Mapleton Falls is a national park near the town of Mapleton on the Blackall Range in South East Queensland, Australia, 95 kilometres (59 mi) north of Brisbane. The falls are part of Pencil Creek and drop 120 metres (390 ft).[1]

Mapleton Falls National Park Queensland
IUCN category II (national park)
Mapleton Falls National Park, February 2015
Mapleton Falls National Park
Nearest town or city	Mapleton, Queensland
Coordinates	26°37′50″S 152°50′20″E
Established	1973
Area	0.26 km2 (0.100 sq mi)
Managing authorities	Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
Website	Mapleton Falls National Park
See also	Protected areas of Queensland

The waterfall became a forest reserve in 1938 and then in 1973 it was declared a national park.[2]

Section 2 of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk, a rugged long-distance walking track, passes through the park.[3] There are a number of smaller walks as well.[1]

See also

• Protected areas of Queensland
• List of long-distance hiking tracks in Australia
• Long-distance trail
• List of long-distance trails
• Walking
• Hiking
• Backpacking

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