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Nugurun Falls
Nugurun Falls is located in Queensland
Nugurun Falls
Nugurun Falls
Location in Queensland
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Location Lamington National Park, Australia
Coordinates 28°14′13″S 153°09′05″E / 28.23694°S 153.15139°E / -28.23694; 153.15139
Type Cascade
Number of drops 2
Watercourse West Canungra Creek

Nugurun Falls is a beautiful small waterfall found in Queensland, Australia. It's part of West Canungra Creek, which flows into the Logan River. You can find these falls deep inside the Green Mountains area of Lamington National Park. It's quite close to a special place called O'reillys. Just like other waterfalls in this park, Nugurun Falls is surrounded by amazing, thick rainforest.

What Does 'Nugurun' Mean?

The name 'Nugurun' comes from the Aboriginal Bundjalung language. It is believed to mean 'dingo', which is a type of wild dog found in Australia.

How to Visit Nugurun Falls

If you want to see Nugurun Falls, you can get there by walking! There's a track called the Box Forest Circuit. This walking track starts from O'Reilly's and is about 10.9 kilometers long. It's a well-kept path, but it's not suitable for wheelchairs or bikes. The walk is considered medium-steep, so it's a good workout for your feet! As you explore this circuit, you'll discover many other waterfalls along the way.

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