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Mapleton Falls National Park

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On the scenic Blackall Range, Mapleton Falls National Park protects a small remnant of the forests which once covered this part of the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

Hexagonal columns in Pencil Creek near the picnic area remain from volcanic activity 25 million years ago. Pencil Creek plunges 120m into the valley below.

Together with nearby Kondalilla National Park, this park provides an important refuge for native wildlife. Visit nearby Kondalilla National Park and Delicia Road Conservation Park or take the forest drive through Mapleton Forest Reserve.

Read about the park at the information shelter near the beginning of the falls walk. Facilities include picnic tables, toilets, and a track to falls which is accessible by strollers and wheelchairs. Take your own drinking water - the creek water is unsuitable for drinking. Camping is not allowed in the park.

Mapleton Falls National Park

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Things to do: See the spectacular view from the lookout over Mapleton Falls Picnic before or after your walk Listen for the wompoo fruit-dove's booming call Look for birds early morning and late afternoon Enjoy the view over the scenic Obi Obi valley from Peregrine Lookout along the walking track
Getting There: Drive to Nambour via the Bruce Highway, then take the Mapleton and Montville turnoff 17km west to Mapleton. Turn west into Obi Obi Road. Continue about 3km to the signposted turnoff to Mapleton Falls.

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Obi Obi Road
via Mapleton QLD

Getting ThereDrive to Nambour via the Bruce Highway, then take the Mapleton and Montville turnoff 17km west to Mapleton. Turn west into Obi Obi Road. Continue about 3km to the signposted turnoff to Mapleton Falls.