Kondalilla Falls
Kondalilla Falls walking circuit leads to a lookout over Obi Obi Valley. As the track winds down through open forest to the top of the falls, the waterfall is visible. Continue onto Skene Creek and the lush green rainforest at the bottom of the falls. From the base of the falls, take a short detour down the sidetrack and rock-hop to a scenic point where you can see the cascading falls.
Location: 4km north of Montville.
Gardners Falls
The car park for Gardners Falls is on the banks of the Obi Obi Creek, a short level walk down stream to the falls. Gardener’s Falls is a popular picnic spot with a large pool for swimming at the base of the falls.
Location: off the Maleny Landsborough road near Maleny.
Creek at Mapleton Falls
Mapleton Falls
At Mapleton Falls, Pencil Creek cascades 120 metres over an escarpment. From the carpark, enjoy a short walk to Mapleton Falls lookout (wheelchair access to toilet and lookout). The panoramic view takes in the waterfall, rainforest valley and Obi Obi Valley. Location: Obi Obi Road, west of Mapleton
Crows Nest Falls Crows Nest Falls is accessed via a well trodden track with Crows Nest National Park. There is a high lookout, well fenced, since the drop of the falls is 120 metres to the bottom of the gorge below.
Location: 6 kms out of Crows Nest, just off the New England Highway heading north from Toowoomba.
Elabana Falls
Picnic Rock and Elabana Falls on Canungra Creek is a popular place for walkers on the Box Forest Circuit to stop and rest, offering both good viewing and a great place for a swim. Other falls on this walking circuit are Yanbacoochie, Bunyip, Nugurun, Wajinya, Coboolya, Darragumai, Box Log and Sunshine Falls. On the Toolana Creek Circuit, which branches off the Box Forest Circuit near Sunshine Falls, is Triple, Qwandarra, Burraboomba, Gwonggurai, Chalehn, Yilgahn Falls, Toolana Cascade, Toolana, Eerigingbulla, Wingboola, Emerald and Poojabinya Falls.
Location: Lamington National Park, Binna Burra. See Lamington NP Track Map
Running Creek Falls
Running Creek Falls is located in the south of Lamington National Park and falls into a box canyon in the McPherson Range. Running Creek Falls is on the Albert River Circuit, a walk suitable only for experienced off-track walkers, however there are beginner 2 or 3 day walks organised by the National Parks administration that visit the area. Other falls on the Albert River Circuit are Jimbolongerri Cascades, Thunder, Echo, Gurragungarri, Minjayla, Mirror, Joolbahla, Gwahlahia, Bithongabel and Alcheringa Falls.
Location: Lamington National Park via Beaudesert. See Lamington NP Track Map
Yarrbilgong Falls
Yarrbilgong Falls are located on the Coomera Circuit within Lamington National Park. Access to the falls is along the main Coomera Track that links Binna Burra and O'Rielly's Guesthouse. The height of the falls are 150 m. The Yarrbilgong Falls plunge into Coomera Gorge, part of headwaters of the Coomera River.
Yarrbilgong Falls (left) and Coomers Falls (right)
Coomera Falls
The Coomera Falls are found on the upper Coomera River. The height of the waterfall is 64 m. The Coomera Falls drop into Coomera Gorge close to Yarrbilgong Falls. Other falls on Coomera walking circuit are Gwonorbulli, Gogindara, Goorinya, Ungurungbano, Nahnangboola, Bahnamboola, Burrajam, Kagoonya Falls, Moogoolong Cascade, Gwongondoolba, Chigigunya, Neerigomindaladala and Goorawa Falls.
Location: Lamington National Park, Binna Burra. See Lamington NP Track Map
Morans Falls The falls can be approached by two tracks, the first is about 800m from the O'Reilly's guest house track and is a return journey of about 6km, a fairly easy grade but be prepared for a bit of a climb on the way back. A lookout near the end of this track provides spectacular views of the 80m falls, Moran's Creek and the Albert River valley. The top of the falls was the site of the original O'Reilly's home which was built in 1912. There is a picnic area present at this site.
Location: Lamington National Park. The entrance to the track is along the Lamington National Park road about 800m before the ranger station. See Lamington NP Track Map
Upper Ballanjui Falls
Upper & Lower Ballanjui Falls
Upper and Lower Ballanjui Falls are located deep within the rainforests of Lamington National Park. They can be accessed only on foot, either on the Ships Stern Circuit, or Davies Creek Circuit, which runs off the Main Border Track south from Binna Burra Lodge.
Lower Ballanjui Falls
Other falls on the Ships Stern Circuit are Yabbraboola, Booboora and Nagarigoon Falls. Chimminya and Bohgaban Falls are accessed from tracks leading from Ships Stern Circuit.
