Main Range National Park Brisbane | Southern Queensland Country

Take in spectacular views of the falls the circuit. Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government

Impressive mountain peaks, escarpments and ridges offer breathtaking views. Photo credit: © Janette Asche

Queen Mary Falls circuit

Take a leisurely stroll through changing forests to the top, and then the base, of spectacular Queen Mary Falls.

Journey type: Walk
Distance: 2km circuit The same start and finish point, but the traveller doesn’t return along the same path
Time suggested: Allow 40min walking time.
Grade: Grade 3 walking track

Accessible by

Conventional vehicle

Journey facilities

Lookout (constructed)
Walking

From the Queen Mary Falls picnic area, head along a fragrant eucalypt-topped ridgeline to the lush, rainforested gorge.

At the lookout, watch Spring Creek plunge 40m over the falls to the valley floor. Marvel at the rainbows created by the waterfall’s sheer mist, and watch as the creek continues its twisting journey along the valley, to join the Condamine River’s upper reaches.

Continue along the track to the valley floor and cool off in the waterfall’s misty spray—perfect on a hot summer's day.

Our Park Rangers reckon walking the circuit in a clockwise direction is easier on the legs!

This park is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, famed for its ongoing geological processes, evolutionary history, and diversity (especially of rare, threatened and endemic species).

Getting there and getting around

The Queen Mary Falls circuit is in the Queen Mary Falls section of Main Range National Park about 120km south-west of Brisbane.

The circuit starts at the Queen Mary Falls picnic area.

Getting to the Queen Mary Falls section

Queen Mary Falls is at the south-west end of the park.
From the east, from Beaudesert, drive 40km west to Boonah, then drive 58km south-west via the Boonah-Rathdowney Road, Carneys Creek Road, and Head Road. If Head Road is closed, travel via Carneys Creek Road, then White Swamp Road.
The approach from Boonah is very steep and should be travelled with care. It is unsuitable for caravans.
From the west, drive 8km east of Killarney via Spring Creek Road.

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