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Lake Wivenhoe

Lake Wivenhoe Education Centre, 2470 Brisbane Valley Highway, Fernvale QLD 4306

Just an hour from downtown Brisbane, Lake Wivenhoe is a spectacular water reserve, north-west of Brisbane. A visit to this scenic natural area offers a peaceful and tranquil outing complete with panoramic views of the lake. Lake Wivenhoe provides a focus for quiet and relaxed land and water-based, family-style recreation. Only non-fuel powered boats are permitted and domestic animals are prohibited. A permit is required for camping, fishing and boating. Wivenhoe Dam was completed in 1985 and lake Wivenhoe is extremely good for fishing, boating, camping, picnics and swimming. SEQWater Education Centre (on the Esk side of Wivenhoe dam wall) has many facilities including toilets, bus/car parking, shelter sheds, barbecues, interpretive displays, information trail, lookout, conference centre and information sessions (bookings essential). The large range of camping and boat ramp facilities nearby make these dams a must-visit spot for families and groups and the scenery surrounding them provides a breathtaking backdrop to the wet and watery fun. There are several places to stay including Cormorant Bay, Hamon Cove, Spillway Common, Logan Inlet, Captain Logan's Camp and Lumley Hill Camping Area. The choice is yours!

Wivenhoe Hill Trails

Logan Inlet Rd, Fernvale QLD 4306
There is a 16 kilometre multi-use trail network at Wivenhoe Hill, offering spectacular views of the lake. These trails are suitable for mountain bike riders, horse riders, walkers and trail runners. The Wivenhoe Hill Trail entrance is located off Fig Tree Rd, via the Hay Road exit on the Brisbane Valley Highway. Four tracks are available ranging in distance from 3 to 5 kilometres. Visitors can choose from the Red Trail (4.5 kilometres), the Black Trail (4 kilometres), the Blue Trail (5 kilometres) and the White Trail (3.2 kilometres). All trails have been rated class 3 under the Australian Walking Trail Standard, requiring a reasonable level of fitness. ...

Fernvale Murals

1483 Brisbane Valley Highway, Fernvale QLD 4306
The Fernvale Murals were conceived as a community project to help re-establish pride and confidence in the town after the trauma of the 2011 floods. There are three murals located around the Fernvale Memorial Park along the Brisbane Valley Highway. The design of the murals is not intended to show the town exactly as it was, but rather to illustrate the life of the growing community. The buildings seen in the murals are taken from photographs of actual building which stood in Fernvale in the early days, some of which can still be seen in the town today. ...

Art with Altitude

1874 Mt Glorious Rd, Mount Glorious QLD 4520
The annual Art with Altitude exhibition on Mount Glorious will exhibit the artworks by many well-known artists from the creative communities of Mount Glorious and Mount Nebo. Artworks for sale will include a variety of media- oil, watercolour and acrylic paintings, sculpture, jewellery, ceramics, glass-work, pen and ink drawings, photography, fine furniture and fibre-art. There will also be a range of market stalls and some coffee and snacks available....
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England Creek Bush Camp

(Left Branch) Road, England Creek QLD 4306
If you’re ever visiting the Maiala Day Use Area or trekking the trails of Mount Glorious, you may pass England Creek Bush Camp. In the heart of D’Aguilar National Park, England Creek Bush Camp is a picturesque spot to pitch a tent right alongside England Creek. A walk-in only bush camp off the Aquila Loop, you will have to carry all your essential items with you during the hike. Accommodating for up to nine people, the camp, like many others in the National Park, does not have any facilities meaning your pack should include a first-aid kit, water, rubbish bags, insect repellent and a portable stove. Find out more via the Queensland National Parks website here....
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Thylogale Track

Road, Mount Nebo QLD 4520
This easy and pleasant stroll through dense rainforest and eucalypt forest is well-maintained, well-shaded by towering trees and fairly flat throughout. The gentle walk winds around the side of the mountain to end at Boombana Picnic Area. When beginning from the Jolly’s Lookout end, you will soon be rewarded with a few incredible views which stretch all the way out to the coastline. If walking at a leisurely pace, it should take you about two hours to complete the return trip, for an eight kilometre hike in total. Toilets are located at Jolly’s Lookout and Boombana Picnic area. The Jolly’s Lookout toilet block features a baby change room....
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Fernvale Country Markets

State Primary School, Fernvale QLD 4306
Currently Closed. The Fernvale Country Markets take place weekly every Sunday at the Fernvale State Primary School located along the Brisbane Valley Highway, Fernvale. Drop in for a spot of Sunday morning shopping and pick up some fabulous locally made gifts and wares as well as some country fresh, locally grown, Somerset produce....
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Morelia walking track, D'Aguilar National Park

