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 Ipswich - Haig Street Quarry Bushland Reserve

(Ipswich, Queensland)

Very Easy

800 m one-way

1 hr

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:

Very Easy

1 km

1 hr

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:

Walks in Binna Burra

(Lamington National Park, Queensland)

Hard

4.5 km return

2 hrs

Bimboolba Lookout via Illinbah Track

A side track from the Illinbah track up to where a lookout on the old graded walk system used to be

Walks in Mt Barney Summit

(Mt Barney National Park, Queensland)

Hard

2 km return

90 mins

Mt Barney West Peak from Rum Jungle

A walk to the actual summit of Mt Barney (West Peak is higher than East Peak). It's got views, not as crowded as East Peak, and quicker to get to from Rum Jungle.

Walks in Amamoor State Forest

Medium

2.2 km return

1 hr

Amama Walk

Follow the pleasant Skyring Creek up to the Cascades then up to Diamondfield and Happy Valley Lookouts.

Easy

2.5 km return

1 hr

Amamoor Creek Hiking Trail

This walk starts across the road from the main stage at the top of the hill at the Muster site and winds up hill through thick bush allowing no views. Crossing a couple of dry creeks, even though there has been rain here, until it hits a forestry road and follows it up another hill, before you start the down hill run. A lot of Bunya Pine and little else, with the track is well defined.

Medium

8 km return

2 hrs

Amamoor State Forest Lookout

This is a shared trail for 4wd , Motorbikes , horse riders and hikers. This one starts opposite the 2nd car park entrance of Amama day-use area. You noticed a gate when looking up, just follow.
Follow the track to the right at the first intersection , then to the left at second intersection , then again keep following to the left. You will hit a rather steep section again full of rocks and gravel leading up to the lookout tower. Notice there's currently no ladder to get into the tower yet still have nice views though.

Medium

4.6 km return

2.5 hrs

Cedar Grove Hiking Trail

4.6km of rain forest. The first kilometre is a rise of 327mtrs above sea-level, which makes that about a 25% incline. The rest is a gentle downhill slope that flattens out to the forest floor.

Easy

1.2 km return

30 mins

Macadamia Walk

This rainforest walk with interpretive signage takes you along Amamoor Creek and up Skyring Creek to the creek crossing whilst pointing out the wild Macadamia trees along the way.

Medium

8.8 m return

2 hrs

Mt Little Baldy

Long winding overgrown ( lantana )and seems unused forestry track leading to top of mountain which has limited views due to trees and growth yet a very peaceful walk in the State Forest.
When you get at the beginning of the Amamoor State Forest , where the sign is located right had side of road , you will find 2 tracks , facing them take the right one. Go through barbwire gate and simply follow the track up. Decent footwear required !