Best trails in Naree Budjong Djara National Park
The Naree Budjong Djara National Park is located on the land of the Quandamooka people, who are the Traditional Owners of Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island). The park is jointly managed by the Quandamooka people and the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS). It is a special place with a rich living cultural heritage and high conservation value. The park features sensitive habitats for unique fauna, sand dunes, wetlands, endangered heathlands, freshwater lakes, and woodlands.
Minjerribah is accessible only via passenger/vehicle ferries from Cleveland and Redland Bay on the mainland, which lead to Dunwich.
Camping is not permitted inside the national park. Please ensure that you camp only in designated campground areas on Minjerribah.
Top trails
- (82)·Moderate·4.0 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrA steady climb up to the summit of Mount Bippo Penbean in Naree Budjong Djara National Park. This is one of a handful of great walking tracks on Minjerribah, but one of a small number of worthwhile options off the coast. The track is a gentle grade and mostly sandy all the way up. From the high point of Bippo Penbean (170m) you have great coastal views over Amity Point and Point Lookout.
- (91)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrThis is a beautiful trail through the Naree Budjong Djara National Park, located in the centre of North Stradbroke Island. This looped route begins and ends from the parking area on Alfred Martin Way. The trail itself is mostly along a sandy path with some shade and offers amazing views from the top! There are several other walking trails in the area if you wish to extend your adventure.
- (66)·Moderate·4.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrA relatively easy hike on North Stradbroke Island, off the east coast near Brisbane, Queensland. Parking is available off Alfred Martin Way. This route ties together to well-worn trails that are easy to navigate. The Kabul trail is steep but there is nothing to climb over or under, just smooth sand. Easy to walk the entire route in two hours with a short-stop, leave more time if you wish to swim in the lake.