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3
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The Mount Vane walking track on Minjerribah is Straddie’s latest visitor attraction. Recent completion of the track has allowed keen bush walkers to enjoy 360-degree views of Moreton Bay and Quandamooka Country from a lookout atop one of Minjerribah’s highest peaks.
Constructed by Minjerribah’s Traditional Owners, the Quandamooka People, the new walk joins two existing walks within Naree Budjong Djara (My Mother Earth) National Park to create a 10 kilometre network of trails. This offers walkers a half day of trekking to special sights like Karboora (Deep Silent Pool, also known as Blue Lake) and a number of peaks with sweeping views over 18 Mile Swamp to the Gold Coast.
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The Purga Nature Reserve allows visitors to view the largest
protected area of endangered Swamp Tea Tree forest in
Ipswich. These self-guided walks provide visitors a unique
opportunity to explore vegetation and watch wildlife while
only 15 minutes from Ipswich Central.
12
km
one-way
3
hrs
This walk is part of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, starts and finishes at the railway station. Coominya is a small town but has all services. A large and impressive rail bridge along the track but not accessible, a lower river crossing. The walk passes through farm lands so plenty of gates to open and shut but not a walk to complete in Summer months. The trail is well marked so maps are not required. Lowood is accessible after a turnoff at Fernvale which is situated on the Brisbane Valley Highway. Public amenities and car parking at both ends of the walk. No permits or costs for the walk.
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2
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An easy walk through the bushland around the southern end of Lake Wivenhoe to the high point on Pine Hill. The eucalyptus trees look very young, so I can only suppose that this will get better with age.
6.5
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3.5
hrs
Short but steep hike to summit and side trip to caves. Approximately 5.5 klms.
12
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3
hrs
A different way to get to Flinder’s Peak - follows fire trails East of the summit then approaches from South and South West - joining the trourist trail just before the chimney up to the summit. Back down the chimney and follow the standard tourist trail down to the carpark.
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40
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A fully sealed track that follows Lagoon Creek from the corner of Pettigrew and Ferris Streets. It follows Lagoon Creek along till it reaches the Bruce Highway.
The highlight of the track is the main lagoon where at the right time you may see a platypus as well as ducks and turtles.
5.2
km
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90
mins
Walk through banksias, grasstrees and eucalypt on your way to Kaboora/Blue Lake. Pass Tortoise Lagoon on the way to this jewel of the island.
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1
hr
Short 2k walk from beach, through trees through to the desert.
Half way up at the end of the stairs has a nice elevated view of the water and on a clear day Brisbane
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40
mins
A short walk through some interesting coloured sand cliffs. Follow the path and then go up the gorge on the left hand side up to the maze like area which has views out to the water.