Environment centres

Brisbane has three environment centres at Boondall Wetlands, Downfall Creek and Karawatha Forest. Each natural area is unique and provides opportunities for visitors to the centres to:

  • relax and play in a natural setting with family and friends
  • learn about the local flora and fauna
  • participate in free or low-cost organised activities, such as canoeing, guided walks, bird watching and crafts
  • volunteer their time as guides or greeters
  • encourage outside learning with excursions through Council's School Learning Program.

Find an environment centre

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Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre

31 Paperbark Drive, Boondall

07 3403 1490

Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre

Downfall Creek Bushland Centre

815 Rode Road, McDowall

07 3407 2400

Downfall Creek Bushland Centre

Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre

149 Acacia Road, Karawatha

07 3178 0330

Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre

Find what you need

Council's Environment Centres offer an Australian Curriculum integrated School Learning Program designed to cater for all grades from prep through to year 12 and university bridging courses.

Join a volunteer group to guide, greet and interact with visitors, care for the bush, or help operate one of the environment centres. Make a difference by learning about Brisbane's flora and fauna and sharing this knowledge with centre visitors.

Find out about free and low cost recreational and educational activities in Brisbane's bushlands and wetlands and waterways. This includes upcoming event, general activities on weekends and school holidays as well as our new Nature Ranger program.

Last updated:11 December 2019