Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre Brisbane

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  • 5stars, rated out of 5 Kavindya Weerasinghe Mudiyanselage
    a month ago

    This is such a fantastic place to chill out in nature and soak in the gorgeous views. I had a blast kayaking there. It was seriously awesome! Plus, the prices are totally affordable, and there's plenty of parking available. It's also super convenient because it's close to the city.

  • 5stars, rated out of 5 Chris Bray
    a month ago

    Beautiful place to explore and spend time at. Sadly the kayaking was closed the day we went but there were no notices on the website stating this, so a little disappointed as that's what we went for. Had a nice hike around the area instead though.

  • 5stars, rated out of 5 Tim Hunter
    5 months ago

    What a beautiful spot. We did the 5km loop with a group of adults and kids. Took us just over an hour and a half and was a great walk for the kids. Cool ro see some wildlife too. There are plenty more walks available also. Also looked to have mountain bike trails too. There were many people out on the lake, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. People were also making use of the swimming area too. The Cafe area looked busy and will have a better look at that, next time we visit. Awesome to have a little piece of nature like that so close to the city. A must visit spot.

  • 5stars, rated out of 5 Moie G Ara
    a month ago

    It was a good place for a bush walk. We had a plan to rent a kayak there but due to the low water level, you couldn't use kayaks. The only negative point of the park is the lack of water refills.

  • 5stars, rated out of 5 Lucy Watson
    3 weeks ago

    I had so much fun on my solo trip to the reservoir and to the wildlife centre. Such cheap entry and really unique native wildlife I had never seen before. The perfect day out :)

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Visiting Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre

Our Park Rangers look forward to welcoming visitors to the park. As part of our COVID Safe Plan, we have a number of COVID safe practices implemented across the site. Please ensure these practices are followed for everyone’s safety. Photo credit: Anna Osetroff

Swim, kayak or canoe in the Enoggera Reservoir. Photo credit: Courtney Adamson © Queensland Government

Be inspired: Why Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre is the hidden gem Brisbane families love

Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre is a hidden gem right on Brisbane’s doorstep! Hidden in plain sight, that is! Photo credit: Tomek Z Genek © Queensland Government

About Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre

    Go Wild at Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre

    This bushland oasis in Brisbane’s backyard is perfect for families, friends and visitors to Brisbane. Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre is your gateway to Queensland’s diverse and beautiful national parks.

    The centre is located on the edge of D’Aguilar National Park—a 36,400ha park with eucalypt forest and rainforest that stretches from The Gap to Lake Wivenhoe in the west, and Mount Mee in the north. No other capital city in Australia enjoys a park this large and this diverse, just 12km from the heart of the city.

    Our Park Rangers are at the Visitor Centre ready to share their stories and help you discover all the special, nature-based experiences available to you. While you’re there, take advantage of the spectacular panoramic viewing experience at the Virtual Lookout showcasing national parks all over Queensland.

    At the Wildlife Centre, you’ll discover some of the weird and wonderful inhabitants of Queensland’s national parks. Explore on your own or join our park rangers at the daily wildlife talks (ask for the schedule when at the Visitor centre).

    Come face-to-face with some of Queensland’s interesting creatures in our Wildlife Discovery Show held every weekend (10am and 1.30pm) with additional daily shows during holiday periods.

    Plan a family day out with a walk or cycle around Enoggera Reservoir, and cool off with a dip or a peaceful paddle around the water’s edge.

    Bring a picnic or head to the Walkabout Creek Café for a relaxing meal on our new deck. You can even plan your wedding, family event or next conference at the Walkabout Creek Conference and Wedding Centre!

    A QldParks-Wifi hotspot is also available at the Centre.

    Download a park map (PDF, 23.0MB) to help you plan your day.

    Function and Conference Centre

    The Walkabout Creek Function and Conference Centre provides a unique and secluded setting for conferences, functions and weddings. Contact the Walkabout Creek Conference and Wedding Centre for more information.

    Opening hours

    • The Visitor Centre is open daily from 9.00am to 4.00pm (Closed Christmas Day and open from 1.30pm on ANZAC Day).
    • The Enoggera Reservoir is open from 6am to 6pm daily. For more information, visit Seqwater.

    Contact details

    Phone: (07) 3164 3600

    Email: walkaboutcreek@des.qld.gov.au

    • Our Park Rangers look forward to welcoming visitors to the park. As part of our COVID Safe Plan, we have a number of COVID safe practices implemented across the site. Please ensure these practices are followed for everyone’s safety.