Amamoor State Forest
In this forest you will find dry forests, riverine rainforests as well as hoop and bunya pine plantations. The Gympie Muster site is in the heart of the forest. On your drive there, you will pass Amarma day-use area which is perfect for day visitor picnics and is at the start of a number of walks. Then Ceder Grove camping area which also has a number of walks and near to the muster site you will reach Amamoor Creek camping area where you can walks to the and cool off in the warmer months.
Amamoor features dry eucalypt forests with riparian rainforests fringing Amamoor Creek. All three recreational areas are located beside the picturesque creek. The creek provides important habitat for many animals including platypus, which are active during dusk and dawn busily forage for food, and several rare and endangered frogs. There are excellent locations along the creek to birdwatch and, if you’re lucky, spot platypus swimming in the creek. The surrounding state forest produces some of the best plantation hoop pine in Queensland. Location – About 180km north of Brisbane, inland from the Sunshine Coast, along the Amamoor Creek Road. Camping Grounds
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Conondale National Park
In the rugged Conondale Range are some of Queensland’s most popular and picturesque forests. Luxuriant rainforests, tall eucalypt forest, waterfalls, boulder-strewn creeks and spectacular scenery make this area well worth a visit.
This diverse 35,700ha park provides critical habitat for a wide variety of wildlife including a significant number of rare and threatened plants and animals. A large number of plant species that occur here are at the limit of their distribution. This park offers walking tracks, scenic drives and grassy campsites near rainforests and mountain streams. Popular Booloumba Creek camping areas are located beside a scenic rainforest lined creek. The Conondale Range Great Walk showcases the very best of Conondale National Park. Ancient rainforest, cascading waterfalls, crystal clear creeks, tall open forest, and expansive views are just some of the spectacular features of this walk. Visitors can take short strolls or complete the full four-day 56km circuit walk. Location – 15km south of Kenilworth township, and about one hour west of Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast. 130km north of Brisbane Camping Grounds
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Imbil State Forest
Magnificent forests, deep gorges and spectacular views walking tracks, scenic drives and grassy campsites near rainforests and mountain streams feature in the Imbil State Forest. Adjoining Conondale National Park, this area provides easy access to the features of both Imbil State Forest and Conondale National Park.
The diverse forests provide homes for a wonderful variety of wildlife including more than 120 species of birds and many mammals. The threatened and seldom-seen yellow-bellied glider lives in the open forest An easily accessible walk which is suitable for wheelchairs is Fig Tree Walk – a 1.4km track with some magnificent Morteon Bay Figs. The start of the circular walk is near the Yabba Creek Rest Area (where Booloumba Creek joins the Mary River) approximately 4km south of Kenilworth along the Maleny-Kenilworth Road. There are camping areas and mountain creeks. Popular with four-wheel drive enthusiasts, this forest is big enough for everyone. Location – About 150km north of Brisbane, inland from the Sunshine Coast Camping Grounds
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