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 South East Queensland

Easy

2 km return

30 mins

Veresdale Walk

King Coolum Reserve - A short walk with a few steep hills leading to a picnic area, with nice views over the scenic rim.

Medium

3 km return

45 mins

Wickham National Park High Point

A walk from the end of Flesser Road through Plunkett Conservation Park and into Wickham National Park and to the highest point in the National Park.

Medium

7 km return

2 hrs

Wickham Peak - Calytrix Circuit (Wickham Timber Reserve)

A sandstone adventure that climbs to the top of Wickham Peak which gives views of Brisbane City to the North and Mt Barney to the South. Once on top of the ridge the trail traverses heath country which has wildflower displays in Spring.
This walk is best in early morning or late afternoon in the summer months as it can be extremely hot in the middle of the day.

Medium

13 km return

Wivenhoe Hill

A 13km walk along/around a section of the Wivenhoe dam. Scenery changes, from water views, open grassland, bush and rocky outcrops over undulating ground. Opportunity to see Whiptail Wallabies, Koalas, Red Wren and other bird species.

Easy

11.5 km one-way

3.5 hrs

Woody Point to Scarborough

Coastal track along sheltered beaches with eye-popping ocean vistas and fascinating hertiage sites.

Very Easy

11 km return

4 hrs

Woody Point to Shorncliffe

Enjoy the sea breeze while taking a stroll from the Woody Point Jetty, along the shoreline of Bramble Bay, across the Ted Smout Memorial Bridge and into Shorncliffe for a relaxing coffee in one of the seaside cafe's.

Easy

2 km return

30 mins

Yugar Rail Trail

This track is part of the disused rail line which went from Ferny Grove to Dayboro. Ends at Yugar rail tunnel. Memorial stone with info on top of tunnel.

Walks in D'Aguilar National Park

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

Hard

21 km

2 days

Aquila Loop

Remote bush camping in the remote middle section of the park, alongside picturesque England Creek at the England Creek bush camp. There are several waterholes along England Creek Road, 10 minutes south of the campsite. Look out for native daisies along the road edge flowering spring to summer. Pink rock orchids and tongue orchids can be seen growing on rock cuttings on Joyners Ridge Road in spring.

This trail can also be done as a day hike (6-10 hours).

Easy

800 m

1 hr

Atrax Circuit

Take a short walk through a wet eucalypt forest. Look closely at the forest floor and notice the ferns, mosses and fungi that thrive in the moist environment. Glimpse inside the trunk of a brush box Lophostemon confertus, a former giant of this species-rich ecosystem.

Easy

1 km one-way

15 mins

Bellbird Grove Access Trail

Trail leads from Ross Road, Upper Kedron into D'Aguilar National Park's Bellbird Grove Picnic Area following Cedar Creek and passing a pond.