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Around Brisbane there are some abandoned quarries reached by beautiful bush walks
Here's 10 of the best waterfall walks in and around Brisbane, perfect for hot Queensland summer days
Mt Coolum Summit Track is one of the most popular treks on the Sunshine Coast, renowned for its stunning panoramic views
Mt Edwards is one of the peaks overlooking the magnificent Lake Moogerah, and is part of Moogerah Peaks National Park
A part of Springbrook National Park, Cougal Cascades is home to a stunning waterfall and an easy, but beautiful, rainforest walk
Pademelons, palm trees and cathedral buttresses are all features of this exclusive easy grade walk of around 1 hr via this etherereal circuit
Goomburra Valley offers a world of unspoiled natural beauty for bush walkers who like to get off the beaten track, with a variety of unique walks to be had
The hike to majestic White Rock in Spring Mountain Conservation Park is approximately 6 km return and is great for the whole family
The 6.8km Mt Cordeaux hike is a really great option for families wanting to do a walk that is a bit of a challenge for young kids
This rewarding and easy hike in the Binna Burra section of Lamington Park has many vantage points to enjoy three stunning vistas
The Flinders Peak hike is a Class Five (Difficult) 3-6 hour walking trail not far from Ipswich, with panoramic views from the summit
Historical Hemmant Quarry Reserve is a pocket-sized slice of bush paradise halfway between Brisbane CBD and Wynnum.
Crows Nest is a 1,800 hectare national park on the edge of the Great Dividing Range, well worth the two-hour drive from Brisbane
Look out for the relics of an old Ipswich castle and coal mines on this interesting bush walk or bike trail
Mt Coot-tha’s Summit Circuit combines the original scenic and highly popular Summit Track with the Mahogany Trail
The Old Quarry in Daisy Hill is a hidden oasis, surrounded by a myriad of walking trails and mountain bike tracks

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