Simpson Falls from The Gap

Starting from the end of Paten Road, The Gap, this return walk takes you to the Simpson Falls Picnic Area through the eucalypt forest, visiting the waterfall itself along the way. Formerly home to the Turrbal Aboriginal people, Mount Coot-tha is home to more than 350 species of wildlife. From gliders and possums to various birds of prey, you’re almost bound to see an interesting specimen. Best viewed after decent rainfall, Simpson Falls sits beautifully amidst the eucalypts. Listen to the gushing of the water as you enjoy the refreshing ambiance. The picnic area midway can be a perfect spot to have a small feast with modern BBQs and other amenities. Don’t worry if you eat too much and that lactic acid kicks in, as you can easily make this a one-way trip if you arrange transport. 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.

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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	(-27.4542382,152.9571091)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Macgregor Terrace, 5 Turn on to Coopers Camp Road then drive for 3.3 km Keep left and drive for another 65 m Turn slight left onto Payne Road and drive for another 570 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Paten Road and drive for another 520 m Turn left onto Paten Road and drive for another 340 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the end of Paten Road(across House No:90), head along the concrete track gently uphill as you pass by a sign with black....

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Simpson Falls from The Gap

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	8 km
Time	2 h to 4 h

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 4 km from the start.

Seat: There are 2 on route, on average they are 2.7 km apart with the largest gap of 4.7 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	1.2 km	[seat]
Seat	3.3 km	[seat]
Toilet	4 km	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Ferny Grove Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
  
  Thursday 19 September
  
  Smoke haze.
  
  Partly cloudy. Winds northwest to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Friday 20 September
  
  15°C → 30°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower in the north, near zero chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:20am to 2:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 8 [Very High]
  
  Saturday 21 September
  
  14°C → 27°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the late morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Sunday 22 September
  
  14°C → 27°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Monday 23 September
  
  12°C → 27°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of morning fog in the south. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching 25 to 30.
  
  Tuesday 24 September
  
  13°C → 27°C
  Partly cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Wednesday 25 September
  
  14°C → 27°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Thursday 26 September
  
  15°C → 29°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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