Morans Falls — Attraction in O'Reilly

Amazing day trip from Gold Coast with stunning waterfalls. If driving yourself - the road in is very hazardous - single lanes on and off for over 30km - drive with extreme care, otherwise you will end up down a 100 metre+ embankment. Road in good condition in some areas and very poor in others. You can almost miss the entrance (trailhead) - about 5 carpark spots here and the sign is covered by trees in the bushes behind. Or you can walk from the nearby private property (O’Reillys) which adds about 1.8km. If going from small capark area (trailhead) it is a leisurely 4.4km trip return to Morans Falls - about 1.5 hours + anytime you’ve taken to stop and admire the scenery. Easy walk. No access to base of waterfall like Springbrook. Viewing platform provides reasonable views. Lookout at top does not allow you to see water fall, only mountain views. Very large tiger snake sunning themselves on the walking track - be very careful where you stand and highly recommend you carry a snake bite kit. Emergency help would be hours away. Definitely recommend!! Visited on a Monday and about 20...

We took the short cut track from the retreat villas, approx 500 meters each way, rather than the usual trail. It was quite muddy and slippery in parts, along a narrow track and across a small creek crossing. Would be challenging if not impassable immediately after rain. Still lovely and peaceful though, with most of the track adjacent to the river that flows into Moran’s Falls. Took around 40 minutes each way, with short steepish sections and minimal stairs. We’re in our 50s and of average fitness, and was certainly doable if you don’t mind getting a little mud and water on your shoes. Definitely do the extra 100 meters to the clearing for spectacular views over to Mt Barney. Lovely, now for some...

It was 2.5 hrs drive from our house, driving on the mountain was crazy on the way up, saw some rocks falling in 1 lane zone, recommend to put some safety rails on the road but other than that it was a nice drive.

Moran Falls was a nice walking track, took us around 1hr and Half, following the waterfalls will take you on top of the falls.

Python Rock Lookout was nice took us 1hr in a slowpace

Friendly parrots that lands on top of your head

Tree top walkway was one of the highlight don't forget to bring some donation money on the end 😀

Wishing Tree...