Box Forest track
Canungra, Scenic Rim Area

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Description

Lamington National Park boasts extensive walking tracks along the McPherson Range, which allow visitors to explore the area's forests, creeks and waterfalls. Dramatic lookouts afford views over the Gold Coast, south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales.

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

The Box Forest Track leads past Picnic Rock and Elabana Falls. It runs through rainforest and past impressive stands of smooth pink-barked brush box before reaching the falls. Similar brush box in other parts of this World Heritage area have been radiocarbon dated at 1500 years, making these giant trees the oldest ever carbon dated on Australia's mainland.

The track winds down through stands of brush box and piccabeen palms, to the lush subtropical rainforest along Canungra Creek.

About the Walk

10.9 kilometres
4-5 hours
Half Day Walk
Easy to moderate
Circuit
The Box Forest Circuit branches off the Border Track 1.8 kilometres from the park entrance.

Walk Highlights

• Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area
• Dramatic lookouts

Walk Hints

If you intend walking this entire circuit, it is recommended that you walk in a clockwise direction and exit via Elabana Falls and Picnic Rock.

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
• Car park
• Public toilet
• Walking Tracks

Activities

• Animal Watching
• Birdwatching
• Walking

Other Information

Further Details:
The Box Forest track features dramatic lookouts and the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia Heritage Area. The circuit branches off the Border Track (3.2 kilometres from the circuit entrance) and leads directly to Picnic Rock and Elabana Falls. It leads you through rainforest, past impressive stands of smooth, pink-barked brush box Lophostemon confertus before reaching the falls.
The track is approximately 10.9 kilometres long, with an easy to moderate degree of difficulty and should take between four and five hours to complete. If you intend walking this entire circuit, it is recommended that you walk in a clockwise direction and exit via Elabana Falls and Picnic Rock. Be aware of leeches in summer, particularly after rain. The weather can change quickly so bring wet-weather gear and warm clothing.

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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