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Enjoy a small section of Mapleton National Park and the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk.
SUITABILITY
Suitable for walkers of all ages as it’s a short, pleasant, easy walk.
HIGHLIGHTS
Named after the generous benefactor who donated a huge swathe of forest for conservation this short walk is the start of many much longer options including another part of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk. At the start of the walk is a large information shelter. This small world heritage park protects a rainforest remnant on the Blackall Range and is home to the Great Barred Frog. On this walk you may also hear and see Bell Birds.
This short circuit leads through rainforest, a Piccabeen Palm grove, and a tall wet Eucalypt forest featuring blackbutt, brushbox, turpentine and flooded gum. There is a seat overlooking Gheerrulla Creek close to the halfway point with a pleasant outlook.
Part of the track is shared with The Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk. If you want to make your walk longer you can continue on that for a ways before returning.
AFTERWARDS
There are several walks to enjoy near by at the Mapleton dau-use area including the Piccabeen Circuit — 6.7km and the Kureelpa Falls Circuit — 8.5km. Afterwards you can pop back to Mapleton and enjoy some refreshments.
HOW TO GET THERE
To the starting point: Head to Mapleton and take the Obi Obi Road out of town and take the first right onto Delicia Road. After about 2 km you will come to the Maplteon National Park on your right. The walk’s entrance is on the right, just after the Mapleton Recycle centre on the left.
To the end point: The end point is the same as the starting point as it’s a small circular route.
Enjoy a small section of Mapleton National Park and the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk.
SUITABILITY
Suitable for walkers of all ages as it’s a short, pleasant, easy walk.
HIGHLIGHTS
Named after the generous benefactor who donated a huge swathe of forest for conservation this short walk is the start of many much longer options including another part of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk. At the start of the walk is a large information shelter. This small world heritage park protects a rainforest remnant on the Blackall Range and is home to the Great Barred Frog. On this walk you may also hear and see Bell Birds.
This short circuit leads through rainforest, a Piccabeen Palm grove, and a tall wet Eucalypt forest featuring blackbutt, brushbox, turpentine and flooded gum. There is a seat overlooking Gheerrulla Creek close to the halfway point with a pleasant outlook.
Part of the track is shared with The Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk. If you want to make your walk longer you can continue on that for a ways before returning.
AFTERWARDS
There are several walks to enjoy near by at the Mapleton dau-use area including the Piccabeen Circuit — 6.7km and the Kureelpa Falls Circuit — 8.5km. Afterwards you can pop back to Mapleton and enjoy some refreshments.
HOW TO GET THERE
To the starting point: Head to Mapleton and take the Obi Obi Road out of town and take the first right onto Delicia Road. After about 2 km you will come to the Maplteon National Park on your right. The walk’s entrance is on the right, just after the Mapleton Recycle centre on the left.
To the end point: The end point is the same as the starting point as it’s a small circular route.
Activities and facilities
Glossary
Suitable for wheelchairs- Suitable for walking
Suitable for recreational cycling
Suitable for mountain biking
Suitable for horse riding
Suitable for kayaking
Drinking water available
No drinking water available
Barbeque on site
Picnic table on site
Toilets on site
Fires permitted
Fires prohibited
Camping permitted
Camping prohibited
- Suitable for walking
- No drinking water available
- Picnic table on site
- Fires prohibited
Camping prohibited
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Safety
IN AN EMERGENCY DIAL '000'.
Always Adventure Safely!
- Always follow any local signage, it contains key information and conditions can change at any time.
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Use the trails with consideration for your abilities, be prepared for the adventure ahead:
- Be aware of the weather conditions, found here: http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/.
- Always wear appropriate clothing, focus on good footwear.
- Always bring more water than you think you will need.
- Be Sun Safe!
- Always let someone know where you are going that isn’t going with you.
- Just getting started try this site for good useful information: https://www.trailhiking.com.au/hike-safety/
- Sunshine Coast Council does it’s best to maintain current information but things can change so always be aware that a trail may not be as listed in this guide, and report and issues via our feedback link.
Maintenance and Enquiries
Qld Parks and Wildlife Service
National Parks, Conservation Parks and some State Forests are managed by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. Contact details are: https://www.des.qld.gov.au/contactus/
For current information on trail conditions and alerts go to https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/park-alerts/#sunshinecoast
If you think something on this web site needs to change please let us know via: adventure@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
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