Sunshine Coast and hinterland national parks

Conondale Range Great Walk Explore the rugged beauty of Conondale National Park along the 56km Conondale Range Great Walk. From the rainforest valley through deep gorges to the top of the range and back again, walkers will enjoy a challenging adventure across vast and varied landscapes. Along the 4-day walk, stop at 3 camping areas, ideal for starry overnight stays within the depths of the Conondale ranges. On the final day you’ll pass the 9.5m high Mount Allan fire tower. Refer to the Conondale National Park map on page 21. Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk The Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk is a 58km long, 4-day walk in the Blackall Range, with bush camp sites dotted along the way. Take a journey to some of the area’s most scenic locations, including Baroon Pocket Dam and Kondalilla, Mapleton and Mapleton Falls national parks. Subtropical rainforest, tall eucalypt forest, picturesque waterfalls, starlit skies, local wildlife and spectacular scenery will delight you on this adventure. This walk can be done as a series of day walks. Refer to the Mapleton National Park map on page 19. Robert Ashdown © Qld Govt Conondale Great Walk Slow down on a Great Walk For those wishing to really get to know the hinterland, 2 magnificent Great Walk adventures are on offer. Spend a few days immersed in nature with your walking boots and binoculars discovering the lush green paradise of the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Tackling a Great Walk is a memorable bushwalking experience. If you’re after something a little easier, choose short half-day and full-day walks within both Great Walk routes. Physically fit and experienced bushwalkers who are properly prepared and safety aware can bring camping gear and spend up to 4 days walking an entire Great Walk—really get away from it all. Before heading off on a Great Walk be sure to research online, follow the Great Walks pack list, purchase a copy of a Great Walk topographic map and book your camping sites. To purchase a topographic map visit qld.gov.au/GreatWalksMap . Book camping online at qld.gov.au/Camping Photos: Robert Ashdown © Qld Govt Artist’s Cascades on Booloumba Creek, Conondale Great Walk (top); walkers’ camps have platforms, untreated drinking water and a toilet (above); yellow- tailed black cockatoo (left); giant water vine (right) 26