Buderim Walks: Serenity Falls Walk
And extended walk from Buderim town center to Buderim(Serenity) Falls and back.
Suitability
Suitable for walkers, and walking groups looking for a well maintained walk with the option to catch-up over coffee after the walk.
Highlights
This walk is a great way to extend your walk time and allow you to grab lunch or coffee on your return from the walk by starting in town. Surprisingly the walk is quite enjoyable as the residential streets all have pathways and it just an enjoyable neighborhood walk with the falls as a great destination point. Keep your eyes out for one of the most interesting homes out there sitting across a local creek!
Afterwards
Pop into Buderim and enjoy one of the many cafes and dining establishments in the area. Alternatively try one of the other Buderim area walks listed on this site.
How to get there
To the starting point: This walk starts from the old post office which is now an information center and part of the War Memorial Community Association. Parking can be found across the town but be aware of time and parking restrictions at some locations.
To the end point: The end point is the same as your starting point.
Accessibility guide
Only suited to wheelchair users with mechanical assistance. The path drops at about 1:10 through Quorn Close and 1:8 into Buderim Forest Park, where accessibility ends at a small cleared picnic area - beyond that the path descends several large steep steps to the falls. No accessible parking at the start, though there are accessible toilets on Lindsay Road and at the forest park car park.
Due to the steep incline and decline in some places this walk is only suited to wheelchair users who have mechanical assistance.
There is no accessible parking at the start of this walk. However, there is a carpark connected to a shopping centre close by in Lindsay Road, parking restrictions do apply. Starting in Burnett Street outside the Tourist Information office, this walk turns the corner into Lindsay Road, where you will immediately find a small grass area, bench seating with back rests and a left-hand push-button water fountain. Crossing the street there are toilets which include a right-hand transfer accessible toilet and an ambulant toilet.
The trail continues on a 1.5-metre-wide concrete path past the fire station and into Quorn Close where there is a downhill stretch for several meters at approximately 1:10 decline. At the bottom you reach Buderim Forest Park, where there is left hand transfer toilet accessible via a ramp and a carpark. The forest section of the path begins here with a decline of 1:8 on a concrete path to a small, cleared area containing a table, bench seating and a BBQ. This is where the accessibility of this walk ends. The path continues down several large steep steps for several metres through a rainforest to a small waterfall.
Flora and Fauna: The surrounding forest is filled with towering trees, thick ferns, and other native plants. Keep an eye out for the local wildlife-various bird species are often spotted here.
Accessible toilets are located at the start of the trail and at the entrance to the Buderim Forest Park. There is seating at the start and table, benches, and a BBQ at the Buderim Forest Park entrance.
Stay a while and enjoy what has to be one of the Sunshine Coasts most charming and vibrant towns. The main street is lined with boutique shops, cafes, restaurants, and essential services.
Suitability
Due to the steep incline and decline in some places this walk is only suited to wheelchair users who have mechanical assistance.
There is no accessible parking at the start of this walk. However, there is a carpark connected to a shopping centre close by in Lindsay Road, parking restrictions do apply. Starting in Burnett Street outside the Tourist Information office, this walk turns the corner into Lindsay Road, where you will immediately find a small grass area, bench seating with back rests and a left-hand push-button water fountain. Crossing the street there are toilets which include a right-hand transfer accessible toilet and an ambulant toilet.
The trail continues on a 1.5-metre-wide concrete path past the fire station and into Quorn Close where there is a downhill stretch for several meters at approximately 1:10 decline. At the bottom you reach Buderim Forest Park, where there is left hand transfer toilet accessible via a ramp and a carpark. The forest section of the path begins here with a decline of 1:8 on a concrete path to a small, cleared area containing a table, bench seating and a BBQ. This is where the accessibility of this walk ends. The path continues down several large steep steps for several metres through a rainforest to a small waterfall.
Highlights
Flora and Fauna: The surrounding forest is filled with towering trees, thick ferns, and other native plants. Keep an eye out for the local wildlife-various bird species are often spotted here.
Facilities and activities
Accessible toilets are located at the start of the trail and at the entrance to the Buderim Forest Park. There is seating at the start and table, benches, and a BBQ at the Buderim Forest Park entrance.
Afterwards
Stay a while and enjoy what has to be one of the Sunshine Coasts most charming and vibrant towns. The main street is lined with boutique shops, cafes, restaurants, and essential services.
Disclaimer:
This trail accessibility review has been undertaken by Spinal Life Australia. Please note that the trails reviewed are not compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). Instead, these reviews are intended to provide additional information to assist trail users and carers in assessing the usability of each trail, including details about accessible parking, trail surfaces, and amenity facilities.
About this place
- Suitable for walking
- Walking track grade
- Grade 2
- A formed track with gentle hills and the occasional step. Clearly signposted, and no walking experience needed.
Graded on the Queensland Parks walking track scale. Walk with care(opens in a new tab)
- Managed by
- Sunshine Coast Council
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Safety
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.
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