🌤️ Booloumba Creek

🚘 Getting There

High-clearance 4WD required. Booloumba Creek Road has 3 creek crossings that can become impassable after rain. Allow ~2 hours from Brisbane via Maleny or Kenilworth.

⚠️ Flash Flooding

Creeks rise fast during storms. Never camp in dry creek beds. Check the forecast above — if heavy rain is predicted, reconsider creek crossings and avoid swimming.

🔥 Campfires

Allowed in fire rings (check local fire bans). Bring your own firewood — collecting wood in the park is prohibited. Never leave unattended and fully extinguish before leaving.

🏊‍♂️ Swimming

Booloumba Creek has crystal-clear swimming holes but the water is very cold year-round. Wear water shoes (sharp rocks). Supervise children at all times. Best after rain flushes the pools.

🏔️ Best Hikes

• Booloumba Falls — short hike to a waterfall with deep swimming hole
• Booloumba Gorge circuit — 12 km trail through canyons and pools
• Artists Cascades — scenic walk past the Strangler Cairn sculpture
• Conondale Range Great Walk — 56 km multi-day trek

🎒 What to Pack

• Sturdy tent with rainfly & sleeping gear
• Warm layers — evenings get chilly even in summer
• Rain jacket, sunscreen, insect repellent
• Headlamp/torch with spare batteries
• First aid kit & plenty of drinking water
• Maps, compass or GPS — phone reception is limited

🐻 Wildlife

Keep a safe distance. Store food in locked containers or your vehicle. Watch for snakes on trails in warmer months. Respect all native animals.

♻️ Leave No Trace

Pack out all rubbish, including food scraps. Use designated toilet facilities. Leave the site cleaner than you found it so others can enjoy it too.

📅 Book Ahead

Camping permits are required via QLD Parks. Sites book out weeks in advance during peak periods (summer, Easter, school holidays). First-come camping is also available at some sites.

🔔 Current Park Alerts

Fallen trees on Conondale Range Great Walk — repairs until April 2026. Mt Allan fire tower closed to climbing. Check park alerts before departure.