D’Aguilar Range D’Aguilar National Park, Samford and Bunyaville conservation parks and surrounds
Park guide
… the bush on Brisbane’s doorstep
Discover remote gorges, sheltered pockets of subtropical rainforest, expansive forests and spectacular views; all within an hour’s drive from Brisbane.
Great state. Great opportunity. Locality map Exploring the range The D’Aguilar Range can be explored in two hours or over several days. Experience the park on foot, by horse or bicycle, or by car or motorbike. Courtesy of Jason Flesser Jason of Courtesy To get the most of a visit, this guide is divided into sections to help visitors tailor their experience. More detailed information is available in the park, from Walkabout Creek Visitor Centre or at
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2 Touring and places to visit Embark on an adventure on one of several scenic tourist drives along the range and visit spectacular lookouts, parkland picnic areas and stunning natural features. South D’Aguilar To explore the southern end of the D’Aguilar Range, follow Mount Nebo Road (tourist route number 8) from The Gap. The road winds along the range to the mountain townships of Mount Nebo and Mount Glorious. Alternatively, the park can be reached via Samford along Mount Glorious Road (tourist route number 9). For those looking to circumnavigate the park, the Northbrook Parkway provides a circuit back through Brisbane Valley and Ipswich, or alternatively return via Samford. Westridge outlook Public transport access Vehicle access For information on bus services, 3 Bellbird Grove 6 Jollys Lookout contact TRANSLink on 13 12 30 10-minute drive from Walkabout Creek 2 20-minute drive from Walkabout Creek 2 or visit
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Stop and enjoy a picnic or barbecue at this Named after William Jolly, Brisbane’s first open, grassy day-use area and take a short Lord Mayor (from 1925 to 1931), this walk along one of the walking tracks. lookout offers expansive views of Moreton Catch public transport or drive to the Island, Brisbane Valley and the Glass House summit of Mt Coot-tha for expansive views 4 McAfees lookout Mountains. over Brisbane city. Alternatively, embark 15-minute drive from Walkabout Creek 2 on a short walk from any of the picnic areas 7 Boombana at the foothills of the mountain or explore the Mt Coot-tha botanic gardens and 20-minute drive from Walkabout Creek 2 planetarium. For further information This lookout was named after the first or to obtain brochures or maps, please settlers in this area an d offers breathtaking visit the Brisbane City Council website views of Moreton Bay. Boombana, meaning ‘trees in bloom’,
3 4 45-minute drive from Walkabout Creek with theGreat Dividing Range inthedistance. outcrop, enjoy views over Lake Wivenhoe From thelookout perched onahighrocky 35-minute drive from Walkabout Creek of Samford Valley. walkers lush wet eucalypt forest and views Two walking tracks leave from here, offering 30-minute drive from Walkabout Creek The lush subtropical rainforest of Mount Glorious. loud andlaborious past. plantation remain as evidence of Maiala’s some machinery andaremnant hooppine Range. Originally cleared for atimbermill, national park declared ontheD’Aguilar This special area was thefirst piece of
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Mount Mee The 90-minute drive to Mount Mee from 17 Somerset lookout 19 Rocky Hole Brisbane meanders through the townships 30-minute drive from The Gantry 16 25-minute drive from The Gantry 16 of Samford and Dayboro. Follow Mount Mee Road (tourist route number 29) and turn into Sellin Road, which leads to the park Enjoy spectacular views over the Great Surrounded by open eucalypt forest, this site entrance. Dividing Range, Somerset Dam and Lake features a rock pool and is popular during The northern section of the park is also Wivenhoe’s headwaters. The lookout can summer. Access is along an unsealed, accessible from Dayboro and Woodford. be accessed on foot by walking along formed gravel road. Please note that the majority of these roads the Somerset trail, or by four-wheel-drive For your safety, do not jump or dive are unsealed and only The Gantry day-use vehicles along the Western escarpment into the waterhole. area is accessible via sealed road. These forest drive. roads are often difficult to navigate in wet 20 Broadwater conditions and may be closed to vehicle 18 Falls lookout and Bulls Falls 40-minute drive from The Gantry 16 access after heavy rain. 5-minute drive from The Gantry 16 Vehicles are permitted on all forest drives and unsealed roads in the Mount Mee Enjoy a picnic or barbecue lunch at this section unless otherwise signed. Some Falls lookout can be reached by a formed, small day-use area near a large waterhole. unsealed gravel road. A 400 m walk to a roads and trails are designated non- For your safety, do not jump or dive viewing platform overlooks the northern motorised areas in