidden
Fig Tree Lane
Venning Rd
North Arm
VerrierdaleForest Rd
To Noosa
To Coolum
To Eumundi
NorthArm gate
Seib Rd
Yandina Creek Rd
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North Arm Yandina Creek Rd
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Travel to the heart of historical timber-getting country, on hoof, foot or wheel, and explore dry open forests on the hills and moist tall eucalypt forests and rainforests along the creeks and gullies.
Imagine a past with voices echoing
‘timber!’ as huge cedar, beech, blackbutt
and tallowwood trees were felled in this
forest from the late 1800s. Logging ceased
in 1996 and it was declared conservation
park in 2009 to protect the forest and
wildlife. Walk, mountain bike or horse ride
on a network of shared trails, with the
piercing call of eastern whipbirds echoing
in the forest and bearded dragons basking
in the sunshine.
Places to go 1 Blackbutt trail
2.3km one way from Eumundi Road gate to
Seib Road gate.
Pass through blackbutt, pink bloodwood
and brushbox forest before taking a break
at the old cattle yard and dam.
2 Geebung circuit 3.6km return from Seib Road gate.
6.1km return from Eumundi Road gate.
9.3km return from North Arm gate.
Explore hills, creeks and gullies along
this trail through tall eucalypt forest,
rainforest and open woodland.
3 Figbird trail4km return from Seib Road gate.
6.1km return from Eumundi Road gate via
the Blackbutt and Geebung circuits.
10.1km return from North Arm gate.
Travel through open forest and wet
eucalypt forest on this trail.
4 Ironbark trail 5.1km one way from Seib Road gate to
North Arm gate.
6.6km one way from Eumundi gate via the
Blackbutt trail and then Ironbark trail to
North Arm gate.
Venture through grassy open forest to
sheltered creeks and gullies with
swamp paperbark.
Must dos• Escape the summer heat with
an invigorating mountain bike or horseride through pockets of rainforest, swamp paperbark forest and grassy open forest.
• Go birdwatching early morning or late afternoon and see fairy-wrens, honeyeaters, pardalotes and lots of other birds in the forest understorey.
Getting there The park is a few minutes’ drive from Eumundi township via 3 access points: Eumundi Road gate entrance, Seib Road gate entrance and North Arm gate entrance.
Eumundi Conservation Park
Mountain bike riding on shared trails (right);
bearded dragon (below)
© Ross Naumann, QPWS volunteer (right); © John Augusteyn (below)
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Nambour Connection Rd
Bruce H
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To Nambour To Brisbane
To Yandina
Radar Hillentrance
Rocky Creek Forest Road
AtkinsonsRoad
To Yandina
To Bli Bli
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Beginner rider trying out the mountain bike skills area
(top); coast banksia, Banksia integrifolia (above)© Eugene Craddock (top); © Ross Naumann, QPWS Volunteer (above)
Explore this valuable wildlife habitat on 15km of wide shared trails and another 13 purpose-built mountain bike trails.Must dos
• Test your mountain-bike skills at the mountain bike skills development area (access from the Radar Hill Road car park, located near map reference 1 ).
• Put on your running shoes and soak up a run in nature.
• For a slower pace enjoy a leisurely horseride or walk on one of the four wide shared trails.
Getting thereAccess the main entrance at Radar Hill Road by taking the Parklands exit off the Bruce Highway about 4km north of Nambour and 5km south of Yandina.
Things to do Mountain biking
Riders can choose from 13 purpose-built
mountain bike trails that vary in length and
difficulty. See qld.gov.au/Parklands for
detailed mountain bike trails map.
2 Easy grade trails for the whole family
(totalling 3.8km).
8 Intermediate trails (totalling 24km).
3 Difficult grade trails offer a
challenging ride for experienced
riders (totalling 1.6km).
Shared trails
Four shared trails offer options for mountain
bikers (Intermediate or Difficult); horseriders
(Class 2 or 3). All are Grade 4 walks.
1 Rocky Creek circuit
5.4km return from Radar Hill entrance.
Sections with steep grades, slippery
when wet.
A grassy forest floor, with trees including
tallowwood, bloodwood and casuarina
on the high ridges, is typical of this trail.
There is also scribbly gum forest with
bracken fern, and in protected, moist gullies
palm groves grow.
2 Komine circuit
11km return from Radar Hill entrance.
Section with extremely steep grades (more
than 15%) that requires riders to dismount.
Wind through open scribbly gum forest.
This challenging trail includes large sections
with little shade.
The trails lead you through tall
eucalypt forest and rainforest, past
rocky platforms and steep gorges.
Some trails have creek crossings and
switchbacks that wind you through the
fern understorey. Plan your activities
for the cooler parts of the day, as trails
through the dry open forest can be hot
and exposed. Cooler winter months are
the best time to visit.
Parklands Conservation Park
You may encounter 2 emus
in the park. For the birds safety and
for your safety, slow down near
them and don’t approach them.
