Mt Coot-tha Reserve

Roughly 7km southwest of the city centre is Mt Coot-tha Reserve, an expansive bush and parkland area peppered with picnic spots and walking trails. The name derives from the indigenous term 'ku-ta' meaning honey, as this is where local Aboriginal people would come to collect the rich nectar produced by the native stingless bee. A must-see is the lookout at the top of the mountain that brings spectacular views of Brisbane – on a clear day you can see all the way to Moreton Bay in the east and the Glass House Mountains to the west. The lookout is reached via Sir Samuel Griffith Dr and has wheelchair access.