Tullawallal Lookout Circuit

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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	(-28.1989298,153.1875708)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Pacific Motorway, M1 Turn on to then drive for 490 m Turn left onto Gilston Road and drive for another 1.7 km At roundabout, take exit 3 onto McLaren Road and drive for another 670 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto McLaren Road and drive for another 530 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto McLaren Road and drive for another 820 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto McLaren Road and drive for another 185 m Continue onto McLaren Road and drive for another 370 m Keep right onto Beaudesert - Nerang Road, 90, 8 and drive for another 175 m Continue onto Nerang - Murwillumbah Road, 97 and drive for another 2.9 km Turn right onto Beechmont Road, 84 and drive for another 18.5 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Binna Burra Road, 84 and drive for another 10.8 km Turn left onto Binna Burra Road and drive for another 20 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the car park at the end of Binna Burra Road(near the same-titled Teahouse), head towards the green directional signpost along the concrete track, passing by picnic tables to your left and a sheltered informative signpost to your right. Follow the track(Border Track) gently uphill as it leads you into the woodland, moving directly away from the car park. After about 1.85km from the start, veer right at the 4-way intersection and join the Tullawallal Circuit Track(counterclockwise). This is the recommended direction of travel.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 35 m (at the intersection of Rainforest Circuit & Border Track) continue straight, to head along Border Track. Binna Burra Teahouse (about 55 m back from the start). Mo-Fr 09:30-15:30 Sa 07:30-20:00 Su 07:30-16:00 After 55 m pass the sign. After another 6 m pass the toilet (15 m on your right). After another 460 m (at the intersection of Rainforest Circuit & Border Track) continue straight, to head along Border Track. After another 970 m cross the ford.
	After another 380 m (at the intersection of Coomera Circuit & Tullawallal Circuit) veer right, to head along Tullawallal Circuit.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. The side trip circling up to the summit of the hill. Keep an eye out for the Antarctic Beech Trees which are also mentioned in the description. To start this optional side trip veer right here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 40 m (at the intersection of Tullawallal Circuit & Tullawallal Trail) continue straight, to head along Tullawallal Circuit. After another 6 m pass a seat (8 m on your left)., has no backrest.
	After another 1.4 km (at the intersection of Rainforest Circuit & Tullawallal Circuit) continue straight, to head along Rainforest Circuit.
	After another 380 m (at the intersection of Border Track & Rainforest Circuit) veer left.
	After another 35 m come to the end.

The side trip circling up to the summit of the hill. Keep an eye out for the Antarctic Beech Trees which are also mentioned in the description.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Tullawallal Circuit & Tullawallal Trail Start heading along Tullawallal Trail (a walking track).
	After another 730 m come to the end. About 45 m past the end is "Tullawallal Lookout". Turn around and retrace your steps back the 730 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Tullawallal Lookout Circuit

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	3.7 km
Time	1 h 15 min to 2 h

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

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 45 m from the start.

Seat: There is one 1.9 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	45 m	[toilet]
Seat	1.9 km	[seat]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Tweed Heads Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
  
  Friday 13 September
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers along the coastal fringe, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds southerly 20 to 30 km/h decreasing to 15 to 20 km/h in the evening.
  
  Saturday 14 September
  
  13°C → 21°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southeasterly in the morning then becoming light in the early afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to around 11 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Far North Coast: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:40am to 2:40pm, UV Index predicted to reach 6 [High]
  
  Sunday 15 September
  
  13°C → 22°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Becoming cloudy. The chance of fog inland in the early morning. Slight chance of a shower, most likely from the late morning. Light winds becoming southerly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then tending south to southeasterly 25 to 35 km/h in the middle of the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  Monday 16 September
  
  11°C → 21°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower along the coastal fringe, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h tending south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  Tuesday 17 September
  
  12°C → 22°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower along the coastal fringe, near zero chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Wednesday 18 September
  
  13°C → 23°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Thursday 19 September
  
  14°C → 27°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Friday 20 September
  
  13°C → 26°C
  Sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Lamington National Park alerts
  Partial track closure - West Canungra Creek circuit (update 2 Sep)
  Due to significant fallen trees and landslide which is obstructing the track and impeding safe visitor access, the West Canungra Creek circuit in the Green Mountains section of Lamington National Park is only partially open in a clockwise direction to Yerralahla Pool (Blue Pool). Walkers must return the same way. Affected parks: Lamington National Park
  Temporary walking track closure - Lower Bellbird track. (update 27 Aug)
  Due to the potential for rock fall associated with construction works on private property above the Lower Bellbird track, a section of the walking track will be temporarily closed between Rankins Paddock and the junction of the Ships Stern circuit until further notice, to ensure visitor safety. Affected parks: Lamington National Park; Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk
  Advisory notice - Planned burn – Binna Burra section – Lamington National Park (update)
  Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) along with the Queensland Fire Department and other partner agencies will be conducting a planned hazard reduction burn in the Binna Burra section of Lamington National Park during the month of September 2024, pending favourable conditions, as part of the annual hazard reduction/conservation management program for parks and forests. Affected parks: Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk; Lamington National Park
  Advisory notice - Planned burn – Green Mountains section – Lamington National Park (update)
  Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) will be conducting planned burning in the Mt Razorback/Lost World & Mt Widgee at Green Mountains section of Lamington National Park, including aerial incendiary ignition, during the month of September 2024, as part of the annual hazard reduction/conservation management program for parks and forests. Affected parks: Lamington National Park
  Safety Advisory Notice: Coomera Falls circuit - High degree of caution required
  Due to several compounding severe weather events and ongoing wet conditions the Coomera Falls circuit has sustained significant damage in parts, particularly in the southern section between the Coomera Falls Lookout and the Border track junction. Affected parks: Lamington National Park
  
  Alert kindly provided by © Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

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