Length: 0.5km
Duration: 15 mins
Grade: 2
Style: Return
Start: 840 Middle Rd, Purga
End: 840 Middle Rd, Purga

Location: Purga Nature Reserve
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Distance from CBD: 55.4 km
State: QLD
Latitude: -27.734777
Longitude: 152.706404

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Purga Nature Reserve Trails is a 0.5km, grade 2 return hike, located in Purga Nature Reserve, Queensland. The hike should take approximately 15 mins to complete.

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.

About the region

Purga Nature Reserve’s popular frog pond, depending on the time of year and rainfall, is host to the Green Treefrog, Eastern Sedgefrog and Striped Marshfrog, and you can also see willy wagtails, skinks and rarely, red-bellied black snakes. With picnic tables, compost toilets and drinking water available, plus award-winning winery, Ironbard Ridge Vineyard, nearby this area near Ipswich offers a great day out.

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