Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk (58km)

Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk Section Overview

Section 1: Baroon Pocket Dam to Flaxton Walkers' Camp (16.1km one way, allow 7 hours)

• Baroon Pocket Dam to Baroon Lookout (2.2km): Your journey begins at Baroon Pocket Dam, following an open woodland track with glimpses of Obi Obi Creek and stunning views from Narrows Lookout.
• Baroon Lookout to Kondalilla National Park Day-use Area (9.2km): This challenging leg descends through valleys, offering encounters with Kondalilla Falls and pockets of rainforest. The track concludes at the day-use area, a potential pick-up point.
• Kondalilla National Park to Flaxton Walkers' Camp (4.7km): This section follows connecting roads before entering the Great Walk track, leading you to your first campsite for the night.

Section 2: Flaxton Walkers' Camp to Ubajee Walkers' Camp (13.1km one way, allow 7 hours)

• Flaxton Walkers' Camp to Mapleton Falls National Park (5.9km): Brace yourself for a steep descent into valleys adorned with piccabeen palms and vibrant epiphytes. Cross Baxter Creek via a suspension bridge before reaching Mapleton Falls National Park.
• Mapleton Falls National Park to Mapleton National Park (2.1km): Take the Wompoo circuit track and connect with the Great Walk track. Enjoy a short stretch on Daymar Road before entering Mapleton National Park's open sclerophyll forest.
• Mapleton National Park to Ubajee Walkers' Camp (5.1km): Follow the Linda Garrett track, encountering a multi-use track shared with mountain bikers and horse riders for a short distance. The Great Walk then diverges, leading you to Ubajee Walkers' Camp with scenic views of the Gheerulla Valley.

Section 3: Ubajee Walkers' Camp to Thilba Thalba Walkers' Camp (13.5km one way, allow 7 hours)

• Ubajee Walkers' Camp to Gheerulla Bluff (11.2km): Navigate several creek crossings and a gradual climb along an old logging road. The landscape transitions to drier woodland as you ascend. Prepare for a challenging ascent to Gheerulla Bluff, rewarded with panoramic views of the Mary Valley.
• Gheerulla Bluff to Thilba Thalba Walkers' Camp (2.3km): Follow the ridgeline through dry forest, offering sights of the Conondale Range and Cooloola sand blow. A spur track leads to Thilba Thalba viewpoint, showcasing the lower Gheerulla Valley. Your overnight destination, Thilba Thalba Walkers' Camp, awaits you further along the track.

Section 4: Thilba Thalba Walkers' Camp to Delicia Road Entrance (16.1km one way, allow 9-10 hours)

• Thilba Thalba Walkers' Camp to Gheerulla Falls (8.8km): This section offers scenic ridgeline walks and glimpses into valleys. Be aware of remnants of past logging activities. The track briefly follows Delicia Road before diverting onto a historical track known as the Hindu Track. Descend through forest to Gheerulla Creek, where a spur track leads to the cascading Gheerulla Falls.
• Gheerulla Falls to Delicia Road Entrance (7.3km): Ascend the ridge and head towards the exit point at Leafy Lane trailhead or Delicia Road entrance, marking the completion of your Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk adventure.