Warrie Circuit
Springbrook National Park
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Beautiful walk through the valley. Pass and go through lots of waterfalls and rainforest.
Stop at Apple Tree Park for toilet stop on way. Circuit is another 5-10min drive from there.
Public toilets are also located at Tallanbana Picnic Area approximately 300m on the right before Canyon Lookout where Warrie Circuit begins - toilets are set back off the road and can't be seen from the road, but, they're there just behind the picnic tables.
Cuts across the Ngarri-dhum Falls a few times in one half, and the Little Nerang Creek in the other half. The half way point is the Meeting of the Waters where (as the name suggests) the two creeks meet.
Getting there
Exit 79 on the Pacific Motorway. Follow Springbrook Road about 27 kms up the plateau. Turn left at a sign that says "Canyon lookout 0.2". Park at the Canyon lookout.
Maps
http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/parks/springbrook/pdf/springbrook-inset-maps.pdf
Route/Trail notes
From the Canyon lookout turn right and follow the path. The path is extremely well signed and marked. There are a few turnoffs for the 4km Twin Falls circuit, but stay right. It's virtually impossible to get lost. The first few kilometres head downhill past a few beautiful waterfalls. After while you lose altitude into the rainforest. A few switch backs downhill and you end up at the half way point, where all the creeks meet. Beautiful place to stop for lunch.
The walk back up hill isn't steep with lots of switch backs. At one stage near the top you get near another waterfall. There's a sign pointing to the Twin Falls circuit, but turn right and walk behind the waterfall. Best part of the trek! Follow the climb back up and walk along the ridge back to the car, checking out views all the way to Surfers Paradise.
Permits/Costs
Nil
Other References
Take a Walk in South-East Queensland, p168, ISBN 9780957793170
Warrie Circuit (GPX)
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