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Great Family Hikes Around SEQ

Updated: Jun 28, 2024

South East Queensland is awash with unique and beautiful bush walks and hikes, many of them ideal for families, and all within 2 hours drive from Brisbane. 

Here are 6 hikes of varying difficulty, from easy to moderate, that are worth checking out:

Mt Cordeaux

The 6.8km hike is an excellent option for families wanting to do a walk that is a bit of a challenge for young kids, without being overly steep or strenuous and with the bonus of amazing views at the top...more  

White Rock Hike

Located just 15 mins from Ipswich and 30 mins from Brisbane, this has everything a good hike should - an interesting trail, great views, variety in flora and wildlife, and stunning White Rock itself...more

Goomburra Valley

This beautiful valley which comes with camping options has an impressive range of walks and hikes, most with stunning views, starting from 940m return and right up to 12km return...more

Bellbird Lookout

The Binna Burra section of beautiful Lamington National Park has this easy hike of just 2km that has many stunning vantage points and lookouts along the way, with the option of adding an extra 4km...more

Crows Nest National Park

The 1800ha scenic national park on the edge of the Great Dividing Range is home to a great selection of walks from easy...more 

Python Rock Track

This stunning easy grade 3.1km hike in the Green Mountains section of Lamington Park features one of the most jaw-dropping views in south east Queensland...more

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