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Suncoast Beach Drive
Toolga Street
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This park protects a significant area of
montane heath on the mountain peak and
includes important pockets of wallum,
paperbark wetlands, open eucalypt
forest and rainforest remnants that have
otherwise largely disappeared from this
part of Queensland.
Things to do
Wildlife spottingSee honeyeaters darting through the
montane heath, while peregrine falcons,
the world’s fastest animal, dive-bomb at up
to 200km per hour on the hunt for prey. In
winter and spring, migrating whales can be
spied from the summit, breaching offshore.
Must dos • Get a natural high on a steep trek
up the volcanic peak 1 .
• Sit quietly and sketch or
photograph wildflowers.
• Look for passing whales during the
annual winter migration.
Getting there
Access is from David Low Way, 3km
north of Marcoola and 6km south of
Coolum Beach. Turn into Tanah Street
to reach the car park.
Places to go
1 Mount Coolum summit walk
1.6km return (2hr)
Trek upwards through woodlands and
shrublands to low montane heath—a
threatened plant community surviving on
this exposed summit. This walk has many
steps so make sure you are fit enough for
the challenge.
Mount Coolum dome (above); the stair climb up Mount Coolum
(right); a peregrine falcon (top)Photos: © Ross Naumann, QPWS volunteer
SafetyNever attempt the Mount Coolum
summit walk in wet weather—rock
surfaces become dangerously slippery.
Encounter a sunrise like never before from the impressive green-cloaked dome of Mount Coolum, 208m above the Sunshine Coast lowlands. With spectacular 360 degree views of the coast and hinterland, it’s time to brush off your walking boots, get prepared and start hiking!
Mount Coolum, in the traditional
lands of the Kabi Kabi people, has very
high spiritual and cultural significance.
Please respect the park’s cultural and
conservation values by looking after
this precious area and leaving no
evidence of your visit.
Mount Coolum National Park
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Currimundi Lake
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Coongarra Esplanade
Crummunda Park
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Rainbow bee-eater (right); wedding bush flower (below)
© John Augusteyn (right); © Ross Naumann, QPWS volunteer (below)
Spy shimmering green, blue and gold in
the shrubbery—honeyeaters, rainbow bee-
eaters and wrens visit the heath to hunt for
their insect meals.
Things to do Coastal Pathway
Ride, walk or run past the park, soaking up
views of the heathland and woodlands, on
the council’s adjoining Coastal pathway as
per map.
Places to go
1 Heath circuit
1.4km return (40min)
A sealed path at the entry leads to a
lookout over Currimundi Lake then the
Visit a living legacy—a family-friendly park reflecting the passion of local conservationist and artist, Kathleen McArthur. Walk peacefully through precious remnants of wallum heath—a habitat under threat in the Sunshine Coast— for views of the lake and ocean.
Must dos • See the gorgeous patchwork of
wildflowers in late winter and spring —pinks, purples, creams, yellows, blues and greens form a rainbow-hued landscape.
• Grab your binoculars or camera and watch for birds flitting through the heath.
• Enjoy a peaceful afternoon walk through wildflowers nearby in Mooloolah River National Park where yellow-tailed black-cockatoos, rainbow bee-eaters and ospreys take to the skies.
Getting thereCurrimundi Lake (Kathleen McArthur) Conservation Park is 4km north of Caloundra. Travel on the Nicklin Way, at Wurtulla turn east into Gayandi Street, then right into Mandara Drive and left into Coongarra Esplanade.
sandy walking track continues through
woodlands filled with banksias, wattle,
casuarinas and heath plants.
2 Beach access track
2km return (1hr)
Meander through woodlands to the back
of the sandy dunes where low-growing
rainforest plants grow. Walk up the dunes
past casuarinas and pandanus trees for
expansive beach views.
Currimundi Lake (Kathleen McArthur) Conservation Park
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Sandy Cre e
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Nonmus Rd
Belltho r peBranc h Cr ee
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Kirby Rd
Gray
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Plums Rd Gap Rd
McCauleys
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Gorge Br e a k
Bellthorpe
Park Rd
Postm
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Go
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WoodrowRd
Beaconview
Woodford Folk Festival Site
To MalenyTo Jimna
To Beerwah
To Kilcoy
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Old Brandon’s Sawmill Site
Beacon Rd
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Woodford
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East BoundaryBreak
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Elegant treefrogs (above); remnants
of Brandons sawmill (left)© Rowena Thomas (above); Mark Lythall © Qld Govt (left)
Explore rugged terrain framing picturesque cascades and creeks in this historic park with a forestry past. Rumble along gravel roads in your 4WD, tackling water crossings, hill climbs and descents into open eucalypt forest and rainforest.
Must dos • Picnic beside the beautiful
rock pool and gentle sounds of cascading water at Stony Creek day-use area 1
• Experienced drivers can enjoy a low-range, high-clearance 4WD trip along Branch Creek Road with rocky climbs and picturesque creek crossings.
Getting thereThe park is about 85km north-west of Brisbane and west of the Glass House Mountains. Follow the D’Aguilar Highway west through Woodford township and take the Stony Creek Road exit, following signs to Stony Creek day-use area.
