Berrinba Wetlands Circuit

Starting from the car park on Wayne Goss Drive, Berrinba, this walk takes you on a circuit in the Berrinba Wetlands Nature Refuge, visiting many lookouts and bird hides along the way. Expect a pleasant and refreshing stroll along a flat concrete track that is wheelchair friendly. As a plus, dogs are allowed on leash in the area, meaning you can bring the whole family and enjoy a peaceful picnic by the water. The lookouts along the way provide you with panoramic views of the area, and are quite popular among birdwatchers. You have a chance to spot heaps of bird species including the resident pelicans. Take your time and appreciate the varied scenery throughout your journey, and read the informative signposts to learn more about the flora and fauna of the area. Plenty of seats are provided for you to rest and eat. The track is mostly shaded, but some sunscreen and a hat won’t hurt. Although it’s not a demanding hike, it can be pretty hot and humid in warmer months. 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	(-27.6667396,153.0784906)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Mount Lindesay Highway, 13 Turn on to Beaudesert Road then drive for 570 m Keep left and drive for another 4 km At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Wayne Goss Drive and drive for another 325 m Turn left onto Wayne Goss Drive and drive for another 580 m Turn left and drive for another 65 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the car park on Wayne Goss Drive(100 metres southeast of Berrinba Interpretive Centre), head along the railed concrete switchback track gently downhill. Turn left at the T intersection and head towards the water, then continue straight on 2 intersections to align with the foreshore to your left. Follow the concrete track as it pivots around the water to continue along Berrinba Wetlands Circuit(counterclockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 70 m turn left. After another 40 m cross the bridge (about 8 m long) After another 6 m pass a seat (95 m on your right)., has no backrest.
	After another 20 m continue straight. After another 80 m pass a seat (on your right)., has no backrest. After another 20 m cross the bridge (about 25 m long) After another 55 m continue straight. After another 40 m pass a seat (on your right)., has no backrest. After another 25 m continue straight. After another 80 m continue straight.
	After another 40 m turn left. After another 30 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long) After another 15 m continue straight. After another 100 m continue straight. After another 20 m pass a seat (20 m on your left)., has no backrest. After another 35 m cross the bridge (about 70 m long)
	The starting point of an alternate access track. An alternate access point from/to Demeia Road, Marsden. Details below. After another 20 m turn left. After another 120 m find the "Sacred Kingfisher Lookout" (50 m on your left). Sacred Kingfisher Lookout After another 80 m pass a seat (5 m on your left)., has no backrest. After another 165 m come to the "Birdhide" (20 m on your left). Then pass a seat (on your left)., has no backrest. After another 195 m pass a seat (on your right)., has no backrest.
	After another 20 m continue straight. Keep left. After another 90 m cross the bridge (about 20 m long) After another 55 m pass a seat (9 m on your left)., has no backrest. After another 100 m pass a seat (on your left)., has no backrest. After another 30 m continue straight. After another 165 m pass a seat (on your left)., has no backrest. After another 95 m continue straight. After another 50 m cross the bridge (about 25 m long) After another 15 m find a seat., has no backrest. After another 255 m find a seat., has no backrest. After another 140 m cross the bridge (about 20 m long)
	After another 40 m turn left.
	After another 8 m turn left. After another 75 m pass a seat (on your right)., has no backrest. After another 125 m find a seat., has no backrest. After another 90 m pass the sign (6 m on your left). Then pass a seat (6 m on your left)., has no backrest. Then pass the "Synergy" (40 m on your left).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This little side trip takes you to the Billabong Lookout, providing you a more panoramic view of the lake/creek. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. Turn sharp right. After another 60 m pass the water tap (30 m on your left).
	Turn sharp left. After another 15 m pass the toilet (15 m on your right). This toilet is wheelchair accessible. After another 30 m pass the "Berrinba Interperative Centre" (on your left). 24/7
	Continue straight. Keep right. After another 25 m pass the BBQ (15 m on your left). After another 40 m pass the water tap (15 m on your left).
	After another 35 m come to the end.

An alternate access point from/to Demeia Road, Marsden.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 15 m continue straight.
	After another 15 m come to the end.

This little side trip takes you to the Billabong Lookout, providing you a more panoramic view of the lake/creek.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the sign at the start. Find the seat at the start. , has no backrest. Find the BBQ at the start.
	Turn left. Then cross the bridge Find the Synergy at the start. After another 10 m come to "Billabong Outlook".
	Continue another 0 m to find Billabong Outlook at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 25 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Berrinba Wetlands Circuit

Grading

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

Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
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 2.8 km from the start.

Seat: There are 15 on route, on average they are 185 m apart with the largest gap of 325 m.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	125 m	[seat]
Seat	220 m	[seat]
Seat	370 m	[seat]
Seat	690 m	[seat]
Seat	1 km	[seat]
Seat	1.2 km	[seat]
Seat	1.4 km	[seat]
Seat	1.6 km	[seat]
Seat	1.7 km	[seat]
Seat	1.8 km	[seat]
Seat	2 km	[seat]
Seat	2.3 km	[seat]
Seat	2.6 km	[seat]
Seat	2.7 km	[seat]
Seat	2.8 km	[seat]
Toilet	2.8 km	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Logan Central Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
  
  Friday 11 October
  
  Clear.
  
  Clear. Light winds.
  
  Saturday 12 October
  
  12°C → 27°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog in the early morning, mainly inland. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm from the late morning. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:00am to 3:10pm, UV Index predicted to reach 9 [Very High]
  
  Sunday 13 October
  
  15°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending east to southeasterly in the late morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Monday 14 October
  
  14°C → 25°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Tuesday 15 October
  
  14°C → 26°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Wednesday 16 October
  
  15°C → 25°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Thursday 17 October
  
  14°C → 28°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Friday 18 October
  
  15°C → 29°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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