Beautiful Bushwalks in Brisbane and Around Australia
Gheerulla Falls circuit is a beautiful, diverse bushwalk located in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. A wonderful way to spend a day in nature. Quick Info Location: Delicia Rd, Gheerulla QLD 4574 Walking Distance: 20km Elevation: 350m Time: 6-8 hours Difficulty: Medium – distance, elevation, navigation Cost/Permit: Nil for bushwalking, cost and permit required if camping … Read more
Tucked away in the hills of Montville, Kondalilla Falls is a beautiful oasis. This rainforest track encourages you to forget your worries and instead be filled with the surrounding serenity. So much loveliness here. Location: Kondalilla Falls Rd, Montville, 4560 QLD Walking Distance: 4.7km Return Elevation: 240m Time: 2 hours Difficulty: Moderate Costs/Permit: No cost, no … Read more
Mt Coolum is a surprising amount of sweat for such a modest mountain. The diverse vegetation and jagged cliffs makes for an interesting bushwalk. Climbing Mt Coolum is lovely way to begin a day out at the beach. Location: Corner Tanah St West and Jarnahill Drive, Mount Coolum, 4573 QLD Walking Distance: 1.8km Return Elevation: … Read more
Beautiful, easy, accessible; there are so many reasons to experience the Mt Tibrogargan Base Circuit. A great place to take kids to disconnect them from technology and connect them to nature. Location: 127 Marshs Rd, Glass House Mountains QLD 4518 Walking Distance: 4km return Elevation: mild undulations Time: 1-2 hours Difficulty: Easy, a few tree roots to navigate and … Read more
Point Cartright is vibrantly alive. The power and relentlessness of the ocean sets the tone for this bushwalk/beachwalk. Quick Info Location: Lot 577 Pacific Blvd, Buddina QLD 4575 Walking Distance: 500m return Elevation: Small incline, stairs to the beach Time: Less than 1 hour Difficulty: Easy Costs/Permit: No cost, no permit required Opening Times: Only closed occasionally for maintenance Facilities: … Read more
Buderim Forest Park is a treasured gem amongst the many jewels the Sunshine Coast has to offer. Home to the aptly named Serenity Falls and Serenity Bridge, it is an oasis just 1km from the gorgeous township of Buderim. Lush, tranquil, and enveloping, Buderim Forest Park is the perfect place to immerse yourself in nature … Read more
Challenging enough to feel like you have achieved something when you arrive at the summit, with the added benefit of coming away better educated from the information on display at the fire tower lookout. Quick Info Location: Walking Distance: 1.4km return Elevation: 123m Time: 1 hour – allowing time to explore the sheltered fire tower platform Difficulty: Moderate … Read more
Don’t be deceived by the lure of only 700m to the summit – those 700m will be among the steepest you will ever encounter on a paved walk. Ridiculously steep! But worth it for the views of the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland that await you at the summit. Quick Info: Location: Beerburrum Rd, Beerburrum, QLD 4517 … Read more
Mt Ngungun, (pronounced noo-noo), is one of the Glass House Mountains in Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. At 253m elevation and 2.8km return, it is ideal for young families or for anyone with an hour or two to spare. The summit provides spectacular 360° views and is especially stunning at sunrise. Quick Info Location: Fullertons Rd, Glass … Read more