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 White Rock - Spring Mountain Conservation Estate

Medium

600 m one-way

30 mins

Little White Rock Track

Moderate level track suitable for average fitness levels. Pass along the base of a rocky ridge where you will see caves and relics of a World War 2 training bunker. The spotted gum forest supports a local koala population.

Medium

19.07 km one-way

4 hrs

Paper Back Flats Picnic Area to Spring Mountain

A varied terrain walk. Sandy in parts, then really rocky in some. The first part of the walk I followed mainly the Spring Mountain fire trail which was mostly flat. When I got to Back Alley trail it started inclining for about 2kms till I got to the Spring Mountain. I climbed as far as the first cave I came across then didn’t climb the rest... although it looked doable, I was by myself and didn’t want to push my luck. It was about 10km on the way up. Return trip I went down the Daisy trail which seemed to be an old mountain bike trail. It descends quickly and is rocky, eroded in parts and hard to walk on and requires a lot of scrambling and concentration. I then got to Narelle’s Climb, this terrain has been gravelled at some stage. I also saw a red belly black snake!! I decided to bypass White Rock as I’d seen it enough times and head back to where I started. Was about 9km on the way back. If I do it again I will do it in reverse and go via White Rock.

Medium

10.6 km return

3 hrs

Pyros Loop

This is another walk in the White Rock Conservation park which has quite a few ups and downs, so does get the heart pumping. It also has quite a few good views to Spring Mountain, White Rock and Flinders Peak at various stages of the walk.

Very Easy

1 km return

30 mins

Six Mile Creek Boardwalk

Wander along the boardwalk in the cool shade of the Blue Gum forest. Keep an eye out for a koala resting in a large gum, scratches and droppings at the base of the tree will point you in the right direction. Access can be had to Bluff Lookout from the boardwalk

Medium

1.4 km return

30 mins

Six Mile Creek Track

A moderate level trail that leads you into a world of large swamp box and blue gums, and if you are lucky enough, you may even see a shy lace monitor. Cool down as you cross Six Mile Creek and inspect a number of revegetation areas Council has been working to restore.

Hard

11 km return

4 hrs

Spring Mountain (Angelica Ave trailhead)

Spring mountain from Angelica St, Springfield Lakes.

Hard

11 km return

4 hrs

Spring Mountain (Thornbill Drv trailhead)

Spring Mountain from Thornbill Drive, Greenbank. Walk is a bit of a hard slog but the views from the different points on the trek are really spectacular.

Hard

14 km return

5 hrs

Spring Mt Caldera (Thornbill Drv trail head)

A great walk. Starting at the end of Thornbill Drive, Greenbank. 60 degree views atop Spring Mountain. Caves and cliffs along with some off track navigation along the aptly named Dragons Spine Trail!

Easy

6.5 km return

2 hrs

White Rock Multi-User Trail

A level track with some rough surfaces and stairs at the end.

Leading to the base of the culturally significant White Rock this trail goes through a mix of vegetation types and sceneries from riparian to open eucalypt forest and rocky ridges. Climb the stairs to gain views to Spring Mountain and the surrounding area.

Access to the top of White Rock is not allowed. Please respect the original Ugarapul custodians of the land.

Hard

6.5 km

2 hrs

White Rock Ridge Hike

This is a moderate walk through eucalypt forest, with some rock scrambling sections, cliff-edge lookouts and limited signage. The wildlife is abundant and the scenery beautiful with large rocks and caves to explore. Take plenty of water.

Please respect the traditional custodians of the land, the Ugarapul people, and resist the temptation of climbing to the White Rock summit.

The Ridge Hike is officially listed as 'hard' due to the scrambling sections, but this walk is achievable for most adults or children with a moderate fitness level.