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Short Walks in South East Queensland's National Parks Queensland’s national parks Short walks in the South East Contents Enjoy national parks Enjoy national parks .................................3 Sunshine Coast (map) .............................24 Welcome Choose your walk ......................................4 Mapleton Falls National Park .............25 Delve deep into cool forests or get your camera snapping among colourful wildflowers. Feel the Brisbane (map) .........................................6 Kondalilla National Park ....................25 invigorating spray of a waterfall or dip your toes into an enticing rockpool. D’Aguilar National Park .......................7 Dularcha National Park .....................26 Gaze in wonder at a picture-perfect-postcard view. Be awestruck by dramatic rock sculptures and Daisy Hill Conservation Park ...............8 Glass House Mountains National Park ....................................27 sandblows created by nature’s power. Fort Lytton National Park .....................9 Welcome to the Rangers’ top picks of the best short Currimundi Lake Conservation Park ...27 walks in South East Queensland’s national parks St Helena Island National Park ............9 and World Heritage areas. Noosa National Park .........................28 Moreton Island National Park ............10 Above: Pile Valley, Woondum National Park ...................29 Central Station, Naree Budjong Djara National Park ...10 K’gari (Fraser Island); Tewantin National Park .....................29 Left: Red-backed fairy-wren Gold Coast (map) ....................................11 Conondale National Park ..................30 Lamington National Park ...................12 Brooyar State Forest ..........................30 Springbrook National Park ................14 Cooloola, Great Sandy National Park ....................................31 Your bucket list Tamborine National Park ...................16 The Rangers have chosen walks suitable for Burleigh Head National Park .............17 Fraser Coast (map) ..................................32 everyone from the young to the young at heart. Will the Ranger’s favourite be yours? Create your K’gari (Fraser Island), David Fleay Wildlife Park ...................17 own bucket list of nature walks from the walks Great Sandy National Park ................33 featured in this guide. Southern Queensland Country (map) ......18 Walking through our national parks gives Get out of town and into a park! Walking in nature you a true ‘experience’ of nature—a rustle of lizards, is a fun way to improve your fitness while sharing Main Range National Park .................19 a chorus of bird calls and the sweet scents of special times with family and friends. the bush. Girraween National Park ...................20 Ranger Selina, Cooloola, Great Sandy National Park. National park walks take you to the top attractions (Photo taken at Cooloola during wildflower season) in the parks. Sundown National Park .....................21 Unwind from the hectic pace of daily life on Ravensbourne National Park .............21 an offshore island or breathe the freshest mountain air. Disclaimer Crows Nest National Park ..................22 This information is a guide only. Every effort has been Use this guide to kickstart your next park made to ensure this information is accurate at the time of Talk to the adventure. Find more walking ideas within an The Palms National Park ...................22 writing. Conditions change and activities may occasionally Ranger to be prohibited in some places. No liability is accepted by make your park easy day-trip from Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, the Queensland Government for any decisions or actions visit special. Bunya Mountains National Park ........23 taken on the basis of information in this guide. (Ranger Jo at Gold Coast and Toowoomba on the website Girraween qld.gov.au/nationalparks (National Park) Revitalise naturally. 2 3 Choose For your backpack Stay a little longer Here’s what you should take when walking: If you enjoy walking and want to explore further, your walk stay overnight. You can camp in many of the parks • nutritious, energy-boosting nibbles mentioned in this guide but you need to book and (muesli bars, chocolate, nuts, fruit) pay for your campsite first. Book your campsite online Whether you want to cool off in a mountain stream, • drinking water at qld.gov.au/camping or visit queensland.com for photograph an amazing view, see ancient Antarctic • insect repellent other local accommodation options. beech trees or spot wildlife, you’ll find information • sunscreen within these pages to help you select walks you’ll • basic first-aid supplies (sting or insect really enjoy. Enjoy your walk! bite medication, bandaids etc) Choose from a wonderful cross-section of some of the • camera most popular walks across South