Warrie Circuit is a 14km, grade 3 hike located in Springbrook National Park, Queensland. The hike should take around 5-6 hours to complete.
Warning
Sheer cliffs and waterfalls. One slip could be fatal€”serious injury or death may result from walking near the edge. Keep to the track. Supervise children closely.
Hike overview
Start at Canyon lookout or Tallanbana. The longest and most interesting track on the plateau follows the base of The Canyon cliffs to Goomoolahra Falls before descending into the mossy green depths of the rainforest. The track (named with the Aboriginal word 'Warrie', meaning 'rushing water') crosses several creeks and gullies.
The track reaches the 'Meeting of the Waters', where all watercourses draining The Canyon meet, then climbs up the western side of the gorge. The moist and shady conditions at the base of Goomoolahra Falls provide an ideal habitat for the giant spear lilies Doryanthes palmeri. This succulent herb is one of only two members of the Doryanthiacea plant family, which is endemic to Australia.
Route and GPX file
Max elevation: 795 m
Min elevation: 374 m
Total climbing: 1018 m
Total descent: -1017 m
Tips
Natural creek crossings may be impassable after heavy rain. Allow enough time to finish the walk in daylight hours. Some sections of the circuit may be excessively overgrown; hazards such as fallen trees and rockfalls likely to be present. Exercise caution when walking.
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Getting there
Springbrook National Park is located about 100km south of Brisbane and comprises four sections on and around the plateau; Springbrook section extends along the crest of the plateau, Mount Cougal section to the south east and Natural Bridge and Numinbah sections to the west.
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About the region
Springbrook National Park has breathtaking lookouts, magnificent waterfalls, dense rainforest and ancient Antarctic beech trees. The park is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage area.
Start the Twin Falls circuit at the Tallanbana picnic area or at the Canyon lookout. Pass behind two waterfalls, through rock clefts and among palms and tree ferns. Signs along the way guide you through the different forest types - take caution near cliff edges and slippery rocks near the falls.
Keep an eye out for the smooth, pink bark of brush box trees that line the track. Similar brush box in other parts of the world heritage area has been radio-carbon dated at 1500 years, making these trees the oldest ever carbon-dated on Australia's mainland!
Remember to allow enough time to take in the mountain views and get your fill of photos.
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Gear to consider
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Acknowledgement of Country
Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.