Latest Walks

Medium
7.2 km return
70 mins

Munroe Tramway

An easy, well-maintained walk through bushland and farmland, including some short sections that join up with the dirt road.

Interpretive signs tell the history of the Munroe Tramway, and some lovely views/birdwatching opportunities.

Officially listed as Grade 3/Medium difficulty (including some uneven surfaces and mild inclines), this track is suitable for walkers of most ages and fitness levels.

Medium
3.74 km return
1 hr

Applegum Walk and Hartmanns Park Circuit

A creek-side track connecting Bullocky's Rest Park with a network of trails through Hartmann Park in Crows Nest. Includes a short side-track to the Pump Hole, a deep waterhole that is home to long-necked turtles, and includes a small waterfall after rain.

Officially marked Grade 3/Medium (some uneven/rocky/slippery surfaces, especially after rain) this trail is manageable for walkers of most ages and fitness levels.

Medium
700 m return
30 mins

The Palms Circuit

Tucked away in the hills east of Cooyar, The Palms National Park is a gem worth making an effort to visit. Small in size, but big in nature, this tiny patch of remnant subtropical rainforest is filled with impressive piccabeen palms (Archontophoenix cunninghamiana) clinging to a waterlogged depression, towering fig trees and a rich suite of birdlife. It is also home to a colony of grey-headed flying foxes.

Officially marked as Grade 3/Medium difficulty (includes natural stairs, a narrow boardwalk + uneven or slippery surfaces), this walk is easily manageable for most ages and fitness levels.

Medium
1 km return
30 mins

Muntapa Railway Tunnel

Two short walks through eucalypt bushland, leading to both ends of a historic, disused railway tunnel - Queensland's lonest straight railway tunnel. You can enter the tunnel at each end, but cannot walk all the way through as it is fenced off to protect a colony of small native bats.

Interpretive signs give a comprehensive history of the tunnel, and provide details about the resident bat colony.

Officially marked as Grade 3/Medium difficulty (many stairs down to the northern entrance), this track is manageable for most ages and fitness levels.

Hard
1 km return
30 mins

Mt Basalt

This unique geological and environmental area features rare volcanic formations and a few walking tracks that including rock-scrambling and lookouts with spectacular views.

Note: Officially listed as Grade 4/Hard (steep incline + scrambling + loose surface), this trail can still be a fun adventure for the whole family - please take caution near cliff-edges and wear suitable footwear.

Medium
2.3 km return
1 hr

Mount Kiangarow

This track leads to the highest point of the Bunya Mountains: Mt Kiangarow (1,135m). The track climbs 132m over 1.4km, gradually winding around the mountain and leading through an avenue of grasstrees at the crest lookout. An excellent spot to view the sunset.

Officially rated Grade 3/Medium (uneven track surface + steady, gentle incline), this is relatively gentle walk that would be suitable for most ages/fitness levels.

Easy
250 m return
20 mins

Currumbin Valley Reserve

A short amble around the Bush Heritage Australia property the Currumbin Valley Reserve previously known as the Griffiths Nature Refuge. The reserve is also home to a memorial garden which serves as the final resting place for people's ashes. The reserve has some informative signage on native trees and provides views of and access to the adjacent Nicoll Scrub National Park.

Hard
5 km return
3 hrs

Hanging Rock Bushwalk

This bushwalk follows the border fence East from the Tomewin border crossing through often overgrown terrain. Initially you head up hill to Mount Boyung Thuga before continuing over the shoulder of Mount Tomewin and then over Mount Talganda Colgon (consult NSW SIX maps rather than Qtopo for accurate mountain positioning). The Hanging Rock formation is a few hundred metres past Mount Talganda Colgon.

Easy
8 km return
90 mins

Brisbane River Walk

This is my taken pathway: Fortitude Valley, New Farm, Riverwalk, Kangaroo Point on a sunny hot day! It took me 1.5h equivalent to 10k & 11,000 steps

Very Easy
1.1 km return
30 mins

Lota Creek Circuit

Part of the Bayside Parklands ..

