Local Tourist recreational guide to South East Queensland incorporating Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, the Darling Downs, north to Bundaberg and south to the border.    

Outdoors - Bushwalking

Australia's Bicentennial National Trail
"The Bicentennial National Trail is a 5330 km route through Australian bush, wilderness and mountain areas. It is suitable for horse riders, walkers and mountain bike riders." The Trail stretches from Cooktown in north Queensland, to Healesville in Victoria.
Brisbane Catholic Bushwalking Club Inc.
Contact details for the Club, plus links to other sites.
Brisbane Forest Park
‘The Bush at Brisbane’s Doorstep’. Located at the foothills of the D’Aguilar Range stretching from Mt Coot-tha to Lake Wivenhoe. Only 20mins drive from Brisbane’s bustling centre. Wildlife centre animals include a Platypus, Carpet snake, Quolls and Sugar Gliders. Bushwalk, picnic or take a scenic drive through dry eucalypt forest to beautiful lush rainforest. Call (07) 3300 4855 for more info.
Bush Searcher
For information on different tourist, camping, bush, wetland sites from around Brisbane and Australia.
Bushwalkers of Southern Queensland
previously known as the Binna Burra Bushwalking Club.
Bushwalking & Camping Locations
Links and descriptions of 1/2 day and longer walks and camping facilities in Brisbane and environs, the Granite Belt, Lamingrton National Park, Main Range, North of Brisbane, Fraser and Moreton Island, west of Brisbane and Hinchinbrook Island.
Bushwalking in Australia
A comprehensive guide to bushwalking in Australia, including what to wear, what equipment to use, what precautions to take, what to see and where to go. Although compiled by the Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs of NSW, the clubs of other states and some international organisations can be found through the links.
Glasshouse Bushwalkers Club
based in Caboolture, Queensland.
Growing Old & Living Dangerously (Gold!)
Growing Old and Living Dangerously (GOLD!) is Brisbane City Council's popular program for people over 50. GOLD! introduces seniors to a new way of life through experiencing a variety of activities ranging from yachting to using the Internet.
The GOLD! program includes 4 themes every program:
* Adventure Bound
* Healthy & Active Lifestyles
* Celebrating Local Culture
* Green and Gold
Piper Comanche Wreck - Brisbane Forest Park
This Piper Comanche crashed in March 1977. The pilot was killed on impact. ..There is no engine, instrument panel, cockpit or undercarriage left at the site. The majority of the walk in is along a graded track which is an old forestry vehicle track.."
Queensland Bushwalkers Club
The Queensland Bushwalkers Club promotes bushwalking in a friendly atmosphere while fostering appreciation and conservation of the Australian wilderness. The site lists club activities, membership and contact details and has links to other Australian bushwalking clubs.
Queensland Bushwalking
An organisation set up to promote outdoor activities throughout Queensland. It has lots of useful information and links.
Queensland Federation of Bushwalking Clubs
Aims to unite all Associations interested in bushwalking and other forms of outdoor recreation activities.
Rocky Creek Farmstay
295 km from Brisbane, Queensland; 14 km from Biggenden. Cattle property of 480 hectares "..Three hours north of Brisbane enjoy an adventure .. adjacent to Mt. Walsh National Park and the rainforest of Coongara. Horse ride or 4WD through the Australian bush and ranges... bush walking and farm activities. Combine a visit to nearby Fraser Island and the Barrier Reef." "A four day Jackaroo/Jillaroo Experience is available.."
South Burnett Bushwalkers
Main region of activity is between Fraser Island and Carnarvon Gorge. See club information, photographs from some of the walks, a walk calendar, current newsletter (requires Adobe Acrobat) and links to websites on the areas visited.
Village Bushwalkers
A bushwalking club based at Logan Village.
Brisbane Bushland Experience Program
The Bushland Experience program offers a range of recreational and educational activities, such as:
* ranger-guided walks
* bird watching
* canoeing
* learning about bush medicines
* ecological debates
* making bush jewellery
* wildlife rescue
The programs are conducted year-round at various Brisbane bushland and wetland locations for free or at a low cost.
Activities:
• pick up a program brochure from Council libraries, Ward offices and Customer Service Centres (brochures available two weeks before the program starts)
or email us
Burgess Park
Burgess Park is 20km from Beaudesert and about 85km from Brisbane. It is well kept by the managers, Wildwood Park Management, who can be contacted on 0419 762 247.
The park is situated on Christmas Creek which provides ideal swimming for children. The old Moreton Bay fig provides great shelter during summer. The grounds are covered with lush grasses and provide an ideal area, especially for caravans.
Amenities include toilets, wood barbecues, picnic tables and swimming. There are no showers but a dip in the creek will keep you clean. Please don’t use soap or detergent in the river. It is also advisable to bring your own drinking water. Pets are to be restrained at all times.
Wattle Cottage Farmstay
400 km from Brisbane, Queensland, 15 km from Bundaberg Sugar Cane property of 65 hectares "Peaceful family holiday or retreat. Fully self-contained cottage on working sugar-cane farm. Pet goats and chickens. Bush walks, birdwatching, relaxation. 15 minutes from Bundaberg, rum distillery, parks, markets and many other tourist attractions. Half hour from beaches and turtle watching. Complimentary breakfast ingredients on first morning." Phone : 07 4159 7355, Fax : 07 4159 7773

 
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