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, August 16, 2011

A collection of plant species in Brisbane Forest Park

I studied Horticulture a few years ago, so being into all things bushwalking I decided to compile a list of plants that I have on occasion observed while I have been exploring in Brisbane Forest Park. I guess I kinda felt like putting this up on my Blog to rekindle my interest and love of plants that I have, like so many other things from time to time, put aside or forgotten about being so busy!

This list is growing, watch this space for more photos once I have put them up...



Stinging tree
(Dendrocnide excelsa - also known as Laportea gigas)
(Dendrocnide moroides - also known as Laportea moroides)




Bird nest
(Asplenium nidus)






Cunjevoi
(Alocasia brisbanensis)
(Alocasia macrorrhizos)






Staghorn fern or Elkhorn
(Platycerium bifurcatum)







Grass Tree
(Xanthorrho​ea)







Australian Fan Palm or Cabbage Palm

(Livistona Australis)
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  1. AnonymousDecember 9, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Your second photo of five with the close up leaf and everything else is out of focus is inspiring! Its beautiful.

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