Sheltered pockets of vine and rainforest in
this park provide precious habitat for elegant
treefrogs and whipbirds. Stand quietly—you
might hear a male whipbird’s high-pitched ‘whip
and crack’ call, closely followed by a female’s
sharp ‘choo-choo’.
Things to do Scenic driving
Several roads in the park offer challenging and
stunningly-scenic low range, high clearance 4WD
opportunities for experienced four-wheel-drivers.
Remnants of Brandons timber sawmill can be
seen on West Bellthorpe Road. Some roads can
only be traversed in dry weather so pay attention
to the signs and never cross flooded trails.
Bellthorpe National Park
Trails and roads west of Brandons Road are very steep. To venture here you need to be very experienced in traversing steep terrain.
Walking, mountain biking and horseriding
Mountain bikers and horseriders can
embark on adventure riding trails in the
SEQ horse trail network. Visit qld.gov.au/HorseTrails for information. Mountain-
bike riders can also access management
roads in the park unless otherwise signed.
Places to go
1 Stony Creek day-use area
Stop and enjoy a picnic at this beautiful
creek-side site—toilets, picnic tables and
wood barbecues are provided.
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Be enchanted as you walk beneath changing forest canopies—see candlestick banksias blooming bright yellow, rainbow lorikeets peeking from tree hollows, and spectacular views that stretch to the horizon.
Things to do Bushwalking
Enjoy bushwalks to lookouts and
through the forests around the
mountains. For families, the Mount
Ngungun summit walk 2 is a
adventurous walk with spectacular
bird’s-eye views of nearby Tibrogargan,
Beerwah and Coonowrin. For an extra
challenge and feeling of remoteness trek
along the Yul-yan-man track 5 , taking
in the views on the Trachyte Ridge.
Must dos• Drop into the Glass House Mountains
Visitor Centre for more ideas on places to explore.
• Visit Glass House Mountains lookout
3 to the west in Beerburrum State Forest for a spectacular view of all the Glass House Mountains’ peaks or at the many vantage points along the local roads.
• Explore many walks around the peaks. Behold the striking monument of Organ Pipes—viewable from Beerwah day-use area 1 —where volcanic magma has cooled and cracked into impressive hexagonal columns.
• Walk, horse or bike ride into the shadows of a historic rail tunnel in nearby Dularcha National Park and imagine a time when puffs of steam and the sounds of ‘clickety-clack’ filled the passage.
Getting thereThe Glass House Mountains area is about 70km north of Brisbane. Follow the Bruce Highway to the Glass House Mountains tourist drive exit and follow the signs to the park. Each recreation node—Beerburrum, Beerwah, Ngungun and Tibrogargan—has a different access road.
Summit routesDuring your visit consider enjoying views of
the mountains from the many walking track
vantage points rather than climbing the
mountains. Jinibara and Kabi Kabi peoples
do not climb these mountains as they have
great cultural significance and ask visitors
also to refrain from climbing the mountains.
If you decide to ascend, note that only
experienced, very fit and well-prepared
climbers can reach the summits of Beerwah
and Tibrogargan. These summit routes are
extremely challenging, with exposed rocky
sections, steep cliffs and areas requiring
rock scrambling and climbing skills. If you
are inexperienced or have young children,
these climbing routes are not for you.
Pause and imagine the powerful forces that forged the towering volcanic plugs that rise dramatically above the surrounding scenic patchwork of pine plantations, bush and farmland. Reflect on their deep spiritual significance to the Jinibara and Kabi Kabi people, for whom these mountains and surrounding plains are home.
Glass House Mountains National Park
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Glass House Mountains National Park
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To Sunshine Coast
To Glass House Mountains CP
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Coochin Creekcamping andday-use area
Wild Horse Mountain lookout
Peachester
Beerwah
Beerwah
Coochin
Ngungun
Coonowrin
Beerwah entrance
Tibrogargan
Beerburrum
Elimbah
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Tunbubudla(The Twins)
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Coonowrin Rd
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JohnstonRoad
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Kilcoy Beerwah Rd
Mount Beerwah Rd
Beerburrum Woodford Rd
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To Landsboroughand Dularcha NP
Fullertons Rd
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Running trailsGo for a forest run on 3 running trails
and a shared trail in Glass House Mountains Conservation Park and
Beerburrum West State Forest, just
off the D’Aguilar Highway, between
Wamuran and D’Aguilar townships.
Places to campCamping is not permitted in Glass House Mountains National Park, but
you can visit nearby Beerwah State Forest and stay overnight in your tent,
camper trailer, campervan or caravan
at Coochin Creek camping area 1 .
See qld.gov.au/NationalParks for
more information.
Places to go
1 Mount Beerwah day-use areaEnjoy a picnic with a view at this peaceful
day-use area, only a 100m walk from the
car park. There are toilets and a picnic
table available.
2 Mount Ngungun summit walk2.8km return (2hr)
Enjoy great views of Tibrogargan,
Coonowrin and Beerwah from the summit
of this walk.
