10 Awesome Places Near Brisbane For People Who Love Hiking

Who's up for a day trip?

Queensland isn't just about hitting the beach. It's also packed full of amazing adventure spots. In fact, you don't even need to head that far out of the city to go exploring...

Here are 10 awesome hikes – all within an hour of Brisbane – that'll make you want to pull on your hiking boots right. this. second.

1. The Pyramid Trail

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For those keen hikers happy to spend a weekend camping, a trip to Girraween National Park cannot be missed. Situated about three hours southwest of Brisbane, this stunning park is jam-packed with walking tracks and places to explore.

Our pick? Take the 3.6km Pyramid Track to check out Balancing Rock and the Second Pyramid.

2. Mount Ngungun Summit Track

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An hour north of Brisbane you'll find Glass House Mountains National Park, which is famous for its cracked peaks. Formed by millions of years of volcanic activity, this national park is packed with amazing landscapes and scenic vistas.

Looking for the best view? Head up to the peak of Mount Ngungun. This 2.8km incline hike will make you work up a sweat, but the panorama from the top is definitely worth it.

3. Natural Bridge Circuit

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If you love rainforests and you love waterfalls, put the Natural Bridge Circuit on your list. Located in the Springbrook National Park, just an hour and a half south of Brisbane, this 1.5km walk through the ancient Gondwana rainforest is the perfect way to turn a lazy Sunday into an awesome adventure.

4. Morans Falls Lookout

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About two hours south of Brisbane is the Green Mountains section of the Lamington National Park. This place is home to tonnes of beautiful waterfalls, which make hiking worth it. A 4.4km hike will take you right to the top of Morans Falls, where you'll be rewarded with this breathtaking vista (and quite the snap for your socials).

5. Curtis Falls Circuit

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What's better than hiking through the rainforest? Ending it with a swim.

That's exactly what you'll get when you do the Curtis Falls Track at Tamborine Mountain. Located an hour southwest of Brisbane, this easy 1.1km walk takes you through a wet eucalyptus forest and lets you cool off under a waterfall. Not a bad way to spend a Saturday.

6. Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk

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Want to see the Tamborine Mountain region from a different perspective? Head up to the Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk. This one-and-a-half-kilometre walking track is set high in the canopies of the rainforest, where you'll see dozens of native flora and fauna, as well as natural rock pools, and creeks below.

This leisurely 45-minute walk is located an hour southwest of Brisbane.

7. Mount Coot-tha Summit Track

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Don't want to venture far to go hiking? You don't have to.

Lying just to the west of the city you'll find Mount Coot-tha. It is most famous for its Brisbane lookout, which gives visitors incredible views of the cityscape below. The Summit Track leads from the lookout down through the bush, where you'll eventually get to the amazing JC Slaughter Falls. If you take the Mahogany Trail, it'll be a moderate four-and-a-half-kilometre walk.

8. Araucaria Track

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Just 20 minutes outside of Brisbane, you'll find Walkabout Creek. This area boasts two awesome hiking trails. The first, the Araucaria Track, takes you along the banks of the 1866-built Enoggera Reservoir. This easy five-kilometre return walk should take you about two hours and get you up close and personal with plenty of native Aussie birds.

9. Springwood Conservation Park

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Located smack-bang in the middle of Brisbane is the Springwood Conservation Park. This former quarry is now one of the best places to get away from the noise of the city and disappear into nature. With various hiking trails featuring caves, cliffs, and a gorge, you might even spot a koala or sugar glider here.

10. Wivenhoe Hill Trails

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Want to get out of the bush and close to the water? Then put the Wivenhoe Hill Trails on your list. Located just an hour northwest of Brisbane, these easy walking trails surround the breathtaking Lake Wivenhoe. With four different tracks averaging between three and five kilometres in length, you're sure to find a hike that appeals to you.

Why not make a day of it? With great cafes and wineries aplenty in the region, reward yourself with a post-hike brunch and glass of vino.

With nature and adventure around every corner, head up to Queensland for your next weekend away.