Wompoo Circuit

Starting from the car park at the end of Mapleton Falls Road, Mapleton, this walk takes you on a circuit in the lush rainforest of Mapleton National Park via the Wompoo Circuit, visiting Peregrine Lookout along the way. Also, you can visit the Mapleton Falls Lookout after/before your hike to enjoy some exceptional views over the Queensland hinterland along with the waterfall. The dense rainforest is teeming with interesting wildlife, and the towering trees around add an extra layer of serenity to the experience. The Peregrine Lookout features a cozy sat with a backrest that you can refuel as you savor the views of the mountains covered in green. With interpretive signs and undulating tracks, this walk makes for a great opportunity for little kids to get started and learn about nature. Keep in mind that dogs are not allowed in the area. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-26.630963,152.841534)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Bruce Highway, M1 Turn on to then drive for 330 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bli Bli Road, 23 and drive for another 1 km Turn left onto Coronation Avenue and drive for another 1.3 km Turn right onto Price Street and drive for another 880 m Keep left and drive for another 60 m Continue onto Nambour Mapleton Road, 23 and drive for another 10.4 km Turn right onto Obi Obi Road and drive for another 2.9 km Keep right onto Mapleton Falls Road and drive for another 850 m Keep right onto Mapleton Falls Road and drive for another 35 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the car park at the end of Mapleton Falls Road, head towards the white metal gate along the concrete path. Pass through the gap in the bollard next to the gate then veer right as you follow the “Wompoo Circuit entry” signage, passing by a green directional signpost to your left. Follow the said track as it veers left and crosses Pencil Creek. Shortly after crossing the creek using the bridge(205 metres from the start), turn right to continue along Wompoo Circuit(counterclockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Mapleton Falls Lookout (about 45 m back from the start). There is a toilet (about 20 m back from the start). After another 140 m pass the "Mapleton Falls" (75 m on your left). After another 40 m pass the "Mapleton Falls NP" (20 m on your left). Then head up the steps (about 15 m long) After another 7 m head up the steps (about 6 m long)
	Veer right, to head along Wompoo Circuit.
	After another 325 m (at the intersection of Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk & Wompoo Circuit) veer left, to head along Wompoo Circuit. After another 60 m pass a seat (7 m on your right).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This little side trip will take you to the Peregrine Lookout, where there's a cosy seat with a backrest for you to better enjoy the picturesque the view. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 520 m turn left, to head along Wompoo Circuit.
	After another 160 m turn right, to head along Wompoo Circuit. After another 25 m pass a seat (on your left). Then head down the steps (about 15 m long)
	After another 185 m come to the end.

This little side trip will take you to the Peregrine Lookout, where there's a cosy seat with a backrest for you to better enjoy the picturesque the view.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	Continue another 50 m to find Peregrine Lookout at the end. "Peregrine Lookout". A seat. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 50 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Wompoo Circuit

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	1.5 km
Time	30 min to 45 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 10 m from the start.

Seat: There are 3 on route, on average they are 410 m apart with the largest gap of 600 m.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	10 m	[toilet]
Seat	600 m	[seat]
Seat	1.1 km + 80 m	[seat]
Seat	1.3 km	[seat]

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Weather Forecast
- Nambour Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Thursday 5 December
  
  29°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, becoming less likely late this afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm inland. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures around 30.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 7:20am to 3:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 12 [Extreme]
  
  Friday 6 December
  
  20°C → 29°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 18 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Saturday 7 December
  
  20°C → 30°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  The chance of morning fog about the southern border ranges. Slight chance of a shower in the morning. Mostly sunny afternoon. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 18 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Sunday 8 December
  
  20°C → 34°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening. Winds north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending north to northeasterly during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 18 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 30s.
  
  Monday 9 December
  
  22°C → 28°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Tuesday 10 December
  
  21°C → 29°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Wednesday 11 December
  
  21°C → 30°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 9mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Mapleton Falls National Park alerts
  Toilet facilities closed in Mapleton Falls National Park (update)
  Toilet facilities at Mapleton Falls day-use-area are unavailable until further notice. Affected parks: Mapleton Falls National Park
  
  Alert kindly provided by © Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

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