the interest of visitor into the waterhole. safety. Four-wheel-drive vehicles are side of D’Aguilar Range and the picturesque advised for all unsealed roads in Neurum Valley. Walk a further 80 m to Bulls Mount Mee. Vehicle permits are not Falls, offering beautiful views of sheltered required, except for group or commercial rainforest pools and rocky crags. activities. All vehicles must be registered and driven by licensed drivers. Escape the crowds and visit this exciting destination for camping and motorised recreational 16 The Gantry adventures. For a two-hour scenic drive, journey along the Western escarpment forest drive (see trail map on page 6) through scribbly gum forest and take in spectacular views to the 1-hour, 20-minute drive from Walkabout west over Somerset Dam and Lake Wivenhoe. Creek 2 Start a half-day adventure on the Mount Mee forest drive (see trail map on page 6) at The Gantry 16 and wander along the tranquil Mill rainforest walk. Continue on to Rocky Hole 19 and relax by the cool water; this is a popular destination during the hot summer months. From here, drive to Broadwater 20 , a great picnic spot overlooking a large waterhole. Travel on a sealed road for 150 m from Return via The Gantry or continue north through the small township of Woodford. the park entrance on Mount Mee Road to The Gantry, the closest Mount Mee day-use Alternatively, drive along and explore the Range Road forest drive (see trail map on page 6). area to Brisbane. The Gantry shelter is a Start at The Gantry 16 and travel south-east along Peggs Road onto the Range Road forest legacy of the sawmill that operated here drive. This drive explores open eucalypt forest and rainforest along the highest point of the until 1981. range, offering views to either side. Exit the park via Laceys Creek Road and finish the tour by visiting the small township of Dayboro.
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D’Aguilar National Park Forest trail Forest drive Conservation Park Horses and Easy Other reserve pedestrians Moderate Minor road Horses, cyclists and Difficult Management access only pedestrians Parking Creek Cyclists and pedestrians only Camping Walking track
7 Walking tracks
The D’Aguilar Range offers a wide variety of walking tracks suitable for beginner and experienced walkers. Walking tracks are Key to walking tracks classified according to Australian Standards and are only suitable for pedestrian use. Please note that while each track is classified Class 2 track Australian Standards according to its most difficult section, other • Easy level, well-graded track, suitable for all fitness levels. sections may be easier. Walkers can also access a number of forest Class 3 track Australian Standards trails throughout the range. These trails may be shared by horse and mountain bike riders, • Gently sloping, well-defined track with slight inclines or few steps. four-wheel-drivers and/or motorcyclists—please • Caution needed on loose gravel surfaces and exposed natural lookouts. see the trail map section of this guide (pages 6 • Reasonable level of fitness and ankle-supporting footwear required. and 7) for more details. Mt Coot-tha Forest has a diverse range of tracks Class 4 track Australian Standards and trails, picnic facilities and seasonal creeks • Distinct track, usually with steep exposed inclines or many steps. and waterfalls to explore. For information on • Caution needed on loose gravel surfaces and exposed natural outlooks. walking tracks in Mt Coot-tha Forest, please • Moderate level of fitness and ankle-supporting footwear required. refer to the track map on the Brisbane City Council website
Mount Mee Track name and Distance/ Access point Drive from Description classification Time The Gantry (90 minutes from Brisbane) Short walks (less than 1 hour)
Lophostemon walk 750 m circuit, 21 Neurum Creek 15 minutes This circuit begins at the northern end of Neurum allow 20 campground Creek campground. minutes
Piccabeen walk 1 km circuit, 16 The Gantry Not This short walk is along a boardwalk and track allow 20–30 applicable through a lush piccabeen palm grove. minutes
Falls lookout track 1 km return, 18 Falls lookout 5 minutes Falls lookout can be reached by a gravel road allow 20–30 and Bulls Falls off Neurum Creek Road and has a short walk minutes down to a viewing platform overlooking the northern side of D’Aguilar Range and picturesque Neurum Valley. Mill rainforest walk 1.4 km circuit, Off Neurum Creek 10 minutes This subtropical rainforest track provides allow 40–50 Road between great opportunities for birdwatching so bring minutes The Gantry 16 binoculars. The track entrance is accessed by and Neurum Creek a short unsealed, formed gravel road. campground 21 Longer walks (2–4 hours)
Somerset trail 13 km circuit, 16 The Gantry Not This track passes through scribbly gum forests, allow 4 hours applicable rainforest and dry open forest. Take in views to the west overlooking Somerset Dam and Lake Wivenhoe.
