Brisbane Forest park D'Aguilar National Park
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Queensland)
Summary
Declared a national park in 1977 approx size 28 500 hectares second largest park in south east queensland. Originally settled by timber cutters approx 1870. Gold was discovered in mid 1800's there are many mines scattered throughout Cedar creek areas. The area is made up of D'Aguilar National Park, Jollys Lookout National Park, Maiala National Park, Boombana and Manorina National Parks. On Brisbanes door steep.
Walks
(Bellbird Grove - 1.7km)
A walk through open bushland to the creekbeds. And then onto the Aboriginal gunyas too bad more walks do have examples of history as this does.
(Bellbird Grove - 1.8km)
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
(Brisbane Forest Park Information Centre - 5km)
This walk begins off downhill, soon there are some views of the reservoir then the track begins to wind its way along the edge of the reservoir keep an eye out for different water birds.
I would advise taking you camera equipment as well as a pair of binoculars for some good bird watching. After approx 1.7km you come to a Y junction go straight ahead and some more views of the Enoggera weir come into sight. There seems to be alot of bellbirds and a few whipbirds around here.
(Bush Camps)
As the name suggests, magnificent blue gums tower over this bush camp, a short walk from the scenic shores of Lake Manchester.
(Bush Camps)
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.
(Bush Camps - 3km)
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.
(Bush Camps - 21km)
Remote bush camping in the remote middle section of the park, alongside picturesque England Creek. 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.
(Bush Camps - 3.6km)
Remote bush camping in open eucalypt woodland surrounded by bloodwoods, grey gums and tallowwoods. The uncommon shrub, Goodenia ovata, shows off its yellow flowers in spring and autumn along the road edge on the walk in.
(Bush Camps - 10km)
Remote bush camping in an open grassy area next to Kobble Creek, in the remote northern section of the park. A short walk takes you to the top of the Kobble Creek waterfall. Keep an eye out for the prehistoric-looking Lepidozamia (cycads) on your walk to the bush camp. Skinks and keelbacks (freshwater snakes) can be seen basking on the rocks at the top of Kobble Creek waterfall. Bottlebrush plants flower along the creek beside the bush camp in spring.
History
The area has a history of Timber cutting, gold mining, farming, housing and eventually National Parks.
Features
So many diverse areas ranging from rainforest to open eucalypt forest.
Access
Go along to 60 Waterworks Road. The Brisbane Forest Park information Centre is there. Also a Brisbane City Council bus goes right to the door of the Information Centre.
Maps
Maps are available from Brisbane Forest Park. D'Aguilar Range.
Accommodation
Bed & Breakfast on MT. Glorious, plus so close to Brisbane
Camping
Check with Brisbane Forest Park for further details
Contact details
Brisbane Forest Park 1300 130 372
Brisbane City Council 07 3403 8888