Florence Falls Circuit

Starting from the Florence Falls Carpark, Litchfield Park, this hike takes you on a circuit around the Florence Falls via the Florence Creek Walk and the Shady Creek Walk tracks. A set of strong plunge waterfalls gushing down into a deep, lovely swimming hole. Set amidst a monsoon forest, the waterfalls provide a peculiar sense of tranquillity as you make your way around them. Enjoy the refreshing waters of Florence Creek and take in the scenery from the lookout nearby. The track is well-maintained and features a couple of bridges. The area is quite popular, so you may want to come earlier to avoid the crowd and even have the pool to yourself if lucky. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Photo by admin, 2022.

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Safer Bushwalks

Tips on staying safe on track

Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There

Transport options and directions

Start	From the Florence Creek Walk (-13.0995305,130.7843442)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Stuart Highway, Albany Park. Turn on to Crater Lake Road then drive for 4.3 km Turn left onto Batchelor Road and drive for another 6.2 km At roundabout, take exit 2 and drive for another 6.6 km Turn left onto Litchfield Park Road and drive for another 35.2 km Turn right and drive for another 4.6 km

Track Notes

Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the Florence Falls Carpark, head towards the brown “Florence Falls Lookout - Florence Falls Plunge Pool” sign along the road. Join the paved walking track following the said signage and stay on the track as it veers right in the distance to continue along Florence Falls Circuit(counterclockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Florence Creek Walk Start heading along Florence Creek Walk (a footpath).
	After another 20 m (from the Florence Creek Walk) continue straight, to head along Florence Creek Walk. After another 90 m pass the "Florence Falls" (45 m on your left). After another 35 m come to the viewpoint (9 m on your left). From the Florence Creek Walk veer right, to head along Florence Creek Walk.
	After another 85 m (from the Florence Creek Walk) veer left, to head along Florence Creek Walk. After another 30 m head down the steps (about 85 m long) Then head down the steps (about 20 m long)
	After another 9 m (from the Florence Creek Walk) veer left, to head along Florence Creek Walk. Then cross the bridge (about 6 m long) After another 60 m come to the "Florence Falls" (about 25 m ahead).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This little side trip takes you to the plunge pool where you can enjoy the refreshing waters of Florence Creek. To start this optional side trip veer left here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. From the Shady Creek Walk turn sharp right, to head along Shady Creek Walk. After another 190 m cross the bridge (about 4 m long) After another 95 m cross the ford.
	From the Shady Creek Walk continue straight, to head along Shady Creek Walk.
	After another 145 m (at the intersection of Shady Creek Walk & Florence Falls Link Track (to Tabletop)) veer left, to head along Shady Creek Walk. After another 10 m cross the ford.
	From the Shady Creek Walk continue straight, to head along Shady Creek Walk. After another 130 m cross the ford.
	From the Shady Creek Walk continue straight, to head along Shady Creek Walk. After another 320 m pass the car park (70 m on your right). Then cross the ford.
	At the intersection of Shady Creek Walk & Florence Creek veer right, to head along Shady Creek Walk.
	After another 30 m (at the intersection of Florence Creek Walk & Shady Creek Walk) turn left, to head along Florence Creek Walk. After another 125 m come to a toilet.
	From the Florence Creek Walk turn left, to head along Florence Creek Walk.
	After another 15 m (from the Florence Creek Walk) turn right (a walking track). After another 7 m pass the emergency call device (5 m on your left).
	After another 5 m come to the end.

This little side trip takes you to the plunge pool where you can enjoy the refreshing waters of Florence Creek.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Shady Creek Walk Start (a footpath). After 40 m come to the "Florence Falls". Then head down the steps (about 4 m long) About 35 m past the end is "Florence Falls". About 35 m past the end is a viewpoint.
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 45 m to the main route.

Terrain

Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Florence Falls Circuit

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	1.4 km
Time	20 min to 40 min

Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 1.5 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	1.5 km	[toilet]

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