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Imbil State Forest: Fig Tree Walk

Cambroon

Walking1.0 kmEasyCircuit 2
2 Queensland Parks alerts for Imbil State Forest
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A surprising gem tucked just off the highway with both forest and creek views.

Suitability

Suitable for all age groups and abilities.

Highlights

Little Yabba Park lies just south of Kenilworth on the highway towards Cambroon. Pull off on either side of the highway to access both sides of this lush, green park area. The Sunshine Coast Hinterland Poetry Trail has a spectacular ‘Buttress Root’ sculpture located in the park which is worth a look. Take a moment to read the beautiful poetry inscribed on the surface while listening to the creek ramble over rocks and the birds sing in the trees. The park straddles both sides of Maleny Kenilworth Road with an underpass connecting both sides so there’s no need to cross the highway. Amenities and a picnic area are available and access to Little Yabba Creek can be found along sections of the bank. A short walk across the bridge takes you to Fig Tree Walk, a wheelchair accessible, 1km circuit through the rainforest. In here you’ll find all manner of forest wildlife and an impressive number of Fig trees with enormous buttress roots securing them to the forest floor.

Afterwards

Head into Kenilworth and sample some of the local cheese or a famous donut from the bakery. This quaint, hinterland town is worth taking a stroll around too as there are many gift shops and cafes to spend some time in.

How to get there

To the starting point: Take the Bruce Highway and turn off onto the Eumundi Kenilworth Road. Follow the signs to Kenilworth and drive through the town for 6km towards Cambroon on the Maleny Kenilworth Road to Little Yabba Park.

Parking is available on either side of the road. Cross the bridge to access Fig Tree Walk.

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

About this place

  • Suitable for walking
  • Picnic table on site
  • Toilets on site
  • Playground on site
Walking track grade
Grade 1
Flat and well formed with no steps, and no longer than 5km. Signposted the whole way, and suitable for a wheelchair with someone to help.

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

Managed by
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
Imbil State Forest(opens in a new tab)

To report damage, a hazard or another problem with the trail:

Safety

Queensland Parks alerts

Imbil State Forest 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 Liza2 years ago

This is not wheelchair accessible. The carpark is unsurfaced, the path to the start of the track is uneven and my wheels lost traction. Once entering the boardwalk it is lovely, but the uneven track between boardwalks had my wheel get caught in a rut unable to move. I started down the track from the fig tree, that was dangerously steep for a wheelchair, I decided that this track was not safe as a wheelchair user to access. A day in nature ruined.