Scenic Lake & Dam Walks Around Brisbane Here are 5 picturesque and easy walking trails to enjoy along the shores of beautiful lakes and dams that are all within an hour of Brisbane: North Lakes North Lakes Environmental Park is like a mini-Kakadu in Brisbane - a protected wetland eco-system home to 29 species of native birds more The Lake Parklands The Lake Parklands is an idyllic spot to enjoy nature, with plenty of picnic areas and playgrounds dotted alongside picturesque Forest Lake. more Spring Lake Walk This easy grade scenic walk of around 1.5km circumnavigates the town lake, via boardwalks, parks and playgrounds and bird hides and is suitable for wheelchairs, prams, bikes and scooters. more Walkabout Creek Walk Walkabout Creek walks consist of two bush tracks that originate at the Walkabout Creek Information Centre and car park more Hinze Dam There are short paved walking paths along the edge of Hinze Dam as well as a scenic walk along the top of the dam wall more