Short and scenic walks around Brisbane
Make the most of Brisbane in the great outdoors and wander along some of the many trails and scenic walks in the region. These short walks in and around Brisbane are some of the best whether it’s a weekday or weekend, and a bit of fresh air never hurt anyone!
South Bank Grand Arbour, Brisbane
Nature
06. Boondall Wetlands
The Boondall Wetlands offer a variety of walking and cycling tracks surrounded by hectares of tidal flats, mangroves, saltmarshes, melaleuca wetlands, grasslands and open forests. These wetlands are home to around 190 species of birds including rainbow bee-eaters, kingfishers, Australian kestrels and more. The tracks range from 100m to 13km and canoeing, walking and cycling paths and are mapped out for ease.
07. Brighton to Shorncliffe
Wander the foreshore between the seaside villages on Brisbane’s northside. Taking in views over Bramble Bay, the shining star of this walk is wandering to the end of the historic Shorncliffe Pier. From here look down into the blue bay to spot jellyfish and marine life bobbing past. The walk takes an hour each way, so slice it in half by starting in Sandgate if you’d prefer a shorter walk. A favourite of ours, stop at the Sandgate Fishmonger for lunch or wander into the village square and refresh with a drink at Cardigan Bar in Sandgate.
17. Wynnum to Manly
Breathe in, breathe out. Salty, fresh air is good for the mind. Take the chance to walk along Brisbane’s southern bayside promenade starting at Wynnum’s 1930-built tidal pool and finishing at Manly Boat Harbour, a gorgeous backdrop for sunset photos. Time your visit to match up with the Jan Power Farmers Market in Manly. The walk is about 10km return.
