Kondalilla Falls
Kondalilla
A waterfall in rainforest with a drop of about 90 metres. There is a natural rock pool at the top where you can swim, and a 4.7-kilometre loop trail runs through subtropical rainforest.
Kondalilla National Park is near Flaxton, close to Montville. The name comes from the local Aboriginal language and means 'falling water'. From the car park, first visit the rock pool at the top of the falls, where swimming is allowed in summer. Then follow the rainforest loop trail down to the valley floor to look up at the falls, which drop about 90 metres. The full loop is about 4.7 kilometres and takes 1.5 to 2 hours. The return climb is tiring. In the rainforest you can see giant ferns, ancient lilies and many birds, and you may occasionally spot a small wallaby. Paths are slippery after rain, and watch out for leeches.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Montville
- Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve
- The Ginger Factory
- Australia Zoo
- Eumundi Markets
- Mount Coolum
- Mooloolaba Beach
- SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast