A range of bushwalking tracks provide a great way to explore the beauty of the Gold Coast’s natural environment and get active and healthy. Gold Coast City Council is developing a network of recreational trails and boardwalks including maps for the most popular tracks and has rangers to assist in providing environmental interpretative information.
There is certain to be a bushwalking experience to suit you whether you are a birdwatcher, nature lover, recreational walker or serious hiker.
Some areas also offer opportunities for fishing, canoeing, mountain biking and horse riding and some have picnic and BBQ facilities.
Remember to always keep to designated tracks, use sun protection, carry water, take your rubbish home with you and please do not feed the wildlife. Enjoy our environment, but tread lightly.
Click here to download the Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area bushwalking trails map.
Bushwalking opportunities abound in a range of natural areas and reserves managed by Council, while there are other great opportunities to explore National Parks, including World Heritage listed rainforest areas managed by the Queensland National Parks & Wildlife Service (Environmental Protection Agency).
Camping opportunities are also available in some National Park areas and reserves. Some natural areas have no formal track systems, but you are still welcome to explore them safely and responsibly.
These great sites have useful bushwalking information.
For further information on Natural Areas initiatives, follow the links below.
