Highfields Falls is situated about 13 km north of Toowoomba and has three access points:

1. James Byrne Road: from Toowoomba, travel north on the New England Highway, turn right onto Recreation Reserve Road and drive for 1.4 km into James Byrne Road where you can park your car at the park entrance.
2. Barber Road: this entrance is perfect for long vehicles, or if towing a caravan or trailer. From Toowoomba, travel north on the New England Highway, turn right onto Recreation Reserve Road, turn right onto James Byrne Road and then left into Barber Road. Park your car at the park entrance.
3. Kleve Road: from Toowoomba, travel north on the New England Highway, turn right at the traffic lights to the south of Dau Road and at the end of the road park your car at the park entrance on Kleve Road.

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Highfields Falls Bushland walking trails map

Bowerbird Walk

Best for: Bushwalking 

Classification: Grade 3

Distances: 160m one way

Walking time: 5 minutes

Description: The Bowerbird Walk takes you from the Yellow Robin Walking Circuit down to the base of the waterfall. Follow this walk north for about 70 m and look for the steps on the right hand side. Walk down the natural rock steps and you will find the waterfall at its end. Watch your step as it may get a bit slippery when wet and prepare your camera to capture a snapshot of this natural little wonder.

Cuckoo-Dove Walk

Best for: Bushwalking 

Classification: Grade 2

Distances: 20m one way

Walking time: 1 minute

Description: Cuckoo-Dove Walk takes you to the top of the waterfall. From Yellow Robin Walking Circuit, turn east at the intersection with Cuckoo-Dove Walk and follow the track until you see a little stream that leads you to the top of the waterfall. Watch your step as it may get a bit slippery when wet. 

Golden Whistler Walking Circuit

Best for: Bushwalking 

Classification: Grade 2

Distances: 710m loop

Walking time: 10 minutes 

Description: Golden Whistler Walking Circuit is a relatively flat 710 m long loop. The best way to access this circuit is through the Barber Road carpark. This circuit is connected to the Kingfisher Walking Circuit and withholds valuable flora and fauna.

Kingfisher Walking Circuit

Best for: Bushwalking 

Classification: Grade 2

Distances: 900m loop

Walking time: 15 minutes 

Description: The Kingfisher Walking Circuit is the longest walk in this park. However, it's an easy 920m stroll that can be accessed through the James Byrne Road carpark. This circuit is connected with the Rosella and the Golden Whistler Walking Circuits.

Lorikeet Walking Circuit

Best for: Bushwalking 

Classification: Grade 3

Distances: 585m loop

Walking time: 10 minutes 

Description: Lorikeet Walking Circuit is a relatively easy 585 m loop that travels over a creek twice and crosses a grassy paddock near Ballantyne Court. This circuit is connected to Rosella and Yellow Robin Walking Circuits.

Rosella Walking Circuit

Best for: Bushwalking 

Classification: Grade 2

Distances: 545m loop

Walking time: 10 minutes 

Description: Rosella Walking Circuit is an easy 545 m loop that connects the James Byrne Road carpark with the Lorikeet Walking Circuit. This circuit is adjacent to the Kingfisher Walking Circuit.

Yellow Robin Walking Circuit

Best for: Bushwalking 

Classification: Grade 4

Distances: 650m loop

Walking time: 17 minutes 

Description: The Yellow Robin Walking Circuit takes you on a scenic loop walk with some zig-zags, a creek crossing, some steps and stepping stones. This 750 m loop is easier to walk clockwise so the steep zig-zags are walked downhill. It allows access to the waterfall through the Cuckoo-Dove Walk and the Bowerbird Walk to the top and the bottom of the waterfall respectively. Keep your eyes open as this park has many interesting types of birds.