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3- Sam Kelly Road to Gheerulla Falls (Mapleton National Park)
- Sunshine Coast Great Walk - North to South - Gheerulla Camping Area to Baroon Pocket Dam (Mapleton National Park)
- Gheerulla Valley Circuit (Mapleton National Park)
- Gheerulla Falls (Mapleton National Park)
- Kenilworth Bluff - Wilcox Family Park Trail (Sunshine Coast)
Mt Thilba Thalba via Gheerulla Creek
Mapleton National Park
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A section of the Gheerulla Valley circuit. A moderate climb on a well maintained track leading to a lookout on Mt Thilba Thalba 1.2 km before the Thilba Thalba walkers camp. A 200 metre side track on the left of the main track leads to a rocky outcrop looking out over the valley.
Lookouts
No Dogs Permitted
Camping Permitted
Eucalypt Forest
383m
Total Climb
Getting there:
Park at the end of Sam Kelly Road, which is off the Kenilworth Eumundi Road about 7 km from Kenilworth.
Maps:
None provided.
Route/Trail notes:
There is a large sign at the end of Sam Kelly Road outlining a dirt bike track. From this sign head to the right until you reach a gate. Signs will point you either straight ahead to Gheerulla Falls or on the right towards Thilba Thalba walkers' camp. Take the path to the right for a long steady climb with many switchbacks. Eventually there will be a side track to the left, leading to a rocky outcrop overlooking the valley. In September this short side track is suddenly more resplendent with wild flowers such as Platylobium formosum, Tetratecha thymifolia and a Leptospermum species. Return the way you came unless you want to extend the walk by continuing an extra 1.2 km to Thilba Thalba walkers' camp.
Permits/Costs:
None.
Other References/Comments:
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