Daves Creek Circuit - Surprise Rock, Waterfalls & Spiny Blue Crayfish
Binna Burra, Lamington National Park Queensland - Sat 12th February 2022

Max Participants:
12
Location:
Binna Burra, Lamington National Park Queensland
Date:
Sat 12th February 2022
Start Time:
8:15am
End Time:
1:30pm approx
Duration:
4-5 hrs
Hike Rating:
Grade 4
Distance:
12.00km approx.
Non-Member Cost:
$30.00 per person
Member Cost:
$25.00 per person
Tagged:
experienced hike

Join Caron And Kat in the cool mountains to escape the heat. Binna Burra offers up so many choices, however the must do Daves Creek Circuit is our destination adventure.

The circuit starts at the Binna Burra Mountain Lodge Cafe and follows the border track for 2.3kms, before branching on the Daves Creek circuit track.

This well marked track passes through a variety of vegetation, including subtropical rainforest, warm temperate forest and scrubby bushland on some of the more exposed sections. The trail descends through the head of Woggunba Valley out into Daves Creek country.

We will take in magnificent views of Springbrook, Mount Hobwee, the Araucaria lookout and Numinbah Valley from Numinbah lookout. We will ensure we stop and enjoy the cool surrounds of Picnic Creek. There are creek crossings, waterfalls and the highlight is having lunch on a rocky ridge at Surprise Rock - a volcanic dyke made of hard trachyte, which has been able to withstand erosion and sits proudly over the valley.

This park is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, famed for its ongoing geological processes, evolutionary history and diversity, especially of rare, threatened and endemic species. The Lamington Spiny Crayfish is one such species. These blue freshwater crayfish can be found in many of the creeks and are a delight to encounter.

This is a relatively easy walk gaining it's Grade 4 rating due to the duration of time (4 hours) on the trail. It is 12kms so a good level of fitness is ideal, however if you are venturing out into slightly longer walks then this one is a great start.

Please note: There are toilet facilities at the trail head 

Please note: To attend this event you must be COVID double vaccinated. Proof of vaccination MUST be supplied BEFORE the event by emailing a screen shot or appropriate document to office@adventurouswomen.com.au

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Location

Please note map locations and route are approximate only

Highlights

● Waterfalls

● Panoramic Views

● Surprise Rock

● Chance spotting of the Lamington Spiny Crayfish

Includes

Adventurous Women® Walk Hosts, Caron and Kat

Morning tea with something homemade and sweet

Excludes

Transport to/from

Purchases from the café

What To Bring/Wear

- Sense of Adventure

- Hat

- Sunscreen

- Insect repellent

- Water

- Sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots

- Poles (if you normally use them)

- Lunch and extra snacks

- Camera

Cancellation & Refunds

Notice of cancellation must be in writing, with an email as an acceptable form of communication, directly to Adventurous Women with the following conditions:

  • 7 days + prior to departure - Full Refund
  • 6 days or less - Full Refund if replacement can be found
  • Within 24 hours - No Refund

No refund is available after departure of a walk or tour has commenced.


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