Hiking in Australia, minus the fluff.

Purling Brook Falls partial closure: what's still open (Nov 2026 to Feb 2028)

Springbrook's Purling Brook Falls circuit is partly closed for upgrades. The western lookout, base of the falls and Warringa Pool are open from Gwongorella.

Purling Brook Falls, Springbrook

A 4 km Grade 3 circuit into the gorge below Purling Brook Falls. Partly closed until 2028, but the western lookout and base of the falls are open.

4 km circuit · About 2 hours (full circuit, when reopened) · Grade 3 · Partly closed

Twin Falls circuit, Springbrook

A 4 km rainforest loop on the Springbrook plateau that takes you behind two waterfalls. About 2 hours, Grade 3, and the best short walk on the plateau.

4 km circuit · About 2 hours · Grade 3

Hiking safety in Australia

Snakebite first aid, heat, bushfire days, flooded creeks, and what to carry.

Leave No Trace

Seven principles, applied to Australian parks. Boots clean, rubbish out, wildlife unfed.

Find a hiking group

Clubs, Meetups and Facebook groups in Queensland and northern NSW.