Welcome to Bushwalking in Brisbane Forest Park


This blog is devoted to the different walks I have completed in Brisbane Forest Park. Here I will share my photos and personal experiences, explaining the many different walks within the Park and some of the interesting features of each walk. Brisbane Forest Park is now known as the region of South D'Aguilar National Park, but for the purpose of this blog and my own connection and history with the Park, I still refer to it as Brisbane Forest Park.

Brisbane Forest Park lies northwest of Brisbane, at most an hour's drive from the CBD. The entire Park encompasses approximately 36,000 hectares of natural land and forest consisting of national park, recreational areas and tourist spots that attract day trippers, motorcyclists and those wishing to experience the magic of a rainforest retreat or just enjoy a getaway in the mountains.

The Park is full of interesting features such as creeks, rocky outcrops, mountains, waterfalls, plants, birds and other wildlife which makes it such a diverse and natural place to visit and enjoy.

The walks I will share in this Blog range from easy to quite challenging, but above all are fun to do. Please feel free to send me any of your comments.

Hope you like these as much as I did.

Happy walking :)

Wayne

Please note: The walks described within should be used as a guide only and carrying a topographic map, compass, water, food and a first aid kit is highly recommended when bushwalking. Only undertake walks within your own limits and fitness levels. Please be responsible by notifying a friend or family member before beginning any walk.

Tuesday, September 7, 2004

Joyner's Road to Lawnton Rd via 'Western Window', Mount Glorious



This is an easy but interesting walk through the rainforest, parallel to Mount Glorious Road. It can be found opposite Maiala Picnic Ground and begins next to the rest area and information board. This walk also joins the Joyner's Ridge Road 'network' of walking trails which include Lawnton and England Creek Roads, therefore it is possible to plan a full day walk or even an overnight camping expedition, visiting places such as Northbrook Mountain and both branches of England Creek. Due to the dense canopy of Bangalow Palms and rainforest there are limited views however the lookout at Western Window offers some views of the Park's interior and is located about halfway along the track to Lawnton Road.