BushwalkBushwalk
20 min to 40 min
| Start | (-33.4317118,151.2766347) |
| Mode | Car (A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.) |
| Directions | From Wisemans Ferry Road Offramp
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After 15 m find the "Girrakool Picnic Area" (10 m on your left).
 Girrakool Picnic Area
Girrakool Picnic Area
Girrakool picnic area is a wonderful family destination, just 5 minutes' drive from Kariong. The picnic area provides all the necessary facilities for a full day's activities, including barbecues, tables, shelters, water and toilets. National Park fees apply. The main picnic area is on the eastern side of the car park, and smaller, older picnic area is at the north-eastern corner of the car park. The southern Girrakool picnic area is located near the toilets. The picnic area is dedicated to John 'Jack' Higgs, the first superintendent of Brisbane Water National Park, and Mrs Vera Murdoch, who provided the funds. 'Girrakool' is an Aboriginal word meaning 'place of still waters'.
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Girrakool picnic area is a wonderful family destination, just 5 minutes' drive from Kariong. The picnic area provides all the necessary facilities for a full day's activities, including barbecues, tables, shelters, water and toilets. National Park fees apply. The main picnic area is on the eastern side of the car park, and smaller, older picnic area is at the north-eastern corner of the car park. The southern Girrakool picnic area is located near the toilets. The picnic area is dedicated to John 'Jack' Higgs, the first superintendent of Brisbane Water National Park, and Mrs Vera Murdoch, who provided the funds. 'Girrakool' is an Aboriginal word meaning 'place of still waters'.
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After another 175 m find the "Girrakool Aboriginal Engravings site" (8 m on your left).
 Girrakool Aboriginal Engravings site
Girrakool Aboriginal Engravings site
This rock platform has a log and 'Aboriginal Site' sign. Make an effort to not walk on the the engravings as this will only fade the engraving further. The engraving on this rock have faded but with a bit of effort you can make out a man and kangaroo.
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This rock platform has a log and 'Aboriginal Site' sign. Make an effort to not walk on the the engravings as this will only fade the engraving further. The engraving on this rock have faded but with a bit of effort you can make out a man and kangaroo.
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Piles Creek Cascades. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. 
After another 95 m find the "Broula Lookout" (on your left).
 Broula Lookout
Broula Lookout
Broula Lookout is fenced and a fairly short walk down from the Girrakool picnic area. Over time, the trees in the area have grown, filtering what would otherwise be a great vantage point for the Piles Creek waterfall. Broula is an Aboriginal word referring to a place of trickling water.
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Broula Lookout is fenced and a fairly short walk down from the Girrakool picnic area. Over time, the trees in the area have grown, filtering what would otherwise be a great vantage point for the Piles Creek waterfall. Broula is an Aboriginal word referring to a place of trickling water.
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Illoura Lookout. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
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Class 3/6 Moderate track |
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| Length | 810 m |
| Time | 20 min to 40 min |
| Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) |
| Gradient | Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6) |
| Signage | Directional signs along the way (3/6) |
| Infrastructure | Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6) |
| Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) |
| Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) |
Toilet: There is one 830 m from the start.| Item | From Start | Name & link to notes |
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Toilet
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Find the car park at the start.
After another 45 m pass the BBQ (25 m on your right).
After another 10 m come to a sign.
About 15 m past the end is "Piles Creek Cascades".
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 30 m to the main route.
