As everyone loved the Serenity Falls on the last hike, lets tackle another popular Sunshine Coast waterfall walking trail. I think All-Trails explains it best...
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One of Queensland's best - and most popular - walks. This grade 3 circuit around Kondalilla Falls is good for the whole family, however there are over 300 stairs so not suitable for everyone.
Many will choose to do the loop anti-clockwise so they can take a dip in the swimming holes closer to the finish of their walk, but the hike can be done in either direction.
From the car park there are stairs down to an open, grassy picnic area where you can lounge out and enjoy a snack with barbecue facilities and toilets nearby. Then follow the Picnic Creek Circuit down through rainforest to the Falls overlook, descend many stairs into the valley and a great view of the falls from the base. As you continue up back to the overlook you'll come across the rock pools - don't forget bathers to enjoy this beautiful swimming spot! It helps to have a healthy appetite for cold water, too.
It's best to arrive early for this beautiful walk as the car park fills up quickly here on weekends and holidays. If you visit after rain the falls will be putting on a show, in dry periods there can be just a slight trickle. All in all, this is a stellar, and relatively easy walk to enjoy the natural beauty of the Sunshine Coast hinterland and Kondalilla National Park.
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Both loops are about 4.5kms in length and will take about 2 hours to complete. For those who don't wish to do both loops, the Picnic Creek loop can be completed by itself, which looks to be about 2 kms in length.
The maps for this trails is in the "Discussion" section.
Look forward to seeing you there.
Further details :
Kondalilla Falls and Picnic Creek Circuit
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https://www.alltrails.com/trail/australia/queensland/kondalilla-falls-and-picnic-creek-circuit
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https://maps.app.goo.gl/j25ewkJ78MkTxyVF8
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https://parks.desi.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/165653/parkmap-kondalila-mapleton.pdf
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https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/waterfalls/how-to-do-kondalilla-falls
Dad's Community :
https://www.facebook.com/dadscommunitypublic
Disclaimer – Dads Community Hikes
By attending this hike, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
• You are fully responsible for your own safety, well-being, and personal belongings throughout the duration of the hike.
• If you bring children or anyone under the age of 18, you are solely responsible for their safety and supervision at all times.
• This is a casual, community-organized event. We are not professional guides or organizers—just a group of dads coming together to enjoy a walk in nature.
• You participate at your own risk, and by joining, you release the Dads Community and its members from any liability for injury, loss, or damage that may occur during the event.
Please ensure you are physically capable of completing the hike and come prepared with appropriate gear, water, and any personal necessities.
Let’s look out for each other and enjoy the experience together!
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