Travellers are flocking to this sparkling turquoise-coloured creek hidden in the middle of lush Australian rainforest – and it’s just an hour from the coast
- Travellers are flocking to this hidden oasis with incredibly clear turquoise waters
- Booloumba Creek, in Queensland, is just an hour’s drive from the Sunshine Coast
- Colourful rocks make up the creek bed and lush forest surround the aqua water
- Nearby is an unusual art sculpture as well as scenic waterfalls and camping areas
Hidden away just outside the Sunshine Coast hinterland in Queensland is an incredible swimming spot with clear turquoise waters surrounded by lush rainforest.
Travellers have been flooding to the beautiful Booloumba Creek in the Conondale National Park just an hour’s drive away from the Sunshine Coast.
The magical oasis is every Instagrammer’s dream as the surrounding dense rainforest provides a spectacular backdrop to the aqua crystal clear waters and array of colourful rocks that make up the creek bed.
Travellers are flocking to this magical swimming spot with incredibly clear turquoise waters hidden just outside the Sunshine Coast hinterlands
The breath-taking oasis is every Instagrammer’s dream as the surrounding dense rainforest provides a spectacular backdrop to the aqua crystal clear waters and array of colourful rocks that make up the creek bed
Booloumba Creek is home to a spectacular flora and fauna and is just a stone’s throw away from dedicated camping and picnic areas.
Access to the creek is available by four-wheel drive or by foot from the national park’s entrance.
Adventurers can immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Booloumba and walk along the creek to discover the national park’s range of waterfalls, hiking trails, swimming spots and even art.
Adventurers can immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Booloumba and walk along the creek to discover the national park’s range of waterfalls, hiking trails, swimming spots and even art
Hidden off the beaten track is the Strangler Cairn is a 3.7 metre tall egg-like rock artwork created in 2011 by English artist Andy Goldsworthy who is known for erecting art installations in remote areas
Hidden off the beaten track is a unique stone sculpture you wouldn’t expect to see on a secluded bushwalk.
The Strangler Cairn is a 3.7 metre tall egg-like rock artwork created in 2011 by English artist Andy Goldsworthy who is known for erecting art installations in remote areas.
Booloumba Falls is another popular spot to swim and take in the rainforest’s natural beauty.
Booloumba Falls is another popular spot to swim and take in the rainforest’s natural beauty
There is a well-defined walking track suitable for people of average fitness leading to the falls.
A viewing platform also looks out over the breath-taking Booloumba Gorge.
For more information, head to the Adventure Sunshine Coast website here.
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