Brisbane Forest Park Information Centre

North-west of Brisbane lies the D'Aguilar Range, which includes Brisbane Forest Park. Hidden within this 28,500 hectare natural bushland are remote gorges, expanses of subtropical rainforest and scribbly-gum woodland. The birdlife is prolific and Brisbanites come here by the dozen to take advantage of this natural playground. There are numerous walking trails varying in length and degree of difficulty. The Information Centre sits at the park entrance and has information about bush camping (per person/family $5/19) and maps of walking trails, but it does not sell camping permits. If you plan to camp then you must get your permit through the EPA (ph 13 13 04; www.epa.qld.gov.au) before arrival and you’ll need a vehicle – camping areas cannot be accessed by foot.

The 1.5km Egernia Circuit at Jolly's Lookout is an enjoyable morning walk for keen ornithologists, and the 4km Thylogale Track winds its way leisurely through eucalypt forest and rainforest to Boombana.