You can't make this magical pilgrimage anymore. Its closed! I remember waiting patiently for more…read morethan 3 years to take a long awaited pilgrimage along the iconic Mt Warning (Wollimbin) summit trail. I really felt drawn to the stories and energy of the land up there so eagerly awaited its reopening so I could finally make my journey respectfully and connect with this great land we call home. In fact many, if not all my friends that have made this journey have done it for their own personal reasons. I have heard stories that the even the original indigenous people of the area used to make this journey as a right of passage of sorts. So I guess it makes sense that in the modern age so many people are naturally drawn to take this walk for their own personal reasons. It seems however we have all now been locked out permanently! First they said it was because of Corona, then they said it was because of safety concerns ... but they were covering something up and I'm still yet to hear directly what the reasoning is behind it's permanent closure. Please sign the partition to re-open Mt Wollumbin and share your stories of why this climb was so significant to you. Take action and let's see if we can have this iconic walk re opened. TY

Loved this hike. I've hiked a lot and this trail is moderately hard. The rock scramble is by far…read morethe coolest part of the hike. It's not technical but I recommend taking your time and go at a pace comfortable for you. The hike took us about 5 hours with multiple stops. We could have done it in about 3.5-4 hours if we didn't stop as much. Not a lot of views until you're almost to the top. Only negative: be aware of poisonous creatures along the way. Aka: don't touch anything. We did see a small black red bellied snake on the ride of the trail and stayed far away from it. Highly poisonous. Plan to hike it on a clear day so you get 360 degree views. We only had one day in our schedules for it and it was quite cloudy. We did wait for the clouds to break and were able to see all the way to Byron Bay. If you're using a GPS, the address for the hike is about 3-4 miles short. You will need to continue up the winding road to where it dead ends to start the hike. Epic hike. I'd recommend adding it to your travel plans if you're in the area.

I'm addicted to White Rock. Well, it's only been two days in a row but I'm itching to go back again…read moretomorrow. I chose WR to hike because I have a few friends that have come and speak highly of it. My expectations were surpassed! At the moment, there is construction at the end of School Road, don't miss the small cardboard sign saying "white rock" at the first exit in the round a bout. This is one of the most beautiful parks I've ever been to. I have so far done the 6 mile creek track, it's a pretty easy track but the most challenging part is the large stairs leading up to white rock, but you HAVE to do it. The first day, I didn't actually go to the top of the rock but today I did. I was blown away by the beauty. You are literally on top of the world. I've gone around 8am both days and have seen absolutely no other hikers each time except on my way back (around 930/10am). I would recommend this beautiful place to anyone!

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!

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.

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.

This is one of those great parks that you can spend some time wandering around in the morning, even…read morea chilly winters morning. Sure, it is a conservation park, meaning that you have to stick to the paths, but the trek around the cape is actually quite exhilarating, especially some of the views you have along the coast. There is even a lighthouse, as well as Australia's most easterly mainland point, which is also pretty cool. In fact, it seems that quite a few people take this walk in the morning, at least from what I could see.

Whether you're a local or a tourist, stopping by Cape Byron Lighthouse is a must do. Park your car…read morein one of the parking lots at the top of the hill for a small price (pay at machines) and walk on over towards the lighthouse. As you walk up, you will be treated to stunning views of the coast and once you reach the lighthouse, a great photo op! Behind the lighthouse are multiple trails that wind down the hill towards small secluded empty beaches. If you're lucky enough and it's a beautiful clear day, you'll be able to spot whales and dolphins! We were lucky to catch a glimpse of a pod of dolphins nearby. As I walked through the trails, I was also able to spot a wallaby hiding in the brush and get some good pictures while being at a respectable distance and still on the trail. One of my favorite memories from my last trip.

O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat is the private business inside the National Park, making it open to…read moreall. You can park at the end of the winding road and explore all the natural wonders. There's a tree top walk nature walk to see local trees and birds. It ends with a loop of bridges that go up, with a lookout two ladders up looking over the valley below. The park is much larger than we could see on our visit. It's a gorgeous area high in the mountains and much cooler than the coast a few hours away. If you're into natural wonders, this is a must visit park near Brisbane.

Lush rainforests, ancient trees, spectacular views, extensive walking tracks, exceptional…read moreecological importance and natural beauty make this Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area an outstanding place to visit. Birding is off the hook!!

Beautiful nature reserve tucked in Boronia Heights. The picnic area is quite sparse with only a few…read morecovered tables and wood fire BBQs. There is a public toilet and small playground for the kids. Winding away from the sizeable carpark are several paved walking tracks. Stay nice and quiet on your hike and you'll find out why this reserve is so special. Kangaroos, koalas, kookaburras, brightly coloured parrots and lots of other bird life are ever present. I've never visited Boronia Bushland Reserve without coming across the huge mob of kangaroos that live in the area. Sometimes they come right out into the playground area to munch on the grass.

Lovely walking trails in the National Park. We took a trip into the hinterland from the coast for a…read morefew hours and did the MacDonald Rainforest Circuit and the Cedar Creek Falls walks - both were quite easy going, taking us through rainforest brimming with nature and to scenic waterfalls and rock pools you can swim in (and which a few plucky souls were leaping into). Was less impressed with Gallery Walk, a street of cafes and shops atop the mountain said to be a must-see attraction. I just found it odd and a bit of a tourist trap, I'd give this a miss if you're not really into shopping for nick nacks or cuckoo clocks and use your time to do some more exploring. I did taste some nice flavoured fudge though!

Tamborine Mountain is an easy 45-minute drive from Brisbane, perfect for a day trip and for some…read moreshort walks. It's a rainforesty area where you'll find swimming holes, water falls and spectacular views of the Logan Valley. I took a drive up there recently and really just went exploring without too much direction. There are plenty of places to eat, but my friend and I decided to stop for lunch at a restaurant/hotel called St Bernard's, drawn in by a huge model of a St Bernard. For those more active people, cycling up Mt Tamborine seems to be popular and there are also other sports on offer such as hang gliding. This is a great, easily do-able little escape from Brisbane. You may not want to return...