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In Brisbane, there is nothing stopping you from getting outside and enjoying yourself. The endless sunshine, coupled with more than 1 820 parks and reserves mean there are plenty of places to get active or sit back and watch the world go by. Visitors and locals alike can grab a blanket and settle in among the lush grounds of inner city sanctuaries including the City Botanic Gardens, South Bank Parklands, Roma Street Parkland and New Farm Park.

Just west of Brisbane, you will find the sprawling hills and rainforests of the D’Aguilar National Park which is just one of the spectacular National Parks surrounding Brisbane. The wonderful Scenic Rim is just an hour away and includes World Heritage listed National Parks, public camping spots and some amazing walking trails.

Moreton Bay Marine Park, east of Brisbane is bursting with beautiful marine life and islands with rugged coastlines just waiting to be explored.

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PARKS & NATIONAL PARKS

KWIAMBAL NP

SUNDOWN NP

GIRRAWEEN NP

BALD ROCK NP

BOONOO BOONOO NP

YABBRA NP

TOOLOOM NP

TOONUMBAR NP

BORDER RANGES NP

BROADWATER NPBUNGAWALBIN NP

MT PIKAPENE NP

RICHMOND RANGE NP

MT BARNEY NPTAMBORINE NP

D'AGUILAR NP

LAKE WIVENHOE

MOOGERAH PEAKS NPLAMINGTON NP

MAIN RANGE NP

MORETON BAY MARINE PARK

ST HELENA ISLAND NP

WONDUL RANGE NP

BLUE LAKE NP

NAREE BUDJONG DJARA NP

TEERK ROO RA NP

MORETON ISLAND NP

MT BINGA NP

BUNYA MOUNTAINS NP

CONONDALE NP

NOOSA NP

GREAT SANDY NP

WRATTENS NP

BEERBON NP

BENINBI NPGLENBAR NP

GRONGAH NP

BAN BAN NP

MT WALSH NP

WONGI NP

NOUR NPGOODNIGHT SCRUB NP

BANIA NP

WARRO NP

LITTABELLA NP

DEEPWATER NPWIETALABA NP

BULBURIN NPDAWES NP

KROOMBIT TOPS NP

CANIA GORGE NP

BURBUM COAST NP

POONA NP

GREAT SANDY NP

MARYBOROUGH

HERVEY BAY

BUNDABERG

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MORETON BAY & ISLANDS

BYRON BAY

LOGANIPSWICH

NOOSA HEADS

GYMPIE

SCENIC RIM

COUNTRY VALLEYS

BRIBIE ISLANDRECREATIONAL AREA

BUSHWALKING TIPSWEAR COMFORTABLE, PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR Shoes including thongs, high heels, new shoes and dress shoes are not suitable – get blisters and you won’t have much fun!

WEAR A HAT AND SUNSCREEN Be sunsafe to avoid painful sunburn. Bring along insect repellent to discourage mozzies and bugs.

LOOK BUT DON’T TOUCH! Wild animals, unlike pets and domestic animals are not used to human handling. You might get hurt if you try to pat a wild animal.

TAKE A RAINCOAT Walking in the rain can be fun provided you’re not dripping wet.

TAKE A SMALL BACKPACK Take extra clothes and leave extra space for any clothes you shed when you get hot. Water and a few nibbles will keep you going.

BE PREPARED Take extra water, a detailed map and a compass on longer walks.

Tamborine National Park, Scenic Rim

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BRISBANE CITYCITY BOTANIC GARDENSA living museum of plant collections and heritage specimens. Alice St, Brisbane T 07 3403 7913 W brisbane.qld.gov.au

ROMA STREET PARKLANDEnjoy the world’s largest urban subtropical garden. 1 Parkland Blvd, Brisbane T 07 3006 4545 W romastreetparkland.com

SOUTH BANKMUSGRAVE PARKExplore aboriginal history while enjoying this scenic park. Cordelia, Edmondstone & Russell Sts, South Bank T 07 3846 5700

THE PARKLANDS AT SOUTH BANKSeventeen hectares of lush gardens and lawns right on the river. Lvl 3, South Bank House, Stanley St Plaza, South Bank T 07 3867 2000 W visitsouthbank.com.au

WEST ENDDAVIES PARKPlenty of sports to choose from or just relax by the river. Cnr Jane St & Montague Rd, West End T 07 3403 8888 W brisbane.qld.gov.au

NEW FARM & TENERIFFEMERTHYR PARK

Stroll along the river’s edge. Lamington St, New Farm T 07 3403 8888 W brisbane.qld.gov.au

NEW FARM PARKRelax in this beautiful park on the river’s edge. Lamington St, New Farm T 07 3403 8888 W newfarmpark.com.au

NEWSTEAD PARKA significant and historic park at the mouth of Breakfast Creek. Breakfast Creek Rd & Newstead Ave, Newstead T 07 3403 8888

MILTON & PARK ROADBRISBANE BOTANIC GARDENS MT COOT-THASubtropical garden offering 25 hectares of exotic plants. Mt Coot-tha Rd, Toowong T 07 3403 8888 W brisbane.qld.gov.au/botanicgardens

K ANGAROO POINTCAPTAIN BURKE PARKInner city riverfront parkland with city and river views. Holman St, Kangaroo Point T 07 3403 8888 W brisbane.qld.gov.au

KANGAROO POINT CLIFFS PARKPopular picnic spot with uninterrupted city and river views. Kangaroo Point Cliffs, River Tce, Kangaroo Point T 07 3006 6290

NEARBYBUNYAVILLE CONSERVATION PARKPeaceful retreat and wildlife haven close to the city. Old Northern Rd, Albany Creek T 1300 130 372 W derm.qld.gov.au

