Brisbane Forest park D'Aguilar National Park
(
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
(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.
(Bush Camps - 15km)
Remote bush camping in open eucalypt forest adjacent to Kobble Creek. The campsite's only access is by walking along unmarked trails through steep terrain. You will need to be physically fit and have bushwalking and navigation skills, and have an emergency plan in place with a responsible friend or family member. A topographic map is required to find the campsite — map grid reference: 778 856.
(Bush Camps - 10.4km)
Remote bush camping on a high ridge overlooking Kipper Creek in wet sclerophyll forest. Northbrook Mountain summit is approximately a 15-minutes walk from the campsite. The summit affords extensive views looking south across the England Creek catchments and is covered in mountain heath, where wildflowers bloom between winter and spring.
(Bush Camps - 8km)
Remote bush camping in open eucalypt woodland among magnificent spotted gums, ironbarks and grey gums.
(Bush Camps)
Remote bush camping in open forest beside Kobble Creek.
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