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Nugurun Falls

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Type
  
Cascade

Number of drops
  
2

Watercourse
  
West Canungra Creek

Nugurun Falls

Location
  
Lamington National Park, Australia

Nugurun Falls is a small waterfall on West Canungra Creek, a tributary of the Logan River, in Queensland, Australia. The waterfall is located within the Green Mountains section of Lamington National Park, in the Scenic Rim Region, near the resort village of O'reillys. Like other waterfalls in the area, Nugurun Falls is surrounded by dense rainforest.

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Namesake

The word 'Nugurun' is believed to be an Aboriginal word from the Bundjalung language, meaning 'dingo'.

Access

The falls are accessible by the 10.9 km metre maintained Box Forest Circuit walking track from O'reillys, the track is unsuitable for wheelchairs and bicycles, and is a medium-steep level on foot. There are many more waterfalls along the circuit.

References

Nugurun Falls Wikipedia