Driving the scenic Spring Creek Road in Queensland

Spring Creek Mountain Road is a very scenic drive located in the southern part of Queensland, Australia. Heavy vehicles are not permitted.

Spring Creek Road

Is Spring Creek Road paved?

The road, part of Tourist Drive 21, is mostly paved but in bad condition. It features narrow parts (in some sections, it is only one lane) and steep sections, with gradients reaching up to 15%. It tops out at 1,054m (3,458ft) above sea level. This route is not suitable for caravans or heavy vehicles.

How long is Spring Creek Road in Queensland?

Located approximately 2.5 hours from Brisbane and the Gold Coast, the road is 38.7 km (24 miles) long, running west-northeast from Killarney (in the Southern Downs Region of Queensland) to Carneys Creek (in the Scenic Rim Region of Queensland).

How long does it take to drive Spring Creek Road in Queensland?

Hidden away in the secluded Mowbray Valley, plan about 50 minutes to complete the drive. It’s one of southeast Queensland's most scenic tourist drives, offering stunning views and including many viewpoints and lookouts across a unique part of Queensland that has not yet been discovered by the general populace. It gives access to three waterfalls: Browns Falls, Daggs Falls, and Queen Mary Falls.
Pic: Penny Frederiksen

 

 

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