Piccabeen circuit
Cool rainforest, a piccabeen palm grove, tall open eucalypt forest and a mosaic of plantation forests feature here.
- Journey type
- Walk
- Distance
- 3.5km (start on Little Yabba circuit and continue on the 1.7km Piccabeen circuit, returning to the day-use area via the camping area) circuit The same start and finish point, but the traveller doesn’t return along the same path
- Time suggested
- Allow 2hr walking time to complete both circuits.
- Grade
- Grade 3 walking track
Accessible by
- Conventional vehicle
Journey facilities
- Walking
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Look for water insects on the Piccabeen circuit. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
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Take a refreshing walk alongside trickling creeks and glossy, green palms. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
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Clear forest streams provide water for a wonderful variety of wildlife along the Piccabeen circuit. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
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Discover a piccabeen palm grove on this enjoyable circuit walk. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
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An extension of the Little Yabba circuit, the Piccabeen circuit explores plantations, rainforest and a piccabeen palm grove. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
Discover hidden wonders of Imbil State Forest along this walk—an extension of the Little Yabba circuit walk. Explore exotic pine plantations, tall open eucalypt forests and cool riparian rainforest.
Don’t miss the beautiful piccabeen palm grove rising high into the rainforest canopy—it provides a cool escape for native wildlife.
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 is an extension of Little Yabba circuit, which is accessed from 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 Charlie Moreland 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 road creek crossings.
Read more access information.
Wheelchair access
This walk is unsuitable for people using wheelchairs.
Before you visit
Opening hours
Imbil State Forest is open 24 hours a day. For your safety, complete your Piccabeen circuit 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