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Conondale National Park: Conondale Range Great Walk – Full 56km Circuit

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Walking10.2 kmDifficultCircuitDogs prohibited 5
2 Queensland Parks alerts for Conondale National Park
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For the most ambitious hikers, here is the pinnacle of the Sunshine Coast’s multi-day adventures.

Suitability

Suitable for experienced walkers (and campers).

Highlights

The Conondale Range Great Walk takes place within Conondale National Park, an hour’s drive north-west of the Sunshine Coast and a two hours from Brisbane. It’s a full four-day 56 km circuit walk – some people have been known to run it in one day – but take your time to enjoy the remoteness, with three camps spots along the way and another two back at base. There are also half-day sections you can enjoy as well.

The first day is all up. You leave Booloumba Creek day-use Area and walk to the Gold Mine, Artists Cascades, Booloumba Falls and after 11km you reach Wongai Walkers Camp where most people make their first night camp.

Day 2 is a 17 km hike that takes you up to Mounts Gerald (800m), Ramadan (800m) and Langley (868m) then on a long plateau to Tallowwood Walkers’ Camp.

Day 3 is slightly shorter at 15.2 km with a few creek creek crossings and one road crossing, with your destination being the Summer Falls Walkers’ Camp.

The final day back to base is 12 km including a 1.5 km side trail up to Mt Allan Summit (593m) – well worth it to gaze over the countryside and your magnificent achievement.

At over 50km long this is a true multi-day challenge with Class 4 walking and remote camping – all in all a great adventure with serious kudos.

Afterwards

You’ve earned yourself a long cold drink! And a shower!

There are other multi-day walks to be enjoyed in the region including the Cooloola Great Walk, that starts on the Noosa North Shore and ends up at Rainbow Beach via the Great Sandy National Park (and lots of sand dunes). There is also the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk and the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail.

How to get there

To the starting point: Follow the M1 / Bruce Highway north, and take the Kenilworth exit. Follow the signs for Kenilworth, travelling along the Eumundi-Kenilworth Road for about 28km. Go through Kenilworth and continue toward Maleny. The turn-off to Booloumba Creek day-use and camping areas is on your right about 7.5 km, just after Little Yabba Creek Park. Follow this road for another 7 km and you will get to the Booloumba Creek Day area.

NOTE: Queensland Parks advises: All park roads are gravel and at present suitable for high clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles ONLY. Booloumba Creek Road includes three creek crossings. Many keen walkers park their cars on the side of the road before the first creek crossing and walk in.

The Conondale Range Great Walk starts from the Booloumba Creek Day use area – and ends there.

To the end point: The end point is the same as the starting point.

About this place

  • Suitable for walking
  • Dogs prohibited
  • Toilets on site
  • Camping permitted
Walking track grade
Grade 4
A rough track, possibly long and very steep, with few signs to follow. Suited to experienced bushwalkers.

Graded on the Queensland Parks walking track scale. Walk with care(opens in a new tab)

Managed by
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
Conondale National Park(opens in a new tab)

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Safety

Hazards on this trail

remote

Queensland Parks alerts

Conondale National Park is managed by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. These are their current alerts for the park, and some may be about other parts of it. Park alerts in the Sunshine Coast region(opens in a new tab)

Mt Allan fire tower closed to climbing (update 8 Jun)
Safety Alert - Fallen trees and planned works on Conondale Range Great Walk (update 29 Sep)

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.

1 rating
Review by Ali7 years ago

Running along the trails out to Summer Falls from Booloumba Creek day use area was absolutely fantastic - creek crossings, lovely single track through the forest, plenty of ups and downs to get the heart pumping, peaceful, birds, light breezes... and a short detour up to the Mount Allen fire tower for fantastic views out across the area. Will definitely head back before too long to escape the hustle and bustle!