Oxley Creek Common

Rocklea

A serene patch of bird-inhabited wetland in the midst of an agricultural and industrial area, Oxley Creek Common has a couple of easy paved walking trails and picnic amenities for the visitor.

One trail leads from the picnic area and themed info and amenity block Red Shed and splits into two before ending at two different bird habitats. For those keen to spot some of the 180 plus species of bird that inhabit this space, the best times to walk are at dawn and dusk though ornithological tendencies are not required to enjoy these walks.

1. Secret Forest Walk – 4.6km easy grade return.

Depart from the Red Shed along the main walking path that hugs Oxley Creek. After several hundred metres the vegetation increases and so does the chance of hearing or spotting the Eastern Yellow Robin, the Varied Triller or the Fairy Wren along with galahs, whipbirds and other usual suspects. The path curves around via the creek and loops back on itself before arriving at the hoop pine grove aka The Secret Forest, home to grey and pied butcherbirds. From here return to the Red Shed or, half way back, take the detour to the right to Pelican island (about 1km return).

2. Pelican Island Walk – 3.5km return.

Depart from the Red Shed along the same walking path along Oxley Creek. After about 1.3km there’s a turn off to the left to Pelican Island, which is a walk of a further 500m via cow paddocks. On the way it passes Jabiru Swamp, home to egrets such as the Great Egret and the rare urban dwelling Jabiru (black-necked stork). Pelican Lagoon itself is the catchment for the biggest variety of birds both grassland and waterbirds.

 

Oxley Common

Sherwoood Rd

Rocklea

Map

Sherwood Road, Rocklea, Queensland

Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

A stellar line-up of artists, headlined by Casey Donovan will light up the stage
This all-new multi-sensory experience makes its global debut in Brisbane
Playlab Theatre’s latest mainstage production premieres
Queensland's most iconic celebration of multiculturalism
Dirty Dancing comes to life on the big screen
A world-leading tattoo event is coming to Brisbane
Laternenfest is a fantastic family outing celebrating all things German
Set sail for night of celebration and love on the Brisbane River
The season ends with a memorable end with a spectacular grand finale
EDITOR'S PICK

LEAF 2023

Queensland’s largest FREE sustainability festival returns with eco-markets & exhibitors, kids activities, food trucks and more
LEAF 2023
MUST DO

Lifeline Bookfest

Queensland's biggest secondhand book sale returns for 4 massive days with more than a million pre-loved books plus a comic-fest!
Lifeline Bookfest
COMING UP

What's on in June in & Around Brisbane

From ABBA & Aretha Franklin tribute concerts, Pride cruise, Monet & The Impressionists exhibition, lantern parade & eco fair, some of the top things
What's On in June 2023
THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do June 2-4

From an ABBA tribute concert, eco fair, cheese & wine tasting and glow in the dark mini golf to English hunting hall and winery-inspired restaurants, the top things to do
This Weekend Jun 2-4
TOP VALUE

The Workshops Rail Museum Annual Pass

Whether you're a trainspotter, a rail romantic or a curious young explorer, take you an eye-opening journey through the state’s history
The Workshops Rail Museum Annual Pass
Kangaroo Point Green Bridge coming soon
CONTENT RESUMES ON SCROLL
ADVERTISEMENT