4 Tibrogargan circuit800m to Mountain View lookout (10min);
4.1km full circuit (1hr 30min)
Circumnavigate the mountain and see
it from many different perspectives.
Stop at Mountain View lookout to admire
views of Beerwah and Coonowrin.
Follow the circuit through casuarina and
melaleuca forest looking for yellow-tailed
black-cockatoos and birds of prey soaring
above.
SafetyNever attempt mountain walks or summit routes in wet weather—rock surfaces become dangerously slippery.
4 Trachyte circuit5.7km return (2–3hr)
Wind through open woodland and heathland
between Tibrogargan and Tibberoowuccum.
Enjoy views from Jack Ferris lookout on
Trachyte Ridge.
5 Yul-yan-man track 9km return (3–4hr)
Take your time to enjoy spectacular country
that has breathtaking views, rock scrambling
challenges and diverse plant communities.
Marvel at the feeling of remoteness as you
trek along the Trachyte Ridge, taking in 360
degree views without any sign of civilisation.
5 Mount Beerburrum summit walk 3.5km return (1hr)
Fig trees and open forests feature on this
steep walk to a small fire tower.
View of Beerwah (above right); candle-stick banksia on the Trachyte
circuit (right). Cheryl Thomson © Qld Govt (above right); Robert Ashdown © Qld Govt (right)
Did you know?The Glass House Mountains are evidence of igneous intrusions around 25–27 million years ago. Weather has long eroded away the surrounding softer rock, leaving behind the harder rock of the magnificent craggy peaks we see today.
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Forest drive (left); explore tall rainforest (opposite page top);
a scenic ride on one of SEQ’s horse trails (opposite page bottom)
This park protects significant tall,
wet sclerophyll forests, home to the
endangered giant barred frog and red
goshawk. Delight in small waterfalls and
creeks, fragrant scribbly gum forest, and
tall rainforest and palm groves in this
glorious hinterland park.
Things to do
Scenic driving
Take the scenic route along Mapleton
Forest Road starting just north of
Mapleton township, passing
Cooloolabin Dam leading to Point
Glorious, which has expansive views
to the coast. This forest road is unsealed
and suitable for high-clearance
4WDs only.
Mountain biking and horseriding
Ride your horse along scenic trails
forming part of the SEQ horse trail
network and shared trails. Mountain
bikers can also access these trails as
well as forest roads unless otherwise
signed. Visit qld.gov.au/HorseTrails
for detailed information.
Must dos• Laze in your camping chair beside
Gheerulla Creek 1 and listen to the wind blowing through the trees.
• Bring your mountain bike and try some of the 30km of shared trail network on offer.
• Dangle above the forest below, abseiling from the grass tree-lined bluffs at Point Glorious, 400m above sea level.
• Satisfy your inner adrenaline junkie on the trail bike circuit.
Getting thereFrom Brisbane, travel 105km north along the Bruce Highway to Nambour, then travel 11km west to Mapleton. Roads in Mapleton National Park are unsealed—Mapleton day-use area is accessible by conventional vehicles, while most other roads require high-clearance 4WDs. Roads become very slippery in wet conditions so plan to visit in dry weather.
Get active and explore this park many different ways. Ride your horse, mountain bike or trail bike, drive along forest roads, climb majestic cliffs, or camp beneath the starry night sky.
Hike the Great Walk
For energetic hikers, the Sunshine Coast
Hinterland Great Walk, passing through
Kondalilla, Mapleton Falls and Mapleton,
is an exhilarating challenge with overnight
camps. There are many short, part-day
walks within. Visit qld.gov.au/GreatWalks
Trail bike riding
Explore 26km of trail bike track A over
hilly terrain with tall blackbutt and scribbly
gum forests. Riders must be licenced and
riding road registered trail bikes.
Places to camp1 Gheerulla camping area
Pitch your tent in the bushy setting beside
Gheerulla Creek. Fire rings and toilets
are provided for campers. If you plan to
use the fire rings bring your own clean,
milled firewood. Do not collect wood from
the park. Access to the camping area is
via Eumundi–Kenilworth Road by high-
clearance 4WDs.
Great Walk walkers’ camps
There are three secluded walkers’ camps
provided on the Sunshine Coast
Hinterland Great Walk—Thilba Thalba,
Ubajee and Flaxton.
Chris Whitelaw © Qld Govt (left); © Ross Naumann, QPWS volunteer (opposite page top); © Bluedog Photography (opposite page bottom)
Mapleton National Park
Mapleton Falls Great Walk entrance
Kondalilla Great Walk entrance
Baroon PocketGreat Walk entrance
Delicia Road Great Walk entrance
PoonaDam
WappaDam
LakeBaroon
CooloolabinDam
GheerullaFalls
Mary River
Obi Obi Ck
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Thilba Thalba walkers' camp
Ubajee walkers' camp
Flaxton walkers' camp
See trailmap
Gheerulla camping area
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Mapleton Falls National Park
Gheerullatrail bike
circuit
Kondalilla Falls
Baroon Pocket Damrecreational area
Mapleton day-use area
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To Nambour
To Montville
To KureelpaFalls Rd
Leafy Lanetrail head
Delicia Rdtrail head
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Sam Kelly Rd
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Great walk
Mountain bike trail
Shared trails
Trail bike track Parking (suitable for horse floats)
Generators prohibited
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Danger
People have died or been
permanently paralysed
after slipping over
waterfalls in these parks.
