Best trails in Conondale National Park

A well marked trail through lovely rainforest to the Artists Cascades with a pool for a refreshing dip. On the way, visit the Strangler Cairn by artist Andy Goldsworthy and the entrance to an abandoned gold mine from the 1900s. You can start this walk from any of the Booloumba Creek camping areas or the day use area.

The picturesque Summer Falls walkers’ camp is located in the Conondale National Park and is only accessible via foot. Nestled between brush box, tallowwood and white mahogany, it's a site worth visiting. To top it off it's located close to the stunning multi-level Summer Falls. This route takes you to the falls, returning via a different route. You'll be walking along part of the Cononvale Range Great Walk, beginning from Sunday Creek Road.

This is a day hike through Conondale National Park, located close to the rural town of Cambroon in the Sunshine Coast Region of Queensland, Australia. The hike begins from the Booloumba Creek Day Use Area, where parking, bathrooms, and picnic facilities are available. There is also a camping area here if you wish to stay overnight. The trail itself is well-marked and offers great scenery and wildlife. Enjoy ancient rainforests, beautiful waterfalls, crystal-clear creeks, and expansive views....

This is a relatively easy trail through the Conondale National Park in Sunshine Coast Region of south east Queensland, located not too far from the town of Cambroon. This out and back trail begins and ends from the parking area in the reserve on Booloumba Creek Road. From here it's a short journey through tall open forest alongside the creek out to the Booloumba Falls and back again.

From the day use area, the hike is a relatively flat and easy trip to the artists cascades area plus an adventurous trip to Booloumba Falls and the Breadknife. There is a beautiful swim spot at the 1st falls and Artists Cascades. After the cascades area, the path follows onto the Booloumba Falls track. This path is not that obvious, so after crossing the water look for a backwards facing sign on the left. The path will then continue on after climbing some rocks around the back of the artists...

The Strangler Cairn © is a sculpture by an artist called Andy Goldsworthy. The structure is made from hand-cut granite and metamorphic blocks and includes a rainforest strangler fig sapling that is growing from the top of it. On the way to there, you'll pass an old gold mine from the 1920's which is now closed for public safety. You'll also catch some nice views of Booloumba Creek as you make your way through the riparian rainforest.

This is a great overnight hike option exploring part of the Conondale Range Great Walk, through the Conondale National Park in south east Queensland. The trail can be accessed from the Booloumba Creek Day Use Area, where you'll also find plenty of parking. The trail itself is well marked and reasonably well maintained. The first half you'll be on a constant climb up to the summit of Mount Allan. After this it's a more easy going journey across to Summer Falls, where there is a walkers camp...

This is a great three or four-day circuit through the Sunshine Coast hinterland that offers some insights into the old vegetation of the area. The trail is easy enough to follow and oftentimes is quite deserted. Walkers camps are scattered along the trail making distances variable, so depending on your time and fitness you can arrange to split this circuit into shorter and longer sections. Water is available at tanks at campsites. The trail is very well maintained and generally easy to...

This is a great trail out to the summit of Mount Allan in Conondale National Park. There is a 9.6 meter tall fire tower at the summit that you can climb for amazing panoramic views of the Mary Valley and surrounding Conondale Ranges. The trail requires three creek crossings so come prepared. Beginning from Booloumba Creek day-use area which you'll need a 4WD to access.

The trailhead starts in the South West corner of the campground not far from the campground entrance. It’s on the left hand side driving into to the camping area which is opposite to the day use area. The trail starts in some rainforest area before joining fire roads/tracks as you make your way up the mountain. Distance signs along the way indicate distance to the summit. Walking predominantly through pine plantation and other eucalyptuses/gum forrest before reaching the summit. Whilst...