Waterfall Creek Loop

Starting from the car park off Nerang Murwillumbah Road, Numinbah Valley, this circuit walk takes you into the woodland of Springbrook National Park, crossing the Waterfall Creek multiple times along the way. Enjoy this tranquil hike along a beautiful creek as you disconnect from the thrum of modern life. The tracks are mostly undulating and quiet as the walk is a bit secluded relative to the other ones nearby. You’ll cross the creek multiple times, but as long as the water level is normal, your feet will stay dry. On the other hand, the creek becomes stronger and forms little waterfalls in a couple of spots after some decent rainfall, This can lead to slippery footing and getting a bit wet, but the gorgeous scenery might just be worth it. Avoid peak hours to minimize the road noise. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	At the intersection of Waterfall Creek Break & Nerang Murwillumbah Road (-28.1136384,153.2403609)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Pacific Motorway, M1 Turn on to then drive for 490 m Turn left onto Gilston Road and drive for another 1.7 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Gilston Road, 40 and drive for another 750 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Gilston Road, 40 and drive for another 1.3 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Gilston Road, 40 and drive for another 340 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Gilston Road, 40 and drive for another 450 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Gilston Road, 40 and drive for another 325 m Keep right onto Latimers Crossing Road and drive for another 3.2 km Turn left onto Nerang - Murwillumbah Road, 97 and drive for another 13.8 km Turn left onto Waterfall Creek Break and drive for another 3 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the car park off Nerang Murwillumbah Road(just south of intersection with Pine Creek Road), head towards the wide dirt fire trail along the car park, moving directly away from Nerang Murwillumbah Road. Follow the said trail(Waterfall Creek Break) as it meanders into the woodland and crosses the creek to continue along Waterfall Creek Loop(clockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Waterfall Creek Break & Nerang Murwillumbah Road Start heading along Waterfall Creek Break (a vehicle track). After another 500 m continue straight, to head along Waterfall Creek Break. After another 270 m (at the intersection of Waterfall Creek Break & Maynards Break) continue straight, to head along Waterfall Creek Break. After another 440 m cross the ford. After another 285 m cross the ford.
	After another 20 m (at the intersection of Waterfall Creek Break & Torana Break) turn right, to head along Waterfall Creek Break. After another 1 km cross the ford.
	After another 80 m (at the intersection of Waterfall Creek Break & Loop Break) veer left, to head along Waterfall Creek Break.
	After another 800 m (at the intersection of Red Hill Break & Waterfall Creek Break) veer left, to head along Waterfall Creek Break. After another 160 m (at the intersection of Waterfall Creek Break & Loop Break) continue straight, to head along Waterfall Creek Break. After another 960 m (at the intersection of Waterfall Creek Break & Yauns Break) continue straight, to head along Waterfall Creek Break.
	After another 130 m (at the intersection of Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk & Waterfall Creek Break) turn right, to head along Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk. After another 840 m climb over the stile.
	At the intersection of Chesters Road & Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk veer right, to head along Chesters Road (a vehicle track).
	After another 10 m (at the intersection of Chesters Road & School House Break) continue straight, to head along Chesters Road. After another 140 m (at the intersection of Yauns Break & Chesters Road) continue straight, to head along Chesters Road.
	After another 670 m (at the intersection of Chesters Road & Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk) continue straight, to head along Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk (a vehicle track).
	After another 330 m (at the intersection of Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk & Yauns Break) turn right, to head along Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk. After another 1.2 km pass the toilet (100 m on your left).
	Turn sharp right.
	After another 630 m turn right, to head along Chesters Road.
	After another 760 m (at the intersection of Chesters Road & Red Hill Break) continue straight, to head along Red Hill Break (a vehicle track).
	After another 800 m (at the intersection of Red Hill Break & Tagablum Break) turn left, to head along Tagablum Break. After another 2.1 km continue straight.
	After another 245 m turn right, to head along Nerang Murwillumbah Road.
	After another 335 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Waterfall Creek Loop

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	12.7 km
Time	4 h to 6 h

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 7.9 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	7.9 km	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Robina Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Wednesday 16 October
  
  24°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the late morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:00am to 3:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 9 [Very High]
  
  Thursday 17 October
  
  15°C → 27°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the late morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Friday 18 October
  
  16°C → 27°C
  Mostly sunny.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of morning fog. Slight chance of a shower in the evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the south in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching 28 to 34.
  
  Saturday 19 October
  
  18°C → 29°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds north to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h tending west to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 15 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 30s.
  
  Sunday 20 October
  
  17°C → 28°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Monday 21 October
  
  16°C → 25°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Tuesday 22 October
  
  14°C → 25°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Springbrook National Park alerts
  Severe weather damage - Advisory notice - Warrie circuit and the Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walks (GCHGW).
  As a result of severe weather damage, there are multiple fallen trees on the Warrie circuit and the Springbrook section of the GCHGW. QPWS advise visitors to allow additional time and take extra caution when walking either of these tracks. Affected parks: Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk; Springbrook National Park
  
  Alert kindly provided by © Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

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