Firebreak Network
Best for: Bushwalking, mountain biking and horse riding
Classification: Bushwalking (Grade 3), mountain biking (Easy), horse riding (Class 1 easy)
Distance: Over 4 km total distance
Walking time: 1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes
Description: The Firebreak Network connects the four park entrances with the five peaks, lookouts and the purpose-built bushwalking and mountain bike trails. The firebreaks' main function is to protect neighbouring properties and allow fire trucks and service vehicles access to the park. Overall, the Firebreak Network extends 4km and features two peaks measuring about 710m above sea level. The South Summit is the most challenging to climb but offers the best views.
Basalt Walk
Best for: Bushwalking
Classification: (Grade 4)
Distance: 1,500m loop
Walking time: 1hr 15 minutes
Description: Basalt Walk is located on the southern side of the park and takes you to the South Summit lookout, at 710m above sea level. The walk does a semi-circle around the base, so the top can be reached either from the eastern or the western side of the hill. For orientation, just follow the brown metal markers.
The climb involves a bit of rock scrambling, demanding but very rewarding. From the top you have a 360 degrees view of Toowoomba. A Toposcope (or orientation table) indicates the distances to different locations around the region. In a clear day you can even see the Bunya Mountains form the distance. At the lookout you will find a picnic table and a couple of seating benches to enjoy the views.
This walk is connected to the North Summit Lookout via Wombat Berry Walk, and to the Westminster Street, Boundary Street South, and Anzac Avenue through the firebreak network.
Wombat Berry Walk
Best for: Bushwalking
Classification: (Grade 3)
Distance: 395m one way
Walking time: 10 minutes
Description: Wombat Berry Walk is a relatively easy walk that connects Basalt Walk (South Summit Lookout) and Ironbark Walking Circuit (North Summit Lookout).A native evergreen vine with lance-shaped leaves commonly called Wombat Berry (Eustrephus latifolius) can be seen along the walk.
Ironbark Walking Circuit
Best for: Bushwalking
Classification: (Grade 4)
Distances: 1,055m loop
Walking time: 45 minutes
Description:
The Ironbark Walking Circuit takes you around and up to the 100m long North Summit Lookout situated at 710m above sea level, where you have almost 360 degrees view of Toowoomba.
Ironbark Walking Circuit starts near the Westminster Street carpark. From the carpark follow the firebreak that takes you towards the water tank and take a right at the fork intersection. The walk starts on the right-hand side just past the water tank, where you will see a directional bollard indicating the route to the North Summit Lookout. After walking about 175m you will arrive at the 4-Way Intersection. The loop around the mountain is 880m and you can reach the summit from the south or the north side.
From the 4-Way Intersection you can take a left and head straight to the summit from the southern side (365m distance) or continue around the mountain loop and then head towards the summit from the northern side (720m distance). Alternatively, from the 4-Way Intersection you can head north and reach the summit from the northern side of the mountain (500m distance).
The North Summit Lookout is 100m long and you can access it from one side of the mountain and exit it from the other side. Ironbark Walking Circuit connects the North Summit Lookout and the South Summit through the Wombat Berry Walk and links with the Westbrook Lookout through the Kurrajong Walk.
Kurrajong Walk
Best for: Bushwalking
Classification: (Grade 3)
Distances: 590m one way
Walking time: 15 minutes
Description: The Kurrajong Walk connects the Ironbark Walking Circuit (North Summit Lookout) and the Red Ash Walking Circuit (Westbrook Lookout) through a eucalyptus forest where specimens like the Kurrajong (Brachychiton populneus) can be found. Along the trail you will find an interpretive sign about the Kurrajong trees.
Red Ash Walking Circuit
Best for: Bushwalking
Classification: (Grade 3)
Distance: 990m loop
Walking time: 30 minutes
Description:
Red Ash Walking Circuit is located on the north-west side of the reserve, approximately 750m west of the Darling Street carpark. The circuit starts at the base of the West Summit and winds up the mountain to the Westbrook Lookout that sits at 660m above sea level. There is a bench at the summit where you can rest and take in some amazing vistas of Toowoomba from a different angle, including views of Westbrook, Gowrie Mountain, the Holcim Quarry and Drayton. Follow the signs to select your next destination.
