Blackall Range National Parks Discovery Guide
Welcome toKondalilla, Mapleton Falls and Mapleton national parksJinibara People are the Traditional Ownersand determined Native Title holders of thisbeautiful area. Please respect these sacredplaces and leave behind no trace of your visit.The national parks of the Blackall Range are the forestjewels of the Sunshine Coast. Within 30 minutes’ drive ofcoastal suburbia, you can find yourself immersed in the coolrainforests and waterfalls of Kondalilla or standing on theedge of the western escarpment at Mapleton Falls.Soak up the wonderful atmosphere of the Blackall Range,There is tremendous value in this experience, that is, to havethese pockets of wildness so close and accessible and, oncein them, you feel so far away.and explore the Sunshine Coast’s scenic, mountainousbackdrop. Discover waterfalls nestled in cool rainforest andimpressively tall eucalypt forests on your choice of walks.Experience the thrills of mountain biking, trail-bike ridingor the joys of trail riding on horseback. Gaze at sweepingcoastal and range views from lookouts, enjoy family timein tranquil picnic areas or stay overnight in scenic, walk-incamping areas. Top off your ‘day in the hills’ with a visit toone of the pretty hinterland townships dotted across theBlackall Range.There are many opportunities for a getaway escape in theseforests, whether it be a quiet mid-week contemplationbeside a mossy cascade, a semi-remote bush walk upthe Obi Obi Gorge or a day of forest mountain biking fromMapleton day-use area.These forests also contain a trove of unique and ecologicallysignificant plants and animals—on display for theobservant visitor.Ranger Nat Smith, on behalf of thelocal (Blackall Range) Park RangersDiscover the RangeSpend a day or two walking through the Blackall Range toenjoy majestic waterfalls, rainforests, tall wet forests offlooded gum and blackbutt, heathy scribbly gum forestsand local wildlife.Make the most of the best weather for bushwalking in autumnand spring. In summer, plan an early morning visit in thecooler part of the day and check the weather to avoid storms.Explore these parks with the family—they all offer grassyspots to set up for a picnic either before or after you ventureon forest walks and trails.Kondalilla National ParkKondalilla National Park is near Montville and only 100km outof Brisbane. Kondalilla, an Aboriginal word meaning ‘rushingwaters’, describes this park’s glorious Kondalilla Falls.Visitors can walk down to the rock pool above the falls viaa steep switchback track from the Picnic Creek circuit 1 .From the rock pools, a short, 190m track will take you to theKondalilla Falls lookout, which offers a great view of the falls.The waterfall is at its best during the summer wet season.Jody Smith Qld GovtView over MapletonSteven Nowakowski Toursim and Events QldDoing the combined Picnic Creek 1 and Kondalilla Fallscircuit 2 takes you past exposed rocky bluffs with dryeucalypt forest and grasstrees, and on down through cool,lush rainforest to the base of the falls.There are over 300 stairs on the Kondalilla Falls circuit 2 .From the rock pools, the Kondalilla Falls circuit winds over1km with numerous switchbacks to descend the 100m into
Mapleton National ParkYou can venture along the Linda Garrett circuit 5 fromDelicia Road entry point, through rainforest, a palm groveand tall wet eucalypt forests dominated by blackbutt,turpentine and brush box. It follows the head waters ofGheerulla Creek, home to the great barred frog Mixophyesfasciolatus. The Pilularis walk 6 from Leafy Lane trailhead entrance leads you through tall, open forest with anunderstorey of rainforest shrubs and ferns.View from MapletonFalls lookout (above);scribbly gum forests (left). Ross Naumann,QPWS VolunteerExplore rainforest, palm groves and open eucalypt forestsalong three, short, family-friendly walks in MapletonNational Park. Discover the old, giant bunya pine along theBonyee walk 7 and have some fun guessing its age, andimaging what the landscape would have been like when itwas a seedling.Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walkthe rainforest gorge below the waterfall. You need to bereasonably fit and allow enough time to enjoy this steep walk.Mapleton Falls National ParkMapleton Falls National Park sits just west of Mapleton,where Pencil Creek cascades 120m over the escarpment.Riparian rainforest and open eucalypt forest communitiesare protected here.The Mapleton Falls lookout 3 is directly adjacent to thecar park. Enjoy the spectacular views to the west of ObiObi Gorge and scenic Mary River Valley. There’s wheelchairaccess to the toilets and lookout.Explore the 58km long Great Walk in all its beauty. The GreatWalk traverses the three Blackall Range national parks offeringvery diverse walking opportunities. Tackle the whole 58kmwalk over three days, making use of the three remote walkers’camps, or do shorter, half-day walks on some sections.One magical place is Flatrock, only a 6km hike in from theBaroon Pocket Dam car park on the Great Walk section toKondalilla. There are fewer visitors here; great if you lovesolitude! Enjoy lunch by the creek, where you’ll often bejoined by numerous butterflies that seem to enjoy the peaceand quiet just as much as you will. More information atqld.gov.au/SunshineCoastGreatWalkWildlife WondersThe Blackall Range is home to, and a refuge for, manyspecies of wildlife. Native animals recorded for the Blackalland nearby Conondale ranges include 70 species of reptilesand 32 species of frogs. Several frog-monitoring sites arelocated across the Blackall Range aspart of planned research andrecovery efforts for vulnerable,rare and endangered species.In Mapleton National Park, watch theAustralasian figbird feeding on piccabeenfruits in the rainforest. Listen for the‘whip-crack’ calls of the shy, easternwhipbirds as they forage on the forest floor, or the deepthroated call of the colourful wompoo fruit-dove. Look to theopen skies to glimpse peregrine falcons—fastest birds onEarth—that often roost and soar around the cliff lines, andfrom August to November, nest on the cliffs near the edgesof the falls.Visit any of the picnic areas and you’ll see the very commonAustralian brush-turkey—male birds untiringly build nestmounds up to 1.5–2m in height during breeding season.Lace monitors and water dragons visit the picnic areas atKondalilla Falls. Please do not feed them.The Wompoo circuit 4 through rainforest and eucalyptforest is an easy walk for families with children. Grab yourbinoculars to get a close-up look at the birdlife. If you can’tcatch a glimpse, then you will certainly enjoy their birdsongsthat carry through the valley. Be sure to listen for a call, likethe wompoo fruit-doves’ ‘wallock-a-woo’ and ‘book-a-roo’,while you’re walking.Steep climb up theGheerulla Bluff, SunshineCoast Hinterland Great WalkAdam Creed Qld GovtFigbird (top left); Mixophyes fasciolatus, greatbarred frog (top right); lace monitor (above) Ross Naumann, QPWS Volunteer (above andtop left); Robert Ashdown (top right)
Overnight escapesFurther ingqld.gov.au/ParkAlerts(access, closures and conditions)Scan to checkpark alertsqldnationalparks@QldParks; #QldParksTrek into one of the secluded walkers’ camps on theSunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk and camp beneaththe starlit sky or access Gheerulla camping area inMapleton National Park by 4WD and pitch a tent at one ofthe three campsites beside Gheerulla Creek. As the dayends, the sound of cicadas pulsates through the air fillingyour head with the sound of a Queensland summer.Remember you need to book your site in advance to avoiddisappointment. Organise your camping permit online atqld.gov.au/CampingThis brochure is also available online atqld.gov.au/ParkBrochuresFor help planning your holiday,visit queensland.com andvisitsunshinecoast.com.aul rth RdiwonKendiEumuBroolooRdNambourMooloolabaNicklin WayLandsboroughMonsRd SunshineHwy Motorwaye10kmMaroochydoreucEudlo RdMalenyCoolumBeachBuderimBrKondalilla onBli Bli RdFalls NP Mapleton RdbiOMaleny Kenilwor thO biRdDavidLow WaySunshine loundraRdRdwinrIevSte WayCaloundraWompoo Circuit Boardwalk, Mapleton Falls National Park Tourismand Events Qld (front cover); Red dragonfly Jodie Bray (above) State of Queensland 2019.Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service,Department of Environment and Science.BP2204 June 2019.Printed on eco-friendly paper to save energy and resources.Gheerulla Creek (left); Camping at the Thilba Thalba walkers’ camp (above) Ross Naumann, QPWS Volunteer (left); Adam Creed Qld Govt (above)Camping at a glanceKondalillaNational ParkMapleton National ParkGreat Walk—remote walkers’ camp experiencesFlaxton walkers’ campGheerulla camping areaUbajee walkers’ campThilba Thalba walkers’ campThis is the first walkers’ campon the Great Walk, 16.6kmone-way from the BaroonPocket entrance or 1.4kmfrom Flaxton Mill Road. It issurrounded by tall forest witha fern understorey. Access ison foot only.Access to the camping area is viaSam Kelly Road (off Eumundi–KenilworthRoad) by high-clearance 4WDs. Makesure to bring plenty of drinking wateror come prepared to treat water.Creek water is unsuitable for drinking.Please note that this small campingarea is popular for those accessing theGheerulla trail bike track.The second walkers’ camp,5.1km one-way from the DeliciaRoad Great Walk entrance, issituated on the edge of theGheerulla Valley. This bushcamp is set within blackbuttforest with a viewpoint, just 50maway, overlooking the valley.Access is by foot only.The third walkers’ camp, 13.5kmone-way from Ubajee walkers’camp, is set within magnificentscribbly gum forest with a grassyunderstorey. This peaceful campoffers spectacular views over theGheerulla Valley particularly inthe early, morning sunlight.Access is by foot only.Treat water before drinkingTreat water before drinkingTreat water before drinking
Queensland National ParksBe adventurousSouth East Queenslandhorseriding trail networkMountain bikingEnjoy a mountain bike trail to Oaky Creek lookout 1in Mapleton National Park. Explore different forestcommunities as you travel along this trail. Wet eucalyptBlackall RangeThis trail network offers further opportunities forself-reliant riders (horse and mountain bike) with experiencein bush navigation. There are minimal directional signs.forest gives way to drier woodland, with grassy understoreyFour wheel drivingalong the ridge. At the end of the trail, dismount for a shortTake a 4WD journey from Mapleton township and travel200m return walk to the lookout to enjoy spectacular viewsnorth on Mapleton Forest Road. Turn off on Buckby Road andof the Conondale Range and Mary Valley. Be aware you mayfollow the Point Glorious signs to the Point Glorious lookout.encounter trail bikes. Gheerulla trail bike trackA short walk takes you to the lookout, where you can take inruns nextto and crosses the mountain bike trail 1 .Shared trailsthe remarkable views over the coast and hinterland. Roadsare unsealed and require high-clearance 4WDs.You can explore three shared trails from Mapleton day-useRock sportsarea. You’ll be surrounded by forest on the Turpentine trailIf you are an abseiling or rock-climbing enthusiast, and up2 ; a narrow, two-way track through wet eucalypt forestand scribbly gum forest. On the Piccabeen circuit 3 you’llfor a challenge, try out your skills on the rhyolite bluffs atenjoy cool, piccabeen palm groves, tall blackbutt forestTrail bikingand rainforest. Head off on the Kureelpa Falls circuit, 4travelling through open forest, to view Kureelpa Falls on theSouth Maroochy River.Point Glorious.Keen trail-bike riders can explore Mapleton National Parkon the winding 26km Gheerulla trail bike trackoverhilly terrain with tall blackbutt and scribbly gum forest.Trail-bike riders must be licensed using road-registeredBe considerate–trail sharing Cyclists give way to horseriders and walkers,and alert others when approaching.motorcycles. Be aware that a separate mountain bike trailruns between the trail bike track loop. For everyone’s safetyand enjoyment, stay on the trail bike track. Walkers give way to horses. Bikes and horses are not permitted on walking tracks.Mapleton National Park has 30km of shared trailsfor walkers, mountain bikers and horse riders(left and centre); Gheerulla trail bike entry (below) Christian Botella (left); Ross Naumann, QPWS Volunteer (centre and below)Kondalilla,Mapleton Falls andMapleton National Parks