East Queensland. • binoculars Under a brief description of the Ranger’s favourite Queen Mary Falls circuit, • swimsuits if there’s suitable creeks, lakes Main Range National Park short walk, you will find the following information or beaches Palm Grove, • raincoat or waterproof jacket (and warm Tamborine about the walk: National Park clothes if heading into the mountains) • plastic bags for rubbish and to sit on Walk distance and time. Track length is not Where the walk starts. Most walks start near • mobile phone (although you’ll be out always the best indicator of the time the walk a picnic or camping area. Special instructions of range in many places). might take. Check walking time before deciding are provided here. whether a track is suitable. Getting there. Guide to finding the park All walks featured here can be walked in less including any public transport options. than three hours. Suggested walking times are Map legend What else can I do? Information about visitor for people with average fitness. F facilities near the track, including where you The areas covered in this guide are Walking track maps are provided for every featured walk. Allow more time if your group includes young can picnic or camp nearby. shown on this map of Queensland. Symbols used on the track maps are explained here. children and elderly people or if you’re a keen Ranger tips from the local Ranger are useful photographer stopping to capture moments Protected estate Stairs BBQ—fuel hints to help you enjoy your walk. 400 km along the way. Featured short walk Cliff line BBQ—coin operated What’s the track like? Some walks can Water Mountain Lookout accommodate strollers and wheelchairs. Others Waterways Railway Constructed lookout are longer, might be uneven or have some steps. Sealed major road Buildings Telephone All are suitable for anyone with average fitness. Sealed minor road Parking Refreshments Here’s a guide to what to expect: Unsealed road Toilets Restaurant Fraser 4WD road Wheelchair access Accommodation Symbol Suits Track description Coast Sunshine 4WD high Showers Camping No bushwalking experience required. Flat even surface with Coast clearance road Wheelchairs and strollers no steps or steep sections. Suitable for wheelchair users who Brisbane Picnic table Car camping Gold Coast Management trail have someone to assist them. Southern Brisbane Sheltered picnic table Caravan site Queensland Walking track Country No bushwalking experience required. The track is a hardened Drinking water Boat access Families with Gate or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or Information Abseiling young children sections and occasional steps. Maps of these tourism regions are Locked gate at the start of each section. Information shelter Dog on leash permitted Waterfall Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking Ranger station Restricted access area People with some experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep hill Bridge bushwalking experience BBQ—wood sections, a rough surface and many steps. 4 5 Pitta circuit Araucaria track South D’Aguilar (D’Aguilar National Park) Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre Energise your spirit with the scent of fragrant Absorb the tranquillity among giant hoop pines eucalypts and the dappled light of cool rainforest on the shores of Enoggera Reservoir, then loop near Mount Nebo township. Wonder at the back through the crunchy undergrowth of open spectacular centuries-old strangler fig decorated eucalypt forest. Bring your binoculars on an early with climbing ferns and vines, orchids and other morning stroll for a close-up of local birdlife Brisbane epiphytes perched precariously on its branches. soaring through the shimmering sunrays reflected off this peaceful lagoon. Parks near Brisbane are the perfect getaway. Trees take the place of skyscrapers and wildlife provides moments of amazement. Delve into cool, subtropical 1km return (20–30mins) 5km return (2hrs) rainforest to escape the heat. Marvel at islands created mostly from sand. Uneven gravel surface. The first section is Uneven gravel surface. stroller-friendly. Be transported to a time when Brisbane was a fledgling country town. Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre, The Gap Boombana day-use area Discover nature on your doorstep, easily. Take Waterworks Road to Mount Nebo Road Drive 17km west along Mount Nebo Road approximately 13km from Brisbane CBD from Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre, to Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre. The Gap (20mins from central Brisbane via Waterworks Road). F Toilets at Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre. Light refreshments at The Green Tree Frog Café. F Picnic tables, toilets and untreated water at Boombana day-use area. Cafes in nearby Ranger Diana’s tip: Watch out for our
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