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Piccabeen walk
Wander along this trail to discover D’Aguilar National Park’s oldest trees—Sydney blue gums—and lush groves of piccabeen palms.
- Journey type
- Walk
- Distance
- 1km circuit The same start and finish point, but the traveller doesn’t return along the same path
- Time suggested
- Allow 30min walking time.
- Grade
- Grade 2 walking track
Accessible by
- Conventional vehicle
Journey facilities
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
- Walking
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Venture along the Piccabeen walk and learn about historical timber-getting at The Gantry. Photo credit: Tomek Z Genek © Queensland Government
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Meander between slender piccabeen palm and ancient Sydney blue gums. Photo credit: Tomek Z Genek © Queensland Government
Follow the trail and boardwalk through a beautiful mix of eucalypt and subtropical rainforest, featuring piccabeen palm groves and enormous, silver-coloured Sydney blue gums.
Stroll, or even roll your wheelchair or pram, along this gentle track and learn about the area’s different forest types and timber production history from signs along the way.
In summer and autumn, keep your eyes open for brightly-coloured Australian king parrots—red-headed males and green-headed females—among the birds feasting on strings of red berries hanging from piccabeen palms.
Getting there and getting around
The Piccabeen walk is in the North D'Aguilar section of D'Aguilar National Park, about 70km from the city of Brisbane.
- The walk begins opposite The Gantry.
From the south
- From the south, drive 24km from Dayboro, via Mount Mee Road (tourist route number 29) and Sellin Road to the park's southern entrance.
- Continue 150m to The Gantry.
- The road to The Gantry is suitable for 2WDs.
From the north
- You will need a 4WD or trail bike to access the walk from the north. The maximum speed limit on forest roads is 50km/hr and all road rules apply.
- Drive 17km from Woodford, via the D'Aguilar Highway, Neurum, Stanton and Rassmussen roads to the park's northern entrance.
- Continue south along the Mount Mee forest drive to The Gantry, near the southern entrance to the park.
- Read 4WD with care for important information on 4WD safety and minimal impact driving.
- Read trail bike ride with care for tips on riding safely and riding with care.
Wheelchair access
The Piccabeen walk is suitable for wheelchairs with assistance. There are wheelchair-accessible toilets, picnic tables and spaces in the car park at The Gantry. Assistance may be required.
Before you visit
Opening hours
Piccabeen walk 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 and Walk with care.
- Camp Mountain day-use area closed for repairs 1–3 February 2021
- Jollys Lookout closed for repairs 4–5 February 2021
- Camp Mountain day-use area closed for repairs 8–10 February 2021
- Jollys Lookout toilet facility closed for repairs 21–25 January 2021
- Bellbird Grove day use area closed for upgrades 31 August 2020 to 25 January 2021
- Mill rainforest walking track closed due to storm damage 5 January to 31 December 2021
- AK Break closed pending maintenance 5 January to 31 December 2021
- Westside track partial closure 15 December 2020 to 30 June 2021
- Boombana toilet facility closed 15 December 2020 to 31 March 2021