Golden Boulder Circuit

Starting from Bellbird Grove Road, Enoggera Reservoir, this circuit walk visits the historical mines of Bellbird Grove that date back to the 1860s, providing information about the area through signposts spread along the track. You’ll be exploring the dense lively forest as you go back more than 150 years, visiting the various gold mines in the area. Keep an eye out for sulphur-crested cockatoos and eastern whipbirds in the canopy. If you’re here in spring, expect a colourful blanket of wildflowers around. The creeks and streams are best viewed after some decent rainfall. Keep in mind that this track involves steps in steep sections to ease the ascent/descent. 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 Bellbird Grove & Golden Boulder Circuit (-27.4233234,152.8992696)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Jubilee Terrace, 5 Turn on to Waterworks Road, 31 then drive for 10.9 km Turn sharp right onto Bellbird Grove and drive for another 1.3 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the marked crosswalk on Bellbird Grove Road(355 metres west of Bellbird Grove Picnic Area), pass through the bollard and head along the wide dirt walking track gently uphill, passing by a green “Golden Boulder circuit” sign to your left. Follow the said track as it takes you deeper into the woodland to continue along Golden Boulder Circuit(counterclockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Bellbird Grove & Golden Boulder Circuit Start (a footpath). After another 65 m continue straight, to head along Golden Boulder Circuit.
	After another 340 m turn sharp right.
	After another 160 m continue straight. After another 930 m pass the toilet (135 m on your right).
	Turn left. After another 145 m continue straight, to head along Golden Boulder Circuit.
	After another 45 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Golden Boulder Circuit

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	1.6 km
Time	30 min to 1 h

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
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 1.5 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	1.5 km	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Ferny Grove Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  
  Sunday 6 October
  
  33°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny morning. The chance of a thunderstorm in the north in the afternoon and evening. Winds northwest to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h 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 → 32°C
  Partly cloudy.
  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 → 32°C
  Shower or two. Possible storm.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 8mm
  
  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 → 22°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 → 3mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Friday 11 October
  
  12°C → 25°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Saturday 12 October
  
  13°C → 26°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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