Gheerula
State Forest
This area includes rugged landscape
with sheer cliffs and interesting rock formations. Trail bike riding is
available under permit though riders must be licensed with registered motorcycles.
There is very good bushwalking and vehicle access via Eumundi - Kenilworth
Road. Gheerula is located 6km from Kenilworth.
The camping area includes BBQ's, water, picnic tables, firewood
and toilets.
For more information call the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service at
Kenilworth Ph: 07 5446 0925
Camping Bookings: 13 13 04
Kondalilla
National Park Walks include the Picnic
Creek circuit, Rock Pools walk and the Kondalilla Falls circuit.
There is no camping allowed in this area though picnic tables, toilets, BBQ’s
and a shelter shed is provided.
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Maleny
Ph: 07 5494 3983
Obi
Obi Gorge National Park
This relatively inaccessible park
is most often viewed by rubber raft or lilo from Obi Obi Creek. The creek
passes through narrow gorges which fringe the border of the national and
state forests. Access to the creek is from Maleny vis Baroon Pocket Rd.
Queensland Parks and
Wildlife Service Maleny - Ph: 07 5494 3983
Mapleton
Falls National Park
This small national park is rich
in wildlife, especially birds, frogs and reptiles.
The park's Pencil Creek
tumbles 120m over Mapleton Falls and flows through subtropical rainforest
and tall open forest. Walks include the 1hour Wompoo Circuit.
The park includes toilets, picnic tables and limited wheelchair
accessibility.
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Maleny – Ph: 07 5494 3983