D'Aguilar National Park Park

Address: D’Aguilar National Park, Brisbane region, Queensland, Australia

Website: https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/daguilar

Hours: Open daily (parkland accessible 24 hours; facilities vary)

Admission: Free entry to parkland; some recreational facilities may have fees

D’Aguilar National Park protects large tracts of the D’Aguilar Range in southeast Queensland, preserving both eucalypt forest and pockets of subtropical rainforest. It is a major green space on the outskirts of the Brisbane metropolitan area.

A network of walking tracks, lookouts and picnic areas provides opportunities for short walks and multi-day bushwalking; many trails pass through tall eucalypt forest, creeklines and patches of rainforest. Small mountain villages and roadside picnic reserves on the park margin act as common entry points and support day visitors.

The area was progressively protected through state park and reserve designations to conserve water catchments, native forest and wildlife while allowing recreation. Management has focused on fire management, walking-track maintenance and protecting remnant rainforest.

The park occupies the D’Aguilar Range to the northwest and west of Brisbane, forming a forested backdrop to suburban and rural areas on the city’s outskirts.

• Access points: Trailheads around Mount Glorious, Mount Nebo and Mount Mee provide popular access points for short walks and day trips from the Brisbane region.

From Brisbane, take the Samford Road/Youngs Crossing route northwest and follow local signs to Mount Nebo or Mount Glorious for park entry. Several access points are within a 45-60 minute drive of central Brisbane.

• For city-accessible walks and lookouts, enter from The Gap or Mount Glorious sides near Brisbane.
• Some picnic areas and trails are better reached with a 4WD - check park access notes for closed or unsealed roads.
• Early mornings and weekdays avoid crowds on the more popular D'Aguilar trails close to Brisbane.