Booloumba Creek in Conondale National Park, accessible only by four wheel drive, is a showcase of stunning scenery in the rugged Conondale Range. It is filled with lush rainforests, boulder-strewn creeks, and the highlight, the Booloumba Falls. Booloumba Creek is accessible from Maleny Kenilworth Rd, a short way from the Fig Tree Walk and the … Read more
Mulligans is an area in the Gibraltar Range National Park named after William Mulligan who proposed a hydroelectric scheme for the area. Mulligans Hut is one of two huts William Mulligan built, the area is referred to as Mulligans Campground or Mulligans Hut Campground. William Mulligan was born of a local grazing family in 1862 … Read more
Boundary Falls is in the Gibraltar Range National Park in the New England North West region of northern NSW. The park requires a vehicle day pass and separate camping fees if you stay overnight. The area is separated into two sections, the day-use picnic area and the camping area. The two areas are a short … Read more
Mount Glorious is a popular destination for Brisbane residents, close to the city yet you feel like you are a world away. Maiala National Park was first formed in 1940, with sections set aside since 1901. The first walking track started in 1946 using unemployed men after the war to build tracks. The Rainforest Circuit … Read more
Bean Creek Falls is a high drop waterfall on Bean Creek, south of Urbanville in northern New South Wales. The brown sign on the main road is misspelt as Beans Creek Falls with an extra ‘s’, then a short way in, a smaller brown sign spelt the correct way as Bean Creek Falls. There is … Read more
Tooloom Falls is a bush free camp on the outskirts of Urbenville, on the banks of Tooloom Creek. There are no facilities with the exception of a toilet. Campsites are not marked, so find a spot that suits you and set up. Being quite hot, we picked a spot with some shade not too far … Read more
Sheepstation Creek Campgrounds is the largest of two campgrounds in Border Ranges National Park, with sites for tents, camper trailers, and caravans. Each of the 15 campsites has picnic tables and wood BBQ. In the centre is a larger sheltered picnic table and free gas BBQs. The sites vary in size and shape, so try … Read more
Buderim Forest Park is a small rainforest reserve along Martins Creek, with a boardwalk starting from Harry’s Lane at the northern end. Harry’s Lane is the easiest entrance to the park with a boardwalk following Martins Creek upstream, much better access for wheelchairs and strollers. The boardwalk only goes so far before it turns into … Read more
Buderim Forest Park is a small rainforest reserve along Martins Creek. Serenity Falls, also known as Buderim Falls, is part way along the walk through the park. There are two entrances to the park, with this brown sign covering the southern entrance starting at the Edna Walling Memorial Garden . The Harrys Lane entrance to … Read more
Wappa Falls is on the South Maroochy River downstream from Wappa Dam. The falls run through a cascade of rocks with a series of small waterholes ending in a large waterhole in the final plunge. The parking area is small with room for only a few vehicles. Being late afternoon in August, it wasn’t a … Read more