Mapleton Falls National Park
Mapleton Falls National Park
Mapleton Falls National Park
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gamain
Inverell, Australia1,641 contributions
Jun 2021
National Parks normally have something of interest, with some packing in as much as possible for visitor. This park relies on the views, as parking is limited and restricts the number of visitors able to view the scenery, whilst the falls are dependant on rain to give the falls something special to view. Very little water was flowing during our visit, giving us little to view. Its was very well maintained area with toilets available. The falls and view will always mean different things to every visitor, whilst we did not venture far on the walking track. It was a nice view from the deck on a fine day when we passed by.
Written 16 June 2021
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Aus_Wickies
Brisbane, Australia87 contributions
Jan 2021
Parking can be tricky when it's busy. Toilets at the entrance to the park. There is a 1.2km circuit walk through some beautiful rainforest area, which leads from a small picnic area. This is flat and quite easy but you may wish to take some insect repellent. Longer and more demanding walk down to the base of the falls.
Written 8 January 2021
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lau_5567
Rockhampton, Australia736 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
The waterfall of this NP is huge.. And oveooking the valley from the lookout felt like something you've seen in a movie. Quite surreal.
Real shame bout the view of the waterfall though, you can hardly see it! Did not get any good pics of it due to the angle and its size and location.
The carpark is so freaking small, very squishy like sardines but it was packed when we visited also!
The short wompoo circuit is short, few steps at the beginning but quite easy nonetheless. We weren't prepared and wore things and sandals and we managed fine... No power walking of course though.
It was just a walk through the rainforest. As usual. The peregrine Lookout was OK, but view was sad compared to the main Lookout.
We expected more from this NP and it's features unfortunately.
Real shame bout the view of the waterfall though, you can hardly see it! Did not get any good pics of it due to the angle and its size and location.
The carpark is so freaking small, very squishy like sardines but it was packed when we visited also!
The short wompoo circuit is short, few steps at the beginning but quite easy nonetheless. We weren't prepared and wore things and sandals and we managed fine... No power walking of course though.
It was just a walk through the rainforest. As usual. The peregrine Lookout was OK, but view was sad compared to the main Lookout.
We expected more from this NP and it's features unfortunately.
Written 26 March 2020
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Tourism Chief
Tamborine Mountain, Australia120 contributions
Aug 2020
The track (Wompoo Circuit 1.1km) is in good condition, and is a very easy walk for both old and young alike.
Adequately signed and with numerous info boards en-route.
Unfortunately... no waterfall to speak of!
Yes, the Mapleton waterfall itself is right beneath the 'lookout' platform located at the carpark but... in the dry season it does not flow.
Perhaps consider another of the National Parks close by, like Kondalilla Nat Park.
Adequately signed and with numerous info boards en-route.
Unfortunately... no waterfall to speak of!
Yes, the Mapleton waterfall itself is right beneath the 'lookout' platform located at the carpark but... in the dry season it does not flow.
Perhaps consider another of the National Parks close by, like Kondalilla Nat Park.
Written 17 August 2020
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Tony W
Sydney, Australia4,606 contributions
Jun 2022
On the day of our visit to this national park we were in luck as there had been considerable rain in the area the previous day. This meant that the falls were putting on quite a show. Fantastic views of both the falls and the valley from the very well maintained viewing platform that is a short walk from the car park.
Written 23 July 2022
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JElliot32
New South Wales, Australia3,971 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We visited during a dry spell in southern Queensland and there was barely a trickle of water flowing over the falls. Still, an impressive drop of 120 metres and must be a sight when the river is running high. Close by the falls and the (tiny) carpark is the Wompoo track circuit of only 1.3 km through the rainforest. It is mostly on the flat and makes for an easy, pleasant bushwalk. Nothing too spectacular, but nice enough and takes about half and hour. Not much else to do here. There are toilets.
Written 12 November 2023
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paul g
Brisbane, Australia808 contributions
Jul 2017 • Friends
The main lookout is just over a kilometre from the car park and worth the 'not too difficult' walk. The valley/mountain views are spectacular. Even though not too far from Kondalila Falls there is a difference in the areas that still makes this park worth visiting. A good place for a picnic with plenty of 'bush' sounds to be heard.
Written 4 July 2017
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lindadownunder
Perth, Australia2,950 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
Mapleton Falls National Park walk is a great place to bird watch.
An easy 50 minute walk through the rainforest you are constantly serenaded by Bell Birds, Whip birds and many others.
This is a very relaxing walk and would highly recommend.
An easy 50 minute walk through the rainforest you are constantly serenaded by Bell Birds, Whip birds and many others.
This is a very relaxing walk and would highly recommend.
Written 10 August 2017
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TonyatBrisvegas
Brisbane, Australia5 contributions
Jan 2016 • Couples
We had a lovely breakfast at our usual spot just out of Montville (Elements Café) and rather than let it settle walking around the very close Kondalilla Falls we ventured up the road for a further 5 minutes to Mapleton Falls, just to see what it was like. Unfortunately as per other reviews on Tripadvisor the lookout near the entrance is still closed due to land slippage (and has been for some time now) but the shorter walk itself is quite easy, on a well-marked track and can be done in a 30-40 minute timeframe. There is a stretch where the bellbirds are a nice background noise as well. Definitely worth the effort if you are spending a day in the Hinterland.
Written 18 January 2016
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KLG62
Gold Coast, Australia3,351 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
Spent some time in Montville so we decided to travel to the falls. Unfortunately there has been little rain in the area for some time so the falls were more of a trickle. That aside we walked the 1.3 km Wompoo circuit one early morning. This was an easy walk for all ages that passes through several different types of forest with 2 lookouts(one over the falls, the other Obi Obi valley). There are good facilities here for having a picnic etc such as toilets, seats with benches and covered areas
Written 13 July 2014
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