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 Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area

Very Easy

1 km return

15 mins

Mangrove Boardwalk

A short walk through the mangroves. At the end there is a bird tower that overviews the Coombabah lake.

Easy

3.6 km return

1 hr

Wetland Trail

Well signed trail through the wetland. Concrete surface/ gravel surface. Occasional seating areas. Partly wheel chair friendly.

Walks in Daisy Hill Conservation Park

Easy

9 km return

3 hrs

Buhot Creek Circuit

This trail starts from the upper day-use area and allows visitors to explore Daisy Hill Conservation Park and adjoining Neville Lawrie Reserve. Take time by tranquil waterholes and enjoy views from the old quarry.

Very Easy

800 m return

20 mins

Koala Discovery to Paperbark Trail

Walk past bush play and picnic area along a concrete path and through the paperbark trail loop.

Easy

4 km return

1 hr

Spotted Gum Trail

A fairly level four wheel drive track, so is quite an easy going walk, but a few hilly bits. It takes you through Eucalyptus forest.
For best parking, park at the top right "corner" of the Daisy Hill Rd parking loop at P6. There is a small toilet at P7 about 100m south from P6 on the same loop.
The track can also be accessed at its top left side from Underwood Road.
This loop track can be accessed from the Tree Discovery Trail. There is a track that branches links the two.
4km approx. 1hr

Easy

5.7 km return

90 mins

Stringybark Circuit to Daisy Hill Quarry

This is a well-rounded walk through the Daisy Hill Conservation Park bushland out to the Old Quarry. Note, this is a shared trail for walkers, bikes and horses. A pleasant walk with a few easy hills. From the car park at Daisy Hill Road the route follows mostly unsealed/gravel road until you reach the quarry.

Easy

800 m return

30 mins

Tree Discovery Trail

A short walk through eucalyptus forest with information boards along the way talking about how the eucalyptus forest works. There are quite a few steps, but the walk isn't too strenuous

Walks in Eumundi Conservation Park

Easy

4.7 km return

75 mins

Blackbutt Trail

A hilly landscape with grassy open forest features in this park. Along creeks and sheltered gullies, tall wet eucalypt forest and rainforest grows. Horseriders, mountain bike riders and walkers can enjoy the tranquillity of this park on shared trails, natural surfaces and gentle gradients.

Easy

4.3 km return

1 hr

Figbird Trail

Nice easy walk. Stop and watch - plenty of great birds around.

Easy

3.6 km return

1 hr

Geebung Circuit

A hilly landscape with grassy open forest features in this park. Along creeks and sheltered gullies, tall wet eucalypt forest and rainforest grows. Horse riders, mountain bike riders and walkers can enjoy the tranquillity of this park on shared wide trails, natural surfaces and gentle gradients.