The best hikes from bus stations in Moggill Conservation Park

The Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout sits at an elevation of 287 meters above sea level and has breathtaking views across the Brisbane skyline to Moreton Bay. This large viewing platform sits just below the summit at 226 meters. There is a large car park here, access to bushwalking tracks, The Summit Restaurant & Bar, The Summit Café and well maintained public toilets. This area is open all day every day with no admission fees, and is a great place to watch the sun set.

This well-maintained track through the Mt Coot-tha Reserve is a great option for those looking for a bit of a challenge near the city. The pathway isn't technically challenging but there is some steep terrain that will definitely test your strength and endurance. Although the path is partially shaded you'll still need to bring sun protection and plenty of water. The tree cover is also home to a wide variety of birdlife, so be sure to look up while hiking through the forest.

Mt Coot-tha Reserve is a large natural area on the western edge of Brisbane known for its bushland, scenic lookouts, and popular attractions, including the Brisbane Botanic Gardens and summit precinct. There is an extensive network of walking and cycling tracks in the reserve that wind through dry eucalypt forest and pockets of subtropical vegetation, connecting key areas across the mountain. With shaded bushland, abundant wildlife, and occasional views of the city, it offers plenty of options for outdoor recreation to immerse yourself in nature.

Gold Creek Reservoir, also known as Gold Creek Dam, sits on the edge of Brisbane’s western bushland and offers a quiet walking experience around a small, sheltered body of water. The reservoir was originally built to supply potable water for the region and now provides a peaceful backdrop for a loop walk of roughly five and a half kilometres through mixed wet and dry sclerophyll forest.

They seem to have started prepping the walls to brighten up this reservoir with some murals.

Mount Coot-tha is a 287-meter-high mountain located about eleven kilometers outside the center. You can easily reach the summit of the mountain and the free parking lots by car or camper. Once you reach the top, in good weather, a gigantic panorama of Brisbane and the coast awaits you. Unfortunately, during our visit, we had a bit of bad luck, as the visibility was very hazy and therefore somewhat limited. Nevertheless, we could guess how incredible the view must be in blue, clear skies! Mt. Coot-tha and the lookout point have a varied history, which began in the late 1830s when trees were removed, with the exception of one tree that remained as a reference point for surveyors. This initially gave the mountain the name One Tree Hill. In the 1880s, the summit was cleared and a shelter and a water tank were built for the popular excursion destination. The first kiosk was put into operation at the beginning of the 20th century and was continuously expanded. Many of today's buildings were erected at the end of the 1960s. During World War II, the mountain was occupied by the Seventh Fleet of the United States as a depot. In 1995, the lookout point was added to the permanent monument register as a place of cultural significance. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Coot-tha_Lookout

Gold Mine Picnic Area: from here follow Ghost Hole track for a slice of history on a bygone era of gold mining

Magnificent views of Brisbane, Moreton Bay and the Border Ranges