Walking tracks at a glanceRanger favouritesKondalilla National Park—Map 2My favourite hike is the 10km Baroon PocketDam to Kondalilla section of the Great Walk. The sceneryand vegetation constantly changes as you descend andascend the gullies on the walk. The walk offers greatviews over the Obi Obi Gorge and a picnic beside thecreek on Flatrock is definitely recommended.Ranger DonnaKondalillaNational Park’sbest-kept secret is thebase of Kondalilla Falls.Many people finish atthe rock pool or theKondalilla Falls lookout.If you continue down tothe base of the falls,pause quietly at thebridge and look into theclear water—you canquite often spot eelsand other water wildlife.Ranger NatTrack nameGrade1 Picnic CreekcircuitKondalilla2 Falls circuitDistance (return)Walk time1.7km45min–1hr4.7km2.2km toKondalilla rockpools (abovethe falls)2.6km toKondalillaFalls lookout2–3hr1hr1hr 20minMapleton Falls National Park—Map 3Track nameGradeMapletonFalls lookout34 Wompoo circuitDistance (return)Walk time50m5min1.3km45minMapleton National Park—Map 1Track nameTranquil rock pool, Kondalilla NP Tonya StoneGradeDistance (return)Walk time5 Linda Garrett700m20min6 Pilularis walk400m20min7 Bonyee walk400m10mincircuitMountain bike trailMapleton Falls National Park—Map 3Track name1Lookout from Point Glorious Ross Naumann, QPWS VolunteerCheck out the view at Point Glorious at thenorthern extremity of Mapleton National Park where youcan see the ‘big sand blow’ (Cooloola Sandpatch) andLake Cootharaba in Cooloola National Park to the north.Ranger MarkGradeDistance (return)19kmOaky Creek lookout trailTrail bike trailMapleton National Park—Map 1Track nameBaroon lookoutAdam Creed Qld GovtGheerulla trailbike trackDistanceNote26kmPlease note that the trackincludes both one-way andtwo-way sections.
Shared trails at a glanceAdventure safelyMapleton National Park—Map 1Make your visit memorable for all the right reasons.GradeTrack nameDistance2Turpentine trail7.8km return3Piccabeen circuit6.7km return4Kureelpa Falls circuit8.5km returnTrack and trail classificationsSuitsTrack and traildescriptionGrade 2Families withyoung childrenTrack has a hardenedor compacted surfaceand may have a gentlehill section or sectionsand occasional steps.Grade 3People with somebushwalkingexperienceTrack may have shortsteep hill sections,a rough surface andmany steps.Grade 4ExperiencedbushwalkersTrack may be long,rough and very steep.Directional signs maybe limited.Experiencedriders withmoderate skillsand fitnessTrail with obstacles,variable surface andmoderate slope. Mayinclude steep sections.Experiencedriders and horseswith moderateskills and fitnessTrail with obstacles,variable surface andmoderate slope.GradeIntermediateIntermediate Choose activities that suit the skills, experience andfitness of your group. Supervise children closely, especially near cliffs and edges. Stay behind barriers and observe all safety signs. Let somebody know where you are going, when you planto return and what to do if you’re late or lost. Leave plenty of time to reach your final destination indaylight and always keep your group together. Plan your activity time to avoid heat exhaustion on hot days. Always check weather conditions before you visit. Duringextreme weather periods (mostly in spring and summer)storms can occur, and high rainfall can flood some walkingtracks resulting in closure for public safety. Do not enter the park in high wind conditions—blackbuttand other trees are prone todropping branches. Strong wind increases the risk ofbranch fall and injury. Bike riders beware—fallen branches can get caught inbike spokes. Rock pool safety: Be aware that the water is cold, depthis variable and there are submerged objects. Rocks can bevery slippery.Emergency!Call Triple Zero (000).The essential packlist Mobile phone—reception may be poor in places but issometimes possible from high points on the trail system. First-aid kit including sun and insect protection. Adequate drinking water or sterilisationtablets—drinking water is not provided in the park. Suitable footwear, clothing and equipment for theactivity you are planning.Peregrine falcon (top); Be prepared.Take a map and follow markers andsigns carefully (far left); Kondalilla Fallsplummets 90m into the gorge below(centre); Obi Obi Creek (above)All images by Adam Creed Qld Govt
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Sam Kelly Road (off Eumundi–Kenilworth Road) by high-clearance 4WDs. Make sure to bring plenty of drinking water or come prepared to treat water. Creek water is unsuitable for drinking. Please note that this small camping area is popular for those accessing the Gheerulla trail bike track. The second walkers’ camp, 5.1km one-way from the Delicia
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