Bunyaville Conservation Park | Brisbane

Photo credit: Jason Flesser ©️ Queensland Museum

Visiting Bunyaville safely

Getting there and getting around

Bunyaville Conservation Park is 15km north-west of central Brisbane between the suburbs of Albany Creek and Everton Hills. Access is via Old Northern Road.

Wheelchair accessibility

The picnic facilities and toilet block are wheelchair-accessible, but assistance is recommended.

Staying safe

Watch out for wildlife intent on stealing your lunch!
Food brought into open areas attracts opportunistic birds and reptiles. It can encourage them to congregate in the area surrounding the food source, and they can become a problem.! Do not leave food uncovered or out in the open
! Do not feed wildlife
! Take your rubbish with you

Do not enter the forest during strong windy conditions. Eucalypts and other trees are prone to dropping branches. Strong wind can increase the risk of injury.
Never begin a walk or ride if you can see smoke in the park; bushfires can spread quickly.
Plan ahead—let someone know where you are going and when you plan to return.
Carry a mobile phone and first-aid kit.
Plan to complete bushwalking well before dark.
Reduce theft by removing valuables from your vehicle and taking them with you.
Stay on trails and obey all safety and closure signs.
Watch out for other trail users, fallen trees and wildlife.
Horse riders be aware of the ride safely guidelines.

The park has a network of designated mountain bike trails.

Photo credit: Jason Flesser, Queensland Government

Horseriders can enjoy the network of shared trails in the park.

Photo credit: Monique Shepherd, Queensland Government

In an emergency

In case of an accident or other emergency, please:

Call Triple Zero (000)
Call 106 for a text-only message for deaf or speech or hearing impaired callers
Advise emergency services of your location and the nature of your emergency, and stay on the phone until you are told to hang up.

For more information, please read the guidelines on safety in parks and forests.

Before you visit

Essentials to bring

Wear sturdy shoes and take drinking water when walking or riding.
There are no bins provided so please bring rubbish bags and ensure all rubbish is removed from the park.
Wear protective clothing, a hat, sunscreen and insect repellent for protection from the sun and biting insects.
Bring disposable bags for your dog’s droppings, as you must clean up after your dog.

Drinking water

Drinking water is not provided.

Opening hours

Bunyaville Conservation Park's entrance gate is open from 6am to 6.30pm each day. The gate is locked outside of these hours. For your safety, walk and ride in daylight hours only.

Permits and fees

A permit is not required to recreate within the park or forest unless the activity is a commercial activity or organised event (including competitive and sporting events). All commercial and organised events require a permit. View permits and fees for further information.

Pets

Dogs are only allowed along the shared trails (for walkers, horseriders and mountain bikes) and designated walking tracks. See map of shared trails in Bunyaville Conservation Park. Dogs are not allowed on the designated mountain-bike only trails.

Dogs must be on a leash and under control at all times. Dog faeces must be bagged immediately and removed from the park.

Horses are permitted on the shared trails (for walkers, horseriders and mountain bikes). They are not permitted in the picnic area, on designated walking tracks, or on the mountain-bike only trails.

All other domestic animals are prohibited in the park.

Climate and weather

The area enjoys a mild, subtropical climate. The average daily temperature range is 22 to 30°C in summer and 12 to 22°C in winter. For more information see the tourism information links.