Day Hikes SEQ

New hiking guidebook for South East Queensland.

Day Hikes SEQ takes readers, hikers, and explorers all over South East Queensland on an epic hiking adventure. Summit the perilous East Peak of Mount Barney, take a dip in the secluded Northbrook Gorge, immerse yourself in the extreme wilderness of ancient Gondwanaland rainforests, catch a glimpse of a glossy black cockatoo, walk underneath towering waterfalls, and summit a gigantic granite pyramid.

Use this guide to help plan your hiking journey across South East Queensland, featuring 17 unique hiking destinations and over 1,000km of breathtaking trails. Ranging from wheelchair-accessible to challenging full-day adventures — this guide has the perfect day hike for everyone.

Hiking Destinations

  1. D'Aguilar National Park

  2. Greater Brisbane Forests - Mount Coot-tha, Toohey Forest, Koala Bushland Coordinated Conservation Area

  3. Greater Brisbane Islands - North Stradbroke Island/Minjerribah, Moreton Island/Mulgumpin

  4. Tamborine National Park

  5. Springbrook National Park

  6. Lamington National Park

  7. Cooloola Recreation Area

  8. Noosa National Park

  9. Blackall Range

  10. Conondale National Park

  11. Glass House Mountains National Park

  12. Bonus Sunshine Coast Mountains

  13. Main Range National Park

  14. Moogerah Peaks National Park

  15. Mount Barney National Park

  16. Girraween National Park

  17. Sundown National Park