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Tree discovery 650 m circuit, 15 Bunyaville 20 minutes This walking track starts and finishes at the circuit allow 15 Conservation northern end of the day-use area. minutes Park
Atrax circuit 750 m return, 8 Manorina 30 minutes Walk through tall forest featuring cabbage allow 15–20 tree palms. minutes 8 South D’Aguilar Track name and Distance/ Access point Drive from Description classification Time Walkabout Creek
Short walks (less than 2 hours) continued Crebra circuit 900 m circuit, 14 Samford 15 minutes This circuit meanders through a forest of deeply allow 20–30 Conservation furrowed and dark-coloured ironbark trees. minutes Park
Pitta circuit 1 km circuit, 7 Boombana 25 minutes This track explores open eucalypt forest and then allow 20–30 subtropical rainforest. Mount Nebo village can be minutes accessed from this circuit via a 600 m track from the boardwalk.
Western Window 1.2 km return, 10 Maiala 40 minutes This track runs along the escarpment to the Western track allow 35–45 Window—an expansive undulating view to the west. minutes
Corymbia circuit 1.5 km return, 2 Walkabout Not This track winds down through a wet eucalypt forest allow 45 Creek applicable gully and climbs back to the visitor centre. The track minutes is quite steep in places.
Egernia circuit 1.5 km circuit, 6 Jollys Lookout 20 minutes This track loops through wet eucalypt forest and allow 45 a gully of subtropical rainforest. minutes
Bunyaville track 1.6 km return, 15 Bunyaville 20 minutes This track leaves from the northern end of the day- allow 30–40 Conservation use area and goes through open eucalypt forest minutes Park back to the southern end of the day-use area.
Turrbal circuit 1.7 km circuit, 3 Bellbird Grove 10 minutes This circuit winds through open eucalypt forest, allow 40–50 down into a wet eucalypt gully and back to the minutes day-use area.
Golden Boulder 1.8 km circuit, 3 Bellbird Grove 10 minutes A short track takes walkers along exposed ridges track allow 40–50 and past historic gold mines. It is quite steep in minutes places, so please supervise children at all times.
Rainforest circuit 2 km circuit, 10 Maiala 40 minutes This walking track winds through stunning allow 1 hour subtropical rainforest. Cypress Grove and a section of the Greenes Falls (see longer walks) walking tracks adjoin this track.
Cypress Grove 2.5 km return, 10 Maiala 40 minutes This is a short walk branching off the track allow 1 hour Rainforest circuit. 20 minutes Longer walks (2–4 hours) Greenes Falls track 4.3 km return, 10 Maiala 40 minutes The Greenes Falls track passes over rainforest pools allow 2 hours and ends at a lookout adjacent to Greenes Falls. Be prepared for an uphill walk on the return trip.
Araucaria track 5 km return, 2 Walkabout Not This walking track winds past giant hoop pines allow 2 hours Creek applicable along the shores of Enoggera Reservoir.
Morelia walking 6 km return, 8 Manorina 30 minutes Walk from the Manorina car park through wet track allow 2–2.5 eucalypt forest to Mount Nebo lookout and enjoy hours spectacular views over Samford Valley and Moreton Bay. The track is quite steep in places.
Westside track 6.4 km return, 10 Maiala 40 minutes This track branches off the Western Window track allow 2–3 (see short walks). Access is from the top of the hours Maiala day-use area. Walk 600 m to the Western Window, before walking down to a level track perched on the side of a steep slope that finishes at Lawton Road.
Thylogale walking 8 km return, 6 Jollys Lookout 15 minutes This walking track connects Jollys Lookout track allow 2–3 to Boombana. Walk through pockets of dry hours rainforest—a vegetation type known for its diversity and abundance of twisting vines. 9 Mountain bike trails and horse riding trails
Enjoy riding in a bushland environment on one of the many multiple-use trails in the D’Aguilar Range.
