{"id":38883,"date":"2020-09-04T14:32:03","date_gmt":"2020-09-04T05:02:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=38883"},"modified":"2022-11-04T13:35:05","modified_gmt":"2022-11-04T03:05:05","slug":"family-friendly-walks-under-10ks-north-brisbane","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/family-friendly-walks-under-10ks-north-brisbane\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Family Friendly Walks Under 10ks – North Brisbane"},"content":{"rendered":"

Charge up your GPS or grab your map<\/a> and make a note of these top ten walks which all perfectly cater to young families and are easily accessible if you’re in, around or near Brissi!<\/p>\n

1. Bunyaville Track (1.65km), Bunyaville Conservation Park<\/h2>\n

Approximately 15km northwest of the Brisbane CBD and just a hop, skip and jump south of the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Snowys<\/span><\/span>\u00a0Brendale store<\/span><\/span><\/a>, is\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Bunyaville<\/span><\/span>\u00a0Conservation Park where\u00a0<\/span><\/span>several<\/span><\/span>\u00a0short walks are on offer to cater for all ages and fitness levels. The longest is the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Bunyaville<\/span><\/span>\u00a0Track which is a 1.65km loop and ideal for energetic kids. The Tree Discovery Circuit peels off approximately 200m along the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Bunyaville<\/span><\/span>\u00a0Track and offers a shorter alternative at 650m. If you’re uncertain just how much oomph your youngster has on the day<\/span><\/span>,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0or you’re seeking a quick stretch of the legs while lunch is getting prepped, then the Powerful Owl Track at 560m one way makes a good option, as does the Education Centre Track (241m return) and the Classroom Track (337m one way).<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Bunyaville Conservation Park offers a choice of short walks for the family.<\/em><\/p>\n

With a picnic<\/a> area, toilet facilities and wood-fire barbecues available, plus a wide range of plants including spotted gums,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>ironbarks<\/span><\/span>, forest red gums, grey gums and bunya trees,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Bunyaville<\/span><\/span>\u00a0makes for a great morning or afternoon out. The gate to the park is usually open\u00a0<\/span><\/span>between 7:00 am and 5:30 pm each day so make sure you’ve finished your walk and packed up your gear<\/a> in time.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Bunyaville Picnic Area offers plenty of space for kids to run around.<\/em><\/p>\n

2. Crebra Circuit (700m), Samford Conservation Park<\/h2>\n

The picturesque and hilly area of Samford is home to Samford Conservation Park and the well-shaded Ironbark Gully Picnic Area, which is approximately 20km north of the Brisbane CBD. There are toilet facilities as well as access to\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Crebra<\/span><\/span>\u00a0Circuit – the 900m walking track which loops around Ironbark Gully.\u202f<\/span><\/span>Crebra<\/span><\/span>\u00a0Circuit is well maintained and includes wooden bridges and flights of stairs to keep the terrain interesting. It’s worth noting that this is a shared trail with horse riders and mountain bikers, and although dogs on a leash are permitted within the park, they are not allowed in the picnic area.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>If<\/span><\/span>\u00a0you’re keen for something longer\u00a0<\/span><\/span>you can extend the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>walk<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>by exploring the network of fire trails within the park (unless signed as restricted access and always find out about the risk if its fire season<\/a>), or there is a flat and paved track alongside Samford Road which is also partly shaded.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Crebra Circuit begins at the Ironbark Gully picnic area.<\/em><\/p>\n

3. Bullocky Rest to Forgan Park (up to 7km), Lake Samsonvale<\/h2>\n

Lake Samsonvale is located approximately 33km north of the city and includes the North Pine Dam which supplies water to the Moreton Bay region as well as North Brisbane. The area boasts a range of outdoor activities<\/span><\/span>,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0and despite its popularity, it never feels crowded.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The grass at Bullocky Rest is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the Lake views.<\/em><\/p>\n

The<\/span><\/span>\u00a0walk is approximately 3.5km one-way and an absolute favourite of mine with its beautiful views of the water. As you follow the track from Bullocky Rest to Forgan Park, there’s an option to loop back about 2km along if a shorter distance is preferred. The path itself is wide, mostly shaded and flat, however, there is some gentle undulation in parts. It’s also well-maintained, making it easy for strollers. Little ones will get a thrill trying to spot<\/a> koalas high up in the trees and water birds on the Lake, especially the pelicans. Bullocky Rest is also\u00a0<\/span><\/span>an excellent<\/span><\/span>\u00a0place for a picnic with lots of benches, BBQs and toilet facilities available.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The 3.5km walk from Bullocky Rest to Forgan Park is shaded and well maintained.<\/em><\/p>\n

4. Bancroft Park to Northey Street (approx. 6km return), Enoggera Bikeway<\/h2>\n

The Enoggera Bikeway follows Breakfast Creek from the Gap to Northey Street in Windsor. It’s paved, flat and a full distance of 13km one way, however<\/span><\/span>,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0you can choose to break it up into sections. One of my favourite parts of the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Bikeway<\/span><\/span>\u00a0is from Bancroft Park to Northey Street, which is approximately 6km return and is very suitable for a stroller. It is a beautiful walk and passes many parks along the way.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Bikeway is fully paved and stroller friendly.<\/em><\/p>\n

