Experience the expansive eucalypt forest through leisurely strolls, horseback rides, or cycling adventures along the interconnected trails at the Plunkett Conservation Park & Wickham National Park.
Ascend to breathtaking vistas atop the weathered sandstone formations. Delight in vibrant wildflowers that adorn the landscape, adding bursts of colour from the latter part of winter to the beinning of spring.
Journey Details
Mode of Travel:
WalkRoute Type:
CircuitStarting at the Wickham Timber Reserve, access this trail conveniently via Pineview Road.
Traverse through the expansive eucalypt forest until reaching the foot of the rocky sandstone escarpment, known as Wickham Peak.
A solitary walking path veers southeast, leading directly to the lookout point atop Wickham Peak. This incline demands moderate fitness levels, as loose gravel may pose slipping hazards. From Wickham Peak, relish in panoramic views encompassing almost 360 degrees of the surrounding landscape. To the north, marvel at an unobstructed vista extending all the way to Brisbane City; on clear days, the distant skyscrapers are easily discernible on the horizon.
Mode of Travel:
Mountain Bike, WalkIn Plunkett Conservation Park, the Calytrix circuit diverges from the Wickham Peak trail, offering a shorter alternative. This circuit winds through a sandstone plateau, weaving amidst open eucalypt forest and dense heath understory. En route, pause at Grasstree lookout for views stretching east and south towards Tamborine Mountain. Named after the prolific flowering shrub Calytrix tetragona, the circuit boasts vibrant blooms, particularly noteworthy between August and October. This period sees the forest transformed by a breathtaking array of colors as the heath flowers come into full bloom.
Plunkett Conservation Park & Wickham National Park
Flesser Road,
Tamborine,
Logan City Area
Queensland
4270
Content Provided By Logan City Council