Whites Hill Circuit

Starting from the car park near the Whites Hill Reserve Playground, Camp Hill, this circuit walk takes you to the summit of Whites Hill via the Acacia and Whites Hill Circuit tracks. 170+ hectares of open eucalypt forest and rainforest will welcome you as you escape the thrum of modern life for a bit. Koalas, powerful owls and Marbled velvet geckos are found in the reserve, so keep an eye out for them as you take in the lovely scenery. The summit gives you a view of Brisbane through the trees, displaying mountain peaks beyond the busy city. As you’re taking in the said view, you can read the informative signpost to learn more about the history of the area. The reserve is easy to access and allows dogs on leash, making it an alternative to Mount Coot-tha. Although, the ease of access means more people on track so come on a weekday to have a more secluded experience. 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	(-27.5091507,153.0775608)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Old Cleveland Road, 22 Turn on to Wiles Street, 10 then drive for 10 m Turn slight left onto Boundary Road, 10 and drive for another 1.5 km Turn left and drive for another 200 m Keep left and drive for another 65 m Turn left and drive for another 175 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the car park next to the cricket fields(just after passing the soccer fields), pass through the bollard and head along the walking track marked by a green signpost, moving directly away from the road and into the woodland. After about 410 metres(and passing 2 minor intersections), turn left at the T intersection to continue along Whites Hill Circuit(clockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 50 m pass the toilet (45 m on your right). After another 15 m pass the water tap (20 m on your right). Then pass the "Whites Hill Reserve Playground" (25 m on your right). This playground is wheelchair accessible. Then pass a seat (25 m on your right)., has a backrest. After another 145 m continue straight, to head along Tallowwood Track. After another 175 m pass the "149".
	After another 20 m turn left. Then head up the 16 surface\|wood steps (about 15 m long) After another 160 m pass the shelter (9 m on your right). Continue straight, to head along Whites Hill Circuit. After another 9 m come to the "Whites Hill Lookout".
	After another 7 m continue straight, to head along Whites Hill Circuit. Then pass the "Whites Hill" (10 m on your right). Then come to the "Whites Hill" (10 m on your right). After another 220 m pass the "147". After another 7 m pass a seat (6 m on your left)., has a backrest.
	147 turn right, to head along Acacia Track. After another 95 m pass a seat (on your right)., has a backrest.
	Continue straight, to head along Acacia Track.
	After another 25 m (149) continue straight, to head along Tallowwood Track. Keep left. After another 170 m continue straight.
	After another 215 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Whites Hill Circuit

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	1.3 km
Time	20 min to 40 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
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 (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There is one 580 m from the start.

Toilet: There is one 50 m from the start.

Seat: There are 3 on route, on average they are 330 m apart with the largest gap of 760 m.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	50 m	[toilet]
Seat	65 m	[seat]
Shelter	580 m	[shelter]
Seat	830 m	[seat]
Seat	920 m	[seat]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Mount Gravatt 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
  
  22°C → 29°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 7mm
  
  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
  
  21°C → 29°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
  
  21°C → 30°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
  
  20°C → 34°C
  Possible late shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  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
  
  22°C → 27°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Tuesday 10 December
  
  21°C → 29°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Wednesday 11 December
  
  21°C → 30°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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