10 Best hikes and trails in D’Aguilar National Park

Best trails in D’Aguilar National Park

4.1(12,302 reviews)

Australia
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#36 of 637 national parks

The D'Aguilar National Park is located North-West of Brisbane, Queensland. It is home to the Jinibara people, the Traditional Owners of the park. The park features a diverse landscape including eucalypt woodlands, subtropical rainforests, gorges, and mountains. It offers panoramic views over Brisbane Bay and is known for its rich fauna, with over 240 species of birds, 66 mammal species, and a variety of reptile species.

The D'Aguilar National Park is a great place for hiking and camping.

Top trails

#1 - Greenes Falls, Rainforest Circuit and Cypress Grove Track

4.6(1119)

•Easy

•2.5 mi

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...

#3 - Northbrook Mountain

4.3(685)

•Moderate

•5.7 mi

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...

#4 - Piper Comanche Wreck

4.4(683)

•Hard

•3.7 mi

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...

#5 - Thylogale Walking Track

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,...

#6 - Cedar Creek Falls and Love Creek Falls

4.6(392)

•Hard

•2.9 mi

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...

#7 - Camp Mountain via Sutton Court Track

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.

#8 - Reservoir Track and South Boundary Road Short Loop

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.

#9 - Northbrook Gorge

4.7(245)

•Moderate

•4.7 mi

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...

#10 - Nebo Road, Hell Hole and South Boundary Road Break

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...

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11,306 trailgoers Busiest in June

Avneet Sran

Jan 4, 2025•Hiking

Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

D’Aguilar national park is a personal favourite and this trail did not disappoint - the lookouts are beautiful! Prepare for leeches (staying well covered, spray or salt) throughout this walk due to recent rainfall and there are some muddy parts as well. We will be back

Somerset Trail

Shaun Clifford

Jul 25, 2025•Hiking

Trail Review: Aquila Loop – D’Aguilar National Park (2-Night Hike) We hiked the Aquila Loop over 2 nights, doing the circuit clockwise — a great option for an easy-paced overnight hike with a mix of forest, fire trails, and scenic ridgelines. The trail is well-marked and easy to follow, mostly gentle with a few moderate sections. If done clockwise, expect a steady 12km climb on the final day back to the car park — not technical, but definitely a leg burner. Northbrook Bush Camp: A real highlight of the loop. Spacious, peaceful, and surrounded by towering trees. There’s a short 10-minute climb behind the camp that rewards you with a surprisingly decent sunset spot. Running water was available at England Creek Bush Camp as of July 2025, but always check ahead and treat before drinking. England Creek Bush Camp: Basic but well-located. Accessed via a long fire road descent from Northbrook — easy on the knees, but what goes down must come up if you’re doing the loop clockwise! Overall, a great entry-level overnight hike in SEQ with beautiful forest and a few nice views if you know where to look.

Difficulty: Easy

England Creek Bush Camp to Western Window

Shaun Clifford

Jul 26, 2025•Hiking

Good conditionsEasy to parkNot crowded

Parking: Free, Large lot

Aquila Loop

Michael Dwyer

Jul 11, 2025•Scenic driving

Easy to parkNot crowdedGreat conditions

Pretty easy to navigate apart from the side track to the top of Mt D’aguilar. The drop down to the wreck is the steepest bit, but it’s not too far.

Parking: Free, Large lot

Piper Comanche Wreck

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in D’Aguilar National Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in D’Aguilar National Park is Greenes Falls, Rainforest Circuit and Cypress Grove Track, which has a 4.6 star rating from 1,119 reviews. This trail is 2.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 429 ft.

What is the longest trail in D’Aguilar National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in D’Aguilar National Park is Archer Camp to Silky Oak. This trail is estimated to be 100.2 mi long.

How many trails are in D’Aguilar National Park?

There are 126 trails in D’Aguilar National Park. These trails have an average 4.1-star rating from 12,302 AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in D’Aguilar National Park?

If you're looking for elevation gain, D’Aguilar National Park has you covered. Archer Camp to Silky Oak boasts the most elevation gain with 17,956 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Gold Creek Reserve, Lake Manchester, and Mount Nebo Loop, which will get you 8,280 ft of elevation gain.

Are there camping trails available in D’Aguilar National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 30 camping trails in D’Aguilar National Park and the most popular is Northbrook Mountain with an average 4.3 star rating from 685 community reviews.

Are there running trails available in D’Aguilar National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 47 running trails in D’Aguilar National Park and the most popular is Somerset Trail with an average 4.6 star rating from 1,200 community reviews.

Are there biking trails available in D’Aguilar National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 29 biking trails in D’Aguilar National Park and the most popular is Camp Mountain via Sutton Court Track with an average 4.3 star rating from 483 community reviews.