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 South East Queensland

Easy

3.8 km return

90 mins

Fort Bribie Walk

Take a self-guided walk through the remnants of heritage-listed Fort Bribie. See gun emplacements, mine control huts, army field camp foundations and searchlight buildings. Signs along the walk give an insight into Fort Bribie and the men and women who served here from 1941 to 1945. Track markers on the beach help to locate the walk's access points.

Bring mosquito repellent the bugs here are notoriously plentiful.

Easy

1.5 km return

1 hr

Fort Lytton

Fort Lytton is a fortress located on the southern banks of the Brisbane River, Fort Lytton National Park is the perfect place to discover a unique part of Brisbane’s past.
Only open on Sundays.

Medium

1.8 km return

35 mins

Freeman's Lookout Track

Access to Lower Beechmont Conservation Area from Freemans Rd, Lower Beechmont. Panoramic view out over the Gold Coast, north to Mt Tamborine and west to Canungra.

Easy

3.1 km return

45 mins

Freshwater Xanthorroea Circuit

A short circuit walk in Freshwater National Park where many xanthorrhoea (grass trees) are on display.

Medium

5.5 km return

2 hrs

Gold Creek Reservoir

Within the Brisbane City area there are a number of nature reserves that provide opportunities for the hiker who doesn't want to drive for hours to get out of the city. One of the most interesting is the Gold Creek Reservoir located next to the suburb of Upper Brookfield.

Very Easy

2.8 km return

45 mins

Greater Wetland Walk (Berrinba Wetlands)

Berrinba Wetlands is a must for nature lovers. Explore these serene and picturesque wetlands along more than eight kilometers of shared walking and bicycle tracks. This track loops around the wetland.

Very Easy

4.3 km return

80 mins

IndigiScapes

Indigiscapes is now reopen after renovations. See their website for the latest information - https://indigiscapes.redland.qld.gov.au/

There are various walking trails and guided tours offered at Redlands IndigiScapes Centre. Most areas are wheelchair friendly. You can have a picnic or BBQ in the vast grounds or enjoy a meal at our Tea Garden, set on an open verandah overlooking the bushland.

Medium

8.5 km return

90 mins

Ironbark Gully Walk

8.5 km walk around the Samford Conservation Park; undulating trails with some hills

Very Easy

7 km return

2 hrs

Jim Soorley Bikeway and Wetlands

A shared bike way along the Schulz Canal into a wetland area with plenty of bird life.

Medium

2.5 km return

45 mins

Killarney Glen - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

Killarney Glen has been permanently closed. This page is maintained to allow members to record previous visits to this walk.