Best trails in D’Aguilar National Park

This lovely short walk links the cool and shaded Rainforest Circuit and Greenes Falls Track out to the serene waterfall. Sometimes it can be a bit muddy underfoot, so proper footwear is functional. The area near Mount Glorious is filled with Strangler Figs, Watkin's figs, Blue Gums, Brush Box, abundant wildlife, and sparkling clear water in the creeks and pools.

Beginning from the Gantry day-use area, this walk through the open forest leads to the best viewpoint in D'Aguilar National Park. The Somerset trail passes through a mixture of scribbly gum, heath, and rainforest on its way to the lookout. From this viewpoint, you’re treated to great views of the Somerset Dam, Lake Wivenhoe, and the endless stretches of horizon to the west. Observe beautiful fruit doves and flying foxes enjoying fruits from the rainforest. Possums, goannas, and other...

This is a lovely track that can be done as a day walk but is also popular to do as an easy 2-day walk staying at the campground. The track is wide and easy to follow all the way to the Northbrook Mountain bush camp on a high ridge overlooking Kipper Creek. The campsite is a short walk from the Northbrook Mountain Summit, which offers excellent views across the area, consisting of the England Creek tributaries, wet sclerophyll forest, mountain heath and a mass of wildflowers in the right...

This is an enjoyable walking track in the southern section of the park out to the crash site from a plane accident in March 1977, which is the piper comanche plane wreck. The hike is an adventure as it passes through thick eucalypt forest along a hard to follow track, pay attention to the trail and download the route or print a map. Novice walkers or those unfamiliar with navigation should take pause before attempting this walk as multiple hikers require rescue each year after becoming lost...

This fantastic trail explores the beautiful forest of D'Aguilar National Park. It starts at Jolly's Lookout and winds its way down to Boombana Carpark. Then returning via the Thylogale track to the trailhead. It's lovely and shaded the whole way. The bush contains a mix of tallowwood trees, stringybarks bloodwoods, Sydney blue gums, brush box trees, strangler figs, hoop pines, lacebark trees and palms, casuarinas, eucalypt forest and sclerophyll forest. Plus, many birds like wompoo pigeons,...

This is a challenging walk to impressive waterfalls. It really is an adventure, taking you off-trail and having you hop over boulders and fallen trees. Make sure to bring your swimmers to take a dip in the stunning waterholes at the base of the waterfalls. For an extra bit of adventure, you can follow Cedar Creek slightly south at the junction with Love Creek to add a trip to a third waterfall, Greenes Falls. This is a short but difficult and steep section along the creek. The trail is...

Situated in the D'Aguilar Ranges, this trail makes its way up to the Camp Mountain lookout with great views out to Moreton Bay. Along the way, visitors can observe some of the area's vegetation, including dry and wet sclerophyll forests, eucalypt woodland, subtropical rainforest, rocky outcrops and freshwater systems. There is parking available at Camp Mountain Picnic Area as well as undercover picnic tables, wood fire BBQs, and toilets.

This is a really special hike that follows along and in Northbrook Creek. The car park off of Northbrook Highway is small and can fit maybe 6-7 cars before it is full, so best to arrive early for this hike to secure a spot. Begin by heading north west along the creek before turning sharply to cross under the road. The trail follows the creek through the gorge with multiple crossings and some rock hopping along the way. There are rock pools and waterholes that allow for plenty of swimming...

This is an enjoyable trail through the Enoggera Reservoir, in the outer western suburbs of Brisbane, Queensland. This looped route begins and ends from the end of Payne Road, where limited roadside parking is available. Enjoy making your way along the waterfront Reservoir Track before heading south and joining onto South Boundary Road to complete the loop.

This moderately long circuit around Enoggera Reservoir and the hills of D'Aguilar National Park is a popular choice for trail runners, hikers, and walkers. The first 11km contains much of the elevation and a good selection of hills to get you working hard. After that, the terrain smoothes a bit and becomes more undulating, making for easier travel, especially if you are running. There are many intersecting trails in the area and the park, so downloading the map for offline navigation...