D'Aguilar National Park Brisbane

Meander between slender piccabeen palm and ancient Sydney blue gums. Photo credit: Tomek Z Genek © Queensland Government

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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

  • Walking

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.

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.

From the south

  • Drive 24km from Dayboro, via Mount Mee Road (tourist route number 29) and Sellin Road to the park's entrance.
  • Continue 150m to The Gantry.
  • The road to The Gantry is suitable for conventional (2WD) vehicles.

From the north

  • You will need a 4WD or trail bike to access the start of the walk from the north. The maximum speed limit on forest roads is 40km/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.
  • 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

There are no wheelchair-accessible facilities on this walk. The closest wheelchair-accessible facilities are located at The Gantry day-use area.

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.