Chasing Waterfalls: Campsites and Hidden Tracks at Wynola Country Cousins
Make Waterfalls Part of the Camping Experience 🌄
Access to Southern Queensland’s unique natural attractions is one of the highlights of staying at Wynola Country Cousins. With bushwalks, creek crossings, and panoramic views all close to camp, the area is well-suited to those looking to combine quiet riverside camping with active day trips.
For those planning their visit, the campsite map and local waterfall information provide a helpful starting point for building a memorable Southern Downs escape.
💦 Daggs Falls: A Scenic Pause with a Pioneering Past
Easily reached via Spring Creek Mountain Road, Daggs Falls can be admired from a designated viewing platform, making it an ideal stop for families, photographers, and travellers looking for a no-fuss nature moment.
This area carries the legacy of the Dagg family, early settlers who arrived in the 1800s and operated a timber mill along the creek. Today, the mill is long gone, but the name and the dramatic cascade remain—a peaceful space with rich local significance.
🌿 Queen Mary Falls: Walking Trails and Wildlife Encounters
Located within the Main Range National Park, Queen Mary Falls is one of the most recognisable features of the Southern Downs. Visitors can enjoy two walking tracks: a short path leading to a lookout above the falls, and a longer loop trail descending to the base, where mist and rainforest meet at the foot of the 40-metre drop.
The site also includes a well-equipped day-use area with toilets, picnic tables, and fireplaces. A café located across the road makes it easy to refuel after a walk. Wildlife sightings are common, particularly wallabies and native birds, adding to the experience of being surrounded by nature.
🥾 Browns Falls: A Creekside Walk to a Hidden Gem
Tucked 4.5 kilometres outside of Killarney, Browns Falls offers a more adventurous experience. Reached by following the creek through a mix of eucalypt forest and subtropical rainforest, the track is unformed and involves rock-hopping across the creek bed.
The walk starts from a grassy reserve with picnic facilities, a playground, and toilets, and it’s also pet-friendly. Visitors cross under the road through a tunnel to reach the trailhead. After recent rain, the track may become more challenging due to higher water levels, so planning according to weather conditions is recommended.
The falls themselves drop approximately 15 metres over a rocky ledge, making for a striking end to the trail.
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