D'Aguilar National Park Brisbane

Enjoy camping beneath spotted gums, ironbarks and grey gums. Photo credit: Diana Hughes © Queensland Government

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Scrub Road remote bush camp

Pitch your tent and rest beneath shady gum trees at this tranquil bush camp on the outskirts of Brisbane.

Accessible by

  • Bicycle
  • Walk-in

Camping area facilities

  • Picnic tables (some sheltered)
  • Tent camping
  • Long walk to tent
  • Walking
  • Mountain biking

Nestled among magnificent spotted gums, grey gums and ironbarks, this remote bush camp makes for a serene retreat.

Travel to the camp on foot or by mountain bike along the scenic mountain bike rides in the park’s southern section.

Take a stroll along Scrub Road, stopping at Enoggera Creek to enjoy stunning scenery of the headwaters.

In summer, listen to the variety of frog calls resonating from the banks of Bullockys Dam, at the top of South Boundary Road.

Getting there and getting around

Scrub Road remote bush camp is located in the South D'Aguilar section of D'Aguilar National Park, located about 28km north-west of Brisbane's city centre.

Access roads are all sealed and accessible by two-wheel-drive (2WD).

  • A topographic map and the specific map grid reference are required to navigate to the camp site. Topographic map grid reference: 830 657.
  • Read walk with care for tips on walking safely and walking lightly.
  • Read mountain bike and cycle with care for tips on riding safely in the park.

Via Scrub Road

  • 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 11.3km and turn onto Scrub Road.
  • Park your vehicle and walk or ride south 4km along Scrub Road to the remote bush camp.

Via South Boundary Road

  • 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 16km.
  • The northern access to South Boundary Road (adjacent to Bullockys Dam) is off Mount Nebo Road between Jollys Lookout and Boombana.
  • Park your vehicle and walk or ride 5.8km along South Boundary Road to the remote bush camp.

Before you visit

Image of Scrub Road bush camp.

Scrub Road remote bush camp.

Photo credit: Queensland Government

Opening hours

Scrub Road remote bush camp is open 24 hours a day. Check-in to your camp after 2pm and check-out by 11am on the day of departure.

Check park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.

Camping area features

Remote bush camping in open eucalypt woodland among magnificent spotted gums, ironbarks and grey gums.

Location: from Mount Nebo Road, the remote bush camp site is accessed by walking 4km along Scrub Road, which is a 15min drive from Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre in The Gap. An alternative route to the camp site is walking 5.8km along South Boundary Road, off Mount Nebo Road. South Boundary Road is a 20min drive from Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre.

Maps: See the South D'Aguilar shared trails map (PDF, 744.8KB) for approximate bush camp site location.

Access: the remote bush camp site is walk-in only. A topographic map is required to navigate to the bush camp site—map grid reference: 830 657.

Number of sites: open area without separately-defined sites. A maximum of 9 people (3 x 3-person tents) can camp in this area at one time.

Camp sites are suitable for: walk-in camping only.

Camp site surface: dirt.

Facilities: water tank and shelter. All water obtained in the park must be treated before drinking. No toilets provided—follow bush toileting practices.

Open fires: Fuel stoves are recommended. Open fires permitted in the fireplace provided (except when fire bans or prohibitions apply). Do not collect bush wood. Penalties apply for offenses.

Generators: not permitted.

Essentials to bring: drinking water, first-aid kit, rubbish bags, insect repellent, fuel stove, tent, sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing.

Bookings: book online or learn about our camping booking options.

Mobile phone coverage: unreliable.

Visiting safely

For more safety information see Visiting D'Aguilar National Park safely and camp with care.