Keperra Bushland
Walk, ride and spot native wildlife in Keperra Bushland. Download the trail map to plan your visit.
About Keperra Bushland
Spanning 150 hectares, Keperra Bushland provides a peaceful natural escape just 13 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD.
It features scenic walking paths, riding trails and a lookout offering views from The Gap to Mt Coot-tha.
The bushland was purchased through Council's Bushland Acquisition program, funded by the Bushland Preservation Levy. This program protects significant ecosystems and creates conservation reserves that support rare and endangered plants and animals.
Getting there
Keperra Bushland
Travel options
There's a car park on Glengarry Road, off Cobalt Street.
You can access the reserve via:
- Levitt Road in Upper Kedron
- Cobalt Street in Keperra
- Hilder Road in The Gap.
Plan your trip with Translink’s journey planner.
Plan your ride using our bike path map.
Plan your visit
Keperra Bushland is an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Walk or cycle through tranquil bushland for fun or fitness. Why not hike to the scenic lookout? It features a seat to admire views of The Gap to Mt Coot-tha.
There's also plenty of natural areas for you to rest, enjoy the surroundings, and spot native wildlife and plants during your visit.
Help preserve natural areas and keep safe when visiting.
- Keep your dog on a leash.
- Stay on the designated tracks.
- Don't touch or interfere with local wildlife and plants.
- Dispose of rubbish and dog waste responsibly.
Keperra Bushland features hard-rated multi-use tracks. These tracks are best suited to people with good fitness levels.
There's also a popular 2.5-kilometre return dog-friendly walk, which starts at Levitt Road and leads to the scenic outlook.
Numbered intersection markers help navigate the track network.
Download the track map for more information.
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This diverse bushland is home to an array of animals and plants.
The varied terrain creates different microhabitats, giving you excellent opportunities to see some of Brisbane's cherished wildlife.
Keep an eye out for:
- native birds, including kookaburras and black cockatoos
- wallabies, gliders, possums and bats
- reptiles and frog species.
You'll also see rich plant diversity throughout this natural area.
Yes, leashed dogs are allowed in Keperra Bushland. It features a 2.5-kilometre return dog-friendly track.
Make sure you clean up after your dog and dispose of any waste responsibly.
Find out more about the bushland's tracks and trails.
Yes, you can ride your bike on designated tracks in Keperra Bushland.
There are things you must do when cycling in the bushland.
- Follow the track map and signage - don't go off-track or ride on walking tracks.
- Always wear a helmet.
- Give way to pedestrians.
- Dismount and walk your bike through picnic areas.
- Slow down when passing other walkers and cyclists.
- Keep left and let others know you're passing.
- Control your speed and avoid skidding.
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