KARAWATHA FORESTTwo picnic areas featuring lagoons and native wildlife. Acacia Rd, Karawatha T 1800 664 484 W brisbane.qld.gov.au

LITTLE BAYSIDE PARKExtensive parklands on the bayside next to a pool and boat harbour. Royal Esp, Manly T 07 3348 3524 W wynnummanly.com.au

MOUNT CROSBY PARKSEnjoy a heritage walk with social, rural and industrial history extending over 120 years. Mount Crosby & Stumers Rds, Mount Crosby T 07 3403 8888 W brisbane.qld.gov.au

TOOHEY FORESTGet back to nature with extensive bush walking tracks. Toohey Rd, Tarragindi T 07 3403 8888 W brisbane.qld.gov.au

WHITES HILL RESERVEEndless walking tracks and lookouts or enjoy a picnic. Boundary Rd, Camp Hill T 07 3403 8888 W brisbane.qld.gov.au

MORETON BAY & ISLANDSBLUE LAKE NATIONAL PARKOne of the world’s most ecologically important wetlands. Mining Company Rd, North Stradbroke Island T 1300 130 372 W derm.qld.gov.au

BOONDALL WETLANDS RESERVEDiversity of wildlife with tidal flats and coastal wetlands. Paperbark Dr, via Bicentennial Rd, Boondall T 07 3403 1490 W brisbane.qld.gov.au

BRIBIE ISLAND RECREATION AREAWalking trails, camping areas, abundant marine and birdlife. White Patch Esp, Bribie Island T 13 33 04 W derm.qld.gov.au

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Bushwalking through Tamborine National Park

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BROWN LAKEPerched lake with clear tea colour from trees and reeds. Brown Lake Dr, North Stradbroke Island T 1300 667 386 W more2redlands.com.au/explore

FORT LYTTON NATIONAL PARKImmerse yourself in the fascinating history of this fort. Cnr Lytton Rd & South St, Lytton T 1300 130 372 W derm.qld.gov.au

MORETON ISLAND NATIONAL PARKBeaches, dunes, woodlands and shallow freshwater lagoons. Moreton Island, Moreton Bay T 1300 130 372 W derm.qld.gov.au

REDCLIFFE BOTANIC GARDENSA peaceful green haven right in the heart of the city. Henzell St, Redcliffe T 07 3205 0555 W visitmoretonbay.com.au

ST HELENA NATIONAL PARKThe island is rich in history as for 60 years it was Queensland’s first maximum security prison. St Helena Island, Moreton Bay T 1300 130 372 W derm.qld.gov.au

TEERK ROO RA NATIONAL PARKDugongs, turtles and dolphins frequent the island waterways. Peel Island, Moreton Bay T 1300 130 372 W derm.qld.gov.au

SCENIC RIMLAMINGTON NATIONAL PARKExtensive walking tracks in Green Mountains and Binna Burra. Lamington National Park Rd, Binna Burra T 1300 130 372 W derm.qld.gov.au

MOOGERAH PEAKS NATIONAL PARKAncient peaks of Mounts French, Greville, Moon and Edwards. 100 Cunningham Highway, Boonah T 1300 130 372 W derm.qld.gov.au

MOUNT BARNEY NATIONAL PARKPark of exceptional ecological importance and natural beauty Mt Lindesay Highway, Mount Barney T 1300 130 372 W derm.qld.gov.au

TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN BOTANIC GARDENSOver 11 hectares with exotic species and natural rainforest. Forsythia Dr, Eagle Heights T 07 5545 4926 W tmbotanicgardens.org.au

TAMBORINE NATIONAL PARKPicnic facilities and short walks. Main Western Rd, Tamborine Mountain T 1300 130 372 W derm.qld.gov.au

COUNTRY VALLEYSCENTENARY PARKA free camping area of Thornton, near Laidley. Mulgowie Rd, Thornton T 07 5465 7642 W lvrc.qld.gov.au

D’AGUILAR NATIONAL PARKBeautiful picnic spots, short and extended walking trails. Samford Rd, Samford T 1300 130 372 W derm.qld.gov.au

GLEN ROCK PARKAdjoins the World Heritage listed Main Range National Park. Glen Rock Park, Junction View T 1300 130 372 W derm.qld.gov.au

GLEN ROCK REGIONAL PARKDiverse range of landforms, flora,vegetation and wildlife. East Haldon Rd, East Haldon T 1300 130 372 W derm.qld.gov.au

MOUNT MEE STATE FOREST PARKMany rock waterholes, cool streams and rainforest walks. Sellin Rd, Mount Mee T 1300 130 372 W derm.qld.gov.au

SOMERSET DAMRecreational playground for anglers and water enthusiasts. Esk Kilcoy Rd, Somerset Dam T 07 5427 8100 W somersetdam.com.au

WESTRIDGE OUTLOOKMixed forest habitat, views over Lake Wivenhoe and the range Mt Nebo Rd, Mount Nebo T 07 3205 4793 W derm.qld.gov.au

WIVENHOE OUTLOOKPicnic area and lookout with scenic views of Lake Wivenhoe Mt Glorious Rd, Mt Glorious T 07 3205 4793 W derm.qld.gov.au

IPSWICHDENMARK HILL CONSERVATION ESTATEA rich biodiversity and koala habitat close to the city. Quarry St, Ipswich T 07 3281 0555 W ipswich.qld.gov.au

QUEENS PARKHistoric park featuring formal and Japanese gardens. Goleby Ave, Ipswich T 07 9810 6810 W ipswich.qld.gov.au

LOGANDAISY HILL KOALA CENTREBushland retreat focused on protecting the koalas. Daisy Hill Rd, Daisy Hill T 1300 130 372 W derm.qld.gov.au