TIME TO PAY DAVE A VISIT
BUSHLOVERS, please meet Dave.
Dave might just be your new best friend.
Of course, Dave isn’t an actual person … but the namesake of one of Binna Burra’s best bushwalks. And that’s a big call.
But then, Dave’s Creek Circuit is a pretty epic hike.
The 12km track takes you through one of the most picturesque sections of the World Heritage listed Lamington National Park – with more lookouts and scenic views than you can poke a walking stick at.
There are spectacular views of Numinbah Valley, creek crossings, waterfalls … and the highlight is enjoying lunch on a rocky ridge at Surprise Rock.
This well marked track descends through the head of Nixons Creek out into Dave’s Creek country, passing through subtropical rainforest, temperate forest and even scrubby bushland on some of the more exposed sections.
The circuit starts at the Binna Burra Mountain Lodge Cafe and follows the border track for 2.3km through pristine rainforest.
From there you branch off onto Dave’s Creek Circuit itself and descend into the valley along cliff tops. Like most of the tracks in Lamington, it is not particularly steep and is not too challenging for anyone with even a moderate level of fitness.
If you only do one hike at Binna Burra, this is it – just be warned that Dave is a pretty popular guy, so chances are you won’t have him all to yourself.