Summary

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.

History

Any interesting history for the region?

Features

What are the standout bushwalking features?

Access

How do you get there? Include all access points if there are many?

Maps

Which maps cover the region?

Accommodation

Where can I stay there? or near there?

Camping

Council Areas:

1. Scenic Rim Regional
2. Gold Coast City
3. Logan City
4. Redland City
5. Ipswich City
6. Lockyer Valley Regional
7. Brisbane City
8. Somerset Regional
9. Moreton Bay Regional
10. Sunshine Coast Regional
11. Noosa Shire

Contact details

See Qld National parks website

Walks in Moggill Conservation Park

Medium

5.8 km return

90 mins

Devils Break Loop

Great short to medium length bush walk with not too many many people. There is a very steep section on the southern end of Devils Break which can be covered in shale so appropriate walking shoes are a must here.

Medium

5 km return

2 hrs

Lantana Break

A nice 5k walk from Wirrabarra road. I would recommend heading along powerline break first, then up lantana break and coming back down Rocky Mountain High. Lantana break is heading directly up from the gullly to the top of the ridge, quite a challenging walk, but well signposted and takes about two hours all up. I'd recommend heading there after a little bit of rain so that the ground is softer and not at slippery.

Walks in Moogerah Peaks National Park

Easy

840 m return

20 mins

Mee-bor-rum Circuit

This circuit track passes through heathland and features a lookout with views of Tamborine Mountain, Lamington Plateau and Mount Barney. Care must be taken at the lookout; it is a natural texture and has no handrails. Further along the track a circular viewing platform provides views of the heathland and southern section of Mount French.

Hard

6 km return

3 hrs

Mount Edwards

This hiking track takes you to the summit of Mt Edwards, the taller, conical-shaped peak beside Moogerah Dam. This trail crosses the dam wall then leads to the top the mountain with an elevation gain of almost 500m to really get your heart pumping. There is a lookout part-way up the track with views of Little Mt Edwards/Reynolds Creek below the dam wall, while the lookout at the summit faces north-east towards Brisbane and the Fassifern Valley.

Officially listed as Grade 5/Very Hard difficulty (unsigned trail, loose/rocky surface, some tree falls/overgrown sections + steep incline), this trail is suitable for walkers with a moderate-high fitness level who are confident and well prepared (wear appropriate shoes, take plenty of water etc.).

Hard

6 km return

3 hrs

Mt Greville

A walk up to the top of Mt Greville circa 770m. Up the waterfall gorge, then visit viewing platform rock slab near top of waterfall gorge. Alternatively, ascend via SE Ridge. Continue to summit then return via Palm Gorge.

Very Hard

7 km return

5 hrs

Mt Greville via Razor back ridge, waterfall Gorge, Bare rock, the ladder, the peak

Starting from the car park assend to the folk and then drop across waterfall gorge and assend the northern wall and traverse along a narrow ridge before descending a gully back down into waterfall gorge and assend back up to Bare rock and the down into the northern gorge before taking the 2nd gully back up to a viewing rock and a bolted ladder before the last assend to the peak and desend south east ridge

Very Hard

5.5 km return

2.5 hrs

Mt Greville waterfall gorge, Northern face

Starting from the car park ascend to the viewing rock and then head along the faint track towards south east ridge. Once at the cliff line peel of to the right and traverse along until you get to the first gully entrance seen from the viewing rock once there rock scramble up the north western ridge line to the summit. Beware there is a degree of exposure here and no marked route. The bare rock is cliff like and the gullies are extremely unstable beware of shifting rocks. Descend down south east ridge.

Hard

6.5 km return

4 hrs

Mt Greville: Waterfall Gorge/Palm Gorge circuit

A rewarding walk up to the summit of Mt Greville via two beautiful gorges. There are also some great Scenic Rim views. This track uses Waterfall Gorge in ascent, and Palm Gorge in descent.

Very Easy

720 m return

15 mins

North Cliff Track

There are a few small walks which can be added together. The Logans Lookout visits the popular rock climbing sites.

Walks in Moreton Island National Park

Easy

20.6 km return

5 hrs

Caboolture Rail Trail

The walk follows the old Wamuran Rail line from Beerburrum Road, Caboolture to Nasho's Park, Wamuran. There are a couple of bridges to negotiate but the fences have openings to allow walkers. There are some roads to cross with caution. Lots of tree cover and plenty of scenery.