Summary

The Sunshine State

Queensland has a wealth of bushwalking opportunities including multiple World Heritage Listed rainforests such as the Daintree and Lamington National Park, great coastal and island parks like Fraser Island and Hinchinbrook Island.

Other Information

World Heritage Areas

• Fraser Island
• Gondwana Rainforests of Australia (Lamington NP, Springbrook NP, Mount Chinghee NP, Mount Barney NP, Main Range NP)
• Great Barrier Reef
• Riversleigh
• Wet Tropics (Daintree NP, Barron Gorge NP, Cedar Bay NP, Girringun NP, Wooroonooran NP)

Contact details

Queensland Parks and Forest:
https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/

Regions

The link below provides a region map of QLD as a reference to what council zones are included in the 7 geographic regions of QLD.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regions_of_Queensland#/media/File:Qld-regions-map.gif

1. Far North Queensland
2. North Queesnland
3. Central Queensland
4. Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday
5. Wide Bay Burnett
6. Darling Downs South West
7. South East Queensland

Walks in Paluma Range National Park

(North Queensland)

Hard

11.3 km return

6 hrs

Mt Halifax

A tranquil walk alongside a gently flowing stream followed by a diobolically steep and slippery 1km vertical ascent!

Walks in South East Queensland

Medium

3.74 km return

1 hr

Applegum Walk and Hartmanns Park Circuit

A creek-side track connecting Bullocky's Rest Park with a network of trails through Hartmann Park in Crows Nest. Includes a short side-track to the Pump Hole, a deep waterhole that is home to long-necked turtles, and includes a small waterfall after rain.

Officially marked Grade 3/Medium (some uneven/rocky/slippery surfaces, especially after rain) this trail is manageable for walkers of most ages and fitness levels.

Easy

2.2 km return

30 mins

Banksia Bicentennial Bushwalk

Explore remnant wallum heathlands and spot colourful birds and other wildlife on this delightful bushwalk in a corner of the Bribie Island National Park.

Easy

5 km return

90 mins

Bayview Conservation Area

Many trails through the bush area for walkers, bikes and horses. There are a few areas with healthy mozzie populations so be prepared!

Medium

7 km return

2 hrs

Birnam Range

Walk along the spine of the Birnam Range. The trail along the range stretches for 7-8kms starting in the South from the end of Monmouth Ct or the main Mundoolun Road and finishing in the North at Currawong Ct. Outlined in this walk is a section of the trail along the highest part of the range starting from and returning to Mona Dr which is one of a few additional enterance points.

Easy

16 km return

4 hrs

Blackfellow Creek Glen Rock

An easy but longer walk. Yet no hills so the little ones can go along on this hike.

Medium

13.5 km return

3 hrs

Bracalba Running Trail

This is where the Glasshouse Mountains Parkrun is held on a Saturday morning. It's a lovely hiking area too that includes rainforest and bush surroundings. There's some great steep hills and a couple of different tracks adjoining to make your hike longer if you desire.

NOTE: these tracks have been closed from 20 December 2024 due to a significant weather event. Correct as of 5 January 2024.

Medium

5 km return

2 hrs

Brian Burke Reserve / House Mountain

Moderate climb on well defined vehicle track. Some good views over Samford Valley toward Mt Nebo. Traverses up ridge line enjoying any breeze that's going, also making it a reasonable summer walk/climb, if there's a decent breeze. Very accessible from Brisbane.

Medium

1.2 km return

1 hr

Browns Falls

Located only 4.5 kms outside of Killarney in the Scenic Rim. The 15m waterfall requires a 600 metre walk along a rough track involving plenty of climbing over rocks and under fallen trees. It is definitely worth the walk.

Easy

8 km return

110 mins

Bullocky Rest to Forgan Cove Loop

Bullocky Rest is a peninsular stretching out into lake Samsonvale. Being surrounded by water on three sides and with plenty of shade trees.

Start at either Bullocky Rest or Forgan Cove (the new watercraft launch area).