Warrie Circuit, Springbrook National Park
Description: The Warrie Circuit in Springbrook National Park, explores the Canyon Section of the park. The walk will begin at Canyon Lookout which overlooks the area, providing excellent views of the canyon as well as several waterfalls tumbling over the edge of the escarpment. It will help us appreciate the name, “Warrie”, an aboriginal word meaning “rushing water”. Our journey will be anticlockwise around the circuit.
From the Canyon Lookout we’ll head towards Tallanbana Picnic Area, cross the creek feeding Twin Falls then follow the rack down into the canyon crossing several creeks and water falls to the lowest point of our walk at the “Meeting of the Waters”, the place where the creeks draining the canyon and plateau above meet to flow into Little Nerang Creek (East Branch). A good place to pause to rest and enjoy lunch.
After lunch, well zigzag up the side of the canyon to return to our vehicles and a well-earned coffee before heading home.
Please do not attend this activity if you are feeling unwell.
Walk Grading: Intermediate. 17km – a good level of fitness is required especially for the final leg. I expect this section to be quite slow with frequent rest breaks.
Please register for this activity via the NPAQ website completing all fields.
Meet: Canyon Lookout, Canyon Parade, Springbrook. (Turn into Boy Ull Road off Springbrook Road). (Search Google Maps.)
Time: 8.15am for 8.30 start
What to Bring: Hat, light jacket, rain gear (just in case), insect repellent (leeches, ticks), torch, whistle, 2+ litres of water, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea $5.00 NPAQ Fee.
Directions: From Brisbane, travel down the M1 to Mudgeeraba and follow the signs to Springbrook National Park. Allow 1 ¾ to 2 hours from Brisbane. Carpooling is encouraged.
Nominations: Via NPAQ Website.
Leader: Frank Freeman 0427 655 514; Email: [email protected]
NPAQ Activity Report
Day Walk – Warrie Circuit, Springbrook National Park
In warming sunshine, four intrepid explorers gawked at the views from The Canyon Lookout in Springbrook National Park. Landmarks – Twin Falls, Rainbow Falls, The Pinnacle, The meeting of the waters – were pointed out before the foursome left to complete the Warrie Circuit. In the distance, Brisbane buildings could be seen through the smoke haze. Above, unfortuanately, was the brown band of smog stretching along the coastline.
The views changed as the walkers moved along the escarpment, with stops at strategic points to soak in the scenery. After crossing the bridge above Twin Falls, the track descended through rock arches before descending through the rainforest to the Meeting of the Waters, the lowest point on the trek. A number of running waterfalls were photographed during the descent plus the experience of walking behind the running water of Rainbow Falls.
From here, it was slow slog up the winding track to the top of the escarpment. There were many steps along the way, some stretching the legs of the shorter walkers. It was noted that, in most areas, the track was severely eroded exposing many rocks and tree roots, although a couple of short sections that had been re-surfaced make walking much easier in those areas.
On arrival back at Canyon Lookout, the group piled into the vehicle and set off in search of toilets (Community Hall), and coffee (Beechmont Hotel), there being no facilities open at Canyon Lookout.
The great, scenic walk was enjoyed by all.
Frank Freeman (Leader)