Caves Circuit
Scenic Rim
Lamington National Park (Binna Burra)
A unique walk with incredible views across the Darlington Range and into the Coomera Valley, as well as a series of caves, including the amazing Kweebani Cave.
This heavily trafficked walk starts from the lower carpark trailhead of the Binna Burra section of Lamington National Park (near the information centre), off of Binna Burra Road.
The well-marked trail begins right from the car park and is signed for the Caves Circuit and Kweebani Cave.
The trail winds through open eucalypt forest for a short while before you find yourself walking along the top of the cliffs edge with spectacular views across to the Darlington Range and down into Coomera Valley, where Coomera River can often be heard flowing.
Look across the valley to the Darlington Range and marvel at the sections of exposed rhyolite cliff line and one of the largest intact stands of hoop pine in Australia.
After rain, look out for waterfalls that form on the cliff edge, which in drier times do not flow. There is also a chance of seeing koalas on this track, so keep your eyes peeled.
You will then pass a series of three caves, the first quite small and the second found after passing through a short tunnel carved out of the rock, where the path winds downhill through the rock.
The most spectacular of the caves is Kweebani Cave, a cave used by the traditional Yugambeh people for shelter and cooking (where the cave gets its name – ‘I cook’).
The large cave is surrounded by beautiful rainforest and home to a number of animals, including bees and spiders.
After Kweebani Cave the track continues to the upper section of Binna Burra, ascending via a steady gradient and switchbacks, with the eucalypt forest changing to rainforest.
Note: this track contains unstable surfaces and rockfalls may occur, particularly around the caves. Signs suggest that, for your safety, you avoid lingering near the caves and continue moving along the track and viewing the caves from a safe distance.
There are also quite a few exposed sheer edges near the track, as well as a lot of stinging tress, so care should be taken, especially if doing the track with children.
The track can either be completed as an out-and-back returning via the same track, or with a car shuffle (second car at upper trailhead car park). It is not recommended to return via the bitumen road.
In addition, the walk can be cut short by turning around at Marker 11, as there are no features between this marker and the opposite end of the track.
Track: Graded and well-signed, the track is easy to follow. The track involves a number of sets of steps, while the ascent and descent to the upper section of Binna Burra is via a number of gradual switchbacks.
Difficulty: The track is suitable for all fitness levels. Care should be taken around the caves, where rockfalls may occur, as well as at cliff edges.
Direction: The track can either be completed as an out-and-back returning via the same track, or with a car shuffle (second car at upper trailhead car park). It is not recommended to return via the bitumen road.
In addition, the walk can be cut short by turning around at Marker 11, as there are no features between this marker and the opposite end of the track.
getting there
The walk is located at the lower trail head of the Binna Burra section of Lamington National Park (near the information centre), off of Binna Burra Road in Binna Burra, 1.5 hours drive south of Brisbane.
The car park is quite big, however it does get very busy during peak times on the weekends and public holidays.
best time to go
The walk can be completed year-round, however parts of the track are exposed to the sun, so it does get very hot during warmer months in the middle part of the day.
Always check the Queensland Parks website for updates on track closures.
Remember, whenever venturing into the outdoors, practice the Leave No Trace principles and be considerate of others. This means: dispose of your waste properly, don't remove things or move things from their natural position and respect all wildlife. Also be sure to plan ahead and adequately prepare for any adventure.
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