Mapleton National Park

Mapleton National Park is a protected area on the Blackall Range in Queensland’s Sunshine Coast hinterland, adjacent to the township of Mapleton. The park conserves remnants of subtropical rainforest and eucalypt forest on the escarpment.

The park’s main attractions are a scenic waterfall and lookout points that provide views across the Mary River valley and toward the coastal plain. A network of short walking tracks winds through forest pockets and connects picnic areas and viewpoints.

The reserve has been managed to protect local rainforest remnants and to provide public access for short walks, nature observation and picnicking.

Geographically the park sits on the Blackall Range near the town of Mapleton, forming part of the Sunshine Coast hinterland and overlooking lower-lying agricultural and coastal areas.

• Location and access: Located on the Blackall Range in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, the park is commonly visited from the nearby town of Mapleton and the Sunshine Coast region.
• Visitor facilities: Short, well-formed walking tracks and picnic areas make the park suitable for half-day visits and family outings throughout the year.

What to See #

• Mapleton Falls: Mapleton Falls, a prominent waterfall and focus point for short walks and viewpoints within the park, set on a forested escarpment on the Blackall Range.
• Lookouts and walking tracks: Lookouts and short walking tracks that pass through pockets of subtropical rainforest and open eucalypt forest, offering views over the Mary River valley and coastal plains.