Description

What is it?

A colourful, detailed guidebook packed with hundreds of shorter, easier, more accessible family-friendly bushwalks throughout South East Queensland.

By Mark Roberts & Gillian Duncan

The First Edition sold out its print run of 2,500 copies during 2016, making the book a local bestseller. We are now supplying the Second Edition with an added Toowoomba chapter, which you can order via this website.

Note: we still have a few copies of the First Edition discounted to only $25.00! Sending a request to admin@qorf.org.au or phone (07) 3369 9455.

This book is an ideal gift for the outdoorsy person in your life!

How is this book different from the other bushwalking guides?

• It covers every qualifying bushwalk in the region
• It’s bang up to date
• It only covers easier, shorter bushwalks, no ropes required
• It only covers easily accessible bushwalks, you don’t need a 4WD
• Every bushwalk is illustrated with a brand new detailed topographic map
• It has a family orientation – you don’t need to be a serious hiker to enjoy it
• We walked (or cycled) every metre of these trails during our research

What area does it cover?

• North to Noosa and Kin Kin
• South to the border
• West to Toowoomba
• East to North Stradbroke Island

Does the book have bushwalks in my region?

• Brisbane City – 73
• Gold Coast – 30
• Ipswich City – 12
• Lockyer Region – 1
• Logan City – 16
• Moreton Bay – 26
• Redland City – 24
• Scenic Rim – 22
• Somerset Region – 3
• Sunshine Coast inc Noosa – 75
• Toowoomba Region – 29

Who will enjoy the book?

• Families looking for adventure and exercise
• Bushwalkers looking for shorter, easier trails
• Birdwatchers, naturalists
• Trail runners (see Where to Mountain Bike in South East Queensland for longer trails)
• Schools, Scouts, Guides
• Geocachers

What trails are in the book?

Our criteria for selecting bushwalks are:

• Well-formed trails, not bush-bashing routes
• Most are designed, built and maintained as recreational trails
• Not too steep, rugged or rough
• Not too long
• Reasonably accessible – 4WD or ferry generally not required

Go to www.familybushwalks.com.au for more information.