Warrie Circuit

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Warrie Circuit (GPX)

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.

Waterfalls

Lookouts

Swimming

Picnic Facilities

Rainforest

836m

Maximum Elevation

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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

GPS Tracks

Warrie Circuit (GPX)

Comments

Completed this walk in winter 2011. Beware, you need to start this walk well before noon depending on your group size and ability. Fabulous walk covering over 7 waterfalls. This is a long walk so suggest families allow 6 hours to complete. It is an easy hike for adults but children under 10 could find it hard to complete. Plenty of rest area's on the way, the best being the rock pool at the 'Meeting of the waters' checkpoint. From the top it's all down hill until you get to this point and then you start making your way up either side of the plateau again. The trail is clearly defined and some sign posts are provided at key checkpoints. Some parts of the trail are subject to water logging at different times of the year especially in the wet season (Sept-March). There are also some great views on southern side of the plateau as you make your way up the trail. In the summer and Spring time - take your boardies for a swim in the waterholes. Twin Falls is also a great place to stop and cool off under the waterfall and great for kids. Take plenty of water for the trip. Your trip can be done either clockwise or anti clockwise.
Badger on 9 Jul, 2011

Thought the meeting of the waters was going to be a bit more spectacular but it was still a good walk followed the river down a little bit further until it came to a smaller waterfall at the end. A lot of unusual rocks down there as it looks like not many people go past there because of the fallen trees making it a bit more difficult
Nic on 6 Jun, 2011

A beautiful walk. One of my favourites because of all the waterfalls and the meeting of the waters. It took a friend and I with a medium fitness level about 5 and a half hours including pausing for photos and a short lunch. It was a little overgrown in some patches but fairly clear where to go.
Natalie Noon on 15 May, 2011

beautiful walk with the falls and scenery. not to difficult. Took 5 and half hours including taking photos.
Roslyn Mc on 15 May, 2011

Gorgeous! even in winter - a bit slippery when its raining though!
asterope on May, 2011

This walk was beautiful!! Several waterfalls falling from good heights and lots of water in the creeks. Path fairly boggy. Took just under 4 hours which was a surprise but felt sufficiently exercised by the end! Will be back to do it again for sure..
Susan cramb on 12 Feb, 2011

Great walk. Easy to navigate.
ggoodey on 2011

Awesome! :)
Jazzi on 20 Nov, 2010

Beautiful on a warm day, about 10 degrees cooler in Springbrook than down the coast.

Tried to find the turn off for the Pinnacle, but walked straight by it. Must be the only non-signed part of the entire track.
Allan Allport on 31 Oct, 2010

The Pinnacle track is a bit overgrown here. But is located near the trak turns back towards the creek. This walk was slippery near the top and pretty overgrown. trail marking and removal is needed.
Laurence Hallam on 30 Oct, 2010