Beginning at Bullockys Dam, the Augies loop walk explores the eucalypt forests that cover the southern ranges of D'Aguilar National Park. Listen during summer when Bullockys Dam comes to life with a chorus of throaty frog calls. Remember to bring your camera to capture that special wildlife snap. Stop and linger at one of many creek crossings, breathing in crisp mountain air and savouring the serene landscape.
Starting at Bullockys Dam, follow South Boundary Road to Augies Road and the intersection of Creek Road.
Turn left onto Creek Road and descend until you reach and carefully cross the creek. Head uphill to Gold Creek Boundary Break, and along this break to South Boundary Road and Scrub Road remote bush camp. The walk continues along South Boundary Road, passes Augies Road and then heads back to Bullockys Dam.
Pitch a tent for the night at Scrub Road remote bush camp and sleep beneath a blanket of stars.
- Stop at Walkabout Creek visitor centre for a topo map of D'Aguilar National Park. The park is large, so it pays to know where you are.
- Pace yourself... The track heads down, and what goes down, must come back up.
- 16km is a long hike - make sure you're prepared with enough food and water.
- Track may be muddy in rain.
- There is a rain water tank at Scrub Road Bush Camp for emergency refills.
Contributed by Markus Jarvinen
Total distance: 15443 m
Max elevation: 531 m
Min elevation: 155 m
Total climbing: 711 m
Total descent: -708 m
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Augies loop is in the South D'Aguilar section of D'Aguilar National Park, about 32km from Brisbane's city centre. Access roads are sealed and suitable for conventional (2WD) vehicles. The walk begins at Bullockys Dam, at the junction of Mount Nebo and South Boundary roads.
From the Brisbane suburb of The Gap, take Mount Nebo Road (tourist route number 8) and continue past Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre for 16km to the junction with South Boundary Road, located between Jollys Lookout and Boombana. Alternatively, drive 27km from Samford via Mount Glorious and Mount Nebo roads.
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Grade 4 (Hard) -
Challenging Walks for Experienced Walkers: Grade 4 on the
AWTGS signifies challenging walking tracks. Bushwalking experience is recommended for these tracks, which may be long, rough, and very steep. Directional signage may be limited, requiring a good sense of navigation. These walks are suited for experienced walkers who are comfortable with steeper inclines, rougher terrain, and potentially longer distances.
D'Aguilar is a national park in Queensland, Australia, 31 km northwest of Brisbane. The southern part of the park was formerly known as Brisbane Forest Park, while the northern part of the park is at Mount Mee.
The park contains expanses of eucalypt woodland, sheltered pockets of subtropical rainforest, remote gorges and spectacular views to Moreton Bay and the Glass House Mountains. The popular Walkabout Creek Visitor Centre is located at the edge of the park. There are two formal, vehicle accessible camping areas in the Mount Mee section and eight remote bush camping sites (accessible only by walking) in the southern D'Aguilar (formerly Brisbane Forest Park) section.
Woodlands and dry eucalypt forests predominate on the drier, shallower soils of the park's foothills. Spotted Gum (Corymbia variegata) and Narrow-leaved Ironbark are two of the main species. There are also small areas of heath and ridges dominated by grass trees (Xanthorrhoea spp). Remnant pockets of lowland rainforest occur in the valleys along some of the watercourses.
At higher altitudes the forests become more complex due to the increased rainfall and generally deeper soils. These mid-altitude forests are dominated by Grey Gum, Pink Bloodwood and Brush Box. Occasional rainforest species are also present and there is a thick understorey of ferns, vines and shrubs.
Moist sub-tropical rainforest grows on the highest parts of the range where the rainfall is two-thirds greater than in the foothills, particularly on the rich basaltic soils north of Mount Glorious. Huge strangler figs (Ficus watkinsiana) can be seen emerging through the canopy.
For more information on this hiking trail, please visit Queensland.com
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