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)

Easy

9 km return

2 hrs

Thylogale Track

Walk from Jolly's Lookout to Boombana. The walk is 4.5 kms one way, however you're better off walking back along the path, not the road. Walking along Mt Nebo Road is dangerous with all of its blind corners

Easy

1.7 km

1 hr

Turrbal Circuit

A walk through open bushland to the creek beds. Very enjoyable short walk.

Medium

12.5 km return

5 hrs

Upper Byron Creek

A lovely walk along the crest of the D'Aguilar Range with a creek to walk along.

Medium

4.5 km return

3 hrs

Upper Kobble Creek South Branch

A nice rainforest walk that starts along and old logging trail then ends up going bush for the last stretch downhill to the creek and waterfall.

Easy

1.2 km return

30 mins

Western Window Track

This track starts from the top of Maiala day-use area (the south side of Mount Glorious Road) and runs along the escarpment to the Western Window—an expansive undulating view to the west. Visit the window at sunset for an awe-inspiring day’s end.

Very Easy

200 m return

10 mins

Westridge Outlook

An elevated board walk with views to the West.

Easy

6 km return

2.5 hrs

Westside Track

On the opposite side of the Maiala Picnic Area there is a small clearing. Some BBQ tables and chairs are there as well as a fire ring. At the entrance to the walking track there's an information board. Full great info and history.

Easy

300 m return

20 mins

Wivenhoe Outlook

Visit the lookout for panoramic views of Northbrook Valley's green ridges and the reflective waters of Lake Wivenhoe.

Spy carpet pythons basking in the sun, or pink-tongued lizards carefully camouflaging themselves in the leaf litter. Listen for the unusual cat-like mewing cry of the catbird in the valley below.

Walks in Mt. Coot-tha

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

Very Easy

1.4 km

1 hr

Aboriginal Artwork Track/ Hoop Pine Trail

The Aboriginal Artwork Trail was created in 1993, the international year of the World's Indigenous People. It has since been renamed the Hoop Pine Trail.

Very Easy

200 m return

30 mins

Australian Rainforest Trail

Short walk with information about native Australian rainforest plants and Aboriginal uses.