Best Parks in Brisbane 2026 | Nature Walks & Reserves

Parks and Nature Reserves in Brisbane 2026

Brisbane is surrounded by national parks and nature reserves — from the D'Aguilar Range to the north, Moreton Bay to the east and the Scenic Rim to the south. Within the city, South Bank Parklands and Mt Coot-tha Forest provide green relief from the urban environment. des.qld.gov.au/parks

National Parks and Reserves Near Brisbane

• D'Aguilar National Park — 15km from Brisbane CBD. 37,000 hectares of subtropical forest in the D'Aguilar Range. Walking trails, waterfalls, Gold Creek Reservoir and the Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre. des.qld.gov.au
• Moreton Island National Park — ferry from Brisbane. The third-largest sand island in the world — 4WD tracks, dolphin feeding at Tangalooma, snorkelling over the wrecks and Cape Moreton lighthouse. des.qld.gov.au
• Lamington National Park — 110km south. World Heritage rainforest in the Scenic Rim. The O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat section is the most popular visitor area. des.qld.gov.au

Brisbane's Urban Parks

• South Bank Parklands — South Bank. Brisbane's riverfront urban park — Streets Beach lagoon, restaurants, boardwalk and event spaces on the river's south bank. visitsouthbank.com.au
• Mt Coot-tha Reserve and Botanic Gardens — 8km west of Brisbane. City lookout, Brisbane Botanic Gardens and walking trails. brisbane.qld.gov.au

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