Mountain bike riding For a challenging ride, follow South Horse riding Cycling is permitted on all forest trails Boundary Road to Mount Nebo Road, Horse riding is permitted on specified within the southern end of D’Aguilar Range and onto the cool rainforest township forest trails in the D’Aguilar Range unless otherwise signed (see trail map on of Mount Nebo to enjoy a cold drink (see trail maps on previous pages). at one of the local cafes. pages 6 and 7). Bicycles are not permitted To help reduce your impact on these on designated walking tracks, or on roads natural areas, please: in Mount Mee as this area is set aside for Bunyaville Conservation Park 15 and • do not allow horses to remain motorised vehicle-based recreation. Mt Coot-tha Forest 1 both offer a variety in the park overnight of designated mountain bike trails that are interconnected by multiple-use trails. • ride only on formed roads and trails Ride safely For more information on mountain bike designated for riding. Do not take • When using tracks, cyclists trails in these areas visit shortcuts or form new tracks as must alert others when
Enjoy a half or day-long ride in the foothills around Enoggera Reservoir and the southern section of the D’Aguilar Range. A series of trails lead into the adjacent valleys of Brookfield and Gold Creek, or ride along the crest of South Boundary Road to Mount Nebo Road, and onto the township of MountNebo. Courtesy of Tourism Queensland Tourism of Courtesy
10 11 Overnight stays and camping Courtesy of Jason Flesser Jason of Courtesy With the variety of trails and tourist sites, why not unwind in the D’Aguilar Range over a couple of days. How to obtain a camping permit Bed and breakfast, resort and commercial A camping permit must be obtained prior to arrival; fees are payable and a camping tag with your booking number must be displayed at your camp camping accommodation are available site. People who camp without a permit can be fined. To extend your stay in and around the townships of Mount you must amend your permit. Obtaining a camping permit well in advance Mee, Mount Nebo and Mount Glorious. is recommended for public or school holiday periods. For more information about tourist Obtain a camping permit: accommodation in the D’Aguilar Range, visit the Tourism Queensland website • online at
Camping experiences D’Aguilar National Park has two formal campgrounds and eight remote bush camp sites. Formal campgrounds Remote bush camping Located at Mount Mee, Neurum Creek and Visitors can test their bush camping skills in the Archer campgrounds are not suitable for secluded back country of South D’Aguilar. There caravans, campervans or camper trailers. are eight walk-in-only bush camping sites, with minimal facilities—Dundas Road, South Kobble, Open fires are allowed in the fireplaces Middle Kobble, North Kobble, Northbrook and fire rings provided. Bring your own Mountain, Scrub Road, England Creek and firewood—untreated, milled timber Light Line Road bush camps. A network of trails off-cuts are recommended. provides access between these camping sites and also link to the townships of Mount Nebo 21 Neurum Creek campground16 and Mount Glorious. 15-minute drive from The Gantry 16 Walkers need to be physically fit, have bushwalking and navigation experience, and have an emergency plan in place with Neurum Creek campground provides a responsible friend or family member. opportunities for camping close to Always carry a topographic map, compass, Neurum Creek in an enclosed first-aid kit, water and food. Mobile phone forest setting. 16 reception within the park is unreliable. 22 Archer campground Bush camps within D’Aguilar National Park 40-minute drive from The Gantry 16 may be closed during periods of high fire danger or for regenerative purposes. Please check ‘Park alerts’ at Enjoy the open, grassy, family friendly,
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11 Emergency contacts Ambulance emergency phone 000 non-emergency phone 13 12 33 when low or no mobile service: try phoning 112 for text-only emergency messages 106 (This is for people with speech or hearing impairments. No one will speak to you on this service.)
Caring for the range By following these guidelines, visitors • Remove all rubbish. No bins are will help protect the natural environment provided in the park. To dispose for the future enjoyment of others and of cigarette butts, carry a small Bushfire safety ensure the survival of native plants container. In conditions of high fire danger, and animals living here. • Let native animals find their own walking tracks and other areas • Everything within national parks food. Human food can make native may be closed. and forests is protected. Do not take animals susceptible to disease For your safety, follow instructions or interfere with plants and animals. and can cause overpopulation on signs. If you see a bushfire or • Stay on the designated tracks. and aggressive behaviour. any illegal activity, please phone emergency services as soon Shortcutting causes erosion, • Do not collect firewood. Fallen trees as possible. damages vegetation and can provide homes for insects and potentially result in injury. small animals. • Leave pets at home. Domestic • Show consideration for other park animals are not permitted in the users and wildlife by keeping noise national park. to a minimum. Further information Visit
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