Sunshine Coast Council

Discover one of the Sunshine Coast’s most popular waterfalls.

SUITABILITY
The park is suitable for most walkers, just take care in and around the falls.

HIGHLIGHTS
The incredibly pretty Jack Harrison Park (also known as Wappa Park), has lots of red maple leaves in Autumn, and is green and spacious all the time.

The lawns reach right down to Wappa Dam where you can lounge and soak up the sunshine. Although you are not allowed in the water you can fish and birdwatch. And go for a little hike.

From the park, follow your nose toward the creek and within a few minutes you are standing atop Wappa Falls that flow into the South Maroochy River. From here there is a cool little goat track to follow further, and although people do go into the swimming hole, we urge caution in the water and accessing the pool as the rocks can be slippery. Gates to this park close at 5:30pm.

AFTERWARDS
Cooloolabin Dam is close by with walks to explore (and is often quieter than Wappa Falls.) The closest town for coffee and snacks is Yandina where there is casual and fine dining on offer.

HOW TO GET THERE
To the starting point: Take the Yandina exit off the M1 and head west through the roundabout. At the next roundabout turn left into Fleming Street. At a 4 way intersection turn left into Farrell Street. Follow this road over the South Maroochy River and take the third turnoff on your right into Wappa Falls Road. The falls are approximately 5 km along this road. The walk starts in Wappa Park.

To the end point: The end point is the same as the starting point.