Manorina, Mount Nebo QLD 4520
The Morelia walking track is in southern D'Aguilar National Park. Starting from Manorina, this walk explores patches of cool rainforest and open eucalypt forest before reaching Mount Nebo lookout. Discover wet eucalypt forest and groves of cabbage tree palms, their huge fan-shaped leaves spreading overhead like umbrellas. Listen for the booming ‘wallock-a-woo’ and ‘book-a-roo’ call of wompoo fruit-doves calling in the canopy. Catch your breath at the natural rock outcrop of Mount Nebo lookout and admire magnificent views over Samford Valley, Mount Tempest and Moreton Bay. On a clear day, the Moreton Island sand dunes appear to strangely hover on the horizon. If you're keen to keep walking, Manorina is also the starting point for the short and family-friendly Atrax circuit. This six kilometre return walking track is mostly gently-sloping and well-defined track but it is quite steep in some places. Return along the same track. You need about two hours to complete this moderately difficult grade track....
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Fernvale

1483 Brisbane Valley Highway, Fernvale QLD 4306
Take a stroll down the Brisbane Valley Highway to Fernvale and discover the cafes, restaurants and gift shops. Visit the Sunday markets and fill you picnic basket with fresh produce and other goodies. Enjoy your picnic in the Fernvale Memorial Park, Savages Crossing, Twin Bridges or at nearby Lake Wivenhoe, before embarking on and adventure along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. Visit the Fernvale Visitor Information and chat with a local about the attractions and events in the area....
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Maiala

Road, Mount Glorious QLD 4520
Regarded as one of the best rainforest bushwalks north of Brisbane, Maiala is set in the beautiful surrounds of Mount Glorious. Perfect for beginners, families, or those just want to take a stroll among nature, Maiala is teeming with beautiful flora and fauna as well as educational plaques dotted along the track. Enjoy beautiful picnic areas with toilet facilities. If you feel like exploring the nature hinterland, Maiala is the Western Window Track – 1.2 kilometres return Rainforest Circuit – 2 kilometres return Cypress Grove – 2.5 kilometres return Greenes Falls – 4.3 kilometres return Westside Track – 6.4 kilometres return Aquila Loop – 24k kilometres return...
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Mount Glorious

45498 - Mount Glorious QLD 4520
Glorious by name, glorious by nature. Tenderly embraced by lush rainforest, the endearing mountain hamlet of Mount Glorious is just 45 minutes drive from Brisbane on the magnificent D'Aguilar Range. Accessed by a winding mountain road, the tiny village is surrounded by mountainous National Park and protected forests. The drive up the mountain is peppered with breath-taking lookouts, picnic spots and points of natural interest. Be sure to stop a while and enjoy the view. At 680 metres above sea level the village is sometimes shrouded in cloudy mist. The cool mountain air makes Mount Glorious a particularly glorious place to visit during the hot summer months. In and around Mount Glorious you'll find a range of attractive accommodation options from weekend retreats and rainforest chalets, to bed-and-breakfasts and cosy cottages complete with fireplaces. Mount Glorious also plays host to a magnificent world-class sculpture garden set amongst thick lush rainforest. Feel your work-day worries melt away as you marvel at these beautiful works of art crafted from marble, stone, bronze and onyx. The stunning natural beauty of the mountain can be enjoyed with a bushwalk through adjoining Maiala National Park. Breathe in the crisp rainforest air, hike to the waterfall and be serenaded by hundreds of rainforest birds in song....
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Fernvale Murals

1483 Brisbane Valley Highway, Fernvale QLD 4306
The Fernvale Murals were conceived as a community project to help re-establish pride and confidence in the town after the trauma of the 2011 floods. There are three murals located around the Fernvale Memorial Park along the Brisbane Valley Highway. The design of the murals is not intended to show the town exactly as it was, but rather to illustrate the life of the growing community. The buildings seen in the murals are taken from photographs of actual building which stood in Fernvale in the early days, some of which can still be seen in the town today. ...
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Brisbane Valley Rail Trail

Brisbane Valley Highway , Fernvale QLD 4306
Explore the great outdoors and uncover treasures along Australia's longest recreational rail trail, The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. The trail follows the old Brisbane Valley Railway line for 161 kilometres from Wulkuraka to Yarraman. The trail is a mecca for mountain bikers, horse riders, hikers and dog walkers who enjoy the excitement of experiencing a range of environments. Along the journey, rail trailers experience a range of rural landscapes, creek crossings and historic landmarks. As the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail takes in many of Somerset's towns, visitors can choose how much or how little of the trail they would like to experience. The original rail line was built in the 1880's to transport timber, milk and beef to Brisbane and supply farmers and towns along the railway line. Brisbane Valley Rail Trail sections: Wulkuraka to Fernvale – 23 kilometres. Fernvale to Lowood – 8 kilometres. Lowood to Coominya – 12 kilometres. Coominya to Esk – 24 kilometres. Esk to Toogoolawah – 19 kilometres. Toogoolawah to Harlin -14 kilometres. Harlin to Moore – 13 kilometres. Moore to Linville – 7 kilometres. Linville to Bernarkin – 17k kilometres. Bernarkin to Blackbutt – 5 kilometres. Blackbutt to Yarraman – 19kilometres....