Robinson Falls: Nambour’s secret waterfall

I have spent the last couple of years exploring my new home here on the Sunshine Coast, but it wasn’t until recently that I discovered that Nambour was actually home to a waterfall of its very own.

Tucked away not too far from the hospital is a small area of bushland in suburbia – Cilento Park. The park itself is found at the end of Waterfall Road – a hint of what you might find if you explore a little further.

At the entrance, you will find a large open parkland, picnic tables, BBQ facilities and play equipment – perfect for that post-waterfall picnic.

On either side of the park and you'll see tracks that lead to a bush backdrop, rocks, streams and a waterfall.

The track is actually a short loop – less than 1km – and after rains you will probably have to hop over the creek at the bottom to complete the loop.

On my first visit, we opted to take the track to the right of the park which heads down the hill and crosses over Tuckers Creek at the bottom of the falls, before winding our way up to the top of the waterfalls and back to the park.

On top of the falls

The rocks at the bottom can be a little slippery in the rainforest-like conditions, so watch your step.

It’s a relatively easy and short bushwalk and dogs are welcome on a lead.

At the base of the falls the surrounding bush is quite lush, with a sub-tropical feel. We felt like we had the place all to ourselves.

The waterfall is officially called Robinson Falls and was named in honour of early settlers and brothers Edmund Alfred and Arthur Campbell Robinson.

It was amazing to feel so far away from civilisation but to be so close to Nambour!

Looking for more waterfalls? The Sunshine Coast has plenty. Check out Gardners Falls, Mapleton Falls, or Gheerulla Falls!

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