Lake Coombabah East Circuit

Starting from the car park on Shelter Road, Coombabah, this walk takes you on a circuit in the Coombabah Reserve, exploring the diverse vegetation whilst being able to spot lots of wildlife. You’ll be able to see lots of koalas and wallabies, with the occasional koala on treetops. If lucky, there’s even a chance for you to see the mysterious tawny frogmouth or a cute little echidna. Notice the change in vegetation as you go through gorgeous trees and mangroves. Featuring a flat, well-signposted set of tracks that you can pick to your liking, this walk can make for a great lakeside family trip. Let your kids ride their bikes as you enjoy a peaceful stroll in nature. Mozzie (mosquito) spray is crucial, especially around sunrise/sunset. Keep an eye out for snakes. Let us begin by acknowledging the Bundjalung people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start From the Melaleuca Boardwalk Circuit (-27.9197379,153.3770095)
Mode Bus Car
Directions From , Helensvale.

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the car park(Coombabah Park Car Park) on Shelter Road(395 metres northwest of intersection with Rain Tree Glen), head north along the western fire trail into the woodland as you move directly away from the road. Keep left as the track veers left and comes to a clearing. Pass the open area and turn right to follow the Goshawk Track into the woodland. Shortly after, turn left and join the Koala Track to continue along Lake Coombabah East Circuit(clockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Melaleuca Boardwalk Circuit Start heading along Melaleuca Boardwalk Circuit (a footpath). There is a car park (about 15 m back from the start).
	After another 150 m (at the intersection of Kangaroo Trail & Melaleuca Boardwalk Circuit) continue straight, to head along Kangaroo Trail.
	After another 105 m (from the Kangaroo Trail) continue straight, to head along Kangaroo Trail.
	After another 305 m (at the intersection of Koala Track & Kangaroo Trail) turn right, to head along Koala Track.
	After another 105 m (at the intersection of Koala Track & Goshawk Track) turn left, to head along Koala Track.
	After another 650 m (at the intersection of Koala Track & Melaleuca Track) continue straight, to head along Koala Track (a walking track).
	After another 900 m (at the intersection of Koala Track & Spoonbill Track) veer left, to head along Koala Track.
	After another 195 m (at the intersection of Jabiru Circuit & Koala Track) continue straight, to head along Jabiru Circuit.
	After another 720 m (from the Jabiru Circuit) veer left, to head along Jabiru Circuit.
	After another 540 m (from the Jabiru Circuit) turn right, to head along Jabiru Circuit.
	After another 1 km (from the Jabiru Circuit) veer left, to head along Jabiru Circuit.
	After another 720 m (at the intersection of Koala Track & Jabiru Circuit) turn left, to head along Koala Track.
	After another 360 m (at the intersection of Boundary Track & Koala Track) veer right, to head along Boundary Track (a footpath).
	After another 310 m (at the intersection of Boundary Track & Spoonbill Track) continue straight, to head along Boundary Track.
	After another 520 m (from the Boundary Track) continue straight (a walking track).
	After another 310 m (from the Melaleuca Track) turn right, to head along Melaleuca Track (a footpath). After another 25 m (at the intersection of Melaleuca Track & Blackbutt Track) continue straight, to head along Melaleuca Track.
	After another 350 m (from the Melaleuca Track) continue straight, to head along Melaleuca Track.
	After another 380 m (at the intersection of Goshawk Track & Melaleuca Track) turn left, to head along Goshawk Track.
	After another 530 m (at the intersection of Goshawk Track & Kookaburra Track) turn right, to head along Goshawk Track.
	After another 165 m (at the intersection of Koala Track & Goshawk Track) continue straight, to head along Koala Track.
	After another 105 m (at the intersection of Kangaroo Trail & Koala Track) turn left, to head along Kangaroo Trail.
	After another 305 m (from the Kangaroo Trail) continue straight, to head along Kangaroo Trail.
	After another 105 m (at the intersection of Melaleuca Boardwalk Circuit & Kangaroo Trail) continue straight, to head along Melaleuca Boardwalk Circuit.
	Continue another 135 m to find from the Melaleuca Boardwalk Circuit at the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Lake Coombabah East Circuit

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	9 km
Time	2 h to 3 h 45 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

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  Friday 25 April
  
  24°C
  Showers. Possible storm.
  90% chance of rain
  
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  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:00am to 2:30pm, UV Index predicted to reach 6 [High]
  
  Saturday 26 April
  
  19°C → 25°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 15mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the late morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm in the south. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 15 and 18 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid 20s.
  
  Sunday 27 April
  
  18°C → 28°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog. Slight chance of a shower in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm about the southern border ranges in the morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming westerly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 14 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Monday 28 April
  
  17°C → 26°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Light winds becoming southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  17°C → 26°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  18°C → 26°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
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  Possible shower.
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