Conondale
National Park
The
wilderness of Conondale includes almost impenetrable subtropical
rainforest
situated about five of the tallest peaks in the Sunshine Coast
Hinterland.
The
park includes six major forest types and has many unique fauna species,
some only found in this area.
Take
the Bruce Highway and follow the signs to Maleny. Drive north on
Kenilworth
Road and follow the signs.
Walks
include the Fire Management Trail, the Mount Langley Walk, and the
walk to Booloumba Falls and the Breadknife. Only experienced
bushwalkers
with sound navigational skills should attempt off track walking.
Camping facilities include toilets, taps, BBQ's,
fire-rings and water. Bring your own clean-milled firewood. Swimming is
permitted in some locations.
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service at Kenilworth Ph: 07 5446 0925
Camping Bookings: 13 13 04
Jimna
State Forest
Part
of the rugged Connondale Range featuring beautiful forests, scenic
lookouts, waterfalls and creeks. It includes good bird-watching,
swimming
holes and Queensland's highest fire tower. Access by conventional vehicle is via
the Kilcoy -
Murgon Rd. The forest is
located south west of the town of Kenilworth. Peach Treescamping area is suitable for families and
groups though bookings may be required close to holidays and long weekends.
Facilities include camping and caravanning facilities, picnic tables,
fireplaces, taps, toilets and showers. Bring your own clean-milled firewood.
There is limited wheelchair access.
For more
information:
QueenslandParks and Wildlife
Service
Kenilworth
State Forest
Magnificent
Forests, deep gorges and spectacular views typify this area as part of
the Connondale Range. Walking tracks and a forest drive lead to
rainforests
and clear mountain streams.
Access is via conventional vehicle via the
Maleny - Kenilworth Road. This forest is located 6km south of
Kenilworth.
Bookings are required for holiday camping. There are a number of
excellent camping areas that can be accessed and they offer toilets, taps,
BBQ’s and fire-rings in rainforest settings. Bring your own clean-milled
firewood.
Little Yabba Creek and Charlie Moreland State Forest Park are two popular
places in this beautiful forest area.
For more information call the QueenslandParks and Wildlife Service at Kenilworth
Ph: 07 5446 0925 Camping Bookings: 13 13 04
Borumba
Dam
Surrounded
by native and plantation forests, Lake Borumba is well stocked with
fish.
Mary River cod are "catch and release" only. The attractive campsite
at Yabba Creek is located below the dam wall. Borumba Dam is 12km south
west of the town of Imbil.
The camping area
includes covered picnic areas, water, toilets, showers, BBQ’s fireplaces and
wood supplied. There is also limited wheelchair access and facilities for a
wide range of water sport activities.
For more information contact the Natural Resources, Mines and Energy at Gympie
Ph: 07 5482 2555
