D'Aguilar National Park Brisbane

Climb steep and forested ridges to views of Enoggera Reservoir. Photo credit: © Sue Gregory

D'Aguilar National Park is a breathtaking escape from the city! Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government

South Boundary Road trail

Set out for adventure on this long and challenging trail through tall eucalypt forest, with lovely views towards Enoggera Reservoir.

Journey type
Walk, cycle, horse
Distance
22km one way A path where the start point is different to the finish point
Time suggested
Varied.
Grade
Unrated
Where
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Accessible by

  • Conventional vehicle
  • Bicycle
  • Horse

Journey facilities

  • Walking
  • Cycling
  • Horseriding

Enjoy a flowing horse or mountain bike ride along a beautiful forest ridge, linking The Gap to Bullockys Dam, near Jollys Lookouton Mount Nebo Road.

Pass through stands of stately gum trees at the start of the trail, with views looking back towards the glistening water of Enogerra Reservoir, before challenging yourself on several long climbs.

Mountain bike riders can pitch a tent and rest weary legs for the night at Scrub Road bush camp, located along this trail.

More detail about the mountain bike trail network and horseriding trail network is provided in the D'Aguilar National Park topographic map, available for purchase from the Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre at The Gap.

Getting there and getting around

The South Boundary Road trail is in the South D'Aguilar section of D'Aguilar National Park, between 12km and 32km north-west of Brisbane's city centre. You can start from either the southern or the northern end of the trail.

Access roads are all sealed and accessible by 2WD.

From the south

  • From the Brisbane suburb of The Gap, turn off Waterworks Road (opposite the Ashgrove Golf Club) onto Payne Road and drive 3.6km east until the road ends at a gate.
  • The South Boundary Road trail begins at the end of Payne Road. Leave enough room for the Park Rangers to access the gate.

From the north

  • 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 16km to Bullockys Dam, at the junction with South Boundary Road, located between Jollys Lookout and Boombana.
  • Alternatively, drive about 27km from Samford via Mount Glorious and Mount Nebo roads to Bullockys Dam, at the junction with South Boundary Road, located between Jollys Lookout and Boombana.
  • Start the trail at Bullockys Dam, at the junction of Mount Nebo and South Boundary roads.

Wheelchair access

There are no wheelchair-accessible facilities.

Before you visit

Opening hours

South Boundary Road trail 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: