Morans Falls
Canungra, Scenic Rim Area

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Description

Lamington National Park is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, which includes the most extensive areas of subtropical rainforest in the world.

Morans Falls track leaves the main road from a car park 800 metres downhill from the national park information centre. The track descends 140 metres through a subtropical rainforest of booyongs, figs and brush box to Morans Falls Lookout. An excellent view of Morans Falls and Morans Creek gorge can be seen from here. Layers of ancient volcanic lava flows are also visible; the more resistant parts have formed small cliff lines along the valley.

A picnic area is located 400 metres further on at the top of the falls. This was the site of a bark hut, the first home of the O'Reilly brothers when they arrived on the mountain.

About the Walk

4.4 kilometres
1.5-2 hours
Short Walk
Easy
Return
The track entrance is on the Main Road, one kilometre from the car park at O'Reilly's Guesthouse.

Walk Highlights

• Subropical rainforest
• Waterfall
• Scenic views.

Walk Hints

Go through the entrance above the picnic area if you wish to return by the Red Road or to extend your walk.

Best Time To Go

The altitude of Lamington National Park provides a great escape from the Summer heat, although winter walkers are rewarded with clear views and a lesened chance of rain and leeches.

Property Details

Facilities

• BBQ Facilities
• Public toilet
• Walking Tracks

Activities

• Animal Watching
• Birdwatching
• Walking

Other Information

Further Details:
The altitude of Lamington National Park provides a great escape from the Summer heat, although winter walkers are rewarded with clear views and a lessened chance of rain and leeches. The Morans Falls Track features: sub-tropical rainforests; waterfalls; and scenic views of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area.
This track leaves the Lamington National Park Road 800 metres downhill from the information centre. An excellent view of Morans Falls and Morans Creek gorge can be seen from the constructed lookout, located before the creek crossing. The track is an easy walk of approximately 4.4 kilometres and takes approximately one and a half to two hours to complete. Some parking is available at the track entrance.

How To Get There:
From Broadbeach, drive 40 kilometres to Canungra via Nerang and follow the signs to Green Mountains and O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat. From the north, take Pacific Motorway exit 34 to Beenleigh, route 92 to Tamborine, and route 90 to Canungra and follow the signs. The 36 kilometres winding and often narrow bitumen road from Canungra requires care and takes at least 50 minutes. This road is unsuitable for caravans.

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