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This massive 243 hectare bushland park is a feature of Toowoomba. Located on the Great Dividing Range, it provides excellent views from many locations throughout. Redwood Park has diverse vegetation which includes grey ironbark and brushbox, river oak, birds nest ferns, orchids, Moreton Bay fig, broomstick wattle, blue gum and grass trees.
Goannas and birds such as white-headed pigeons, brown cuckoo doves, eastern yellow robins, double bar finches, eastern whipbirds (listen for its distinct call), scrub turkeys (you can't miss their large built mounds on the forest floor) and black-breasted button quail can also be seen.
The park can be accessed by two main entry points, each with parking facilities:
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In 1940 a dog/man-proof fence was constructed in Redwood Park. As the zoo in Queens Park park closed in 1941, it is a distinct possibility that the animals were released into the Redwood Park enclosure.
In 1951 Redwood Park was used as an animal and bird sanctuary, containing various species native to Australia. There were also infrastructure improvements made to the park during this period, such as a caretaker’s dwelling, sewerage, lighting plant, two sanitary structures and bird and animal cages were erected in the vicinity of the dwelling. Water was piped from the Council mains and there was a metalled track to the dwelling area. Of these none remain, only remnants of the fence which can be found in a number of areas including along Prince Henry Drive.
A bush picnic area with tables and a compost toilet is located in the south eastern corner of the park, at the entrance off the Range highway (Toowoomba Connection Road). Turn left off the down section of the Range after the saddle - but be careful to provide ample indication to following vehicles.
If you bring your dog, please keep it on-leash.
Best for: Bushwalking, mountain biking and horse riding
Classification: Bushwalking (Grade 4), mountain biking (Intermediate), horse riding (Class 2 intermediate)
Distance: 2,590m one way
Walking time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Description: The trail is of a moderate to steep grade and can be accessed from Bridge Street traversing north-south along the escarpment.
Best for: Bushwalking and mountain biking, no horses are allowed.
Classification: Bushwalking (Grade 4), mountain biking (Intermediate)
Distance: 980m one way
Walking time: 40 minutes
Description: Moderate to steep grade. Can be accessed from the Grass Tree Trail or the Bridle Trail.
Best for: Bushwalking
Classification: Grade 3
Distance: 1,004m loop
Walking time: 20 minutes
Description: Moderate to steep grade. Can be accessed from the Eagles Nest Trail. Follow a beautiful shaded single-track trail as it meanders along the creek, leading to a small waterfall that cascades down through rocky pools. Stepping stones take you across the creek to continue along the circuit loop. The entry to the Ferny Gully Walking Circuit can be found halfway along Eagles Nest Trail.
Distance: 1,930m one way
Walking time: 70 minutes
Description: This trail runs east-west between the Warrego Highway picnic area and the Bridle Trail. The entrance to this steep trail is located at the southern end of the park, near the Warrego Highway.
Distance: 400m loop
Description: This short circuit allows families who don’t have the time or preparation to do the bigger walks to experience a small section of the park. It starts near the picnic area on the southern end of the park, near the Warrego Highway entrance.
Best for: Bushwalking only, no horses or bicycles allowed
Classification: (Grade 4)
Distance: 2,710m one way
Walking time: 90 minutes
Description: Approximately 2.8 km of a steep grade, the walk begins at the Bridge Street entrance and meets with the Grass Tree trail on the southern end of the park. Enjoy the variety of vegetation types and landscapes directly below the Great Dividing Range.
Redwood Park trails map
