I would highly suggest to hike this track clockwise as you won't have so many steep hill's at the end. Here you will find picnic ground's, bbq's and a toilet block. The start of this hike is at the Lake Manchester Day Use Area. Lake Manchester is quite a beautiful area 25km West of Brisbane and just a short drive from Ipswich CBD. At about 15-16kms out of 17kms in total, we stopped to have a picnic by the lake, which was really peaceful and gorgeous. The walk is well marked, most of the pathway is covered by a nice amount of shade from gumtrees, and there are really stunning glimpses of Lake Manchester for many parts. I do think this walk requires a moderate level of fitness at minimum, and for us it was just the right mix of challenging without being overly difficult. These were balanced with a lot of flat walking time in between. There are some very steep inclines, followed by very steep descents, some of which are incredibly slippery even with hiking boots. We took the counter clockwise route, as the clockwise option had a ankle-depth stream covering the pathway and we chose not to risk wet feet from the beginning (although of course we did have to walk through this stream at the end). This walk was really gorgeous, and took us about 4 hours and 20 minutes walking time at a fairly steady pace with a few stops to take photos and drink water. Booking is required via DERM for camping at the Bluegum Flats. None required for the walk, and access is free.
You will find this about 50m after you pass the locked road gate with the trail map at around 15km (you will still need to get back onto Lake Manchester Road for some of the walk regardless, through the railing fence at the end) Permits/Costs As a variation here it is possible to keep to the ridge above the lake on the boundary of the paddocks by climbing through a locked gate on the right of the main track. The final leg of the walk is along Lake Manchester Road as the trail does not lead directly back to the BBQ area. Bookings are required via DERM and the site may be closed periodically for regeneration and during the wildfire season. This is a large flat grassy area surrounded by forest but has no facilities. The loop passes a small hut but for the most part is open with some shade provided by trees.Ĭamping is allowed at the Blue Gum Flats campsite which is reached on the walk. Sections of the track are shared use with horse riding and trail bikes. There are a few creek crossings but these are seasonal and for most of the year will be dry. SEQwater signs warn that water should be boiled/treated before drinking so bring plenty of water. One sign towards the beginning of the trail going clockwise indicates that the trail continues up a hill, but it ends and goes nowhere so it is better to follow the shore. Each intersection is signposted to remind you to turn right, without distances to the next feature. Most of the walk is through open eucalypt and ironbark forests with plenty of birdlife. The trail is very hilly with some testing steep sections. The route uses forest/fire roads which are well graded but a covering of loose gravel means caution must be taken on descents. For most of the walk the lake itself is not visible. It starts up past the dam wall, and for a time follows the lake shoreline before climbing up into the ridges. A sign outlines the route at the start of the walk also. MapsĪ location map is available on the DERM website (PDF) with the trail map here. The last section of road is gravel, but well maintained. This is well signposted from Mt Crosby, west of Kenmore. While boats are allowed on Bush Lake, motors are limited to 6 horsepower.Lake Manchester day use area is near Kholo, about 25km west of Brisbane off Lake Manchester Road.
Bush lake park shelter 3 free#
In the past, a daily parking fee was required for users parking at East Bush Lake Park during the summer but since 2020, it has been free for all users. A multi-use path connects the two parks along the southern edge of the lake. Additionally, both parks offer public restrooms, picnic shelters, fishing piers, volleyball courts, and playgrounds. West Bush Lake Park also offers canoe and kayak storage. Beach and swimming access is from East Bush Lake Park while canoe and boat access is from West Bush Lake Park. The facilities are split between 2 parks, one on the east side of the lake and the other on the west side. Recreational Facilities īush Lake is a popular destination in the summer for recreation. By as early as 1890, there existed a distinct water body referred to as Bush Lake.
Bush lake park shelter 3 series#
When European settlement of the area began in the mid-19th century, the contemporary Bush Lake water body was a bay in Andersons Lake, now an interconnected series of lakes (each of which are also former bays) called the Anderson Lakes.
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