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 The same start and finish point, but the traveller doesn’t return along the same path
- Time suggested
- Allow 4hrs walking time.
- Grade
- Grade 4 walking track
Accessible by
- Conventional vehicle
Journey facilities
- Walking
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Admire the straight stands of rough and smooth barked eucalypts along the Cedar Grove hiking trail. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
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The Cedar Grove hiking trail explores rainforest before heading into open woodland and hoop pine plantation. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
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Take advantage of rest points provided on the Cedar Grove hiking trail. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
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In the rainforest part of the Cedar Grove hiking trail, look up to see epiphytes clinging to the trees. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
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Fungi provide splashes of colour along the Cedar Grove hiking trail. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
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Branching off the Rainforest walk, the Cedar Grove hiking trail explores further afield in Amamoor State Forest. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
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Enter native hoop pine plantations on the Cedar Grove hiking trail. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
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The Cedar Grove hiking trail takes walkers through rainforest, open eucalypt forest and native hoop pine plantation. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
This steep but scenic hiking trail is a circuit track that branches off the Rainforest walk from the Cedar Grove camping area.
Cool off in the natural waterholes at the start of the track before you begin your walk—the first kilometre is steep, climbing over 160m in elevation.
Leaving the rainforest behind, admire the straight strands of rough-barked and smooth-barked eucalypts as you climb.
Wind your way through large open eucalypt forests and admire the beautiful landscape. Then follow the trail through native hoop pine plantations before rejoining the Rainforest walk to complete the circuit.
Getting there and getting around
The Cedar Grove hiking trail is in Amamoor State Forest in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, about 180km north of Brisbane and 20km south-west of Gympie along the Amamoor Creek Road.
The walk begins near the Cedar Grove camping area, about 8km along Amamoor Creek Road from the park entrance.
Download Amamoor area parks and forests map .
- From the Bruce Highway, take exit 253 onto Mary Valley Link Road, 20km south of Gympie.
- Turn right onto Mary Valley Road, then left onto Blackgate Road, following the signs to Amamoor township.
- Turn right onto Busby Street, which becomes Amamoor Creek Road.
- Follow Amamoor Creek Road for 4km to the entrance of Amamoor State Forest.
- Caution is required in wet weather. The creek can rise quickly during heavy rainfall, cutting off access.
Wheelchair access
There are no wheelchair-accessible facilities.
Before you visit
Opening hours
Cedar Grove hiking trail is open 24 hours a day.
Check park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Amamoor safely and Walk with care.
- Amamoor Creek and Cedar Grove camping areas closed 23–30 May 2022
- Flood damage - Platypus walk Amama Day Use Area 4 May to 30 June 2022