ENJOY WALK ON WILD SIDE
DO go chasing waterfalls … you’ll get way more “likes” than you’re used to.
This piece of paraphrased pop couldn’t be more true than with nature’s superstar Elabana Falls – one of the most photographed waterfalls in the world. But this diva is going to make you work, work, work for the pay-off. Or rather, walk, walk, walk.
Located via a 3.5km hike through stunning rainforest at O’Reilly’s, it’s well worth putting in more grunt to include the Box Forest Circuit, a total journey of 10.9km, which will take you past Box Log Falls and Darragumai Falls.
Starting out from O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat’s Border Track, the route takes about four hours and it’s recommended to tackle this walk in a clockwise direction, exiting via Elabana Falls, as it’s a bit easier.
The path is well maintained and can be enjoyed by children, just be aware that when you reach Elabana Falls you will need to scramble over some big rocks in the creek to get the best view – or photo.
But again, you’re going to get out what you put in.
Nearby is Picnic Rock – an amazing spot to stop for lunch surrounded by the beautiful rainforest. And in yet another paraphrase: make sure you take out what you brought in. Keep this ancient area clean.
When you’re done snapping and snacking, head back to O’Reilly’s via Picnic Creek, taking note of the bulging pink-barked brush box trees. Some of these are 1500 years old, making them the oldest known trees on the Australian mainland.