Brindle Creek Waterfalls

Starting from Brindle Creek Picnic Area, Border Ranges, this return walk takes you along Brindle Creek via the same-titled singular track, visiting Evans, Selva and Swanson Falls along the way. A peaceful hike in the lush rainforest scenery awaits you, with three waterfalls and swimming holes to explore. Take your time and embrace nature as you make your way through the dense rainforest. Bring your swimmers and a nice wine to enjoy after the hike. You can schedule the walk after/during rainfall to have a more rainforest-y experience, although it might get a bit muddy. Keep in mind that the track may be overgrown in parts, and signage can be spotty. 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
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

Start	At the intersection of Brindle Creek Walk & Brindle Creek Road (-28.3780179,153.0688897)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Turn on to Mount Lindesay Highway then drive for 60 m Turn left onto Running Creek Road and drive for another 26.1 km Turn left onto Lions Road and drive for another 4 km Keep left onto Gradys Creek Road and drive for another 95 m Turn right onto Gradys Creek Road and drive for another 2.1 km Turn slight left onto Gradys Creek Road and drive for another 4.6 km Turn left onto Simes Road and drive for another 3.2 km Turn sharp left onto Forest Road and drive for another 10.8 km Keep left onto Brindle Creek Road and drive for another 1.8 km

Track Notes

Getting started
From Brindle Creek Road (near the same-titled picnic area), pass through the bollard and head towards the “Brindle Creek” sign along the dirt path. Head along the subtly-formed dirt track as it takes you deeper into the rainforest, following the “Brindle Creek Walk” signage. Stay on the designated track as it meanders along the creek to continue along the Brindle Creek Waterfalls Track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Brindle Creek Walk & Brindle Creek Road Start heading along Brindle Creek Walk (a walking track). Find the car park at the start. Find the picnic table at the start. Find the toilet at the start. After another 165 m cross the bridge (about 4 m long) After another 210 m cross the bridge (about 9 m long)
	After another 9 m (at the intersection of Brindle Creek Walk & Helmholtzia Loop) continue straight, to head along Brindle Creek Walk. After another 120 m cross the bridge (about 6 m long) After another 105 m cross the bridge (about 4 m long) After another 185 m cross the bridge (about 10 m long) After another 150 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long) After another 80 m cross the bridge (about 20 m long) After another 150 m cross the bridge (about 6 m long) After another 345 m cross the bridge
	After another 120 m continue straight, to head along Brindle Creek Walk. After another 240 m cross the bridge (about 3 m long)
	After another 55 m pass the "Evans Falls" (15 m on your left). After another 540 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long)
	After another 60 m continue straight, to head along Brindle Creek Walk.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This little side trip takes you to Selva Falls. To start this optional side trip veer left here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 110 m continue straight, to head along Brindle Creek Walk. After another 380 m cross the bridge (about 9 m long) After another 25 m cross the bridge (about 3 m long)
	After another 2 m turn sharp right, to head along Brindle Creek Walk.
	After another 570 m come to "Swanson Falls". Turn around here and retrace the main route for 3.7 km to get back to the start.

This little side trip takes you to Selva Falls.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Brindle Creek Walk.
	After another 100 m come to "Selva Falls". The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 100 m to the main route.

Terrain

Brindle Creek Waterfalls

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	7.5 km
Time	2 h to 3 h 15 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 0 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	0 m	[toilet]

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