There are a number of interesting features to be found along the walking trails, including information on the history of the region and various animal and plant species that inhabit Bellbird Grove. The most popular bushwalking trail is an easy-grade track named the 'Turrbal Circuit' and provides information about the the Turrbal people who once occupied this region. The circuit travels alongside the Park's main catchment, Cedar Creek, which is often dry and contains little or no water, however on occasion can flood after sufficient rainfall. There are numerous footbridges along different sections of the track which offer the opportunity to rest and view the creek while listening to the abundant wildlife that inhabits the area. Another circuit walk named the 'The Golden Boulder track' is more difficult to negotiate, given the steep graded sections of the track. It runs past ruins of old mine shafts where, many years ago, prospectors fossicked for Gold from the abundance of quartz found in the area. However, attempts to find Gold were futile, so mining was abandoned by the 1950's.
For those who wish to explore this area futher, a management road branches off the Turrbal Circuit and leads further into the Park, however thick Lantana infestation in this area may obscure and or prevent access. A clue in finding the road is that it lies close to a footbridge and runs parallel to Cedar Creek. The road eventually splits into two, branching off to the right and crossing the creek to ascend a short but steep stretch of track, which eventually reaches a picturesque and pleasant lake.
For the more adventurous bushwalkers, it is possible to detour from Bellbird Grove and ascend Camp Mountain from Cedar Creek and then descend to the rural area ouside Samford. Bellbird Grove offers other explorative opportunities that access different areas of Brisbane Forest Park, however these will be explained further in future postings on this Blog.