Stay behind fences and
follow all warning signs.
Places to go1 Oaky Creek lookout trail
19km return
Explore the different forest communities
as you travel along this designated
mountain bike trail, with spectacular
views of the Conondale Range and Mary
Valley from the Oaky Creek lookout.
2 Turpentine trail7.8km return
Pass through wet eucalypt forest
into scribbly gum forest with a heath
understorey. Return along the same
route or via East Cedar Creek Road and
Mapleton Forest Road.
3 Piccabeen circuit6.7km return
Discover creek crossings and rainforest
communities on this trail.
4 Kureelpa Falls circuit8.5km return
Travel through tall open forest down to
South Maroochy River, taking a short walk
halfway to view Kureelpa Falls.
Mapleton National Park and surrounds
Mapleton National Park trail map
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Mapleton Falls lookout
Pencil Creek
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Mapleton Falls (left); boardwalk on the Wompoo circuit (above)
Photos: © Ross Naumann, QPWS volunteer
Situated in the heart of the Sunshine
Coast Hinterland, Mapleton Falls National
Park is a place of intense beauty and
natural treasures. Find a prime spot on the
viewing platform high above Obi Obi Valley
and admire luxuriant green rainforest and
piccabeen groves below. To the right you
can glimpse the top of Mapleton Falls as it
begins its 120m plunge.
Things to do Picnicking
There are picnic tables and an open
grassy area—ideal for spreading out
a picnic rug or two and enjoying some
downtime in the fresh air.
Must dos • Have a picnic with your family and
friends, and some of the park’s furry and feathered local residents.
• Feel the golden glow of sunset from Mapleton Falls lookout 1 .
• Be enraptured by the view over the Obi Obi Gorge and scenic Mary River valley beyond.
• Take a short walk on the Wompoo circuit 2 .
Getting thereFrom Brisbane, travel 105km north along the Bruce Highway to Nambour, then travel 11km west to Mapleton. Turn left onto Obi Obi Road then right into Mapleton Falls Road which leads to the park’s car park.
Places to go1 Mapleton Falls lookout
50m return (5min)
Look for Australian peregrine falcons
soaring near the cliff edges of Mapleton
Falls to their roosting sites during August
and September.
2 Wompoo circuit
1.3km return (45min)
Wind through rainforest and eucalypt
forest with teasing glimpses of the vast
mountain ranges stretching grandly to the
west. Peregrine lookout is the perfect spot
to let the serenity of the Obi Obi Valley
wash over you.
Enter shadowy forest where peace is only punctuated by the booming ‘wallack-a-woo’ and ‘book-a-rook’ of wompoo fruit-doves calling from the treetops.
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Kondalilla—a First Nations peoples word
meaning ‘rushing water’—aptly describes
the park’s main waterfall plummeting
90m into the rainforest valley below.
Navigate the steep curving steps
carefully down to the viewpoint to see the
gushing falls in all its glory. Be captivated
by the verdant rainforest buzzing with
sounds and flickers of wildlife all around.
Things to do
Wildlife spotting
Possums, pademelons, wallabies,
goannas, platypus, echidnas and
more than 107 bird species live in the
sheltered rainforests of the Blackall
Ranges. Watch for goannas and water
dragons wandering the tracks as often as
we do! Sling your camera strap over your
shoulder and capture images worthy of
David Attenborough’s attention.
Must dos• Discover the subtropical, boulder-
strewn oasis at the base of the
falls—well worth the walk down.
• Explore the nearby parks and
villages or check out the Great Walk
for next time you visit.
• For a leisurely walk a short bitumen
track leads to picturesque Picnic
Creek Falls.
Getting thereThe park is about 103km north of
Brisbane near Montville. Follow
Montville–Mapleton Road and turn
into Kondalilla Falls Road.
Picnicking
A 100m downhill walk with steps leads
from the car park to a large grassed
picnic area featuring barbecue facilities,
picnic tables and toilets. The walking
tracks start from this area.
Places to campNo vehicle-accessible camping is available
in Kondalilla National Park. Camping is
only permitted at Flaxton walkers’ camp
—a bush camp provided especially for walkers
on the 58km Sunshine Coast Hinterland
Great Walk. For more information visit
qld.gov.au/SunshineCoastGreatWalk
Places to go1 Picnic Creek circuit
1.7km return (45min–1hr)
Meander through cool, dappled eucalypt
forest with patches of rainforest and see an
exquisite small waterfall and cascades. Linger
to enjoy views over the valley from a lookout.
