About Morans Falls
Morans Falls is an 80-metre plunge waterfall in the Green Mountains section of Lamington National Park, within the Scenic Rim region of Queensland, Australia. Located near O'Reilly's plateau, it is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area. The falls are accessed via a rainforest walking track leading to a fenced lookout above the gorge, offering views of the waterfall, Morans Creek and surrounding ancient subtropical rainforest.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a rainforest bushwalk through subtropical and temperate rainforest to a fenced lookout perched on the edge of a gorge. The lookout provides elevated views of the 80m plunge waterfall, Morans Creek valley and forested escarpment. The setting is natural and undeveloped with no direct access to the base of the falls from this track. The area is within Lamington National Park with walking tracks, picnic areas and birdlife.
Key highlights
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80-metre plunge waterfall dropping into Morans Creek gorge
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Fenced lookout with panoramic views over the falls and rainforest valley
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4.4 km return Morans Falls walking track through Gondwana World Heritage rainforest
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Part of Lamington National Park Green Mountains section near O'Reilly's
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Opportunities for birdwatching and viewing ancient subtropical rainforest
History of Morans Falls
Named after Robert Moran, an early timber-getter in the McPherson Range area. Lamington National Park was declared in 1915 as one of Queensland's first national parks, following advocacy by Robert Collins and Romeo Lahey. The park forms part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area inscribed in 1986.
Culture & Context
Located on the traditional lands of the Yugambeh people. The Green Mountains area of Lamington National Park is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, recognised for its outstanding natural values and ancient rainforest heritage.
Route
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