Imbil State Forest Sunshine Coast

Imbil State Forest has magnificent forests, deep gorges, spectacular views, walking tracks, scenic drives and grassy camp sites near rainforests and mountain streams. Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government

Journeys

  • Stand in awe beneath magnificent, 150 year-old Moreton Bay fig trees and look for wildlife in this lush rainforest.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    780m circuit
    Time suggested
    Allow 45min walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 1 walking track
    • No tent camping
    • No toilets
    • No picnic tables
    • Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
    • No lookout
    • Walking
    • No scenic drive
  • Meander along the creek bank—a great spot for birdwatching—and explore the crystal-clear waters of Little Yabba Creek.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    1.5km circuit
    Time suggested
    Allow 45min walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 3 walking track
    • No tent camping
    • No toilets
    • No picnic tables
    • No wheelchair access
    • No lookout
    • Walking
    • No scenic drive
  • Whether it is a challenging hike, a mountainous bike ride or a scenic horseride that you are after, this shared trail is for you.

    Journey type
    Walk, cycle, horse
    Distance
    8.8km return
    Time suggested
    Allow 4hr walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 4 walking track
    • No tent camping
    • No toilets
    • No picnic tables
    • No wheelchair access
    • Lookout
    • Walking
    • No scenic drive
  • Cool rainforest, a piccabeen palm grove, tall open eucalypt forest and a mosaic of plantation forests feature here.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    3.3km (start on Little Yabba circuit and continue on the 1.5km Piccabeen circuit, returning to the day-use area via the camping area) circuit
    Time suggested
    Allow 2hr walking time to complete both circuits.
    Grade
    Grade 3 walking track
    • No tent camping
    • No toilets
    • No picnic tables
    • No wheelchair access
    • No lookout
    • Walking
    • No scenic drive