The "Blackall 100" will be held in national parks and areas surrounding Mapleton Township on the weekend of 17th and 18th Of October. Applies: 17—18 October 2026
Read the alert on Queensland ParksThis walk, waterfall and rock pools are iconic and a must for anyone growing up on the Sunshine Coast.
Suitability
Suitable for walkers with reasonable fitness as there are over 300 steps down to the falls.
Highlights
Kondalilla National Park is a cool and very popular mountain retreat nearly all year round. The park is named after the spectacular Kondalilla Falls, where Skene Creek drops 90m into a rainforest valley. Kondalilla, an Aboriginal word meaning 'rushing waters', describes this park's waterfall during the summer wet season.
The Kondalilla Falls walk is part of the first section of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk. The pathway is beautifully built for an accessible yet exciting experience. The manicured path means you can really enjoy the surrounding scenery on this short walk without watching your feet, and be mesmerised by the sound of the creek and birdlife in the virgin forest.
There are high and low paths that make a loop called Picnic Creek Circuit, with a diversion to the 100m high falls and swimming hole below (bring your togs). The water is cold, invigorating and inviting.
Make this adventure high on your list, it’s well worth it. Don't be put off by all the steps!
Afterwards
Enjoy a picnic or BBQ lunch in the park above the falls. Alternatively, the bustling tourist town of Montville is but a minutes drive away for sweet treats and souveniers.
How to get there
To the starting point: Travel on the Bruce Highway (M1) and take the Blackall Range tourist drive (23) – actual road is Landsborough Maleny Road. Turn right into Maleny Montville Road, which eventually becomes Balmoral Road and then Main Street as you come into Montville. Continue on this road which will become Flaxton Drive. Approximately 2.6km north of Montville turn left onto Kondalilla Falls Road and travel another 700m to the park entrance.
From the Kondalilla Falls Road car park, visitors can access the picnic area and the walking track entrance via a 150m downhill walk with multiple stairs.
To the end point: The is the same as your starting point.
About this place
- Suitable for walking
- Dogs prohibited
- Barbeque on site
- Picnic table on site
- Toilets on site
- Playground on site
- Walking track grade
- Grade 3
- A formed track with some obstacles, up to 20km. Expect short steep sections and plenty of steps. Some walking experience helps.
Graded on the Queensland Parks walking track scale. Walk with care(opens in a new tab)
- Managed by
- Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
- Kondalilla National Park(opens in a new tab)
To report damage, a hazard or another problem with the trail:
Safety
Check park alerts before you go
Kondalilla National Park is managed by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. Check their park alerts for closures and track conditions. Park alerts in the Sunshine Coast region(opens in a new tab)
In an emergency, call 000. Always adventure safely!
- Always follow any local signage, it contains key information and conditions can change at any time.
- Use the trails with consideration for your abilities, be prepared for the adventure ahead:
- Be aware of the weather conditions, found here: Bureau of Meteorology — Queensland(opens in a new tab)
- 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: Trail Hiking Australia — hike safety(opens in a new tab)
- Sunshine Coast Council does its best to keep this information current, but things change, so be aware that a trail may not be as listed here.
Kondalilla National Park is located next to Montville and is famous for a waterfall which is called by the same name. We took around two hours to do the biggest circuit, and it was worthy every ups and downs. Besides the main fall, that is amazing, there are many other small falls along the way, as well as a pool where people can swim. The day we went, it was a sunny day, and even though the temperature was not so high, some visitors were relaxing in the pool, while others were simply enjoying the beautiful views from the plateau where the pool sits. The walk within the bush was very pleasant, with giant trees all around, as well as ferns and other native plants. The park infrastructure is in good condition, with signs indicating the location of the attractions. Some parts of the track are paved, but you may expect some muddy areas after a period of rain. In the park entrance there are toilets and some picnic tables, but the water is not potable. There is a parking lot, but not many spaces available.
Did this walk on 24th October 18, water was in full flow and swimming was cold but what a experience, great views . The little one I carried on my back enjoyed the views
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