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Brisbane Forest Park - Cities, Towns and Localities |
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Originally covering some 28,500 ha Brisbane Forest Park has merge into the
D’Aguilar National Park, and at 38,000 hectares making it the largest national
park within 20 kilometres of a capital CBD in Australia. Only 20
minutes drive from Brisbane city and makes for an easily
accessible escape from the bustling city, here you will find
clean crisp mountain air, bird calls, picnic areas,
bushwalks, mountain and valley views, waterholes to swim in,
the information centre, wildlife all around, magnificent
tall eucalypts and lush rainforest all on your doorstep.
In fact there are many different types of facilities here to
suit the needs of different groups of people from school
children to tour groups to the individuals exploring the
bush. Other things to do in the park include horse riding,
mountain bike riding, bird watching, painting and much more.
The park is open every day of the year if your a nature
lover you will be back again and again and again.
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This
park also includes a restaurant for those who like their
food prepared for them. Camping is also a popular pastime,
permits must be obtained from the park headquarters prior to
your camp. Check out our listing for
Brisbane
accommodation and
Moreton Bay
Region accommodation. In addition to our listed online travel guide
information, contact the local tourism visitor centre for your destination for
more attractions, tours, local maps and other information. |
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Bellbird Grove
• Great for picnics, old gold mines and
gold mining history, aboriginal culture • Walking tracks,
toilets, shelter sheds, picnic tables, and drinking water
facilities.
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McAfee's Lookout
• Lookout over Moreton Bay and the
City.
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Camp
Mountain
• Panoramic views of the city and Samford
Valley • Picnic tables, shelter sheds, barbecues, walking
tracks, drinking water and toilet facilities.
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Boombana
• Remnant rainforest and tall eucalypt forest •
Picnic tables, shelter sheds, barbecues, walking tracks,
drinking water and toilet facilities.
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Westridge Outlook
• The only lookout looking west •
Lookout, drinking water, boardwalks.
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Maiala
• Rainforest location home to many animals • Picnic tables,
shelter sheds, walking tracks, barbecues, information
displays, drinking water and toilets.
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Wivenhoe Outlook
• Views over Lake Wivenhoe and the
Northbrook Valley • Picnic tables, shelter sheds, barbecues,
lookout, drinking water and toilets.
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Cedar
Flats
• Rural location in the Northbrook Valley • Picnic
tables, shelter sheds, barbecues, drinking water and
toilets.
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Mt
Coot-tha
• Panoramic views over Redcliffe, Moreton Bay
and Brisbane Central business district • Picnic tables,
shelter sheds, walking tracks, barbecues, lookout, drinking
water and toilets.
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Ironbark Gully and Lomandra
• Good bushwalking area.
Picnic tables, shelter sheds, loads of walking tracks,
barbecues, drinking water and toilets.
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Lake
Manchester
• Picnic spot catering to large groups such
as school groups or family gatherings • Picnic tables,
shelter sheds, barbecues, drinking water and toilets.
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Walkabout
Creek Restaurant
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Brisbane Forest Park, 60 Mount Nebo Rd, THE GAP / BRISBANE QLD 4061 •
Ph: 07 3300 2558 •
• Welcome to the Walkabout Creek
conference, function and wildlife centre. Caters for weddings, conferences,
special events and more.
Imagine your wedding ceremony with a forest and lake backdrop, a function room
with forest beside your windows and balconies, that is the beauty of our
Walkabout Creek. Check our website for special events and new ideas appearing
throughout the coming year.
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