Summary

The Sunshine State

Queensland has a wealth of bushwalking opportunities including multiple World Heritage Listed rainforests such as the Daintree and Lamington National Park, great coastal and island parks like Fraser Island and Hinchinbrook Island.

Other Information

World Heritage Areas

• Fraser Island
• Gondwana Rainforests of Australia (Lamington NP, Springbrook NP, Mount Chinghee NP, Mount Barney NP, Main Range NP)
• Great Barrier Reef
• Riversleigh
• Wet Tropics (Daintree NP, Barron Gorge NP, Cedar Bay NP, Girringun NP, Wooroonooran NP)

Contact details

Queensland Parks and Forest:
https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/

Regions

The link below provides a region map of QLD as a reference to what council zones are included in the 7 geographic regions of QLD.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regions_of_Queensland#/media/File:Qld-regions-map.gif

1. Far North Queensland
2. North Queesnland
3. Central Queensland
4. Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday
5. Wide Bay Burnett
6. Darling Downs South West
7. South East Queensland

Walks in Wooroonooran National Park

(Far North Queensland)

Very Hard

6.2 km return

7 hrs

Walsh's Pyramid

A very steep walk up the highest free standing pyramid in the world. You start at 20 metres, to the top at 884 metres.

Medium

11 km return

2.75 hrs

Windin Falls Tail

Wonderful walk to the top of the epic Windin Falls. Approximately 90mins each way from the car park. 11kms return.
Access is via Gourka Road, which is off Topaz Road, out from Malanda. You will see signs to both Windin Falls and Battle-Frere Western Approach. Head to the left, following Windin Falls signage.

The track is pretty easy, a couple of inclines but not too steep. One steep section, not very long, when you are approaching the creek/falls.
Rainforest landscape. Be aware of leeches.

This was a bloody fantastic walk with a stunning valley view. Highly recommend.

Walks in Ipswich - Purga Nature Reserve

(Ipswich - Haig Street Quarry Bushland Reserve, Ipswich, South East Queensland)

Very Easy

500 m

30 mins

Melaleuca Circuit

The Purga Nature Reserve allows visitors to view the largest
protected area of endangered Swamp Tea Tree forest in
Ipswich. These self-guided walks provide visitors a unique
opportunity to explore vegetation and watch wildlife while
only 15 minutes from Ipswich Central.

Easy

350 m

30 mins

Tea Tree Boardwalk Circuit

The Purga Nature Reserve allows visitors to view the largest
protected area of endangered Swamp Tea Tree forest in
Ipswich. These self-guided walks provide visitors a unique
opportunity to explore vegetation and watch wildlife while
only 15 minutes from Ipswich Central.

Walks in Ipswich - Demark HIll Conservation Park

(Ipswich - Purga Nature Reserve, Ipswich - Haig Street Quarry Bushland Reserve, Ipswich, South East Queensland)

Easy

600 m return

30 mins

Bluey’s Circuit

Denmark Hill Conservation Park is within walking distance of
Ipswich Central. The main entry and parking areas are located
opposite the corner of Deebing and Clay Streets, just south
of the city centre.

Walking tracks lead to the water tower and provide 360° views
of Ipswich City and on a clear day, all the way to Brisbane.
Triassic Park, located within the park boundaries, provides
visitors with an opportunity to explore the many fossils that
were once found in the area.

Very Easy

400 m return

20 mins

Quarry Circuit

Denmark Hill Conservation Park is within walking distance of Ipswich Central. The main entry and parking areas are located opposite the corner of Deebing and Clay Streets, just south of the city centre.

Walking tracks lead to the water tower and provide 360° views of Ipswich City and on a clear day, all the way to Brisbane. Triassic Park, located within the park boundaries, provides visitors with an opportunity to explore the many fossils that were once found in the area.

Very Easy

200 m return

10 mins

Triassic Circuit

Denmark Hill Conservation Park is within walking distance of
Ipswich Central. The main entry and parking areas are located
opposite the corner of Deebing and Clay Streets, just south
of the city centre.

Walking tracks lead to the water tower and provide 360° views
of Ipswich City and on a clear day, all the way to Brisbane.
Triassic Park, located within the park boundaries, provides
visitors with an opportunity to explore the many fossils that
were once found in the area.

Easy

800 m return

40 mins

Water Tower Circuit

Denmark Hill Conservation Park is within walking distance of Ipswich Central. The main entry and parking areas are located opposite the corner of Deebing and Clay Streets, just south of the city centre. Walking tracks lead to the water tower and provide 360° views of Ipswich City and on a clear day, all the way to Brisbane. Triassic Park, located within the park boundaries, provides visitors with an opportunity to explore the many fossils that were once found in the area.

Very Easy

200 m return

20 mins

Waterfall Track

Walk to a "waterfall" if there was rain.

Walks in Ipswich - Flinders Goolman Conservation Estate

(Ipswich, South East Queensland)

Very Hard

19 km one-way

7 hrs

Boonah to Ipswich Trail

This trail forms the backbone of all trails in the Conservation Estate, and connects the two picnic areas. It caters for hiking, horse riding and recreational touring (mountain bike riding). At 38 km return, this trail becomes challenging. Experienced walkers would need to start early in the morning to complete a return trip, requiring at least a 10 to 14 hour day. Note that the conservation estate is open between the hours of 6am and 6pm. Alternatively, a 19km one way walk could be considered for those who can organise travel/accommodation arrangements at the other end. Rugged mountain scenery, views to the coast from Mt Flinders, creek crossings and diverse landscapes such as dry rainforest and heath will reward you.