Tingalpa Creek Reserve Circuit

Starting from the end of Chadwell Street, Chandler, this walk takes you on a circuit in the Tingalpa Creek Reserve via multiple tracks. Expect a leisurely stroll in a scenic and lively woodland, with gorgeous creek views and plenty of picnic tables along the track. The viewing platform is also a fishing platform which provides you a fish cleaning station and a tangler bin(for unwanted strings). The aforementioned picnic tables are in the shade as well as most of the track. The green scenery around you is home to many animals including wallabies and koalas. The relatively short distance from Brisbane you need to travel combined with the flat gradient makes this a great option for a family outing. As a plus, you can take your dog with you as well considering he/she is on a leash. Keep an ear out for horse riders throughout the track. An insect repellent may come in handy against the sandflies and midges. 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	(-27.5014087,153.1836542)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Old Cleveland Road, 22, 30 Turn on to Old Cleveland Road, 30 then drive for 1.6 km Turn left and drive for another 970 m Turn right onto Chelsea Road and drive for another 530 m Turn right onto Chadwell Street and drive for another 550 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the end of Chadwell Street, Chandler, head towards the sheltered signpost along the paved path. Pass by the said signpost and follow the track in the same direction for about 85 metres. Veer left at the intersection and head along the viewing/fishing platform to continue along Tingalpa Creek Reserve Circuit(clockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Chadwell Street.
	After another 1 m turn right. After 20 m pass the BBQ (7 m on your right). Then pass the sign (on your left).
	After another 10 m turn left. After another 40 m cross the bridge (about 3 m long)
	After another 10 m continue straight.
	After another 65 m veer left, to head along Creek Walk. After another 25 m (at the intersection of Creek Walk & Koala Track) continue straight, to head along Creek Walk.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip taking you to the foreshore of the creek, possibly a more secluded area if you want to avoid the crowd. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 110 m (at the intersection of Creek Walk & Koala Track) continue straight, to head along Creek Walk. After another 70 m (at the intersection of Creek Walk & Koala Track) continue straight, to head along Creek Walk. After another 30 m pass a seat (8 m on your left).
	The starting point of an alternate route. An alternate route taking you west along the Glider Track, skirting the boundary of the reserve. To take the alternate route turn left here. Details below. After another 380 m (at the intersection of Koala Track & Creek Walk) turn right, to head along Koala Track (a vehicle track).
	After another 250 m (at the intersection of Koala Track & Brushtail Track) turn left, to head along Brushtail Track.
	After another 170 m veer left.
	The starting point of an alternate access track. An alternate access point from/to Sunnydene Road, Gumdale. Details below. After another 360 m veer right. After another 6 m pass the sign (on your right). After another 450 m pass the toilet (85 m on your left). Then pass the sign (8 m on your left).
	Turn right.
	After another 390 m continue straight. After another 140 m pass the sign (8 m on your left).
	At the intersection of Ringtail Track & Horse Trail turn right, to head along Ringtail Track. After another 245 m (at the intersection of Ringtail Track & Koala Track) continue straight, to head along Ringtail Track.
	After another 40 m turn left.
	After another 55 m turn right.
	After another 20 m come to the end.

An optional side trip taking you to the foreshore of the creek, possibly a more secluded area if you want to avoid the crowd.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Creek Walk & Koala Track Start heading along Creek Walk (a walking track).
	After another 60 m veer left, to head along Creek Walk.
	After another 70 m come to the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 130 m to the main route.

An alternate route taking you west along the Glider Track, skirting the boundary of the reserve.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Creek Walk & Koala Track Start heading along Koala Track (a vehicle track).
	After another 30 m (at the intersection of Glider Track & Koala Track) turn sharp right, to head along Glider Track. After another 510 m come to a sign.
	The end. At the end of this alternate route, rejoin the main route.

An alternate access point from/to Sunnydene Road, Gumdale.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the gate at the start.
	After another 20 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Tingalpa Creek Reserve Circuit

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	2.9 km
Time	30 min to 1 h 15 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)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 2 km from the start.

Seat: There is one 390 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	390 m	[seat]
Toilet	2 km	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Manly Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  
  Sunday 6 October
  
  30°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Sunny morning. The chance of a thunderstorm during this afternoon and evening. Winds northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending northwest to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 30s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:10am to 3:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 8 [Very High]
  
  Monday 7 October
  
  17°C → 29°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower from the late morning. The chance of a thunderstorm from the late morning. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching 30 to 35.
  
  Tuesday 8 October
  
  18°C → 30°C
  Shower or two. Possible storm.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 7mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h shifting east to southeasterly during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 14 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching 30 to 35.
  
  Wednesday 9 October
  
  16°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 15mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Thursday 10 October
  
  15°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Friday 11 October
  
  13°C → 25°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Saturday 12 October
  
  14°C → 25°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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