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10 Waterfall Walks Near Brisbane

Updated: Feb 20, 2026

Here's 10 of the best waterfall walks in and around Brisbane, perfect for cooling off on hot summer days and just as beautiful to enjoy in winter:

Cougal Cascades

A part of Springbrook National Park, Cougal Cascades is home to a stunning waterfall and an easy, but beautiful, rainforest walk

Curtis Falls

Curtis Falls Circuit is the quintessential and popular Mt Tamborine walk - a moderate grade circuit of just 1.5km return that passes through gorgeous lush rainforest

Natural Bridge

Natural Bridge is the jewel in the Gold Coast hinterland crown, a heavenly cave like rock formation in Springbrook National Park

Kondalilla Falls

Kondalilla Falls National Park occupies a stunning corner of the Blackall Ranges in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. The highlight of any visit is a refreshing swim

The scenic trek to spectacular Morans Falls is about 4.4km return, rewarding hikers with stunning views of the 80m cascading falls and down Morans Creek Gorge

Simpson Falls Walk

The 2.8 km bush walk from Simpson Falls starts well inside the access road, so walk or drive to where the main gum tree studded picnic and barbecue grounds are

This spectacular waterfall in the World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforest in Springbrook National Park is reached by a 4km circuit hike

This 4-kilometre circuit trail takes you across flowing streams, through rainforest and rock crevices and behind two waterfalls

This 10.9km scenic hiking circuit in the Green Mountains section of Lamington National Park leads down to the beautiful cascades of Elabana Falls

West Canungra Creek Circuit

This lush Green Mountains hike of 14km is dotted with waterfalls and creeks

Images Credits: Simpson Falls courtesy Wikipedia; Elabana Falls, Moran Falls, Rainbow Falls Springbrook courtesy of Destination Gold Coast.

Looking for more ideas on walks around Queensland, head to our comprehensive Walks section HERE! No matter your fitness, we're sure you'll find a walk to suit.

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