Day Walk – Coomera Falls Viewing Platform 2025
The Coomera River Circuit is a picturesque on-track walk passing through rainforest and giant brush box forest. Unfortunately, recent storms have caused landslips and fallen timber, closing part of the circuit.
Fortunately, the section between Binna Burra and the viewing platform above the falls is open so this walk will cover that section of the circuit, returning to Binna Burra back along the outward track.
The viewing platform provides excellent views of the Coomera Falls and the160m gorge below. It is approximately 5.5km from Binna Burra. A great spot for morning tea. Yarrabilgong Falls is in the same area visible from the platform or back a little way along the track. Most of the walk is through rainforest so should be a little cooler than in the suburbs of Brisbane.
We should be back at Binna Burra for lunch. Either BYO or enjoy coffee and lunch at the teahouse.
Please do not attend this activity if you have been feeling unwell.
Please register for this activity via the NPAQ website completing all fields.
Walk Grading: Blue (Intermediate) 11-12 km A reasonable level of fitness is required as there are several long gradients.
Meet: Binna Burra Carpark near the Teahouse at 8.15am for an 8.30am start.
What to Bring: Hat, light jacket, rain gear (just in case), torch, insect repellent (leeches), whistle, 2 litres of water, morning tea, positive outlook, $5.00 NPAQ Fee
Directions: From Brisbane, travel south along the M1 to Nerang. Travel through Nerang following the road signs to Binna Burra. Allow 1 ¾ to 2 hours. Carpooling is encouraged.
Nominations: Via NPAQ Website.
Leader: Frank Freeman (07) 3824 3954; Mobile: 0427 655 514 Email: frank_fr@bigpond.net.au
Report
Four walkers left Binna Burra just after 9.00am under partly cloudy skies. The Border Track was easy going and they soon reached the Coomera River Circuit turn-off. From here, the track went downhill, both literally and figuratively. As the party proceeded, the muddy sections became longer, deeper and more frequent. As well, it was necessary to scramble around a fallen tree and under a few fallen branches and vines slowing the pace considerably. However, on reaching the viewing platform, the effort was rewarded with great views of the falls, the river below and along the river gorge.
Along the track, birds tweeted amongst the trees although rarely seen because of the lush rainforest canopy. On the ground, five Land Mullets were seen, all looking sleek and shiny. There was a lazy python at the start of the track and a red-bellied black was spotted but it quickly disappeared into the bush. Scrub turkeys were less skittish and foraged happily as the group walked by. One pademelon quickly hopped off when spotted.
Back at the teahouse, refreshments were enjoyed by all. A most enjoyable day.
Frank Freeman (Leader)