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.

Saturday, September 4, 2010

South Boundary Road to Scrub Road



This is a very easy but satisfying walk through the forest, being mostly flat-graded track. The walk departs from the side of Mount Nebo Road and winds it's way through the Southern 'back country' of Brisbane Forest Park. The route visits some interesting places along the way including Enoggera Creek and offers some views of the surrounding ranges. It is frequently used by mountain bikers who cycle all the way from Gap Creek Road to Mount Nebo, about a 22km ride one way.

There is camping available at the intersection of South Boundary and Scrub Road and access to Enoggera Creek is possible by walking along Scrub Road until you reach the creek crossing. (For more info on camping, please visit the 'D'agulair National Park' link I have listed at the bottom right hand side column of my blog). It is also possible to walk to Mermaid Mountain, Lake Manchester and Gold Creek from South Boundary Road, making it one of the most interesting and accessible walks in the Brisbane Forest Park.

For information on alternative routes along South Boundary Road, please refer to the list of walks posted on this blog.