2 Kondalilla Falls circuit
4.7km return (2–3hr)
Walk through rainforest and open forest to a
cool rock pool at the top of the falls. Descend
into lush rainforest as you walk down to the
valley for the best waterfall view. What goes
down must come back up! There are over 300
stairs on the Kondalilla Falls circuit so you
need to be reasonably fit and allow enough
time to enjoy this steep walk.
While the waterfall cascades
all year round, it is thundering and
spectacular during the summer
rainy season, dying to a gentle
trickle in the drier winter months.
Explore a magical landscape, complete with reflective rock pools, little cascades, twisting paths and tree hollow homes for local wildlife.
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Conondale National ParkDiscover subtropical rainforest tucked
into the rugged Conondale mountain
ranges. Magnificent forests, deep
gorges and spectacular views make
this 35,500ha park a wondrous
place to visit and the perfect day-trip
adventure for the whole family.
Enjoy short and long Great Walk
adventures wandering through one of
the largest remnants of subtropical
rainforest in south east Queensland.
Dip your toes in cool rock pools and let
your tension melt away to the sound
of rushing cascades. Camp overnight
under the stars beside rainforest and
mountain streams where frogs call
into the night. Sense the significance
of this landscape to the Traditional
Owners—the Kabi Kabi people—who
have walked these high mountains and
valleys for thousands of years.
Imbil State ForestSee beautiful rainforest giants with
buttress roots in Imbil State Forest.
Look for long scratch marks on tree
trunks—a sign of scrambling lace
monitors. Say g’day to kookaburras
near the Charlie Moreland picnic and
camping areas before heading out on
an adventure through hoop pine
plantation and native forest.
Must dosConondale National Park• Stop and soak up the serenity of the
crystal-clear pebble-strewn Booloumba Creek.
• Visit the unique 3.7m high rock sculpture Strangler Cairn © 2 in Booloumba Gorge.
• Walk through tall open forest to discover Booloumba Falls. Admire the impressive outlook over the Breadknife rock formation, rushing cascades and waterfalls.
Imbil State Forest• Drive through rainforest and native pine
plantation.• Laze beside Little Yabba Creek on a
camping holiday in Charlie Moreland camping area 3 .
• Hike or ride (mountain bike and horseride) to Mount Allan fire tower. A hitching rail is provided near the top, as the last 300m is by walking only.
Getting thereConondale National ParkFrom the Bruce Highway the main exits to the park are the Landsborough–Maleny exit or the Eumundi–Kenilworth exit, following road signs for Kenilworth. The turn-off to Booloumba Creek day-use and camping areas is 13km past Conondale township or 7.5km past Kenilworth. All park roads are gravel and suitable for high-clearance 4WD only.
Imbil State ForestFollow the Bruce Highway and take the Landsborough exit to Maleny. Continue on Maleny–Kenilworth Road and turn into Sunday Creek Road, 13.5km north of Conondale township. Charlie Moreland camping area is 5km along Sunday Creek Road. Alternatively take Eumundi-Kenilworth Road off the Bruce Highway and travel through Kenilworth to the Sunday Creek Road turn-off 7km from the township.
Things to do Wildlife spotting
Listen from your tent at night for the eerie
squealing screams of rarely-seen yellow-
bellied gliders as they leap from tree to
tree feeding on sap oozing from nicks in
the trunk. If you’re lucky you may spot
northern brown bandicoots and red-necked
pademelons, two of many animals found in
this park and the surrounding ranges.
Mountain biking and horseridingHorseriders can use trails in the Horse
Trail Network. Visit qld.gov.au/HorseTrails
for detailed information. Mountain bikes
can also be ridden on the SEQ horse trail
network and vehicle tracks within the
national park, unless otherwise signed.
Mountain bikes and horses are not
permitted on walking tracks.
Scenic drivingPack your lunch and set off in your 4WD for
the day, cruising along forest roads to either
Booloumba Falls, Peach Trees camping area
in nearby Jimna State Forest, or through the
park along Sunday Creek Road.
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Places to campConondale National Park
1 Booloumba Creek 1 and 3
Nestled in lush rainforest beside a
creek, these peaceful, grassy camping
areas are for tent camping only (4WD car
park nearby).
2 Booloumba Creek 4
This open grassy setting has plenty of
room for 4WD high-clearance campervans
and caravans (4WD towed), as well as
tent camping.
Great Walk walkers’ camps
There are 3 secluded walkers’ camps
provided on the Conondale Range Great
Walk—Wongai, Tallowwood and
Summer Falls.
Imbil State Forest
3 Charlie Moreland camping area
Pitch a tent, or set up your van or trailer,
at this shaded grassy camping area near
Little Yabba Creek. Wake up to the
bell-like chorus of the bellbird colony.
A large enclosed paddock for horses is
provided beside the camping area.
Places to goConondale National Park
1 Booloumba Falls walk3km return (1hr)
Discover this scenic creek’s cascades, waterfalls
and rock pools. View the Breadknife rock
formation at the junction of Peters and
Booloumba creeks.
2 © Strangler Cairn6.5km return (2.5hr)
See the impressive hand-cut granite and
metamorphic rock Strangler Cairn © sculpture by
internationally-renowned artist Andy Goldsworthy.
