How to Do: Queen Mary Falls Circuit

Visiting Queen Mary Falls is a must do on any Southern Downs and Granite Belt trip. Embark on the easy Queen Mary Falls circuit, a 40-minute walk that takes you from the lookouts at the top of the falls to the creek below. Take a leisurely stroll through changing forests to the top, and then the base, of spectacular Queen Mary Falls. From the Queen Mary Falls picnic area, head along a fragrant eucalypt-topped ridgeline to the lush, rainforested gorge. Park Rangers suggest walking the circuit in a clockwise direction as it is easier on the legs!

This park is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, famed for its ongoing geological processes, evolutionary history, and diversity (especially of rare, threatened and endemic species).

2km circuit
Allow 40 minutes walking time
Grade 3 Walking Track

From the Queen Mary Falls picnic area, head along a fragrant eucalypt-topped ridgeline to the lush, rainforested gorge.

At the lookout, watch Spring Creek plunge 40m over the falls to the valley floor. Marvel at the rainbows created by the waterfall’s sheer mist, and watch as the creek continues its twisting journey along the valley, to join the Condamine River’s upper reaches.

Continue along the track to the valley floor and cool off in the waterfall’s misty spray—perfect on a hot summer’s day.

Our Park Rangers reckon walking the circuit in a clockwise direction is easier on the legs!

Download PDF Guide of Queen Mary Falls Walk

Getting there and getting around

Group going for a walk at Queen MAry Falls

The Queen Mary Falls circuit is in the Queen Mary Falls section of Main Range National Park about 120km south-west of Brisbane.

The circuit starts at the Queen Mary Falls picnic area.

Getting to the Queen Mary Falls section

Queen Mary Falls is at the south-west end of the park.
From the east, from Beaudesert, drive 40km west to Boonah, then drive 58km south-west via the Boonah-Rathdowney Road, Carneys Creek Road, and Head Road
From the west, drive 8km east of Killarney via Spring Creek Road.
The approach from Boonah is very steep and should be travelled with care. It is unsuitable for caravans.

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Other Walking Track Guides

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While You’re Here

Make a weekend of it by checking out these other things to do in the area:

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