Poonyahra Falls – a picturesque waterfall along the Warrie Circuit

Summary: Poonyahra Falls is a picturesque waterfall along the Warrie Circuit in Springbrook National Park.

How to get there: Trail from Canyon Lookout or Tallanbana Picnic Area
Walking distance to waterfall: 6km (return)
Duration: 1-2 hours
Grade: Easy/Moderate
Type of Swim: River
Type of waterfall: Cascade
Waterfall Rating: 3/5
Height of falls: 15m
Topographic map/s: QTopo 9541-133 (1:10K) SPRINGBROOK - Download
Bushwalking trail: Warrie Circuit in Springbrook National Park

The third (of four) waterfalls along Warrie Circuit trail as it descends the valley along Nerang Creek East Branch in Springbook National Park, Poonyahra Falls is a picturesque waterfall. It looks more spectacular after heavy rain, but the creek is rarely completely dry.

The waterfall has an indigenous name after the traditional custodians of the land – poonyahra means “beautiful”.

1X3A7756 LR Poonyahra Falls - a picturesque waterfall along the Warrie Circuit

1X3A7757 LR Poonyahra Falls - a picturesque waterfall along the Warrie Circuit

Getting to Poonyahra Falls

Poondahra Falls is about 3km from Canyon Lookout, or 1.5km from the start of the Warrie Circuit. It’s signposted with a short side-trail off the main track. The Warrie Circuit starts from either Canyon Lookout or the Tallanbana Picnic Area which are along Springbrook Road, about a 90min drive from Brisbane via the Nerang–Murwillumbah Road (State Route 97) and Springbook Road (State Road 99).