Best trails in D’Aguilar National Park
Want to find the best trails in D’Aguilar National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 125 great trails for hiking, walking, and birding and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Ready for your next hike or bike ride? Explore one of 16 easy hiking trails in D’Aguilar National Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 3 to 17,956 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to D’Aguilar National Park.
Top trails
1
(1055)
•Easy
•2.5 mi
This lovely short walk links the cool and shaded Rainforest Circuit and Greenes Falls Track out to the serene waterfall. Sometimes it can be a bit muddy underfoot, so proper footwear is functional.
The area near Mount Glorious is filled with Strangler Figs, Watkin's figs, Blue Gums, Brush Box, abundant wildlife, and sparkling clear water in the creeks and pools.
2
(1113)
•Moderate
•8.1 mi
•Est. 3h 47m
Beginning from the Gantry day-use area, this walk through the open forest leads to the best viewpoint in D'Aguilar National Park. The Somerset trail passes through a mixture of scribbly gum, heath, and rainforest on its way to the lookout.
From this viewpoint, you’re treated to great views of the Somerset Dam, Lake Wivenhoe, and the endless stretches of horizon to the west.
Observe beautiful fruit doves and flying foxes enjoying fruits from the rainforest. Possums, goannas, and other...
3
(659)
•Moderate
•5.8 mi
This is a lovely track that can be done as a day walk but is also popular to do as an easy 2-day walk staying at the campground. The track is wide and easy to follow all the way to the Northbrook Mountain bush camp on a high ridge overlooking Kipper Creek.
The campsite is a short walk from the Northbrook Mountain Summit, which offers excellent views across the area, consisting of the England Creek tributaries, wet sclerophyll forest, mountain heath and a mass of wildflowers in the right...
4
(646)
•Hard
•3.7 mi
This is an enjoyable walking track in the southern section of the park out to the crash site from a plane accident in March 1977, which is the piper comanche plane wreck. The hike is an adventure as it passes through thick eucalypt forest along a hard to follow track, pay attention to the trail and download the route or print a map.
Novice walkers or those unfamiliar with navigation should take pause before attempting this walk as multiple hikers require rescue each year after becoming lost...
5
(569)
•Moderate
•5.3 mi
•Est. 2h 17m
This fantastic trail explores the beautiful forest of D'Aguilar National Park. It starts at Jolly's Lookout and winds its way down to Boombana Carpark. Then returning via the Thylogale track to the trailhead. It's lovely and shaded the whole way.
The bush contains a mix of tallowwood trees, stringybarks bloodwoods, Sydney blue gums, brush box trees, strangler figs, hoop pines, lacebark trees and palms, casuarinas, eucalypt forest and sclerophyll forest. Plus, many birds like wompoo pigeons,...
6
(376)
•Hard
•2.9 mi
This is a challenging walk to impressive waterfalls. It really is an adventure, taking you off-trail and having you hop over boulders and fallen trees. Make sure to bring your swimmers to take a dip in the stunning waterholes at the base of the waterfalls.
For an extra bit of adventure, you can follow Cedar Creek slightly south at the junction with Love Creek to add a trip to a third waterfall, Greenes Falls. This is a short but difficult and steep section along the creek.
The trail is...
7
(240)
•Moderate
•4.7 mi
This is a really special hike that follows along and in Northbrook Creek. The car park off of Northbrook Highway is small and can fit maybe 6-7 cars before it is full, so best to arrive early for this hike to secure a spot. Begin by heading north west along the creek before turning sharply to cross under the road.
The trail follows the creek through the gorge with multiple crossings and some rock hopping along the way. There are rock pools and waterholes that allow for plenty of swimming...
8
(242)
•Moderate
•3.9 mi
•Est. 1h 55m
This is an enjoyable trail through the Enoggera Reservoir, in the outer western suburbs of Brisbane, Queensland. This looped route begins and ends from the end of Payne Road, where limited roadside parking is available.
Enjoy making your way along the waterfront Reservoir Track before heading south and joining onto South Boundary Road to complete the loop.
9
(241)
•Hard
•15.0 mi
•Est. 7h 32m
This moderately long circuit around Enoggera Reservoir and the hills of D'Aguilar National Park is a popular choice for trail runners, hikers, and walkers.
The first 11km contains much of the elevation and a good selection of hills to get you working hard. After that, the terrain smoothes a bit and becomes more undulating, making for easier travel, especially if you are running.
There are many intersecting trails in the area and the park, so downloading the map for offline navigation...
10
(276)
•Moderate
•6.5 mi
•Est. 3h 57m
This trail stops by Middle Kobble Bush Camp Site, a remote bush camp in an open grassy area next to Kobble Creek.
