On the western fringes of Eatons Hill on the way to Samford is the hidden gem of Edward Allison Park. Even when you are there it appears to be a nice open field until you explore a little further. The parking area is just off Eatons Crossing Road, from which everything his hidden from. At … Read more
Mount Glorious is a popular destination for Brisbane residents, close to the city yet you feel like you are a world away. Maiala National Park was first formed in 1940, with sections set aside since 1901. The first walking track started in 1946 using unemployed men after the war to build tracks. The Rainforest Circuit … Read more
Wivenhoe Outlook is a lookout from the heights of Mount Glorious in the southern part of the D’Aguilar National Park overlooking Lake Wivenhoe. The facilities at Wivenhoe Outlook is basic but suitable for a break. For better facilities with flushing toilets, sheltered picnic tables, BBQs and plenty of space to run around at, head down … Read more
White Cedar Park is west of Mount Glorious in the southern section of D’Aguilar National Park. Northbrook Creek runs along the back of White Cedar and continues on to Red Cedar , only a few hundred metres down the road. The park has good facilities with large sheltered areas with multiple picnic tables and free … Read more
Red Cedar is a picnic ground in the southern section of D’Aguilar National Park between Mount Glorious and Lake Wivenhoe. Red Cedar is one of two parks close to each other. White Cedar is just east of Red Cedar, the entrance only a couple of hundred metres from each other. Both parks have similar features. … Read more
The Redcliffe Visitor Information Centre is right at the entrance to the Redcliffe Jetty, inside the jetty arch entry at the front of it. Volunteers offer free heritage walks to share the historical background of Redcliffe and its significance as the first European settlement in Queensland. They can provide local knowledge and access to information … Read more
As the first European settlement in Queensland in 1824, Redcliffe has a long history in the Morton Bay region. The first Redcliffe Jetty built in 1885 has become an iconic symbol of Redcliffe. The jetty, together with Redcliffe’s Settlement Cove Lagoon in close walking distance, attracts locals and tourists alike. The current jetty is the … Read more
