Nature/Hiking

Mount Warning

Mount Warning, or Wollumbin, is a shield volcano a day trip from the Gold Coast. The summit is closed, but an easy rainforest walk and creekside picnic areas at its foot stay open.

Typical visit
Ages
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Summit closed
The Wollumbin summit track and summit are closed until further notice; Korrumbyn Creek picnic area, the Lyrebird track and Breakfast Creek facilities remain open.
Lyrebird track
Open 7am-5pm in winter and 7am-6pm in summer (daylight saving).
Coming with kids
Walk the easy, short Lyrebird track to a viewing platform, then eat at Korrumbyn Creek picnic area.
Toilets
Toilets are at Breakfast Creek carpark.
Parking
Parking at Breakfast Creek and Korrumbyn Creek is limited; Breakfast Creek does not suit caravans or camper trailers and has a high theft risk.
Flood risk
Mount Warning Road can flood quickly, even in localised storms.
Pets
No pets or domestic animals; certified assistance animals are allowed.

The summit track on Wollumbin (Mount Warning) is closed until further notice, so a family visit today happens at the base of the shield volcano rather than on top of it. The Lyrebird track is the walk to take: an easy, short route through palm forest to a viewing platform. Afterwards, the national park itself suggests staying at Breakfast Creek, where the toilets are, or moving on to the Korrumbyn Creek picnic area for lunch. The trade-off is the road in. Parking at both creeks is limited, and Mount Warning Road can flood quickly, even in a local storm, so a wet forecast can end the day before it starts.

Family FAQ

Where are the toilets at Mount Warning?

Toilets are at Breakfast Creek carpark.

Is there parking at Mount Warning?

Parking at Breakfast Creek and Korrumbyn Creek is limited; Breakfast Creek does not suit caravans or camper trailers and has a high theft risk.

Why kids will love it

With the summit off the table, what is left suits younger walkers: a short, easy rainforest track ending at a viewing platform, then a picnic by a creek. The park describes Wollumbin as great for family visits for exactly that combination.

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