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Enoggera Reservoir - Distance varies. This popular spot in the northwestern suburbs of Brisbane offers a variety of bushwalks, as well as opportunities for swimming and picnicking. Helpful tip: Bring a map or use a trail guide to navigate the area, and be sure to pack plenty of water and snacks. Wear sturdy shoes and watch out for wildlife along the way.
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Mount Coot-tha - Distance varies. This popular park in the western suburbs of Brisbane offers a variety of walking and hiking trails, as well as stunning views of the city and surrounding landscape. Helpful tip: Bring a map or use a trail guide to navigate the area, and be sure to pack plenty of water and sunscreen. Wear sturdy shoes and watch out for steep terrain.
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Daisy Hill Conservation Park - Distance varies. This park in the southern suburbs of Brisbane offers a variety of bushwalks, as well as opportunities for picnicking and wildlife spotting. Helpful tip: Bring a map or use a trail guide to navigate the area, and be sure to pack plenty of water and snacks. Wear sturdy shoes and watch out for snakes and other wildlife.
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Brisbane Forest Park - Varies. This beautiful park in the northern suburbs of Brisbane offers a variety of bushwalks, as well as opportunities for mountain biking and horse riding. Helpful tip: Bring a map or use a trail guide to navigate the area, and be sure to pack plenty of water and sunscreen. Wear sturdy shoes and watch out for steep terrain.
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Tamborine Mountain - Varies. This stunning mountain range in the hinterland of the Gold Coast offers a variety of bushwalks, as well as opportunities for shopping and dining in the nearby village. Helpful tip: Bring a map or use a trail guide to navigate the area, and be sure to pack plenty of water and snacks. Wear sturdy shoes and watch out for uneven terrain.
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Cedar Creek Falls - Varies. This beautiful waterfall in the hinterland of the Gold Coast offers a short but scenic bushwalk, as well as opportunities for swimming and picnicking. Helpful tip: Wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water and sunscreen. Be sure to watch out for slippery rocks near the waterfall.
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Toohey Forest - Varies. This park in the southern suburbs of Brisbane offers a variety of bushwalks, as well as opportunities for picnicking and wildlife spotting. Helpful tip: Bring a map or use a trail guide to navigate the area, and be sure to pack plenty of water and snacks. Wear sturdy shoes and watch out for uneven terrain.
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Kondalilla Falls - 4.7km return. This stunning waterfall in the Sunshine Coast hinterland offers a scenic bushwalk, as well as opportunities for swimming and picnicking. Helpful tip: Wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water and sunscreen. Be sure to watch out for slippery rocks near the waterfall.
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Mount Glorious - Varies. This scenic mountain range just outside of Brisbane offers a variety of bushwalks, as well as opportunities for bird watching and picnicking. Helpful tip: Bring a map or use a trail guide to navigate the area, and be sure to pack plenty of water and snacks. Wear sturdy shoes and watch out for steep terrain.
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Coochiemudlo Island - Varies. This beautiful island in Moreton Bay offers a variety of walking tracks, as well as opportunities for swimming and beachcombing. Helpful tip: Take the ferry over to the island and be sure to check the ferry schedule for return times. Bring plenty of water and snacks, and wear comfortable walking shoes
