Warrie Circuit
Mudgeeraba, Gold Coast Area

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Description

The Warrie circuit is part of the World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforests of Australia in Springbrook National Park. From Canyon Lookout, continue 300 metres on the right fork to the exquisite Rainbow Falls. If you walk behind the falls in the afternoon, you can see a rainbow through the shimmering water.

Continue along the base of the cliffs to Goomoolahra Falls for a spectacular view of the rainforest valley below and the Meeting Of The Waters. Continue along the base of the cliffs past Ngarii-dhum Falls then gradually wind your way down through pristine subtropical rainforest to the Meeting Of The Waters where several creeks join.

The track then zigzags back up to a ridge past the triple waterfalls of Poondahra, Poonyahra and Blackfellow Falls. At the track junction, turn right and pass under Blackfellow Falls, before climbing back up to the Canyon Lookout.

About the Walk

17 kilometres
5-6 hours
Full Day Walk
Moderate
Circuit
This walk starts on the Twin Falls Circuit, from the Canyon Falls Lookout.

Walk Highlights

• Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area
• Pristine subtropical rainforest
• Exquisite waterfalls
• Rewarding views

Walk Hints

Allow plenty of time to walk this long and strenuous walk.

Serious injury or death can result from walking near the cliff edge. Stay on the track. Supervise children closely.

Best Time To Go

Keen bushwalkers can escape the crowds on this classic walk any time of year.

Property Details

Facilities

• BBQ Facilities
• Car park
• Public toilet
• Walking Tracks

Activities

• Animal Watching
• Birdwatching
• Walking

Other Information

Further Details:
The Warrie circuit features Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, prisine sub-tropical rainforests, exquisite waterfalls and rewarding views. Start at Canyon lookout or Tallanbana picnic area. 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 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 Warrie circuit trail is 17 kilometres long with a moderate degree of difficulty and should take between five and six hours to complete. Allow plenty of time to walk this long and strenuous walk. Serious injury or death can result from walking near the cliff edge. Stay on the track. Supervise children closely. Caution needed at creek crossings as they may be impassable after heavy rain.


How To Get There:
From the Pacific Motorway, Springbrook plateau is 29 kilometres from Mudgeeraba or 42 kilometres from Nerang. Exit the Pacific Motorway at Mudgeeraba (exit 79 from the north, exit 80 from the south) and follow the Gold Coast - Springbrook Road. Alternatively, exit the Pacific Motorway at Nerang (exit 69) and follow the Nerang - Murwillumbah Road for 42 kilometres then take the Springbrook turn-off at Pine Creek Road. Both bitumen roads are steep and narrow.

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