Brisbane Forest Park, Brisbane

Name: Brisbane Forest Park
Address: Brisbane, Australia

#227 among attractions in Brisbane

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Brisbane Forest Park, is located on parts of the D'Aguilar Range. The large nature reserve lies on the western boundary of City of Brisbane into the Moreton Bay Region, Queensland, Australia, in Enoggera Reservoir, adjacent to The Gap and between the Mount Coot-tha Reserve on the Taylor Range and higher peaks to the north. Brisbane Forest Park supports plants and animals and is essential to their survival. The main entrance is located in the suburb of The Gap although there are a number of other access points. ()

Established: 1977 (47 years ago)Coordinates: 27°26'26"S, 152°55'1"E

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Brisbane Forest Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Coot-tha Lookout, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, J C Slaughter Falls, Brookside Shopping Centre.

4.3 miSE
Cycling, Bike path
Mount Coot-tha Lookout, Brisbane
110 min walk • Perched atop Brisbane's highest peak, Mount Coot-tha Lookout offers a stunning panorama of Queensland's vibrant capital. This vantage point, located just 7 kilometers west of the city center, is a haven for locals and tourists alike, seeking to bask in the sweeping...
5.3 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, Brisbane
136 min walk • Indooroopilly Shopping Centre is a premier retail destination nestled in the heart of Brisbane, Australia. This expansive shopping haven is the largest centre in the western suburbs of Brisbane, boasting a comprehensive mix of over 360 stores that cater to a wide range...
3.7 miSE
Waterfall
J C Slaughter Falls
94 min walk • J C Slaughter Falls, an idyllic natural haven nestled within the Mt. Coot-tha Reserve in Queensland, Australia, is a serene getaway for nature enthusiasts and those seeking solace from the urban bustle of nearby Brisbane.
4.4 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Brookside Shopping Centre, Brisbane
112 min walk • Nestled in the northern suburbs of Brisbane, Brookside Shopping Centre stands as a testament to the city’s evolving retail landscape. Established in 1971, this shopping haven has been serving the Mitchelton community and its surrounding areas for over five decades...
2.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Mount Coot-tha Forest, Brisbane
68 min walk • Mount Coot-tha Forest is a heritage-listed forest reserve at Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, Mount Coot-tha, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is also known as Mount Coot-tha Reserve. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 4 September 2007.
2.6 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Brisbane Tramway Museum, Brisbane
68 min walk • The Brisbane Tramway Museum is an Australian transport museum that has preserved a collection of trams and trolleybuses most of which operated in Brisbane from 1897 until 1969. The museum is located at Ferny Grove.
4.2 miE
Area
Bardon, Brisbane
106 min walk • Bardon is a western suburb of the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is located approximately 5 kilometres north-west of the Brisbane CBD. Bardon is a leafy residential suburb, much of which nestles into the foothills of Mount Coot-tha. In the 2016 census, Bardon had a population of 9,500 people.
0.8 miSE
Lake, Dam
Enoggera Dam, Brisbane
21 min walk • The Enoggera Dam is a heritage-listed dam, which is located within the outer, western suburb of Enoggera Reservoir, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
3.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Simpson Falls, Brisbane
79 min walk • The Simpson Falls, a cascade waterfall on the West Ithaca Creek, is located within the Mount Coot-tha Forest, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
4.9 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Nightlife
Plaza Theatre, Brisbane
126 min walk • Plaza Theatre is a heritage-listed cinema at 163–169 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Richard Gailey, Junior and built from 1929 to c. 1929 by John Hutchinson. It is now known as Empire Revival. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 28 March 2003.
2.6 miSW
Dam
Gold Creek Dam, Brisbane
66 min walk • The Gold Creek Dam is an earth-fill embankment dam with an un-gated spillway across the Gold Creek that is located in the South East region of Queensland, Australia. The main purpose of the dam is for potable water supply of the Brisbane region. The resultant reservoir is called the Gold Creek Reservoir.

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How to get to Brisbane Forest Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Brisbane Forest Park:

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The Gap park 'n' ride (23 min walk)