Bushwalking in Brisbane Forest Park (D'Aguilar): Archer Campground, Mount Mee section

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 13, 2014

Archer Campground, Mount Mee section

Archer campground is one of two camping areas located in the northern section of Brisbane Forest Park (D'Aguilar), more popularly known as Mount Mee. Archers has 9 campsites to choose from, each have a firepit and are situated beside a creek. The campground has toilet facilities and there is tank water usually available. Archers campground can be accessed via Woodford by car, access to Mount Mee is by 4WD only. The other campsite, Neurum Creek, has 13 campsites and is 6.3kms from the southern access to the Park (Mount Mee) or 13.5kms from the Northern access (Woodford). It can be easily confused with 'Neurum Bush Retreat' a privately owned and operated campground nearby.

'Broadwater' is a swimming hole situated not far from the campsite which has a toilet and a rest area.

Please note: There are no official graded walking tracks at Archers Campground. For more info on bushwalking and camping in Mount Mee, please copy and paste the following web links into your browser:

http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/daguilar/pdf/mount-mee-trail-map.pdf

http://www.qld.gov.au