Sunshine Coast Council

A delightful walk through dense and cool rainforest in the lower section of this 45 hectare reserve on the northern side of Buderim.

SUITABILITY
Suitable for all ages. Prams and wheelchair accessible.
HIGHLIGHTS
This is an accessible option for the whole family to enjoy. The boardwalk takes you on a journey through the shaded forest, criss-crossing Martins Creek at several spots. The ambience of the dense rainforest and trickling sound of water instantly calms the mind.
When the boardwalk ends you can join a rough trail that takes you up to Serenity Bridge and Buderim Falls. From here you can retrace your steps or add on the hillier Forest Loop circuit before returning to the Harry’s Road end, where there is a large lawn area to lounge, run or play on.
Enjoy this lush rainforest of ferns, trees, vines. Take a deep breath and listen to the tinkling creek and the birds singing.


AFTERWARDS
For the more energetic, the track links into Buderim Forest Falls, which is a lovely natural experience.
There are picnic grounds, BBQ facilities and tables available at both ends of the walk. From the top end, Buderim township is less than 1 km away with an array of cafes. At the bottom end is Harry’s Restaurant and there are shops just out on Jones Road.

HOW TO GET THERE
To the starting point: Make your way to Buderim as the walk is close by and only 5 kms from Maroochydore. There are two entry points to this reserve, both off Lindsay Road. The lower entry (to the River Walk) is via Harry’s Lane off Lindsay Road (off the lower end of Jones Road).
The upper entry point is via Quorn Close, which runs off Lindsay Road at the top of Buderim. It is closest to the waterfalls and takes you on the Forest Loop walk which intercepts the River Walk at Serenity Bridge.
To the end point: The end point is the same as your starting point. From the lower entry you can go in and back or make a circuit of it by going uphill and doing the Forest Loop.
From the top end you can just do the forest loop or go down and back to the other entrance. Alternatively, if you do a car drop off you can walk one way and do a shuttle round at the end.