Imbil State Forest3 Fig Tree walk
780m return (45min)
This short circuit walk leads
through magnificent rainforest
with enormous fig trees.
4 Mount Allan shared trail8.8km return (4hr)
Follow this trail through steep
pine plantation to Mount Allan in
Conondale National Park. The last
300m is by walking only.
Photos: © Ben Edmonds Photography (opposite page); Robert Ashdown © Qld Govt (centre and left)
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Jimna State Forest
Jimna State ForestExplore a rich green mosaic of pine tree
plantations and native forest in Jimna
State Forest, with its colourful history of
gold mining and timber getting. Yabba
Creek, near Peach Trees camping area
1 , is a great place for spotting birds and
kangaroos. Explore the creek and discover
its aquatic wildlife. Watch the water
quietly around dusk and dawn
to spot platypus.
Jimna and Amamoor State forests
Must dos• Camp with your dog at Amamoor Creek
camping area 3 .
• Continue further north to Brooyar
State Forest where you can enjoy creek
side camping and Woondum National
Park with a small picnic area beside a
cascading creek.
Getting thereJimna State ForestFollow the Bruce Highway and take the
D’Aguilar Highway turn-off to Kilcoy.
From Kilcoy, travel north 45km along the
Kilcoy–Murgon Road to Jimna State Forest.
Amamoor State ForestAmamoor State Forest is 30 minutes drive
south-west of Gympie. Turn off the Bruce
Highway 20km south of Gympie (exit 253)
onto the Mary Valley link road. Follow the
signs to Amamoor township and continue
10km west to Amamoor State Forest.
Amamoor State ForestMeander through beautiful riverine
rainforest, ironbark forest and hoop and
bunya pine plantations along picturesque
Amamoor Creek. This quaint and quiet
park comes alive every August to the beat
of the annual Gympie Music Muster.
Things to do Mountain biking
and horseridingRide horses and mountain
bikes on shared trails and
management roads. A designated
horse paddock is provided
beside Peach Trees camping
area in Jimna State Forest.
For information on the connecting
SEQ horseriding trail network
visit qld.gov.au/HorseTrails
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Places to goJimna State Forest
1 Yabba Creek circuit 700m (20min)
Cross a suspension bridge over Yabba
Creek and follow it before crossing
again into the camping area near the
main entrance.
2 Eugenia circuit 2.4km (1hr)
Explore open forest as you walk to a
scenic creek lookout. Cross the creek
and meander back along the opposite
bank, where lilly pilly trees grow
densely. Be careful after heavy rain—
the creek crossing may be flooded.
3 Araucaria circuit 3.5km (2hr)
Walk through open forests of ironbark
and grey gum, and dry rainforest with
towering bunya and hoop pines.
Amamoor State Forest4 Amama day-use area
Picnic facilities are provided beside
Amamoor Creek.
Amamoor Creek camping area (above); spot kangaroos in Jimna State Forest (top)
5 Amama walk (Inset map 3)
1.5km return (40min)
Explore lush rainforest with buttressed trees,
vines, ferns and mossy rocks. Look up above
the rainforest-lined creek and hanging from
branches you might see beautifully-shaped
small bird’s nests adorned with lichen and
moss.
6 Rainforest walk (Inset map 2)
1km return (30min)
Walk past large waterholes into subtropical
rainforest featuring large red cedars, figs and
a piccabeen palm grove. Along the creek admire
tall forest oaks. This walk starts from Cedar
Grove camping area.
7 Cedar Grove hiking trail (Inset map 2)
4.6km return (4hr)
Branch off the Rainforest walk through open
forest and hoop pine plantations. Cross
Amamoor Creek and return to the camping area.
This walk starts from Cedar Grove camping area.
8 Amamoor Creek hiking trail (Inset map 1)
2.5km return (2hrs 30min)
Walk through open forest and dry areas
with an interesting mix of rainforest plants
that grow in poor quality soils. This walk
starts from Amamoor Creek camping area.
Places to campJimna State Forest
1 Peach Trees camping area
Camp on a grassy area in the shade of tall grey gums beside Yabba Creek and see platypus at dusk and dawn. One campsite has been designed for people requiring wheelchair-accessible facilities.
Amamoor State Forest
Trevor Hatfield © Qld Govt (above); © Robert Ashdown (top)
Amamoor State Forest2 Cedar Grove camping area
Camp in an open grassy area surrounded by riverine rainforest, tall open forest and Amamoor Creek. Dogs are not permitted here.
3 Amamoor Creek camping area
Enjoy a flat, grassy camp area surrounded by open forest dominated by ironbark and blue gum. Dogs are permitted here, but they must remain under control and on a leash.
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Conondale Range Great WalkExplore the rugged beauty of
Conondale National Park along the
56km Conondale Range Great Walk.
From the rainforest valley through
deep gorges to the top of the range
and back again, walkers will enjoy a
challenging adventure across vast
and varied landscapes. Along the
4-day walk, stop at 3 camping areas,
ideal for starry overnight stays within
the depths of the Conondale ranges.
