Giwadha Circuit Track

Starting from Trouts Road, Chermside West, this walk takes you on a circuit along the Giwadha Track, crossing Little Cabbage Tree Creek along the way. Expect a peaceful, undemanding walk that feels remote even though it’s so close to the suburbs. You’ll be walking along a gravel path, with tons of wildflowers and interesting flora surrounding you. Keep an eye out for the eye-catching Grass Trees and the occasional wallaby. Take the side trip to the summit of Spider Hill and enjoy the easterly view, which can be exceptional at sunset/sunrise. Let us begin by acknowledging the 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	At the intersection of Giwadha Track & Trouts Road (-27.3802101,153.0005899)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Old Northern Road Turn on to Old Northern Road then drive for 340 m At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Beckett Road, 40 and drive for another 880 m Turn right onto Hamilton Road and drive for another 1.2 km Turn left onto Trouts Road and drive for another 115 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From Trouts Road(110 metres north of intersection with Hamilton Road), head towards the yellow metal gate along the pavement.Pass through the same-coloured bike barrier next to the gate, and pass by the signpost to your right as you move directly away from the road. Cross the creek using the bridge, then turn left at the T intersection to continue along Giwadha Circuit Track(clockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Giwadha Track & Trouts Road Start heading along Giwadha Track (a footpath). Find the car park at the start. After 7 m head through/around the gate. After another 10 m pass the water tap (on your left). After another 10 m pass the shelter (5 m on your right).
	Veer right, to head along Giwadha Track. After another 25 m cross the bridge (about 35 m long)
	Turn left, to head along Giwadha Track.
	After another 175 m (at the intersection of Giwadha Track & Management Trail S1) continue straight, to head along Giwadha Track.
	The starting point of an alternate access track. An alternate access point from/to Paramount Circuit, McDowall. Details below. After another 610 m turn right, to head along Giwadha Track. After another 165 m cross the bridge (about 25 m long)
	After another 280 m (at the intersection of Management Trail W1 & Giwadha Track) veer left, to head along Giwadha Track.
	After another 40 m (at the intersection of Management Trail S2 & Giwadha Track) turn right, to head along Giwadha Track.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This little side trip takes you to the Spider Hill Lookout, where you can get exceptional sunset/sunrise views as mentioned in the description. To start this optional side trip turn sharp left here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 65 m (at the intersection of Giwadha Track & Grass Tree Trail) continue straight, to head along Giwadha Track.
	After another 90 m (at the intersection of Management Trail S1 & Giwadha Track) veer left, to head along Giwadha Track. After another 105 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long)
	After another 100 m turn left, to head along Giwadha Track. Then cross the bridge (about 35 m long) After another 25 m veer left, to head along Giwadha Track.
	After another 10 m come to the end.

An alternate access point from/to Paramount Circuit, McDowall.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Giwadha Track. After 60 m head through/around the gate.
	Veer right. After another 45 m pass the water tap (on your right). After another 20 m pass the playground (on your left). A seat.
	The end.

This little side trip takes you to the Spider Hill Lookout, where you can get exceptional sunset/sunrise views as mentioned in the description.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Grass Tree Trail & Giwadha Track Start heading along Grass Tree Trail (a vehicle track).
	After another 85 m (at the intersection of Grass Tree Trail & Management Trail S2) turn right, to head along Grass Tree Trail. After another 30 m turn right. After another 15 m come to "Spider Hill". "Spider Hill".
	Continue another 0 m to find Spider Hill at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 130 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Giwadha Circuit Track

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	1.8 km
Time	30 min to 45 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
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 (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There is one 40 m from the start.

Seat: There is one 880 m (plus an extra 150 m along side route) from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Shelter	40 m	[shelter]
Seat	880 m + 150 m	[seat]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Chermside Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Wednesday 4 December
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Thursday 5 December
  
  23°C → 30°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm inland. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to the low 20s with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 7:20am to 3:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 12 [Extreme]
  
  Friday 6 December
  
  22°C → 30°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 18 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Saturday 7 December
  
  22°C → 31°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  The chance of morning fog about the southern border ranges. Slight chance of a shower in the morning. Mostly sunny afternoon. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 18 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Sunday 8 December
  
  21°C → 34°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening. Winds north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending north to northeasterly during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 18 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 30s.
  
  Monday 9 December
  
  23°C → 29°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Tuesday 10 December
  
  22°C → 29°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Wednesday 11 December
  
  22°C → 31°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 10mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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