Amamoor State Forest and National Park Sunshine Coast

Amamoor Creek is a tranquil feature of Amamoor State Forest, which includes creek-side camping, rainforest walks and even a swimming hole! Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government

Be inspired: ‘Paw-some’ camping fun for the whole family (and the dog) at Amamoor!

Hate having to start your holiday with a tear-jerking separation from your fur baby? Leaving your dog behind can be ‘ruff’, so don’t let it put a ‘paws’ on planning your next family camping trip! Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government

Be inspired: Camping with your four-legged friend in South East Queensland

Does your dog love new adventures just like you? There’s no need to leave your pooch pining for you at home when there’s long walks, new smells, and plenty of exploring to be had by your four-legged friend. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government

Be inspired: Explore the Sunshine and Fraser coasts—your go-to weekend escapes!

They’re renowned for surf and sun-drenched beaches, and deservedly-so, but take a closer look and you’ll find the Sunshine and Fraser coasts have so much more in store! Photo credit: Adam Creed © Queensland Government

Journeys

Several graded walking tracks offer the chance to explore remnant dry rainforests and pine plantations, view the cascading creeks, picturesque waterfalls and waterholes within Amamoor State Forest.

Explore on the Rainforest walk, a short walk from Cedar Grove camping area

Explore on the Rainforest walk, a short walk from Cedar Grove camping area.

Photo credit: Ross Naumann, QPWS volunteer

Walks from Amama day-use area

Walks from Cedar Grove camping area

Be aware that dogs are not permitted at Cedar Grove camping area and on the walks here.

Walks from Amamoor Creek camping area

  • Amama walk

    Tackle this challenging walk through picturesque rainforest beside Amamoor Creek, and photograph a stunning little waterfall along the way.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    1.5km circuit
    Time suggested
    Allow 40min walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 4 walking track

  • Cedar Grove hiking trail

    Challenge yourself on this steep but rewarding hike through large open woodlands of flooded gum, ironbark and pink bloodwoods, and a hoop pine plantation.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    4.6km circuit
    Time suggested
    Allow 4hrs walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 4 walking track

  • Rainforest walk

    Discover a photographer's paradise with glowing fungi, tall forest oaks, pretty waterholes and lush sub-tropical rainforest on this walk.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    1km circuit
    Time suggested
    Allow 30min walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 3 walking track

  • Amamoor Creek hiking trail

    A hiking trail through open, eucalypt forest and through forest with an interesting mix of rainforest plants that grow in drier areas on poor quality soils.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    2.5km circuit
    Time suggested
    Allow 2hrs 30min
    Grade
    Grade 4 walking track

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