Tingalpa Creek track is a little known but beautiful walking track that passes through Ransome, on…read moreyour way out to the Bayside. There are two walking tracks,around 850m long, so a decent trek but manageable for most people. The area is usually really quiet, with only a few fisherman to keep you company. The track itself is a great walk. Surprisingly, there is a boardwalk for a section of the way. Some of the track winds around Tingalpa Creek, which is surprisingly wide and long for a creek. The trees block out the road noise and the peace and quiet means you can hear a whole range of birds and local wildlife on your walk. The area is fairly popular with fisherman, especially on the weekend. The section of the track that is closet to Rickertt Road has a jetty, type platform structure for fishing off plus there are a few wooden carved picnic tables under a shaded area. Perfect for a quiet afternoon on the weekend.

Beautiful walks through the area. Nothing too challenging despite total lack of fitness! Worth…read moretaking a picnic :)

Curtis Falls is located on Tamborine Mountain near the Gold Coast. The hike is well marked and…read morepretty easy. There are no steep inclines, the path is wide and well manicured, and it wasn't crowded on the day we went. It was a bit chilly since it was at a higher elevation and in June. It's about 0.5km from the trail head and there is a sign that points you in the right direction. From the same starting point, you can also walk to the various shops and cafes that are nearby. There's a moderately sized parking lot that also has a small turn around area if you're being dropped off. The waterfall is far from the most impressive I've seen, but it's a nice walk if you want to go somewhere relaxing. 4 stars.

Seems anything that brings me back to nature I'll give 5 stars…read more Not long into my walk I was coming up to two mothers and their kids. They let my partner and I know there was a koala on the ground in front. I've never seen one in the wild before. It soon climbed a tree and my partner took photos and a video. We also saw several lizards, bush turkeys and an eagle. It was nice walking along the track and thankfully was well shaded as it was very sunny and warm. There were a few look outs that didn't disappoint. A free activity for everyone.

Gorgeous views of the ocean! Tumgun lookout trail is a must, you can see humpback whales! Also…read moresuper cool watching surfers rip along the shore. Fun, beautiful and easy hikes!

Need to get out of the city for some fresh air? Mt Mee is a nice little escape from the hustle and…read morebustle of Brisbane and a good spot to do some walking. My partner and I went up there with the intention of doing a "decent" walk and that we did. Arriving at The Gantry, a picnic area and start/finish point for several walks, we took the Somerset trail, a 13km loop passing a lookout point for views of the Somerset and Wivenhoe Dams. The views were beautiful, but walking amongst all the tall old trees swaying in the wind was just as good. The website says to allow 4 hours and this was pretty accurate. We were walking quite briskly and didn't stop to eat, so we managed it in three and a half hours. This walk was a "Level 4" with some steep, gravelly inclines and declines. Less fit or less adventurous walkers could try one of the lower level walks. Next time I'd like to check out the water falls. Getting out of Brisbane and up to Mt Mee, be sure to take the route that passes through Dayboro. There are some beautiful stretches of road where you can see all the way out to the ocean. If looking for somewhere to eat on the way home, Dayboro Bakery does a mean pie and the town itself is really cute. A great day trip from Brisbane.

Did you know there was a subtropical rainforest less than 2 hours away from Brisbane? Yeah, you…read moreprobably did. Well you should go there anyway. It's easily accessible by car and lots of fun. I went to the Green Mountains section, because the walking trails are shorter and there's a waterfall. The Binna Burra section has some more challenging tracks. First off, if you're driving to Green Mountains from Brisbane, make sure not to miss the turn off for Lamington National Park Road, in Canungra. It's poorly marked, and if you miss it, you'll end up halfway to Gold Coast before you realize your mistake. If you pass through the town of Canungra without turning right, then you've missed the turn. Then, once you approach the park, the road is narrow and windy and mostly uphill for about 30 minutes, but it doesn't look like it on the map. Just hang in there, keep driving, you're almost there. And watch out for oncoming traffic. The road ends at the second car park, which is pretty big and should accommodate all cars even on a nice summer day. You'll see O'Reilly's gift shop up the hill on the right and the park's info centre on the left. At the gift shop you can buy bird seed, and then if you go up the path about 10 meters you can feed wild rosellas and king parrots. If you're holding the food, they will land on you to eat it, so be prepared. If you walk up another 20 meters past the bird feeding, the entrance to the tree top walk is on the left. I highly recommend it. It's a wooden foot bridge that literally takes you around the tree tops, about 20 meters off the ground. The view is stunning. There's a ladder that will take you up even higher, but there might be a long queue to get up there. Next to the tree top walk is the botanic garden, but if you're there at the wrong time of year, there are no flowers and it's kind of boring. That's when I was there. I'm sure it's nicer in the spring. There are hiking trails all over the park, as well as camping, so download a map from the website and prepare in advance. We did the Moran Falls track (4.4 km, about 1.5 hours) and the Python Rock track (3.1 km, about 1 hour). Both of these were very easy (kids would have no problem, for example, although probably not good for elderly or disabled people). Moran Falls has, yes, that's right, a waterfall, which is spectacular, and a lookout with amazing views. Python Rock has even better lookout, and you can see the same waterfall. To get to these trails, you have to walk about 10 minutes back up the road, past the first car park. There's a sign on the left for the walking trails. Some of the harder trails and the camping areas start up near the tree top walk. In general, the park is clean and well maintained. There are lots of birds and lizards everywhere, as well as butterflies. It's a rainforest, so even when it's a hot day in Brisbane it will be no more than 25 on the hiking trails - bring a jumper or a rain jacket. There are no rubbish bins anywhere so be prepared to carry your garbage home with you.

There's lots of different hikes you can take around here, from a minimum of 3 KM to a Mac of 21 KM…read more I'm sure you could even find a 1 Km hike, but if you came all the way out here, you'd want to see more than that. You walk through lots of different types of vegetation and can see wild wallabies and pademelons jumping through if you look carefully enough. It's also a birdwatchers paradise, keep your eyes out for cool cockatoos. We saw a lovely waterfall and a view from the top of surprise rock. There's some cliffs on the walk we did, but one hike has aboriginal cave art walk for about 5 Km for history buffs. It can get chilly and can heat up quickly so bring lots of water and a raincoat. Also, only bathroom is at binna burra, so use it before you go on the hike. After you get back, don't forget to get a scone from the cafe at binna burra. Best scone my friends and I have ever had, super fluffy and tasty.

Starting at the J.C. Slaughter Falls Picnic area, the Summit Track is a moderately graded walking…read moretrack that totals 3.8km up and back, and usually takes about an hour. Half an hour to the top, half an hour back down again. There's a few steeps bits, but mostly it is just steady incline that would suit people at most fitness levels. There are always lots of families with young kids walking up and down, so it's not too hard. It's a lovely walk between the trees on the way up and then you are rewarded with the panoramic view of Brisbane city and suburbs. On a clear day you can see out to Moreton Bay and Stradbroke Islands. Dogs are allowed on the track but must be on leashes. Horses and bikes are only allowed on their designated tracks, not the Summit Walking Track. There are toilets at the base, near the J.C. Slaughter Falls Picnic area that are open from 6am-7pm and there are a couple of water fountains along the way. But take a water bottle, especially in summer as it can get pretty hot.

This is a good track for some moderate exercise or gentle sightseeing. The track is not too hard to…read morehandle (and I'm not at all the fittest person) and there are good views along the way. However, like general bushwalking, there really isn't too much to see overall. But that's porbably not the main point of this track. On the plus side, you can either end or begin at the Mt Cootha lookout, which is always a good place to rest up, get a coffee and take in the view.