This circuit walkway, of which part is a boardwalk, links the formal parkland areas of Lota to the natural reserve areas of Ransome. It passes across Lota Creek, past saltmarshes and paperbark forests before entering the dry eucalypt forest common to this area.

Suited to: walking, wheelchair assisted
Habitat: mangroves, saltmarshes, dry eucalypt and paperbark forests
Must: walk the boardwalk

Medium
400 m
18 mins

Cypress Grove

A small isolated cypress grove. An easy walk for most fitness levels.

Medium
2 km
1 hr

Rainforest Circuit

This walking track starts at Maiala day-use area and winds through stunning subtropical rainforest. Appreciate the majestic beauty of the old Sydney blue gum, a sole survivor of the eucalypt forest that was once the dominant vegetation here. This track joins Cypress Grove and a section of Greenes Falls walking tracks. Parking is available at Maiala car park. An easy walk for most fitness levels.

Hard
6.5 km
2 hrs

White Rock Ridge Hike

This is a moderate walk through eucalypt forest, with some rock scrambling sections, cliff-edge lookouts and limited signage. The wildlife is abundant and the scenery beautiful with large rocks and caves to explore. Take plenty of water.

Please respect the traditional custodians of the land, the Ugarapul people, and resist the temptation of climbing to the White Rock summit.

The Ridge Hike is officially listed as 'hard' due to the scrambling sections, but this walk is achievable for most adults or children with a moderate fitness level.

Medium
4.3 km return
2 hrs

Greenes Falls via Rainforest Circuit + Cypress Grove Circuit

Greenes Falls Track is one of three connected walks, comprising of the Rainforest Circuit (2km return), Greenes Falls Track (+2.2km return) and the optional add-on of Cypress Grove Circuit (+500m), making a total walking distance of 4.7km. The small but beautiful trail network includes several boardwalk sections and sets of stairs, passing over rainforest pools and ending at a lookout above Greenes Falls. Be prepared for an uphill walk on the return trip. Parking is available at Maiala car park.

Medium
10.3 km return
4 hrs

Mt Jellore

A nice half day walk along fire trails and forest tracks to the summit of Mt Jellore where you will find Australia's first trig station.

Very Easy
11 km return
4 hrs

Woody Point to Shorncliffe

Enjoy the sea breeze while taking a stroll from the Woody Point Jetty, along the shoreline of Bramble Bay, across the Ted Smout Memorial Bridge and into Shorncliffe for a relaxing coffee in one of the seaside cafe's.

Very Hard
4.8 km return
2.5 hrs

Second Pyramid

THIS IS AN OFF TRACK WALK. Long way round + 1.4km. Short way round and up +0.9km. Very good scrambling skills or medium rock climbing skills required. As always do not attempt to climb just before, during or just after rain as the rock face can be extremely slippery.

Easy
4 km return
1 hr

Bald Rock Creek Circuit

This circuit is ideal for a sample of Girraween’s finest features, with ample opportunity to see some of Giraween’s feathered, furred or scaly residents.
Cross Bald Rock Creek and follow it downstream along The Junction Track until it meets the track from the camping area. Use the stepping stones to cross the creek again and return to the day-use area via the camping area.

Very Easy
300 m one-way
15 mins

Wyberba Walk

A short accessible walk giving everyone a taste of what Girraween National Park has to offer.

Easy
5.6 km return
90 mins

The Junction

Enjoy an easy walk along the northern bank of Bald Rock Creek downstream to its junction with Ramsay Creek. In dry seasons, these creeks may not run.

A must for wildflower lovers, this track is scattered in spring with superb wildflower displays. Flowering shrubs fringing the creek provide nectar for honeyeaters and parrots. Superb fairy-wrens, red-browed firetails and thornbills move through creek bank thickets seeking insects.