Manorina
Escape to a picturesque forest haven, where bushwalks, country views and an abundance of wildlife beg to be discovered.
Accessible by
- Conventional vehicle
- Bicycle
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Experience a peaceful forest setting with diverse birdlife. Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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Walk through lush eucalypt and subtropical rainforest. Photo credit: Diana Hughes © Queensland Government
Embark on one of two bushwalks that leave from the peaceful forest of Manorina—the Atrax circuit and Morelia walking track. Walk through lush eucalypt forest and be rewarded with views over Samford Valley and, on a clear day, to Moreton Bay.
Here, massive Sydney blue gums tower above the rainforest canopy, weeping lilly pillys line the creek, and the only concentrated grove of cabbage tree palms are found in the D'Aguilar Range. Look for dainty swallowtail butterflies, one of the few butterflies found exclusively in Australia. In winter you may be lucky enough to spot colourful wompoo fruit-doves feeding on rainforest fruit in the canopy.
Getting there and getting around
Manorina is in the South D'Aguilar section of D'Aguilar National Park, about 35km from Brisbane's city centre.
Access roads are sealed and suitable for conventional (2WD) vehicles.
- From the Brisbane suburb of The Gap, take Mount Nebo Road (tourist route number 8) to Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre.
- Continue north-west along Mount Nebo Road for another 21km to the turn-off into the Manorina car park, just north of the Mount Nebo township.
- Alternatively, drive 21km from Samford via Mount Glorious Road.
Wheelchair access
There are no wheelchair-accessible facilities.
Before you visit
Opening hours
Manorina is open 24 hours a day
Check park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting D'Aguilar National Park safely.
- Temporary trail head closure - Boombana 14 October 2022 to 1 May 2023
- Camp Mountain access road closed due to landslip 5 July 2022 to 30 June 2023
- Mt Mee - Mill Rainforest walking track closed due to storm damage 5 January 2021 to 30 June 2023
- Diana's Bath Road - partial closure 12 December 2022 to 31 March 2023