Location: Lamington National Park, via Binna Burra Road. See Lamington NP Track Map
Stairway Falls Stairway Falls is accessed via the Stairway Falls Track in the eastern section of Lamington National Park from the National Parks and Wildlife Office near O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat.
Location: Lamington National Park, via Lamington National Park Road. See Lamington NP Track Map
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Queen Mary Falls Located in Main Range National Park in Queensland's Granite Belt, Queen Mary Falls is picturesquely located in a rain-forested gorge. The water cascades 40 metres over basalt into the gorge below.
Location: 11km east of Killarney on the Killarney-Boonah Road
Araucaria Falls
The falls are named after the hoop pine Araucaria cunninghamii. The falls track commences 3.8km along Lookout Road beyond the Kurrajong picnic area and passes through subtropical rainforest and leads visitors to the base of Araucaria Falls. (About 1.5 hours walking time)
Location: west of Brisbane in the Goomburra Section of Main Range National Park.
Gap Creek Falls
The Gap Creek Falls track (9.8km return to the crest carpark; allow about 6 hours walking time) leads to the falls. The best time to see them is soon after rain, as there is little water over the 100m drop in dry weather.
Location: in the Cunningham's Gap Section of Main Range National Park.
Natural Bridge
Natural Bridge, in Springbrook National Park, is a most unusual geological feature created over millions of years by water tumbling through the roof of a basalt cave. Natural Bridge is home to an amazing colony of glow-worms, whose lights can be seen only after sunset.
Location: on Nerang-Murwillumbah Road, about 4km north of the NSW/Qld border gate. Springbrook National Park via Mudgeeraba
Goomoolahra Falls At the Goomoolahra Picnic Area there is a short walk to a waterfall and the Goomoolahra Lookout. The Best of All Lookout provides a short walk to the lookout through areas of Antarctic Beech forest. Bilbrough Lookout is a 3km return walk from the Goomoolahra car park.
Location: Springbrook National Park via Mudgeeraba
Twin Falls
The 4km Twin Falls Circuit begins at the Tallabana Picnic Area and leads past and behind Twin Falls and Blackfellow Falls. The walk can also be commenced at the Canyon Lookout car park.
Location: Springbrook National Park via Mudgeeraba
Rainbow Falls
The 17km Warrie Circuit takes you to such attractions as Rainbow, Poondahra Goomoolahra, Kadjagooma and Ngarri-dhum Falls, and the Meeting of the Waters. The walk is 20km if you add The Pinnacle to it. This is an all day walk for the very fit. The walk starts at Canyon Lookout car park in an anti-clockwise direction. The walk's first major site is Rainbow Falls, then Goomoolahra Falls, an un-named waterfall, The Pinnacle, Ngarri-dhum Falls, Kadjagooma Falls, Meeting of the Waters, Gooroolba Falls, Poonyahra Falls and Blackfellow Falls, before returning to the car park at Canyon Lookout.
Location: Springbrook National Park via Mudgeeraba
Poonyahra Falls
The 17km Warrie Circuit takes you to such attractions as Rainbow, Poondahra Goomoolahra, Kadjagooma and Ngarri-dhum Falls, and the Meeting of the Waters. The walk is 20km if you add The Pinnacle to it.
Location: Springbrook National Park via Mudgeeraba
Blackfellow Falls
The 4km Twin Falls Circuit begins at the Tallabana Picnic Area and leads past and behind Twin Falls and Blackfellow Falls. The walk can also be commenced at the Canyon Lookout car park.
Location: Springbrook National Park
Purlingbrook Falls Springbrook Plateau is the largest area of Springbrook National Park, with the highlight being the 106m Purling Brook Falls. A viewing platform is located above the falls near Gwongorella Picnic Area. There is also a 4km walk to the base of the falls, which is a must for those who can achieve it. The walk is best done in a clockwise direction which allows the descent of the 450 stairs into the gorge and a much easier ascent from the gorge. It also Tanninaba Falls on Camp Creek.
Location: Springbrook National Park via Mudgeeraba
Tanninaba Falls Springbrook Plateau is the largest area of Springbrook National Park. There is a 4km walk to the base of Purling Brook Falls, which is a must for those who can achieve it. The walk is best done in a clockwise direction which allows the descent of the 450 stairs into the gorge and a much easier ascent from the gorge. It passes Tanninaba Falls on Camp Creek.
Location: Springbrook National Park via Mudgeeraba
Serenity Falls
Serenity Falls are a major feature of Buderim Park. The park and falls are accessed via the Buderim Rainforest Walk which meanders through subtropical rainforest beside Martins Creek.
Location: Quorn Close, Buderim. Map
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