Waterfalls & Rainforest Walks
Mapleton Springs is surrounded by some of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland’s most beautiful waterfalls, rainforest walks and scenic nature trails, perfect for peaceful outdoor exploration.
Mapleton Falls National Park
Just minutes from Mapleton Springs, Mapleton Falls National Park offers breathtaking views over the Obi Obi Valley and rainforest canopy below. The easily accessible lookout offers sweeping views across the Obi Obi Valley and surrounding rainforest canopy, especially at sunrise and sunset.
Picnic Area
A short walk from the carpark leads to a peaceful picnic area surrounded by rainforest. Facilities include picnic tables and wheelchair-accessible toilets, making it an easy stop for a relaxed hinterland afternoon.
Rainforest Picnic Area
A short walk from the carpark leads to a peaceful picnic area surrounded by rainforest. Facilities include picnic tables and wheelchair-accessible toilets, making it an easy stop for a relaxed hinterland afternoon.
Wompoo Circuit
1.3km return walk • approximately 45 minutes
This peaceful rainforest walk winds through towering
eucalypts and lush subtropical forest with beautiful views
across Mapleton Falls and the Obi Obi Valley. Keep an
ear out for the distinctive call of the Wompoo Fruit-Dove
among the treetops.
Scenic Hinterland Lookout
During winter and spring, peregrine falcons can
sometimes be seen soaring near the cliffs around
Mapleton Falls. The lookout offers sweeping panoramic
views across the hinterland and is one of the best nearby
photo locations.
Relax After Exploring
After a day discovering rainforest trails and waterfalls, return to the peaceful surrounds of Mapleton Springs to relax with infinity pool views, hot tub and tranquil hinterland scenery.
Kondalilla National Park
Ancient rainforest, cascading waterfalls and peaceful walking tracks make Kondalilla one of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland’s most loved nature escapes.
Kondalilla Falls Circuit
4.7km return Allow 2–3 hrs
Follow lush rainforest tracks past towering trees, rock pools and scenic valley lookouts before descending to the base of the spectacular Kondalilla Falls.
One of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland’s most scenic rainforest walks, this circuit offers a beautiful combination of rainforest scenery, flowing waterfalls and peaceful natural surrounds.
Picnic Creek Circuit
Distance: 1.7km Time : Allow 30 mins
This easy rainforest walk crosses Picnic Creek and winds through towering eucalypts and lush wet sclerophyll forest — a beautiful blend of rainforest and native bushland.
Enjoy peaceful valley views from the lookout along the way before returning to the popular picnic area, perfect for a relaxed hinterland stop surrounded by nature.
On weekends and holidays the car park can fill quickly, so arriving earlier in the day is recommended.
Narrows Lookout
Distance: 2.2km Time: allow 1hr
Starting from the Narrows Road car park, this scenic section of the Great Walk follows palm-lined creeks and peaceful rainforest trails to the Narrows Lookout.
Enjoy dramatic views into the Narrows Gorge, surrounded by rugged cliffs and untouched hinterland forest.
Gardners Falls
Distance: 0.4km Return. Easy walk
A hidden gem in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Gardners Falls is a peaceful freshwater escape surrounded by native forest. A short, level walk from the car park follows Obi Obi Creek downstream to the falls and swimming holes.
Relax beside the cascading water, enjoy a refreshing swim beneath the falls, or unwind on the grassy banks beneath the shade of towering water gums.
Baroon Lookout
Distance: 4.4km Time: allow 2hrs
Beginning from the Narrows Road car park, this peaceful hinterland walk winds through vine-filled gullies and open forest before reaching the scenic Baroon Lookout.
The lookout offers sweeping views across Obi Obi Gorge, Baroon Pocket Dam and the surrounding rainforest-covered valleys.
Maleny Botanic Gardens
Maleny Botanic Gardens is a unique privately owned attraction set across nearly 18 acres of landscaped gardens within a breathtaking 110-acre property overlooking the iconic Glass House Mountains.
Layered and terraced gardens are surrounded by magnificent rainforest, with stunning lakes, waterfalls and panoramic escarpment views creating one of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland’s most picturesque destinations.
Over 6 kilometres of walking paths wind through thousands of plant varieties including roses, azaleas, orchids and some of the rarest cycads in the world. Numerous lakes, waterfalls and lookouts provide endless opportunities for photography and peaceful exploration.
Perfect for nature lovers, photographers and relaxed hinterland day trips.
📞 07 5344 0010
Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve
Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve comprises 55 hectares of beautiful subtropical rainforest overlooking the iconic Glass House Mountains National Landscape.
Peaceful rainforest walking tracks wind beneath towering trees filled with birdlife and native wildlife, while panoramic lookout areas provide breathtaking views across the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
The tranquil forest setting and birdsong make this a relaxing walk for nature lovers and photographers alike.
📞 07 5494 2826
After exploring waterfalls, rainforest walks and scenic lookouts throughout the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, return to Mapleton Springs to relax in peaceful adults-only accommodation surrounded by nature.