Buderim Forest Park: Falls Loop

Picturesque waterfalls and cool cascades, nestled in a hidden tropical oasis less than a kilometre from Buderim Village.

Suitable for all fitness levels. As you get closer to the falls, you will need to cross over a rocky section, be careful as this can be slippery.

Starting at the lower entry point, the falls loop begins with a 700mtr elevated wooden section of boardwalk (suitable for wheelchairs and prams). When the boardwalk ends, you begin the short trail to Buderim Falls and Serenity Bridge - a high arching bridge spanning across the falls and creek falls.

At Serenity Bridge, take time to admire the falls, and capture an image of the lush surrounds.

From here you can retrace your steps or add on the hillier Forest Loop circuit before returning to the boardwalk.

For those wishing to exit on the upper entry point, take the reasonably steep track up to Quorn Close. Here you will be greeted with picnic tables, barbeque facilities and a large car park.

As you embark this journey, make sure you take the time to soak in the serenity of the rainforest, bubbling crystal cascades and sounds of nature. The entire loop, taking time to stop, photograph and enjoy the surrounds is approximately 45 minutes.

The water hole is particularly spectacular after significant rainfall!

There are picnic grounds, BBQ facilities and tables available at both ends of the reserve. 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 which overlooks a large open reserve.

Please preserve the area’s beauty and take your rubbish with you.

To the starting point:

Upper entry point

The upper entry point (which is closest to the waterfalls) is via Quorn Close, which runs off Lindsay Road at the top of Buderim. This takes you directly on to the Forest Loop Circuit. At Serenity Bridge you can join the lower track if you like. There is ample parking at this entry point.

Lower entry point

The lower boardwalk entry is via Harry’s Lane off Lindsay Road (off the lower end of Jones Road). There is ample parking at this entry point.

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 lower entrance.