Purga Nature Reserve Trails (0.5km), Purga Nature Reserve, Queensland

Purga Nature Reserve Trails is a 500m, grade 2 hike located in the Purga Nature Reserve, Queensland. The hike should take around 25 mins to complete.

Length: 500m

Duration: 25 mins

Grade: 2

Style: Return

Start: 840 Middle Rd

End: 840 Middle Rd

Location: Purga Nature Reserve

Closest town: Purga

Queensland

From state capital: 55.4km

Longitude: 152.706404

Latitude: -27.734777

Hike summary

Boasting the largest area of endangered Swamp Tea Tree Forest in Ipswich, the Purga Nature Reserve is a haven for birds and wildlife, including koalas. Easy tracks allow the most inexperienced walkers the chance to enjoy this beautiful natural setting and visit the well-loved frog pond. Come for a wander or a picnic; the Purga Nature Reserve is only 15 minutes from Ipswich Central.

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For a unique nature walk just 15 minutes from Ipswich, Purga Nature Reserve is a peaceful getaway. It has the largest remnant of Swamp Tea Tree protected in Australia, and there are short, self-guided walks amid the ghostly, ashen trees that are truly spectacular.

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