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April 14, 2023 3 min read

Part of our "The Best Family Friendly Bushwalks for Aussie Kids" series, we're bringing you the "Top 10 kid friendly bushwalks near Brisbane". 

All are within 90 minutes drive of Brisbane, can be accessed without a 4WD and all are, in full or in part, family friendly. Make sure you research your walk before you leave, to ensure that you're selecting the section that is most appropriate for your child's age.

    1. Enoggera Reservoir - Distance varies. This popular spot in the northwestern suburbs of Brisbane offers a variety of bushwalks, as well as opportunities for swimming and picnicking. Helpful tip: Bring a map or use a trail guide to navigate the area, and be sure to pack plenty of water and snacks. Wear sturdy shoes and watch out for wildlife along the way.

    2. Mount Coot-tha - Distance varies. This popular park in the western suburbs of Brisbane offers a variety of walking and hiking trails, as well as stunning views of the city and surrounding landscape. Helpful tip: Bring a map or use a trail guide to navigate the area, and be sure to pack plenty of water and sunscreen. Wear sturdy shoes and watch out for steep terrain.

    3. Daisy Hill Conservation Park - Distance varies. This park in the southern suburbs of Brisbane offers a variety of bushwalks, as well as opportunities for picnicking and wildlife spotting. Helpful tip: Bring a map or use a trail guide to navigate the area, and be sure to pack plenty of water and snacks. Wear sturdy shoes and watch out for snakes and other wildlife.

    4. Brisbane Forest Park - Varies. This beautiful park in the northern suburbs of Brisbane offers a variety of bushwalks, as well as opportunities for mountain biking and horse riding. Helpful tip: Bring a map or use a trail guide to navigate the area, and be sure to pack plenty of water and sunscreen. Wear sturdy shoes and watch out for steep terrain.

    5. Tamborine Mountain - Varies. This stunning mountain range in the hinterland of the Gold Coast offers a variety of bushwalks, as well as opportunities for shopping and dining in the nearby village. Helpful tip: Bring a map or use a trail guide to navigate the area, and be sure to pack plenty of water and snacks. Wear sturdy shoes and watch out for uneven terrain.

    6. Cedar Creek Falls - Varies. This beautiful waterfall in the hinterland of the Gold Coast offers a short but scenic bushwalk, as well as opportunities for swimming and picnicking. Helpful tip: Wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water and sunscreen. Be sure to watch out for slippery rocks near the waterfall.

    7. Toohey Forest - Varies. This park in the southern suburbs of Brisbane offers a variety of bushwalks, as well as opportunities for picnicking and wildlife spotting. Helpful tip: Bring a map or use a trail guide to navigate the area, and be sure to pack plenty of water and snacks. Wear sturdy shoes and watch out for uneven terrain.

    8. Kondalilla Falls - 4.7km return. This stunning waterfall in the Sunshine Coast hinterland offers a scenic bushwalk, as well as opportunities for swimming and picnicking. Helpful tip: Wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water and sunscreen. Be sure to watch out for slippery rocks near the waterfall.

    9. Mount Glorious - Varies. This scenic mountain range just outside of Brisbane offers a variety of bushwalks, as well as opportunities for bird watching and picnicking. Helpful tip: Bring a map or use a trail guide to navigate the area, and be sure to pack plenty of water and snacks. Wear sturdy shoes and watch out for steep terrain.

    10. Coochiemudlo Island - Varies. This beautiful island in Moreton Bay offers a variety of walking tracks, as well as opportunities for swimming and beachcombing. Helpful tip: Take the ferry over to the island and be sure to check the ferry schedule for return times. Bring plenty of water and snacks, and wear comfortable walking shoes

I hope these bushwalks near Brisbane give you and your family the opportunity to connect with nature and create lasting memories. Don't forget to take plenty of photos of the amazing views along the way and tag @minnowdesigns!

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