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

Things to do

The buttress roots of fig trees help support these tall rainforest giants seen along the Fig Tree circuit.

The buttress roots of fig trees help support these tall rainforest giants seen along the Fig Tree circuit.

Photo credit: Ross Naumann

Boardwalk creek crossing on Little Yabba Creek circuit.

Boardwalk creek crossing on Little Yabba Creek circuit.

Photo credit: Ross Naumann

Imbil State Forest offers a great camping area and day-use area, and a range of walking, horse riding and mountain bike riding opportunities.

Information about walks and shared trails is provided on the Journeys page. Choose activities that are suitable for your ability, skills and fitness level by referring to the walking track and shared trail grade information.

Read about park access and staying safe in Imbil State Forest. Horse riding is permitted on designated shared trails. Horse riding is restricted in adjoining Conondale National Park—use designated shared trails only.

Horses are not permitted in the Charlie Moreland camping area and day-use area. Horses are permitted overnight in a large, enclosed paddock beside Charlie Moreland camping area. You are encouraged to bring your own temporary fencing for partitioning within the paddock.

Read about the Horse Trail Network in this region.

Read general guidelines on safety in parks and forests.