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9
km
one-way
2.5
hrs
Diamantina Boulevard to Borallon Station Road - Part of BVRT
10kms easy walking along the old Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. Passing old stations (or where they used to be, signs have been erected) of Muirlea, Pine Mountain and Borallon. Great for birdwatching. I would recommend for a winter walk - dappled shade, but would get very hot very quickly in summer.
10
km
one-way
2.5
hrs
Borallon Station Road to Fernvale - Part of BVRT
This is a nice part of the BVRT, the scenery changes quite a bit along the walk, bush track to farm land to open pasture looking out to the mountains. You'll need to do a quick crossing of the Brisbane Valley Highway, easy, but just keep your wits about you. Along the way you'll pass Wanora and Fairney View stations. Just after Fairney View is a lovely little creek where a bridge once crossed, a nice spot for a break. After this there is the slightest of inclines, but that incline continues all the way to Fernvale. But once there you've got a great excuse for a pie!
4
km
one-way
1
hr
Wulkuraka Station to Diamantina Boulevard - Part of BVRT
This first part of the BVRT (Brisbane Valley Rail Trail) is only 3.8kms of very easy walking along paved pathways between residential and bushland. As the name suggests this is along the old Brisbane Valley Railway, the whole trail is approximately 161kms finishing in Yarraman.
23
km
one-way
6
hrs
Wulkaraka to Fernvale - Part of BVRT
I rode this but you are certainly allowed to walk it. A fun and enjoyable ride from Wulkaraka station to Fernvale. Look forward to a delicious thick shake and a pie at the renowned Fernvale bakery! The track is mostly flat and easy to follow. A couple of road crossings.
1.2
km
30
mins
Willy Wagtail Circuit
Haig Street Quarry Bushland Reserve is located only five
minutes drive from Ipswich Central, yet offers spectacular
views of the Scenic Rim. From Ipswich Central travel
northwest along Burnett Road toward Brassall. Burnett Road
will become Hunter Street. Turn left from Hunter Street onto
Haig Street (travelling west) and drive directly into the main
parking area.
This park has a beautiful display of wildflowers in spring and
has many water birds that live in and around the pond.
Visitors are advised to contact Ipswich City Council on
(07) 3810 6666 for access requirements if they wish to:
• Venture away from the designated picnic area or
graded track system
• Undertake organised group activities
• Undertake activities of a commercial nature
Under Council’s Local Laws, conducting or engaging in the
following activities is prohibited:
800
m
one-way
20
mins
Bearded Dragon Circuit
Haig Street Quarry Bushland Reserve is located only five
minutes drive from Ipswich Central, yet offers spectacular
views of the Scenic Rim. From Ipswich Central travel
northwest along Burnett Road toward Brassall. Burnett Road
will become Hunter Street. Turn left from Hunter Street onto
Haig Street (travelling west) and drive directly into the main
parking area.
This park has a beautiful display of wildflowers in spring and
has many water birds that live in and around the pond.
Visitors are advised to contact Ipswich City Council on
(07) 3810 6666 for access requirements if they wish to:
• Venture away from the designated picnic area or
graded track system
• Undertake organised group activities
• Undertake activities of a commercial nature
Under Council’s Local Laws, conducting or engaging in the
following activities is prohibited:
7.4
km
return
3
hrs
Lower Portals
This was my first overnight hike. It was challenging, but not ridiculous. A good beginners walk.
I highly recommend going for a dip in the creek even in Winter. It was like an ice bath for my tired muscles.
9.4
km
return
4
hrs
Mt Chowan
Reaching the top of Mt Chowan is a challenge, but a worthy challenge. Mt Chowan sits in the north-eastern corner of Mt Jerusalem National Park at a height of 523m. A fire trail and a track lead up along the side of the mountain until the final steep ascent.
2.5
km
return
1
hr
Craters of the Moon
Craters of the Moon lies within the Taupo volcanic zone and its landscape can be traced back over 700 years.
Underground geothermal activity along the belt shows itself on the surface as fumaroles, geysers, mud pools and hot springs.
2.1
km
return
1
hr
Yellow Pinch Summit
Follow a trail all the way to the summit where you will find great views of Mount Barney. Recommend early morning walk. Great walk for those camping for a few days in the National Park or surrounding camping sites and resorts.
8
km
return
3.5
hrs
Paddy's Peak
A reasonably straight forward walk up a lesser known peak nestled between Mt Barney, Mt Maroon and Mt May.
4.8
km
return
3
hrs
Paddy's Falls
Also known as Golden Staircase Falls for the so named nearby fire trail. Follows the fire trail before a rock hop up the creek to the falls then you can return the way you came or scramble out of the gully up to the fire trail and use it to go all the way back.
1.2
km
return
75
mins
MacKenzie Falls Walk
Entrance is currently from Zumsteins carpark & picnic area as Parks Victoria is doing work to the path from near Smith Mill Road. Probably a nicer walk as it follows the Mackenzie river passing Fish Falls & onto the base of Mackenzie Falls. Easy walk with around 85 metre climb over the full length.
5
km
return
4
hrs
Mount Maroon Caves
A walk up from Cotswold trailhead to a cave on the northern side of the mountain.
Off track bush-bashing and some climbing.
17.4
km
7
hrs
Coomera Circuit
This track showsoff some of Binna Burra's best assets and is one of the prettiest walks in this section of the park. The waterfalls are at their best after rain. The track does cross over the Coomera River several times and crossings can become tricky if water levels are high.
17
km
return
5
hrs
Warrie Circuit
Beautiful walk through the valley. Pass and go through lots of waterfalls and rainforest.
Stop at Apple Tree Park for toilet stop on way. Circuit is another 5-10min drive from there.
Public toilets are also located at Tallanbana Picnic Area approximately 300m on the right before Canyon Lookout where Warrie Circuit begins - toilets are set back off the road and can't be seen from the road, but, they're there just behind the picnic tables.
Cuts across the Ngarri-dhum Falls a few times in one half, and the Little Nerang Creek in the other half. The half way point is the Meeting of the Waters where (as the name suggests) the two creeks meet.
450
m
return
30
mins
Huka Falls Lookouts
A short walk to views of the powerful thundering water flow through a natural 15m wide gorge before spilling over Huka Falls, which could fill 5 Olympic swimming pools a minute with its flow. The falls vary from 7m to 9.5m and are situated on the Waikato River which is the longest river in New Zealand and the only river to drain Lake Taupo.
6.1
km
return
2
hrs
Taranaki Falls Circuit
Walk to spectacular 20m high Taranaki Falls and enjoy excellent mountain views and a range of land forms on a loop track which is part of Te Araroa Trail.
3.2
km
return
90
mins
Upper Silica Rapids Track
Experience a range of vegetation types as well as the creamy-white Silica Rapid terraces.
The boardwalks makes walking over swampy ground more comfortable and reduces the impact of foot traffic on delicate vegetation. This is a great place to enjoy mountain views particularly Mt. Ruapehu.
2.9
km
return
1
hr
Lookout Archerfield Wetland
The wetland offers a nice long walking path, perfect for a peaceful stroll or bicycle ride. However, there's little to no shade, making it a bit challenging during sunny summers. The area has a lot of potential but could use some improvements to make it more engaging. Despite being somewhat secluded, it's still a pleasant spot for outdoor activities, but it could benefit from a bit of enhancement to make the experience more enjoyable.