400
m
18
mins
A small isolated cypress grove. An easy walk for most fitness levels.
1.2
km
return
30
mins
This track starts from the top of Maiala day-use area (the south side of Mount Glorious Road) and runs along the escarpment to the Western Window—an expansive undulating view to the west. Visit the window at sunset for an awe-inspiring day’s end.
2
km
1
hr
This walking track starts at Maiala day-use area and winds through stunning subtropical rainforest. Appreciate the majestic beauty of the old Sydney blue gum, a sole survivor of the eucalypt forest that was once the dominant vegetation here. This track joins Cypress Grove and a section of Greenes Falls walking tracks. Parking is available at Maiala car park. An easy walk for most fitness levels.
6.5
km
2
hrs
A pleasant walk with a short bit of scrambling up to the impressive White Rock. A sacred site for local indigenous people, the custodians of the site request that you do not climb White Rock.
2
km
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1
hr
A picturesque retreat into nature seven kilometres from the Ipswich Central Business District is the peaceful Kholo Gardens at Pine Mountain. It’s an unexpected delight to explore with its lush gardens, crystal clear lily pond, bush walks and open spaces. Giant Kauri trees and Hoop Pines planted by early settlers, rare birds and plants, and the nearby Brisbane River all make this a special place to spend some time. It’s also a sacred site for the indigenous Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul People.
At this subtropical haven, you can enjoy the peace and quiet of the 400 metre walk through Tree Fern Lane under a natural rainforest canopy. The more energetic can try the steeper 800 metre Coal Creek Walk – aptly named seeing as the earliest recordings of coal in the area were made here in 1825.
Formerly the site of a water pumping station, Kholo Gardens has an historic well onsite as well as a charming little old church, relocated here in 1990 from Redbank. With that and a stunningly restored Queenslander nearby, you can see why this is a popular venue for weddings and other functions. There are also barbecues, picnic tables and public toilets.
6.5
km
return
2
hrs
A level track with some rough surfaces and stairs at the end.
Leading to the base of the culturally significant White Rock this trail goes through a mix of vegetation types and sceneries from riparian to open eucalypt forest and rocky ridges. Climb the stairs to gain views to Spring Mountain and the surrounding area.
Access to the top of White Rock is not allowed. Please respect the original Ugarapul custodians of the land.
5
km
return
90
mins
Many trails through the bush area for walkers, bikes and horses. There are a few areas with healthy mozzie populations so be prepared!
4.7
km
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3
hrs
Rock hop up Cedar Creek past Cedar Falls and take the right turn onto Love Creek then follow it to Love Creek Falls.
11
km
return
4
hrs
Spring Mountain from Thornbill Drive, Greenbank. Walk is a bit of a hard slog but the views from the different points on the trek are really spectacular.
6
km
return
2
hrs
A walk to the titular peak of the D'Aguilar National Park, which can easily be combined with a side trip to the Piper Comanche wreck.