Brisbane City Council Local Walks

Summary

Toohey Forest walk to Mt. Gravatt mountain

History

 

Features

Amazing rock formations, See what Brisbane bush originally looked liked.

Access

Park at Toohey Forest and many walks lead from there

Maps

Available from Brisbane City Council Website. Downloadable

Accommodation

 

Camping

No camping permitted in park

Other

Contact details

https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/things-to-see-and-do/outdoor-activities/walking-in-brisbane

Easy
1.5 km
27 mins

Xanthorrhoea Track

This track passes through mixed heath and woodland species including banksias, grass trees and heath peas. You are likely to see kookaburras, forest kingfishers, red-backed wrens, dollarbirds, lizards and geckoes.

Picnic area available at entrance.

Grade: easy, but it’s hilly
Suited to: birdwatching and flora walks
Habitat: heathland
Must: walk this track in September or at dusk
Recommendation: combine this track with the Banksia Track for a two hour circuit walk, Pomax Track for another two hour walk or all three for a three hour walk