5. Bancroft Park to Banks Street Reserve (approx. 5km return), Enoggera Bikeway<\/h2>\n

Another favourite section of Enoggera Bikeway is the 2.5km (approx.) stretch from Bancroft Park to Banks Street Reserve (approx. 5km return). This track also wraps Breakfast Creek and offers many lovely parks along the way, several of which have playgrounds for the children. A point worth noting, however, is that there are limited toilet facilities, as is also the case with other parts of the Enoggera Bikeway.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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It’s a beautiful walk through many parks alongside Breakfast Creek.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

6. Roma Street Parkland<\/h2>\n

L<\/span><\/span>ocated an easy walking distance north of the Roma Street Station<\/span><\/span>\u00a0next to the Brisbane CBD is the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Roma Street Parklan<\/span><\/span>d<\/span><\/span>. The parkland offers nearly 40 acres of green space with walking tracks, barbeque facilities, toilets and playgrounds. You can easily spend an hour walking through the gardens exploring an array of plants including bottle trees, pandanus, ferns, fig-trees, palm trees, frangipani, and many different types of flowers in the Spectacle Garden.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Enjoying a twilight walk through the Parkland gardens.<\/em><\/p>\n

7. Shaw Park to Amelia Park (approx. 5km return), Kedron Brook Bikeway<\/h2>\n

Kedron Brook Bikeway is a paved and flat track\u00a0<\/span><\/span>extending<\/span><\/span>\u00a0a<\/span><\/span>bout<\/span><\/span>\u00a020km\u00a0<\/span><\/span>between<\/span><\/span>\u00a0Mitchelton\u00a0<\/span><\/span>and<\/span><\/span>\u00a0Toombul<\/span><\/span>,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0and is\u00a0<\/span><\/span>perfect<\/span><\/span>\u00a0for not only cyclists and joggers, but is also ideal for walking. The stretch between Shaw Park and Amelia Park is a favourite of mine and is approximately 5km return with many small bridge crossings.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dogs can have a cheeky swim and enjoy the off-leash dog parks along Kedron Brook.<\/em><\/p>\n

Several dog parks are also dotted throughout the route, making it\u00a0<\/span><\/span>a trendy<\/span><\/span>\u00a0spot to take your pet pooch<\/a>. Plus, it’s also a favourite area for young families<\/span><\/span>,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0although toilet facilities are scarce.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Kedron Brook bikeway is flat and paved making it perfect for cyclists and walking with a stroller.<\/em><\/p>\n

8. Raven Street Reserve<\/h2>\n

Approximately 10km north of Brisbane City is Raven Street Reserve, one in the cluster of 3 reserves making up the <\/span>Chermside Hills Reserves<\/span>. Each area – the third being Milne Hill Reserve – offers a<\/span>\u00a0choice of<\/span>\u00a0interconnecting <\/span>walking tracks<\/span><\/a>\u202f with Raven Street Reserve boasting the popular Senses Trail – a 400m circuit dedicated to nature-based activities which are<\/span>\u00a0an ideal experience for kids.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It is easy to spend an hour along the trails, some of which include the Grass Tree Track (1.7km), the\u00a0<\/span>Giwadha<\/span>\u00a0Track (2km) and the Xanthorrhoea Track (1.5km). Or even longer with the playground, picnic area and BBQ facilities all available near the <\/span>Downfall Creek Bushland Centre<\/span><\/a>\u202f located at the Raven Street Reserve.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Downfall Creek Bushland Centre offers nature-based activities including the Senses Trail.<\/em><\/p>\n

9. Banks Street Reserve<\/h2>\n

Located just 5km from the city is Banks Street Reserve where\u00a0<\/span><\/span>several<\/span><\/span>\u00a0walking tracks weave throughout the 30-hectare area.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>They are unpaved,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0so if you are bringing a stroller<\/span><\/span>,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0it’s best to be sure the wheels are suitable for the terrain. The trails can be steep in parts and are all surrounded by bushland so sturdy footwear<\/a> is also recommended. Bear in mind, there are no\u00a0<\/span><\/span>toilets available at this reserve<\/span><\/span>,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0but if the kiddos can hold on, the flora and fauna are more than worth it.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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There are 6 entrances to Banks Street Reserve and a choice of interweaving trails.<\/em><\/p>\n

10. Billai Dha-gun Circuit (2km), Boondall Wetlands Reserve<\/h2>\n

Boondall Wetlands Reserve is one of my absolute favourite places to walk on the northside of Brisbane. The wetlands are located 15km from the Brisbane CBD<\/span><\/span>,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0and the most common walking track is\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Billai<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Dha<\/span><\/span>-gun which is a 2km circuit starting at the Environment Centre. An additional 200m leads you to a lookout over the water where, if you are lucky, you may be able to see fish jumping out from the surface.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The path and boardwalks are wide and flat making them easy for parents with children.<\/em><\/p>\n

The\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Billai<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Dha<\/span><\/span>-gun Track has boardwalks over mangroves<\/span><\/span>,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0and the wide, flat path is well maintained<\/span><\/span>,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0making it easy to push a stroller. For those who want to go a bit further, you can extend the walk by going along the Boondall Wetlands Bikeway (13km return). The Boondall Wetlands has a picnic area and toilet facilities when the Environment Centre is open.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The boardwalks make it easy to enjoy the mangroves.<\/em><\/p>\n

When visiting the Wetlands<\/span><\/span>,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0it is a good idea to wear mosquito repellent<\/a> but don’t let that deter you from appreciating the many birds and animals around. Migratory shorebirds, ducks, herons, cormorants and ospreys, as well as frogs, possums, squirrel gliders and butterflies, can all be spotted.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Have you got any favourite local walks?<\/strong><\/p>\n