• Enjoy a cool stroll through subtropical rainforest on the Rainforest walk. Photo credit: © Ross Naumann
• Keep an eye out for platypus in the creek on the Rainforest walk. Photo credit: © Jen Bartlett
• Follow Amamoor Creek around the Cedar Grove camping area on the Rainforest walk. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
• The Rainforest walk starts at the southern end of Cedar Grove camping area. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
• The Rainforest walk has an abundance of flora and fauna. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
• Take your camera and meander through Amamoor State Forest's riparian rainforest on the Rainforest walk. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government

This rainforest circuit walk follows Amamoor Creek around the Cedar Grove camping area. From the southern side of the camping area, cross the footbridge to enter a subtropical rainforest of large blue gums, tall forest oaks and a breathtaking piccabeen palm grove.

Cool off with a dip in the waterhole at the start of the track. As you walk, look for glowing fungi of various shapes and colours along the track edges, a photographer’s delight.

Follow the creek bank and spot native fish and platypus—look for tell-tale bubbles on the water’s surface, then walk through the creek to return to the camping area.

Getting there and getting around

The Rainforest walk 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 (PDF, 221.2KB) .

• 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

Rainforest walk 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.