Summary

Boarding NSW and the pacific Ocean, it is not uncommon for hikes to have views of both worlds (ocean and hinterland). Hikes here are typically on the great dividing range.

History

Any interesting history for the region?

Features

What are the standout bushwalking features?

Access

How do you get there? Include all access points if there are many?

Maps

Which maps cover the region?

Accommodation

Where can I stay there? or near there?

Camping

Council Areas:

1. Scenic Rim Regional
2. Gold Coast City
3. Logan City
4. Redland City
5. Ipswich City
6. Lockyer Valley Regional
7. Brisbane City
8. Somerset Regional
9. Moreton Bay Regional
10. Sunshine Coast Regional
11. Noosa Shire

Contact details

See Qld National parks website

Walks in D'Aguilar National Park

(Brisbane Forest park D'Aguilar National Park, Queensland)

Medium

5 km return

90 mins

Mount Byron

Out and back trail to Mount Byron that can be accessed by 4wd or added onto a walk of the Somerset Trail. Walk is initially along fire trail up and over the summit of Mount Byron before it ends on the far side from there continue along single trail to enjoy views from the cliff line on the Southern side of Mount Byron.

Hard

6 km return

2 hrs

Mount D Aguilar

A walk to the titular peak of the D'Aguilar National Park, which can easily be combined with a side trip to the Piper Comanche wreck.

Hard

35 km return

8.5 hrs

Mount Mee Section

Excellent training walks for events like Gold Coast Kokoda. Some sections in particular the horse trails can be quite steep and long. There are flatter options if you stick to Range Road etc. Mobile service is scratchy. Can share GPS map of my walks.

Hard

7.6 km return

4.5 hrs

Mount Samson

Sorry, this walk is now closed. This area is now private property, no entry is permitted.

Hard

18 km

10 hrs

Mt Mee Horse Trail - Dianas Bath

Follow the Mt Mee horse trail through a variety of forests to a stunning natural waterhole known as Dianas Bath.
This walk traverses two peaks, with a total rise and descent of 600m each way (so 1.2kms overall!!). The trail is loose weathered gravel and stones, is often very rutted and is quite slippery going up and much more slippery going down! The hills are between 15-29% gradients and quite long so you need to be very fit.
Much of the trail is overgrown with grasses and lantana, as well as the occasional fallen tree but the waterhole at the end is worth the walk, and definitely worth a swim!
Just after the first descent you cross Byron creek, which flows all year round and the rocks can be quite slippery. The water in this creek is a stunning shade of blue and crystal clear!

Start and end at the carpark just off Mt Brisbane rd - no messing around here - the walk immediately starts up to the peak of the first hill.

This walk should take between 7-10 hours with breaks dependent on your level of fitness and the state of the track.

Medium

13 km return

3 hrs

Mt Nebo - Honey Track

This is a beautiful walk along mostly well maintained forestry roads. We parked at Bullocky's Dam - there is no sign and the road is tucked away, but it is between Boombana and is about 500 m from Jolly's Lookout.

Following South Boundary road, you will wonder through the mossy rainforest for about 2 km – where you will enjoy the beautiful sounds of the Bellbird – and see them! Go right when you reach Augies Road and continue for another 2 km (approx.), Honey Track splits off to the right – it is sign posted. The entrance to this track was a little overgrown, but don’t let this put you off as it clears back to the vehicular track after approximately 500 metres. Most of the next 2.5 km is along a ridge through eucalypt forest – keep your eye out for sunbaking snakes, goannas and lots of local birds. This track stops at the end of the of the ridge, where on a clear day you should enjoy glimpses of the valleys in the distance and Lake Manchester. Take a well-earned rest, enjoy the views and then retrace your steps. I loved this walk!

Easy

7.5 km return

2.5 hrs

Mt Nebo Lookout Track

This track meanders through a variety of forest types , enjoy the view of Samford Valley and Mount Tempest once reaching the rocky outcrop of Mt Nebo Lookout point. Note: this walk is along a 4WD track, for the dedicated walking track (through the rainforest areas) see: Morelia Track.

Medium

20 km return

8 hrs

North Kobble bush camp walk

Remote bush camping in open eucalypt forest adjacent to Kobble Creek. The campsite has no facilities other than a fire pit and some log seating. The campsite's access from Lepidozamia Road is by walking along a wide 4wd track. Navigation is relatively easy but you will need to be physically fit for the return journey as the terrain is steep in sections. The walk in from Lepidozamia Road will take approximately 3 hours, and the walk out approximately 4 hours. Distance is is approximately 10km each way. An emergency plan should be in place with a responsible friend or family member. A topographic map is required to find the campsite — map grid reference: 778 856.

Medium

11 km one-way

3 hrs

Northbrook Gorge via eagle's nest

From Northbrook rd approx 2.5km west of the Mt Glorious township walk south on a forrestry track for 5kms before desending west on a singlebrack to Eagles nest and then descending down to the creek. head down stream bore passing through the gorge. go a further 2kms along the creek before ascending back to the road

Hard

10.4 km

4.5 hrs

Northbrook Mtn bush camp walk

Remote bush camping on a high ridge overlooking Kipper Creek in wet sclerophyll forest. Northbrook Mountain summit is approximately a 15-minutes walk from the campsite. The summit affords extensive views looking south across the England Creek catchments and is covered in mountain heath, where wildflowers bloom between winter and spring.
Some areas thick with bell miners but away from them plenty of other species.

There is a much nice alternate, albeit less obvious or well trodden route to the lookout near the camp.

Follow the path as normal - once you see the sign AS0361 there is a steep(ish) oot track on the left. If you download What3words the exact location (revisited.sharks.silent). This route is slower going and often quiet steep but considerably more scenic off the 4wd 🚙 track.

If taking it from the lookout, just follow the ridge line at the lookout and you’ll notice a footpath. The Initial descent is tricky but don’t let that scare you off. Once you get going the scenery is great.