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 D'Aguilar National Park

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

Easy

Blue Gum Flat bush camp

As the name suggests, magnificent blue gums tower over this bush camp, a short walk from the scenic shores of Lake Manchester.

Easy

1.1 km return

30 mins

Bulls Falls

Part of the Mt Mee section of the park this is an easy walk which from the viewing platform includes the beauty of the Neurum Valley with its sheltered rainforest pools and rocky crags. The pathway then continues on down to the falls themselves.

Medium

17 km return

5 hrs

Bulls Falls and Mill Rainforest Walk Circuit

Starting from Gantry Day Use Area, the walk follows Neurum Creek Road to the Falls Lookout. Walk to the car park (200m) and out on the track (1.1 km return) to the escarpment lookout and the lookout over the falls. Return to Neurum Creek Road and continue to the left then turn right to Mill Rainforest Walk. Follow the road to the car park and then follow the Mil Rainforest Circuit (1 km), including the boardwalk around the base of a large fig tree.
Return to Neurum Creek Road and continue on over Neurum Creek and then ascend to a hairpin bend sign. Turn left onto a trail used by grail bikes and ascend steeply to Lovedays Road. Turn left and after about 100m turn left onto the Somerset Trail. Follow the Somerset Trail back to the Gantry Day Use Area.

Hard

15.25 km return

5.5 hrs

Byron Creek Circuit

Walk in undulating country with some steep hills to Byron Creek with its crystal clear waters, waterholes as well as mountain top views from the ridges.

Easy

Cabbage Tree Creek bush camp

This open grassy bush camp is named after the nearby Cabbage Tree Creek, a tributary of Lake Manchester. It provides an excellent starting point to explore the creeks and peaks of this section of the park.

Medium

400 m

18 mins

Cypress Grove

A small isolated cypress grove. An easy walk for most fitness levels.

Easy

3 km

1 hr

Dundas Road bush camp walk

Dundas Road bush camp.Remote bush camping in open eucalypt forest. Enjoy picturesque wet eucalypt forest on your walk to the campsite. This campsite is the most accessible remote campsite in the park and suits overnight campers with some walking experience and fitness.
This is a great place to base yourself to go exploring other areas.

Easy

1.5 km return

30 mins

Egernia Circuit

From the road at the base of Jollys Lookout, this track loops through open eucalypt forest and back to the road. Parking is available at the lookout and at the walking track entrance below it. Early morning walkers may be rewarded with a host of different birdcalls to listen to.

Easy

1.8 km

1 hr

Golden Boulder Track

Cross the road and continue to the track shelter showing some history of the area then onto a plaque and continue along the track to a caged mine shaft. A worthwhile walk

Medium

4.3 km return

2 hrs

Greenes Falls via Rainforest Circuit + Cypress Grove Circuit

Greenes Falls Track is one of three connected walks, comprising of the Rainforest Circuit (2km return), Greenes Falls Track (+2.2km return) and the optional add-on of Cypress Grove Circuit (+500m), making a total walking distance of 4.7km. The small but beautiful trail network includes several boardwalk sections and sets of stairs, passing over rainforest pools and ending at a lookout above Greenes Falls. Be prepared for an uphill walk on the return trip. Parking is available at Maiala car park.