Going Bush Toowoomba
Exploring Our Region's Best Bushwalks
These Southern Queensland Country trails are located within 90-minutes drive of Toowoomba.
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TRAIL TYPES
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ONE WAY: These trails are one branch of a larger trail network. They are marked as one way so you can estimate your walk time, no matter what direction you choose to walk.
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LOOP: These trails return to the start point via a circuit, with no repeated sections.
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RETURN: These trails are out and back on the same path, and may include a loop section. The given distance/time is from start point to start point.
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COMBINED: These trails are part of a larger trail network. As the various branches of the walk are not individually named, an estimated total distance/walk time has been provided.
This region is known for its rolling green hills, thick hoop & bunya pine forests, vineyards and rich agricultural history. Popular activities include camping, fishing, and cycling.
South Burnett Region
Benarkin State Forest - D'Aguilar Highway, Taromeo
Unsealed Forestry Trails (16km combined)
Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (161km one way)
Bicentennial National Trail (5000km+ one way)
Coomba Falls - Coomba Waterhole Rd, Maidenwell
Coomba Falls (1.6km return/30min)
Russell Park - Bunya Mountains Rd, Bunya Mountains
Munro's Camp to Carbine's Chute (2km return/1hr)
Picnic Area to Chute No. 3 (3.4km return/1hr 45min)
Fisher's Outlook to Cunjevoi Falls (4.2km return/2hr 30min)
Fisher's Outlook Circuit* (3.4km one way+720m return loop by road/2-3hr)
Fisher's Outlook Circuit - Extended - incl. Chute No. 3, Cunjevoi Falls & return loop by road* (6.4km combined/3hr 30min)
Bunya Mountains National Park: Eastern Section - Bunya Mountains Rd, Bunya Mountains
Bunya Bunya Track (500m one way/15min) - currently closed
Scenic Circuit Track (4km loop/1hr 20min)
Barker Creek Lookout (5.4km return/2hr)
Barker Creek Circuit (10km loop/3hr)
Bunya Mountains National Park: Western Section - Bunya Mountains Rd, Bunya Mountains (trails listed south-east to north-west)
Paradise to Wescott* (3.2km one way+1.5km return loop by road/
2-3hr)
Koondaii Circuit (2.5km loop/1hr)
Westcott to Cherry Plain* (4.8km one way+1.8km return loop by road/2-3hr)
Cherry Plain to Burtons Well* (6km one way+2.4km return loop by
road/3-4hr)
Mt Kiangarow Track (2.3km return/1hr)
Note: Tracks marked with an asterix* can be completed as an out and back walk (longer total distance so allow more time), or as a loop that returns via Bunya Mountains Road (this is the faster route, but be vigilant for cars/bikes because this section of road is narrow, winding and heavily shaded, making it difficult for pedestrians to be seen).
Western Downs Region
This region is known for its big skies, golden plains, bunya pine encrusted mountains, and heritage buildings. Popular activities include fossicking, fishing and bird-watching.
Lake Broadwater Conservation Park - Lake Broadwater Road, Dalby
Bird Hide (200m return/15mins)
Red Gum Track & Bird Hide (3km return/60min)
Wilga Campground Track (4.4km return/90min)
Note: Some western sections of the Bunya Mountains National Park officially belong to the Western Downs region. To avoid confusion, I have listed all of the Bunya Mountains trails under the South Burnett heading.
Lockyer Valley Region
This region is known for its agricultural lands, the hazy blue mountain backdrop of the Great Dividing Range, and many unique dining experiences (from traditional German cuisine to 50's themed automotive rustic at The Barn). Popular activities include bush/lake-side camping, birdwatching and scenic tourist drives.
Gorman's Gap Loop - Gormans Gap Rd, Upper Flagstone
Gorman's Gap Loop (9.3km loop)
Glen Rock State Forest - East Haldon Rd, East Haldon
East Lookout (3km return/1hr)
Blackfellow Creek (16km return/4hr)
Christie's Lookout (5km return/2hr)
Southern Downs/Granite Belt Region
This region is known for its majestic mountain ranges, granite boulders, premium local produce, heritage railway and sometimes even snow! Popular activities include 4WDing, horse-riding and seasonal festivals.
North Branch Track (7km return/3hr)
Ridge Track (5km loop/2hr 30min)
Cascades Circuit (6.5km loop/3hr)
Dalrymple Circuit (1.2km loop/30min)
Araucaria Falls Track (3.6km return/1hr 30min)
Sylvesters Lookout (940m return/30min)
Winder Track (12km return/4hr)
Main Range National Park: Goomburra Section - Lookout Rd, Goomburra (trails listed west to east)
Main Range National Park: Cunningham's Gap Section - Cunningham Hwy, Warwick (trails listed west to east)
Box Forest Track (5km return/1hr)
Rainforest Circuit (1.6km loop/25min)
Mt Cordeaux Lookout (6.6km return/2hr 30min)
Bare Rock Track & Morgan's Walk (13km combined/4hr 30min)
Palm Grove Circuit (4.4km return, incl. loop/2hr)
Gap Creek Falls (9.5km return/3hr 30min)
Mt Mitchell (10.2km return/3hr 30min)