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 Glen Rock Regional Park

Medium

3.2 km return

90 mins

Mount Machar walking track

This short walk starts from the camping area, crosses the creek bed and goes up the hill to provide panoramic views of the valley. The eucalyptus trees block some of the view, but you can catch the sun coming over the mountains from here.

The path is a clear, wide strip of mowed grass and is easy to follow.

Hard

11.4 km return

5 hrs

Mt Machar Summit

A fun little loop hike to the top of Mt Macha ascending via the steep razorback and descending via the firetrail.

Hard

4.5 km return

4 hrs

Mt Philp

Mt Philp is located in GlenRock Regional Park and sits to the north of the ridge of Glen Rock.
There is no distinct track to the summit so you will have to navigate your way starting from the information shed opposite the day use area.
This climb can be steep in areas and will require some scrambling approaching the summit but you are rewarded with amazing views of Glen Rock and the ridge lines of the sorrounding area.

Walks in Gold Coast

Easy

1 km return

15 mins

Arthur Earle park walk (Nerang River)

Short smooth walk along the Nerang river to a fishing platform

Hard

9.5 km return

4 hrs

Bally Mountain

Ascend Bally Mountain in the Gold Coast Hinterland.

Easy

4.15 km return

1 hr

Boat Harbour, Point Danger and North Tweed Circuit

This return walk travels through the Rainbow Bay, Point Danger, the QLD/NSW border and Duranbah Beach (North Tweed). The entire circuit is paved.

Easy

2 km return

50 mins

Burleigh Ridge Park

Remnant bushland in the suburbs, koala habitat.

Easy

250 m return

20 mins

Currumbin Valley Reserve

A short amble around the Bush Heritage Australia property the Currumbin Valley Reserve previously known as the Griffiths Nature Refuge. The reserve is also home to a memorial garden which serves as the final resting place for people's ashes. The reserve has some informative signage on native trees and provides views of and access to the adjacent Nicoll Scrub National Park.

Easy

3 km return

45 mins

Elanora Wetlands

Elanora Wetlands Habitat is a Gold Coast City Council (GCCC) reserve in the upstream estuarine reaches of Tallebudgera Creek. Adjacent to tidal wetlands, a scenic walking track follows the perimeter of the Water Quality Control Centre (WQCC). There are excellent views of mangroves and saltmarsh vegetation along the track where they form a thin fringe along the creek.

Easy

5 km return

1 hr

Emerald Lakes Wetlands Walk

Walk around the main lake through wetland and along built up area. Water views.