June Outing: Waterfall Creek Reserve, Maroon - 18 June 2022

Day use area, Waterfall Creek Reserve

The Field Nats have been to Waterfall Creek Reserve twice. Once in March 1987, then again for an afternoon/evening outing in February 1988. Seeing it is now 2022 it's time, after 34 years, to once more visit the area. The Reserve is managed by the Scenic Rim Regional Council. It’s a large flat area surrounded by hills; plenty of vegetation with a creek flowing along the bottom of the hill.

Time: 9am

Where: Waterfall Creek Reserve, Maroon. The Day Use area is on the right as you drive into the Reserve, camping area is on the left.

Directions from Boonah: Drive 24.5 km south on the Boonah-Rathdowney Rd. Turn right onto Burnett Creek Rd. Drive 2.5 km and turn left onto Newman Rd which is gravel. Drive for 1.8 km then turn right at the junction with Waterfall Creek Rd and continue for 1 km to the reserve. Watch for cattle on the road.

Activities: We will be staying on the flats. There is a rough walking track near the end of the camping area to the falls with stepping stones across the creek. It was checked out in mid-May but it was very over grown and tangled with vines. 

Look for Monitors, signs of Sugar Gliders, frogs, birds etc. In 1988 a Lesueur’s Velvet Gecko was seen. This is the club’s only record of this species. So, Field Nats, let’s try for another one

Level of Fitness: As easy or as tough as you like. You can set up your chair near the creek, or take the walk to the falls. If the falls are running you can still view them without going over the stepping stones. I would advise walking poles if you have them. 

Waterfall Creek Reserve Flora

Facilities: None. You'll have to find a lav-a-tree. No shelter sheds but plenty of shade. No coffee shops within kilometres, so bring your own. Don’t let that turn you off because, if you have never been here, it’s well worth the visit.

What to Bring: Morning tea and lunch. Drinks and nibbles. Seat and small table. Walking pole if you have one. Insect repellent, hat, sun screen, camera, binoculars.

Upon Arrival: Please register in the Attendance Book and pay your $2 per person participant fee.