Buderim Falls is arguably one of the best waterfalls on the Sunshine Coast. Buderim Falls, also referred to as Serenity Falls, features a sub-tropical paradise located just 15 minutes drive inland from the coast in Buderim Forest Park.
I have put together this complete guide of Buderim Falls which includes how to get there, the best time to visit Buderim Falls and what to expect when you’re there!
Also, at the bottom of this Buderim Falls guide, I have included some useful information on where to stay on the Sunshine Coast, a list of recommended tours and links to my other east coast Australia travel guides that you might like to check out!
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HOW TO GET TO BUDERIM FALLS
Buderim Falls (Serenity Falls) is located in Buderim Forest Park just 15 minutes drive inland from Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast.
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There are no public transport options available to reach Buderim Falls so you will need to have your own vehicle.
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BEST TIME TO VISIT BUDERIM FALLS
The best time to visit Buderim Falls is between 8 am and 12 pm for the best lighting from the sun.
If you’re not a morning person, you can still visit Buderim Waterfall at any time during the day.
Buderim Falls is a very popular tourist attraction and it can get quite busy on the weekends. If you can time your visit to Buderim Waterfall for a weekday, you will get to enjoy it with fewer people.
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ARRIVING AT BUDERIM FALLS
When you arrive at Buderim Forest Park you’ll find a large parking lot with plenty of free parking spaces available which is conveniently located at the entrance to Buderim Falls (Serenity Falls).
There are also toilet amenities and picnic areas next to the parking lot that you can make use of before and after your Buderim Falls adventure.
The trailhead to Buderim Falls
BUDERIM WATERFALL TRAIL
The trail down to Buderim Falls is clearly signposted and it’s a short 300-meter walk down to reach the base of Buderim Waterfall that takes no more than 15 minutes.
On the way down to Serenity Falls, you’ll come across a combination of concrete steps, cleared dirt trails and suspension bridges that will lead you through the lush Buderim Forest Park.
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On the way to Buderim Falls
Buderim Falls Sunshine Coast
The beautiful Buderim Falls
WHAT TO EXPECT AT BUDERIM FALLS
The trail will lead you right into the natural amphitheater at the base of Buderim Falls and from here you can explore the rocky areas on both sides of the falls.
There’s plenty of dry areas to set your belongings down and go for a swim in the freshwater rock pools beneath Buderim Falls. It’s a great opportunity to cool off after the hike down.
Don’t be afraid to stand directly beneath Buderim Falls as the discharge of water is not too powerful and it makes for the perfect outdoor shower.
The swimming hole is quite shallow so I wouldn’t recommend doing any rock jumping at this particular spot.
A pathway leads directly behind Buderim Waterfall and from here you can get another cool perspective looking down the valley. There’s also a trail that leads to the top of Buderim Falls where you can find more refreshing rock pools and smaller sets of cascading falls.
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Exploring Buderim Falls
Perfect spot for a picnic – Buderim Falls
Behind the falls at Buderim Waterfall
At the top of Buderim Falls
BUDERIM FALLS
Once you’ve enjoyed some time at the main set of falls, continue the walk downstream along the bush track which will bring you to another tranquil waterhole and a cascading waterfall beneath the rainforest canopy.
This particular waterhole is a great spot for the kids to go swimming and there is lots of exploring to be had.
Just a bit of common sense that after heavy rains the stream can be quite strong and it’s not recommended for swimming when the water is flowing quite heavily.
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Small waterhole at Buderim Falls
Cascading falls in Buderim Forest Park
MAP OF BUDERIM FALLS
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WHERE TO STAY ON SUNSHINE COAST
The Sunshine Coast is a popular tourist hub meaning there is no shortage of accommodation options. It’s first in, best-dressed, especially in the peak holiday season which is between December and February.
I have narrowed it down to a few of the best places to stay on the Sunshine Coast to fit the needs of budget backpackers, luxury travelers and everyone in between.
See the list of accommodations below that I personally recommend:
LUXURY: BREEZE MOOLOOLABA
MID RANGE: NIGHTCAP AT GOLDEN BEACH TAVERN
BUDGET: BEACH HOSTEL MOOLOOLABA
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BEST SUNSHINE COAST TOURS
BEST TIME TO VISIT SUNSHINE COAST
The Sunshine Coast is one of the only places on the East Coast of Australia that sees glorious sunshine almost all year round.
If you want the best of the best conditions weatherwise, I recommend visiting the Sunshine Coast between May and October (Autumn – Spring) which is most ideal for beach bumming, nature walks and water sports.
Summer on the Sunshine Coast is between December and February which sees hot temperatures and a lot of rainfall.
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AIRBNB SUNSHINE COAST
Another option for accommodation on the Sunshine Coast is to stay at an Airbnb, which generally has some great deals in the area!
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MORE AUSTRALIA TRAVEL GUIDES
- Gold Coast: 3 Day Gold Coast Itinerary
- Gold Coast: 11 Best Gold Coast Beaches
- Springbrook: Springbrook Waterfalls
- Currumbin: Currumbin Rock Pools
- Brisbane: Things To Do In Brisbane
- Byron Bay: Things To Do In Byron Bay
- Sydney: Things To Do In Sydney
- Melbourne: Things To Do In Melbourne
- Fraser Island: Fraser Island Day Trip
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Camera Tripod: The Joby GorillaPod is suitable for all cameras. This tripod is easy to use and perfect for setting up a time-lapse video or even using it as a selfie stick. The legs are flexible so you can wrap it around a tree or a pole to get creative with your shot.
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FINAL THOUGHTS OF BUDERIM FALLS (SERENITY FALLS)
I hope you enjoyed reading this article and if you have any questions about Buderim Falls, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you as soon as I can!
Happy Adventuring!
Hey, I’m Jonny – surfer, skater, photographer, and coffee-lover from Australia!
With a burning passion for travel and the outdoors, I launched this Adventure Travel Blog in 2017, and I’ve been exploring the world ever since!
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