Gold Creek Reservoir Circuit

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min 3 45 min to 1 h 15 min 5 km ↑ 229 m Moderate track Circuit ↓ 229 m

Starting from Gold Creek Reservoir Carpark at the end of Gold Creek Road, Brookfield, this circuit walk pivots around the reservoir via the Gold Creek Reservoir Walking Track, visiting multiple viewpoints along the way. Built in 1885 to support Enoggera Dam, Gold Creek Dam actually has the world's first concrete stepped spillway. You’ll get a good view of the dam/spillway near the start, along with the opportunity to view it from the foreshore with a tiny detour. Don’t forget to take in the scenery and observe the colourful butterflies when you’re there. Other than that, the track is nicely shaded and a regular trail run destination for many. Expect to see and hear plenty of bird species throughout the journey. The track may be overgrown in parts. Keep an eye out for snakes, and bring an insect repellent to save you from the mozzies(Australian slang for mosquitoes). Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

290

246

202

158

114

70 0 m 4 km 2 km 3 km 5 km 250 m 500 m 750 m 1.5 km 2.2 km 2.5 km 2.7 km 3.2 km 3.5 km 3.7 km 4.2 km 4.5 km 4.7 km 1.2 km 1.7 km

5.6x 1000 m

Class 3 of 6 Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles

Quality of track Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)

Gradient Short steep hills (3/6)

Signage Directional signs along the way (3/6)

Infrastructure Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)

Experience Required Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)

Weather Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Getting to the start: From Western Freeway, M5

Turn on to then drive for 265 m Keep right and drive for another 105 m Turn right onto Moggill Road, 33 and drive for another 2.9 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Brookfield Road and drive for another 3.7 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Gold Creek Road and drive for another 5.8 km

Before you start any journey ensure you; • Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are late returning • Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge to undertake this journey safely • Consider weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers • Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point • Are healthy and fit enough for this journey If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Share Bushwalk.com /j/GOLY5J

Bushwalking is fun but also can be dangerous. All information here is general and your personal and specific situation needs to be considered. You need to be prepared to cope with all kinds of errors and/or omissions. Neither the authors nor publishers accept responsibility or liability for any inconvenience, loss or injury sustained. © bushwalk.com. The maps and some text in this document are generated using Open Database Licenced data © OpenStreetMap contributors and other sources. 0 0.5 1 km

W WW W

WW N N

S S N W W W

N S N S

N N

SS SS

E N

E E E S E S

S E

E E Start←8 m→ EEE ←135 m→ ←190 m→ ←100 m→ ←1.1 km→ ←160 m→

i i i Sign Sign Sign Sign Sign Sign Gate Gate Bridge Bridge Picnic table Picnic table

180

158

136

114

70 0 m 0 m 2 km 2 km 500 m 870 m 125 m 370 m 620 m 740 m 250 m 990 m 370 m 500 m 620 m 740 m 125 m 870 m 250 m 990 m 1.1 km 1.2 km 1.4 km 1.5 km 1.6 km 1.7 km 2.4 km 2.5 km 1.9 km 2.1 km 2.2 km 1.1 km 1.4 km 1.6 km 1.7 km 1.9 km 2.4 km 2.5 km 1.2 km 1.5 km 5.6x 2.1 km 2.2 km

EE S S

N S W W

E E

S S

W E

E E

S S

W W

SS N N

W W

E N

W W

N N

E E

S N N N N W N ←890 m→ ←165 m→ WW ←115 m→ W ←1.7 km→←65 m→ ←110 m→ ←135 m→ ←145 m→

i i Sign Sign Sign Sign Toilet Toilet Bridge Bridge Up steps Up steps Viewpoint Viewpoint

180

158

136

114

70 3 km 5 km 4 km 3 km 5 km 4 km 3.4 km 2.5 km 2.9 km 3.2 km 3.5 km 3.6 km 3.7 km 3.9 km 4.1 km 4.2 km 4.5 km 4.8 km 2.6 km 2.7 km 3.1 km 4.3 km 4.6 km 4.7 km 3.4 km 3.6 km 3.9 km 4.1 km 4.2 km 4.3 km 4.5 km 4.8 km 2.5 km 2.9 km 2.6 km 3.1 km 3.2 km 2.7 km 3.5 km 3.7 km 5.6x 4.6 km 4.7 km

W W S Getting started: From Gold Creek S Reservoir Carpark(near Gold Creek Dam), After another 100 m (at the After another 35 m turn right, to intersectionintersection ofof GoldGold CreekCreek ReservoirReservoir NN head along Gold Creek Reservoir

head towards the signposted gate along SS

Walking Track & Gold Creek Boundary Walking Track.

the gravel path. Head over the little stile N E E Break) turn sharp right, to head along

next to the gate. When you come to the WW Gold Creek Reservoir Walking Track (a

fork, veer left and pass by the green walking track).

E walking track). E directional signpost(to your right). Pass by After another 950 m pass the sign (7 m on your

the nursery to your right and turn left i right). After another 115 m continue S

shortly after crossing Gold Creek to S straight, to head along Gold Creek N After another 45 m continue straight. N continue along Gold Creek Reservoir Reservoir Walking Track.

Circuit(clockwise). This direction of travel

W Circuit(clockwise). This direction of travel W isis betterbetter signposted.signposted. After another 35 m pass the sign (on your right). i Start of an optional side trip: This tiny side trip W W takes you to a viewpoint at the foreshore of Gold

N W

Start. W Creek Reservoir. You can get a better view of the

dam from here, and maybe enjoy a picnic by the S

SS S After another 30 m turn right. water.

E E

N E N E To start this optional side trip turn

Find the gate at the start. E

E right here. Start.

After another 40 m pass the sign (7 m on your

W W N

i left).left). N

W W

N At the intersection of Gold Creek Road After another 25 m come to the end. S N S

& Gold Creek Boundary Break continue W

N N SS straight, to head along Gold Creek After another 120 m turn right. Boundary Break.

E E

E After another 110 m cross the bridge (about 15 S E A viewpoint. m long)

N Turn around and retrace your steps back the 25 N W After another 890 m turn right. m to the main route. W W After another 10 m turn left. Back at the main route turn sharp right and

E follow on from the 4.5 km waypoint.

S E S

After another 35 m pass the sign (on your left).

S S E After another 60 m pass the picnic table (25 m i E on your left). After another 1.7 km continue After another 100 m (at the intersection of Gold straight, to head along Gold Creek

Creek Reservoir Walking Track & Black Cockatoo Reservoir Walking Track.

N W

N Track) continue straight, to head along Gold N W After another 130 m turn left, to Creek Reservoir Walking Track. head along Gold Creek Boundary Break.

S S E E After another 65 m turn sharp left,

to head along Gold Creek Reservoir

W Walking Track. W Walking Track.

N N After another 20 m come to the viewpoint (10 m

on your right).

S S E

E After another 90 m veer right, to

head along Gold Creek Reservoir W

W Walking Track.

N N After another 55 m head up the 4 steps (about 4 m long) After another 110 m pass the sign (on your

i right).

W W

S S At the intersection of Gold Creek Boundary Break & Gold Creek Reservoir

Walking Track turn left.

N N

E E

After another 25 m pass the toilet (25 m on your right). Then cross the bridge (about 15 m long)

After another 40 m continue straight, to head

along Gold Creek Road.

S S

After another 80 m come to the end.

E E

W W

N N i A sign.