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Family-friendly bushwalks in Brisbane

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Explore easy bushwalks across Brisbane. These tracks offer nature, adventure and time to relax outdoors with your family.

Make the most of sunny days and take the family outside. Put on sunscreen, grab hats and water, and enjoy these simple and safe bushwalks.

Creek Circuit - Raven Street Reserve, Chermside West

This short walk offers quiet bushland close to home. The Creek and Xanthorrhoea tracks are both easy and suit beginners.

Dogs are welcome if kept on a leash.

After your walk, children can play at the nearby playground.

Raven Street Reserve is part of the Chermside Hills Reserves. Download a track map to plan your visit.

Island Circuit Track, Tinchi Tamba Wetlands, Bald Hills

The Island Circuit at Tinchi Tamba Wetlands takes about 30 to 60 minutes complete. The track is flat and includes paths and boardwalks, which makes it ideal for young walkers. Look out for birds and other wildlife along the way.

Download the wetlands track map before you visit.

Mt Coot-tha Summit via Slaughter Falls - Mt Coot-tha

This 5‑kilometre loop is great for families with some bushwalking experience. The trail starts at J.C. Slaughter Falls and leads up to the Mt Coot‑tha Lookout. Dogs are welcome on a leash.

After the walk, enjoy a picnic in one of the nearby picnic areas.

Find this track in the Mt Coot-tha precinct. Download the Mt Coot-tha Forest Track Map.

Ironbark Circuit, Karawatha Forest, Karawatha

This one‑kilometre track is pram friendly and easy for families. You may spot koalas as you walk through the forest.

Children can play in the nature playground, and you can visit the Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre to learn about local plants and animals.

Download a Karawatha Forest track map to plan your trip.

Archerfield Wetlands Discovery Trail - Archerfield

This 3‑kilometre paved track suits walkers, scooter riders and bike riders.
If you want more, continue onto the Wetlands Lookout Trail. This short 450‑metre track leads to a shaded lookout over the wetlands.

After the walk, let kids play at the Archerfield Wetlands District Park playground.

Learn more about tracks and trails in Oxley Creek, including Archerfield Wetlands Parkland.

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