Boarding NSW and the pacific Ocean, it is not uncommon for hikes to have views of both worlds (ocean and hinterland). Hikes here are typically on the great dividing range.
Any interesting history for the region?
What are the standout bushwalking features?
How do you get there? Include all access points if there are many?
Which maps cover the region?
Where can I stay there? or near there?
See Qld National parks website
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.
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
Bushland next to wetland area of Oxley Creek.
Walk along the river, plenty of picnic spots, water bubblers (including for dogs) and Brisbane’s largest riverside park at the end.
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.
A flat walk through the lesser-known wetlands.
Wheelchair access is possible but not an easy walk
Management trail through eucalypt bush.
Sort circuit track that is intersected by the Seven Hills Ridge track and the Seven Hills Gully Track. Wide and clear well maintained track.
Enter via Pine Mountain Road, Follow the signs to the summit and look at the views over South Brisbane