Red Ash Walking Circuit connects the Westbrook Lookout with the North Summit (Ironbark Walking Circuit) through Kurrajong Walk. This circuit also links with Drayton Lookout (440m distance) and Stephens Lookout (595m distance) through the firebreak.
Wakka Wakka Trail
Best for: Mountain biking
Classification: Green Circle - Easy (Easy)
Distances: 6,000m single track loop (one-way trail)
Description:
Wakka Wakka Trail is a big circuit that starts near the Darling Street Carpark, on the eastern side of Mount Peel. The trail travels west and turns around to finish back where it started. Due to its width, gentle gradient and few obstacles this trail is good for beginner mountain bikers with basic mountain-bike skills.
The Wakka Wakka Trail is formed with a series of 4 stacked loops divided by the firebreaks that cross them, providing opportunities for different length rides. The first two loops, closer to the carpark, are shorter than the rest. Riders can turn around at any of the firebreaks to ride shorter or longer sections and vary the route they take, which allows them to enjoy their favourite loops.
This is a mountain bike trail only; walkers are not allowed on this trail for their safety and horses are also not allowed, to prevent damage of the trail’s surface. This trail is a single direction of travel. For your safety, please follow the direction indicated on the blue plastic signs (clock-wise loop).
Wakka Bunda Trail
Best for: Mountain biking
Classification: Green Circle - Easy (Easy)
Distances: 825m two-way single track
Description: Wakka Bunda trail joins the Wakka Wakka and the Bunda trails.
At the start of the third loop of the Wakka Wakka trail, there is a detour that takes the rider to the start of the Wakka Bunda trail, going uphill.
The Wakka Bunda trail travels south to a climb that reaches a firebreak and then turns east to a flat terrain that goes towards a water tank that marks the beginning of the Bunda Trail.
From the end of the Bunda trail you will need to follow the firebreak towards the water tank for a few metres and find the start of the Wakka Bunda trail on the right. The track travels west on a flat surface, then it turns north and reaches a firebreak. From this point the trail goes downhill towards the Wakka Wakka trail.
This a two-way track, so ride with caution as riders may come on the opposite direction; walkers or horses are not allowed on this trail.
Bunda Trail
Best for: Mountain biking
Classification: Green Circle - Easy
Distances: 1,250m single track loop
Description: Bunda Trail is a loop that starts behind the concrete water tank near the Westminster Street entrance, winds through the bush, turns around and crosses a firebreak. From there the trail snakes through the bush again and finishes back near the entry gate.
The ample width and clear line of sight, few obstacles and gentle gradient make this trail perfect for children and families.
For user’s safety walkers or horses are not allowed on this trail. Mountain bikers should follow the direction of travel indicated on the blue plastic signs (counter-clock wise loop).
DarlaTrail
Best for: Mountain biking
Classification: Green Circle - Easy (Easy)
Distances: 2,755m one-way single track
Description: Bunda Trail is a loop that starts behind the concrete water tank near the Westminster Street entrance, winds through the bush, turns around and crosses a firebreak. From there the trail snakes through the bush again and finishes back near the entry gate.
The ample width and clear line of sight, few obstacles and gentle gradient make this trail perfect for children and families.
For user’s safety walkers or horses are not allowed on this trail. Mountain bikers should follow the direction of travel indicated on the blue plastic signs (counter-clock wise loop).
Gumbi Gumbi Trail
Best for: Mountain biking
Classification: Green Circle - Easy (Easy)
Distances: 3,040m one-way single track
Description: Gumbi Gumbi Trail starts near the Darling Street Carpark, on the east side of Mount Peel. The trail travels west and turns around to finish back where it started. Due to its width, gentle gradient and few obstacles, this trail is good for beginner mountain bikers with basic mountain-bike skills.
The Wakka Wakka Trail is formed with a series of 4 stacked loops divided by the firebreaks that cross them, providing opportunities for different length rides. The first two loops, closer to the carpark, are shorter than the rest. Riders can turn around at any of the firebreaks to ride shorter or longer sections and vary the route they take, which allows them to enjoy their favourite loops.
This is a mountain bike trail only; walkers are not allowed on this trail for their safety and horses are not allowed, to prevent damage of the trail’s surface. This trail is a single direction of travel. For your safety, please follow the direction indicated on the blue plastic signs (clock-wise loop).
Mount Peel trails map(PDF, 2MB)