Brisbane Forest Park Park
Large forested conservation area northwest of Brisbane
Northwest of Brisbane, Brisbane Forest Park (now largely part of D'Aguilar National Park) offers eucalyptus forest, walking tracks, lookouts and waterfalls; visitors come for bushwalking, birdwatching, picnic areas and accessible scenic drives.
Brisbane Forest Park at a Glance#
Address: D’Aguilar National Park (formerly Brisbane Forest Park) - multi-access areas across D’Aguilar Range, Queensland, Australia
How to Get to Brisbane Forest Park#
From Brisbane CBD, drive north-west on Mount Samson Road (Moggill Road/State Route connections) toward Mount Glorious or take the Caboolture/Moreton Bay routes to the northern entrances. Main access points include Mount Glorious Road and the Gold Creek picnic area (approx. 40-60 minutes by car from Brisbane). No single transit route serves the park end-to-end.
Tips for Visiting Brisbane Forest Park#
- If aiming for the best views, approach D'Aguilar (formerly Brisbane Forest Park) from Mount Glorious or Dayboro - both give access to different trailheads.
- Avoid weekends if possible; local families use the picnic areas and campsites on Saturdays and the more remote trails are busier then.
- Check Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service alerts for fire closures in dry season.
Best Time to Visit Brisbane Forest Park#
Best outside the Queensland summer (Dec-Feb) when heat, rain and leeches can make bushwalking unpleasant. Spring and autumn combine pleasant temperatures with good visibility.
Weather & Climate near Brisbane Forest Park#
Brisbane Forest Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 8°C to 27°C. Abundant rainfall (1376 mm/year), wettest in February.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 18° - 27° | 22° | 185 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 18° - 26° | 22° | 224 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 17° - 25° | 21° | 140 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 14° - 23° | 18° | 146 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 12° - 20° | 16° | 109 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 9° - 17° | 13° | 68 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 8° - 16° | 12° | 72 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 8° - 17° | 12° | 38 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 10° - 20° | 15° | 41 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 13° - 22° | 18° | 90 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 15° - 24° | 20° | 116 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 17° - 26° | 21° | 147 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
