Starting from the Booloumba Falls Carpark, Kenilworth, this walk takes you to the Booloumba Falls and back via the Conondale Range Great Walk track, exploring the lush rainforest along the creek. After you spend some time taking in the views at the lookout, head down the steps and get to the base of the waterfall. Dip in the cool mountain water and enjoy the scenery from another angle. Check out “The Breadknife” as well, a rock formation at the confluence with an interesting shape to it. Always check the water before going in. Keep an eye out for snakes along the track. 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.
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.
Car (Depending on the weather and track conditions, you may need to park your vehicle 7-8 kilometres northwest of the carpark and cross Booloumba Creek (multiple times) on foot unless you have a 4WD vehicle with good clearance.)
Directions
From Bruce Highway, M1
Turn on to then drive for 460 m
Keep left and drive for another 8 km
Turn right onto Caloundra Street, 23 and drive for another 1.2 km
Continue onto Landsborough-Maleny Road, 23 and drive for another 760 m
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Landsborough-Maleny Road, 23 and drive for another 13.7 km
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bunya Street, 23 and drive for another 33.8 km
Turn sharp left onto Booloumba Creek Road and drive for another 15.5 km
Turn right and drive for another 40 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From the Booloumba Falls Carpark (on Booloumba Creek Road), pass through the bollard and head north along the singular dirt track, following the signage for the waterfall. Keep left at the first intersection to continue along Booloumba Falls Track.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
Find the Booloumba Falls Car Park at the start.
After another 115 m continue straight, to head along Conondale Range Great Walk.
After another 580 m continue straight, to head along Conondale Range Great Walk.
Keep right.
After another 420 m continue straight.
After another 155 m pass the "Booloumba Falls" (25 m on your left).
After another 20 m pass a seat (on your right).
A viewpoint.
About 85 m past the end is "The Breadknife".
The Breadknife
The Breadknife
A rock formation located at the confluence of Peters and Booloumba creeks.
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A rock formation located at the confluence of Peters and Booloumba creeks.
About 50 m past the end is a cave.
Turn around here and retrace the main route for 1.3 km to get back to the start.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Booloumba Falls Track
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
2.6 km
Time
1 h 30 min to 2 h 15 min
Quality of track
Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient
Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage
Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure
Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Bushwalk
1 h 30 min to 2 h 15 min
Seat: There is one 1.3 km from the start.
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Find the Booloumba Falls Car Park at the start.
After another 155 m pass the "Booloumba Falls" (25 m on your left).
A viewpoint.
About 85 m past the end is "The Breadknife".
About 50 m past the end is a cave.