On the final day
you’ll pass the 9.5m high
Mount Allan fire tower.
Refer to the Conondale National Park map on page 21.
Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great WalkThe Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk is a 58km long,
4-day walk in the Blackall Range, with bush camp sites
dotted along the way. Take a journey to some of the area’s
most scenic locations, including Baroon Pocket Dam and Kondalilla,
Mapleton and Mapleton Falls national parks. Subtropical rainforest, tall
eucalypt forest, picturesque waterfalls, starlit skies, local wildlife and
spectacular scenery will delight you on this adventure. This walk can be
done as a series of day walks.
Refer to the Mapleton National Park map on page 19.
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Slow down on a Great WalkFor those wishing to really get to know the hinterland, 2 magnificent Great Walk adventures are on offer. Spend a few days immersed in nature with your walking boots and binoculars discovering the lush green paradise of the Sunshine Coast hinterland.
Tackling a Great Walk is a memorable
bushwalking experience. If you’re after
something a little easier, choose short
half-day and full-day walks within
both Great Walk routes. Physically fit
and experienced bushwalkers who are
properly prepared and safety aware
can bring camping gear and spend
up to 4 days walking an entire Great
Walk—really get away from it all.
Before heading off on a Great Walk
be sure to research online, follow the
Great Walks pack list, purchase a
copy of a Great Walk topographic
map and book your camping sites.
To purchase a topographic map visit
qld.gov.au/GreatWalksMap. Book
camping online at qld.gov.au/Camping
Photos: Robert Ashdown © Qld Govt
Artist’s Cascades on Booloumba Creek, Conondale Great Walk (top); walkers’
camps have platforms, untreated drinking water and a toilet (above); yellow- tailed black cockatoo (left); giant water vine (right)
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Be prepared
Packing checklistq Adequate drinking water, food
and emergency supplies.q Complete first-aid kit including
sun and insect protection.q Detailed map showing travel
routes and distances.q Campers: reliable camping gear in
good working order.q Sturdy rubbish bags and/or
sealable, animal-proof containers. No bins are provided.
q Long distance walkers: take a topographic map, compass and personal location beacon (PLB).
Your safetyIn dangerous high fire, wet weather and high wind conditions, walking tracks, roads
and other areas may be closed—check qld.gov.au/ParkAlerts for current closures. In the case of an emergency, phone Triple Zero (000).
CampingIt’s best to book well in advance as camp sites in popular parks are in great demand during peak periods such as long weekends and school holidays.
Book your camp sites and obtain camping permits before you arrive. • Go to qld.gov.au/Camping using a
payment card or camping credit.• Visit an over-the-counter permit
booking office accepting cash, eftpos and payment card or use self-service kiosk. Locations are listed at qld.gov.au/CampingBookingOffices
Be safe• Choose recreational activities to suit
your fitness and skills and be suitably prepared.
• Allow plenty of time to reach your planned destination before dark.
• Stay well back from cliff edges and waterfalls.
• Never dive or jump into creeks, waterholes or lakes.
• Never attempt mountain walks or summit routes in wet weather—rock surfaces become dangerously slippery.
• Wear sturdy boots, protective clothing and insect repellent to avoid bites, scratches and stings.
• Treat all water from taps, creeks and lakes. Boil water for 10min or use sterilisation tablets.
• Remember mobile phone coverage is limited in most parks away from the coast. Inform family or friends of your planned itinerary.
Be responsible• Rubbish—pack it in, pack it out. Take all
rubbish (including food scraps, cigarette butts and sanitary items) with you.
• Stay on formed tracks and do not take shortcuts.
• Where permitted, light campfires only within existing fire rings. Bring your own clean, milled firewood.
• Avoid the spread of weeds by checking clothing and equipment regularly for seeds.
• Be frog-friendly—do not disturb, handle or remove frogs, their eggs or tadpoles and don’t disturb or remove rocks or trample vegetation near creeks.
• Leave your pets at home.• Don’t feed wildlife.• Wash away from streams, gullies and
watercourses, minimising use of soap and detergent.
• Where toilets are not provided, bury all faecal waste and toilet paper 15cm deep and at least 100m from waterways, tracks and camp sites.
Enjoy some bush camping (top left); giant rainforest trees in Imbil State Forest (left);
mountain biking in Eumundi Conservation Park (above); Robert Ashdown © Qld Govt (top left) © Ross Naumann, QPWS volunteer (left and above);
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Further informationqld.gov.au/NationalParks
qld.gov.au/Camping
qld.gov.au/ParkAlerts (access, closures and conditions)
qldnationalparks
@QldParks; #QldParks
This brochure is also available online at qld.gov.au/ParkBrochures
Useful contactsEmergencies:Call Triple Zero (000)
Road conditions:Visit the Department of Transport and Main Roads
at qldtraffic.qld.gov.au or phone 13 19 40
Tourism information:visitsunshinecoast.com.au
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Coastal track, Noosa National Park © Sarah Haskmann
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