Best trails in Ravensbourne National Park

4.2(243 reviews)

Australia
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#177 of 637 national parks

Ravensbourne National Park is located on the Great Dividing Range of South East Queensland. Its landscape consists of rainforests, eucalypt forests and is crossed by both the Brisbane River and the Lockyer Creek. It is home to an important birdlife, making it a great place to hike and watch birds.

Top trails

#1 - Rainforest and Palm Creek Circuit
4.4 (131)·Moderate·2.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Towering tree giants and lush, shady palm valleys define this immersive journey through a precious pocket of remnant rainforest. The track winds beneath a dense canopy where you'll encounter massive Moreton Bay figs and piccabeen palms that create a cool, moist sanctuary even on the warmest days. As you wander, listen for the mimicry of the superb lyrebird or the distinct crack of a whipbird echoing through the ferns. The circuit features natural surfaces that can become quite muddy and...
#2 - Blackbean Day Use Area to Buaraba Creek
4.5 (80)·Moderate·3.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
This walk takes you into a landscape famous for its wildlife. Keep a quiet eye out for the shy brush-tailed rock-wallabies that live among the granite rocks, or try to spot a platypus in the deeper pools of the creek. With picnic tables and toilets, the Blackbean day-use area is a great place to start your adventure.
#3 - Cedar Block Circuit
3.8 (30)·Easy·0.5 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
A beautiful family friendly trail through the Sheep Station Creek Conservation Park in south east Queensland, located not too far north east from Toowoomba. This looped route begins and ends from the parking area for the Gus Beutel Lookout on National Park Road. The trail itself is less than one kilometre long and follows a bitumen road that is nice and shaded.
#4 - Mount Perseverance Loop
4.0 (2)·Moderate·4.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr

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Trail reviews for Ravensbourne National Park

350 trailgoers Busiest in January

Jay Jay

Jan 26, 2026·Hiking

Good conditionsEasy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms available

I did the other Ravensbourne hike this morning as I did the others a few weeks ago. It started off as a misty morning, which felt quite magical and majestic. The shrub is thicker at first, until you reach the Buaraba Creek 1km sign where it opens up more into bushland. I always enjoy the stone step section with the wonderful rock formations. And there’s always big, beautiful tree giants to admire. As always, take a hiking stick and some snips. Once down at Buaraba Creek among all the palm trees, there’s a long log that’s fun to walk and balance on - an adventure for your inner child! You can see there’s been some heavy wind and rain recently, with branches and debris along the trail, but it’s much clearer now, so enjoy. It’s interesting to see how the vegetation changes along the way from rainforest, to palm trees, to bushland, and back to palms again. There was a gentle trickle of water in the creek, and it’s worth exploring while you’re down there. The return can take some endurance as it’s mostly uphill. If you have enough energy and enthusiasm (which I didn’t today, but have in the past), you can add on the Palm and Rainforest circuits. It took me a lot longer than usual today because I was doing all the things. The trail is pretty easy to follow as it’s mostly well maintained with plenty of signage and informational plaques. There are covered picnic areas, bbqs, toilets, and parking at the start. I was the only person on the trail today - yay! Happy hiking! :-)

Parking: Free, Medium lot

Blackbean Day Use Area to Buaraba Creek

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Ravensbourne National Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Ravensbourne National Park is Rainforest and Palm Creek Circuit, which has a 4.4 star rating from 131 reviews. This trail is 2.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 603 ft.

What is the longest trail in Ravensbourne National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Ravensbourne National Park is Mount Perseverance Loop. This trail is estimated to be 4.6 mi long.

How many trails are in Ravensbourne National Park?

There are 4 trails in Ravensbourne National Park.These trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 243 AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Ravensbourne National Park?

Blackbean Day Use Area to Buaraba Creek has the most elevation gain with 816 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Mount Perseverance Loop, which has 659 ft of elevation gain.

Are there running trails available in Ravensbourne National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there is 1 running trail in Ravensbourne National Park which is Blackbean Day Use Area to Buaraba Creek with an average 4.5 star rating from 80 community reviews.