This is a challenging hike with a comprehensive, easy-to-navigate trail that is mostly downhill at the start. Then more downhill hiking that gets a little steep and loose underfoot as you approach the Middle Kobble Creek Bush Camp.
It's then an uphill hike back out. Starting just off Mount Glorious Road, the loop uses Lepidozamia Road, Raynbird Creek Break and Kobble North...
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Trail reviews for D’Aguilar National Park
D’Aguilar national park is a personal favourite and this trail did not disappoint - the lookouts are beautiful! Prepare for leeches (staying well covered, spray or salt) throughout this walk due to recent rainfall and there are some muddy parts as well. We will be back
Somerset Trail
It is an easy-to-walk mountain trail with a clear and well-defined route. In some sections, fallen trees block the path, but pink ribbons tied to nearby trees make it easy to navigate. While the temperature outside is a scorching 36°C, the forest is breezy, cool, and comfortable. The trail is easy and suitable for families with children. I didn’t make it to the Mount D’Aguilar point because I encountered a giant snake sleeping on the trail. To avoid disturbing it, I decided to turn back and retreat.
Piper Comanche Wreck
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in D’Aguilar National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in D’Aguilar National Park is Greenes Falls, Rainforest Circuit and Cypress Grove Track, which has a 4.6 star rating from 1,055 reviews. This trail is 2.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 429 ft.
What is the longest trail in D’Aguilar National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in D’Aguilar National Park is Archer Camp to Silky Oak. This trail is estimated to be 100.2 mi long.
How many trails are in D’Aguilar National Park?
There are 125 trails in D’Aguilar National Park. These trails have an average 4.1-star rating from 11,934 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in D’Aguilar National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, D’Aguilar National Park has you covered. Archer Camp to Silky Oak boasts the most elevation gain with 17,956 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Gold Creek Reserve, Lake Manchester, and Mount Nebo Loop, which will get you 8,280 ft of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in D’Aguilar National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 30 camping trails in D’Aguilar National Park and the most popular is Northbrook Mountain with an average 4.3 star rating from 659 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in D’Aguilar National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 47 running trails in D’Aguilar National Park and the most popular is Somerset Trail with an average 4.6 star rating from 1,113 community reviews.
Are there biking trails available in D’Aguilar National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 29 biking trails in D’Aguilar National Park and the most popular is Reservoir Track and South Boundary Road Short Loop with an average 4.4 star rating from 242 community reviews.
Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in D’Aguilar National Park?
Yes, there are 24 trails with scenic mountain peak views in D’Aguilar National Park, including Northbrook Mountain, Piper Comanche Wreck, Camp Mountain via Sutton Court Track, Middle Kobble Creek Falls, and Aquila Loop.
Are there any trails with waterfalls in D’Aguilar National Park?
Yes, there are 9 trails with waterfalls in D’Aguilar National Park, including Greenes Falls, Rainforest Circuit and Cypress Grove Track, Cedar Creek Falls and Love Creek Falls, Middle Kobble Creek Falls, Greenes Falls via Cypress Grove Track, and Alex Road to Love Creek Falls.
Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in D’Aguilar National Park?
Yes, there are 33 trails with scenic viewpoints in D’Aguilar National Park, including Somerset Trail, Camp Mountain via Sutton Court Track, Aquila Loop, Morelia Walking Track, and Dam, Camp Mountain and Link Track.
Are there any trails with historical ruins in D’Aguilar National Park?
Yes, there are 9 trails with historical ruins in D’Aguilar National Park, including Somerset Trail, Piper Comanche Wreck, Wivenhoe View via Somerset Trail, Somerset Lookout via Somerset Trail, and Western Escarpment Forest Drive.
Are there any trails with picnic areas in D’Aguilar National Park?
Yes, there are 6 trails with picnic areas in D’Aguilar National Park, including Middle Kobble Creek Falls, Lepidozamia Road, Julian Tenison Woods to North Kobble Bushcamp, Lepidozamia Bush Camp via Kobble North Break, and Lepidozamia to Middle Kobble Bush Camp.
Are there any trails with historical monuments in D’Aguilar National Park?
Yes, there is 1 trail with a historical monument in D’Aguilar National Park: Julian Tension Woods Monument.
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Points of interest
- Greenes Falls
- Northbrook Mountain
- Love Creek Falls
- Mermaid Mountain
- Middle Kobble Creek Waterfall
- Mount Nebo
- The Gantry
- Piper Comanche Plane Wreck (2 March 1977)
- Northbrook Mountain Bush Camp
- Camp Mountain Lookout
- Lepidozamia Park
- Lepidozamia Bush Camp
- Mount Nebo Lookout
- Western Window
- Scrub Road Bush Camp
- Old Logging Winch
- Araucaria
- Dundas Road Bush Camp
- Light Line Road Bush Camp
- Middle Kobble Bush Camp