Group walking on bush path

Helpful information before you start hiking

What to wear and pack

When out and about, it's important to keep safe. Please remember to:

  • wear comfortable, protective footwear
  • dress for the track conditions and weather
  • wear a hat, sunscreen and insect repellent
  • carry plenty of drinking water.

Dogs on the walks and trails

Dogs are prohibited at the Bicentennial Waterbird Habitat and at Lake Cooby, Lake Perseverance and Lake Cressbrook.  In all other bushland parks they must be kept on a leash at all times. If you wish to exercise your dog in public outdoor spaces, head to www.tr.qld.gov.au/dogoffleash for a list of designated dog off-leash areas.

Trail classification information

 

Walks and trails booklet

An information booklet was published in 2020 to showcase our Region's many amazing walks and trails. You can download a copy of the Walks & Trails of Toowoomba Region and start exploring today! For more updated information please refer to the list below.

 

Walks and trails listing

Details of the Region's walks and trails can be found via our Park locator application by selecting Park features > Recreation > Bush walking filters or by browsing the geographical location list provided below. 

Northern trails | Southern trails | Eastern trails | Western trails

 

Northern trails

Cooyar

Crows Nest

Hampton

Highfields

Kingsthorpe

Meringandan

Ravensbourne

Yarraman



Southern trails

Preston

Vale View



Eastern trails

Toowoomba City

 

 

Western trails

Irongate

Millmerran

Related walks and links

Toowoomba city showcases its unique historical precincts through a series of heritage walks. The walks take in the architectural styles of the cultural and legal precinct where significant buildings such as the Courthouse, Post Office, Empire Theatre, churches and hotels can be seen. Another discovery walk focuses on the city's early development around the Mort Estate, Russell Street and the suburb of Newtown.

Toowoomba Bushwalkers Club

Toowoomba Mountain Bike Club