Mountain Biking, Walks and Nature
Queensland Country offers a range of cycling experiences. From gentle runs along quiet country roads in the heart of wine country and peaceful rides along rail trails flanked by bush, to the thrill of purpose-built mountain bike trails, you’ll find something suitable for beginners through to expert riders.
Lockyer Valley
Mountain Biking Tracks Nearby
Main Range Conservation Park: The park has two shared trails – Blackfellow Creek Trail and Christies Loop.
Walking Tracks & Attractions
Spring Bluff Railway Station: Take a walk through the heritage listed site’s picturesque gardens and learn about the interesting history of the area.
Cunningham’s Crest Lookout: The lookout celebrates the site’s European and Aboriginal history through murals, mosaics, poetry, and sculptures featured on-site. The site also overlooks panoramic Laidley Plains.
Main Range Conservation Park: The forest conserves a diverse range of landforms and is home to vulnerable species such as the powerful owl and brush-tailed rock wallaby.
Somerset Region
Mountain Biking Tracks Nearby
Brisbane Valley Rail Trail: The 161km trail starts in Wulkuraka and ends in Yarraman. The trail provides shorter sections according to your preference.
Toowoomba Region
Mountain Biking Tracks Nearby
Picnic Point Lookout: The site has an easy shared-use trail – Picnic Bridle Trail.
Mount Peel Bushland Park: The park has five easy mountain bike trails – Bunda, Wakka Bunda, Gumbi Gumbi, Dala, and Wakka Wakka Trails.
Stenner Street Skills Park: The park has five short tracks for dirt jumps. The difficulty level ranges from easy to very difficult.
Glen Lomond Park: The park has two easy shared-use trails – Bridle Trail and Spur Track, plus one intermediate trail – Hell Hole Trail.
Federation Park: The park has an easy shared use trail - Prime Minister’s Circuit.
Jubilee Park: The park is sited as part of Mount Lofty, and has several mountain bike tracks, catering to difficulty levels ranging from easy to very difficult.
Redwood Park: The park has three intermediate shared-use trails – Grass Tree Trail, Redwood Bridle Trail, Eagles Nest Trail.
Walking Tracks & Attractions
Picnic Point Lookout: Spread across 160 acres, the heritage-listed lookout overlooks Lockyer Valley and Main Range. Tour through well-groomed gardens, take a stroll to the waterfall or explore the hour-long Firetail Circuit.
Queensland Museum Cobb+Co: Have a look at the National Carriage Collection, ranging from the horse-drawn era to Rolls Royce of Carriages.
Ravensbourne National Park: Take a stroll under the towering trees and keep an eye out for the extensive birdlife around.
Crows Nest National Park: Witness the creek scenery, waterfall, and eucalypt forest. Be on the lookout for the park’s wildlife that includes platypus and echidnas.
South Burnett
Mountain Biking Tracks Nearby
Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail: The trail starts in Kilkivan and ends in Kingaroy. The trail provides shorter sections according to your preference.
East Nanango Circuit Ride: The ride is ideal for gravel bikes and mountain bikes, starting at Nanango’s railway siding and ends back in Nanango.
Greenwood Creek Circuit Ride: The ride starts from Pioneer Park and ends back in the Nanango township.
Walking Tracks & Attractions
Coomba Falls: Take a dip in the natural swimming hole and have a look at the location’s granite cliffs.
Kingaroy Observatory: Marvel the incredible skies closely.
Lake Boondooma: Relax by the waterside or try your hand at fishing.
Western Downs
Mountain Biking Tracks Nearby
Chinchilla Weir: There are tracks around the weir that are suitable for mountain biking.
Walking Tracks & Attractions
Bunya Mountains National Park: Explore and discover the rainforests, waterfalls, scenic views and extensive birdlife.
Southern Downs & Granite Belt
Mountain Biking Tracks Nearby
Mt Marlay Mountain Bike Trails: Mt Marlay has trails for every level of difficulty. It has four tracks – Green Granite (green = beginners), The Grape Escape (blue = intermediate), Hammerheand and Tankslapper (black = experienced).
Passchendaele State Forest: The park has a popular firetrail for mountain biking.
Broadwater State Forest: The park has a popular firetrail suitable for mountain biking.
Walking Tracks & Attractions
Sundown National Park: Tour around for the woodland birds and, pastoral and mining heritage remains.
Girraween National Park: Wander through the park known for its enormous granite outcrops and balanced boulders.
