Little Yabba circuit
Meander along the creek bank—a great spot for birdwatching—and explore the crystal-clear waters of Little Yabba Creek.
- Journey type
- Walk
- Distance
- 1.8km circuit The same start and finish point, but the traveller doesn’t return along the same path
- Time suggested
- Allow 45min walking time.
- Grade
- Grade 3 walking track
Accessible by
- Conventional vehicle
Journey facilities
- Walking
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The clear waters of Little Yabba Creek on the Little Yabba circuit. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
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Mossy logs, palms and dappled sunlight on the Little Yabba circuit. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
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Bridge crossing on the Little Yabba circuit. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
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Little Yabba Creek attracts diverse birdlife. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
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Little Yabba circuit, 1.5km return, travels through hoop pine plantation and regenerating rainforest. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
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Meander through forest on this scenic walk. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
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Watch for birds foraging along mossy logs or darting amongst the forest on this walk. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
Begin your adventure from the Charlie Moreland day-use area by wading across Little Yabba Creek. Look for water beetles zipping across the surface while fish, including Pacific blue eyes, swim below.
Creek banks lined with riparian rainforest offer relief from the heat, both for you and the local birdlife. Listen for noisy lorikeets flying overhead and look for graceful honeyeaters, doves, fantails and tiny quails. Discover towering hoop pines before enjoying a cool swim in one of the waterholes in Little Yabba Creek. The circuit returns through the Charlie Moreland camping area (adjoining the day-use area).
This walk includes natural creek crossings—rocks can be slippery—cross with care.
Do not dive or jump into the creek and rockpools—water depth is variable and unpredictable, and there are submerged rocks and logs.
Do not cross or enter creeks in flood conditions.
Getting there and getting around
The circuit starts from the Charlie Moreland day-use area.
From Kenilworth, follow Maleny–Kenilworth Road for 6.2km and turn right onto Sunday Creek Road and drive another 5km to reach the day-use area.
Sunday Creek Road is a gravel road suitable for conventional, two-wheel-drive vehicles, however caution is required during wet weather.
Warning: Heavy rain can flood creek crossings.
Read more access information.
Wheelchair access
This walking track is unsuitable for people in wheelchairs.
Before you visit
Opening hours
Imbil State Forest is open 24 hours a day. For your safety, complete your walk during daylight hours.
Check park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Imbil safely and Walk with care.
- Mt Allan fire tower closed to climbing 22 May to 1 November 2023
- Planned maintenance to Sunday Creek Road 5–14 June 2023