Summary

Toohey Forest walk to Mt. Gravatt mountain

History

Features

Amazing rock formations, See what Brisbane bush originally looked liked.

Access

Park at Toohey Forest and many walks lead from there

Maps

Available from Brisbane City Council Website. Downloadable

Accommodation

Camping

No camping permitted in park

Other

Contact details

https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/things-to-see-and-do/outdoor-activities/walking-in-brisbane

Walks in Brisbane City Council Local Walks

Medium

4.5 km return

Mount Petrie

This walk is unfortunately inaccessible as it traverses the Belmont shooting complex.

Easy

4.6 km return

1 hr

Oxley Creek Common-Secret Forest Walk

A serene patch of bird-inhabited wetland in the midst of an agricultural and industrial area, Oxley Creek Common has a couple of easy paved walking trails and picnic amenities for the visitor.

One trail leads from the picnic area and themed info and amenity block Red Shed and splits into two before ending at two different bird habitats. For those keen to spot some of the 180 plus species of bird that inhabit this space, the best times to walk are at dawn and dusk though ornithological tendencies are not required to enjoy these walks.

Medium

1.3 km return

30 mins

Pomax Track

This track passes through heathland where you can see spectacular plants including pomax, banksia, native irises and keraudrenia. It is named after the locally rare heathland plant pomax.

Grade: difficult, steep hills
Suited to: bushwalking, birdwatching, flora walks
Habitat: heathland
Must: look for wildflowers in September

Easy

1.7 km return

20 mins

Possum Forest Trail (Warril Parkland)

Bushland next to wetland area of Oxley Creek.

Very Easy

5 km return

1 hr

Rocks Riverside Walk

Walk along the river, plenty of picnic spots, water bubblers (including for dogs) and Brisbane’s largest riverside park at the end.

Easy

750 m return

10 mins

Sandstone Circuit

A short circuit in Toohey Forest Park that takes you to the top of a sandstone knoll the sandstone outlook (117m) and to the Western outlook which offers views of the Flinders Peak group and distant main range.

Easy

4 km return

1 hr

Sandy Camp Rd Wetlands

A flat walk through the lesser-known wetlands.
Wheelchair access is possible but not an easy walk

Easy

4 km return

1 hr

Sandy Creek Conservation Area (Redland Bay)

Management trail through eucalypt bush.

Easy

3.2 km return

45 mins

Sea Eagle Lake Trail (Warril Parkland)

Wetland area along Oxley Creek.

Easy

3 km return

45 mins

Seven Hills Circuit

Sort circuit track that is intersected by the Seven Hills Ridge track and the Seven Hills Gully Track. Wide and clear well maintained track.