If you feel like getting away from the noise and bustle of the city, but don't really want to drive hours and hours to do it, then this is the place for you.
Toohey forest is only 9km's from Brisbane's CBD. It's just off the freeway via the Gaza Road exit and there is quite a lot of parking, picnic tables and BBQ's. I went for a short walk last weekend, the 1km Sandstone Circuit, which was rated as easy but was still quite a nice little workout thanks to all the steps up to the lookout. There really wasn't that much of a view because the trees have grown quite tall, but it was still quite beautiful and green and worth the trip.
I really wrestled with mentioning this because it may have just been my own paranoia, but there were quite a few creepy guys dawdling around off the pathways. I'm not sure if I stumbled into one of those secret gentlemen's clubs that my old flatmate the Kylie Minogue impersonator used to frequent, or whether they were just getting their breath back after a long climb up the mountain, but I would urge you to consider taking an exercise buddy with you. It may not be the safest of places....
The least you should know: There are a few entrances but I found the easiest to be on Toohey Road at Tarragindi, where you can park on either side of the road. The signage is quite good, with trails clearly marked.
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| Toohey forest map, so you can plan your adventure in advance |
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| One of the well-maintained walking trails |
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| Some of the steps in the Sandstone circiut |
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| The path back to the picnic/ BBQ area and carpark |
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| Some of the picnic tables and BBQ's |
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