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The Cedars day-use area
Surrounded by mountains, this day-use area is a lovely place to enjoy a leisurely lunch and a wander beside the creek.
Accessible by
- Conventional vehicle
Attraction facilities
- Picnic tables (some sheltered)
- Toilets (flush)
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
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A generous covered picnic shelter is the perfect venue for large groups.
Photo credit: Andrew Chisholm © Queensland
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![Photo of the grassy expanse where you can sit and enjoy.]()
Sit beside the picturesque creek or enjoy the grassy expanse.
Photo credit: Andrew Chisholm © Queensland
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![Photo of a picnic shelter where you can enjoy a leisurely lunch and wander beside the creek.]()
Enjoy a leisurely lunch and wander beside the creek.
Photo credit: Andrew Chisholm © Queensland
With its open, grassy area beside a trickling creek and its pretty, lace-leaved white cedars, this day-use area is a wonderful place to stop and enjoy the peaceful scenery.
In spring, smell the intoxicating chocolate scent bursting from white cedar flowers.
Dip your toes in the cool creek water or walk alongside the creek for a rock-hopping adventure.
Keep your eye out for Pacific bazas and variegated fairy-wrens feeding on insects from tree to tree.
Getting there and getting around
The Cedars day-use area is in the southern section of D'Aguilar National Park, about 55km from Brisbane's city centre. It is north-west of Mount Glorious, on the drive to Lake Wivenhoe.
Access roads are sealed and suitable for conventional (2WD) vehicles.
- From the Brisbane suburb of The Gap, take Mount Nebo Road (tourist route number 8) to Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre.
- Continue north-west along Mount Nebo Road and Northbrook Parkway for 45km to The Cedars day-use area turn-off.
- Alternatively, drive 35km from Samford village via Mount Glorious Road and Northbrook Parkway to The Cedars day-use area turn-off.
- From the south-west, drive 29km from Fernvale via Wivenhoe-Somerset Road and Northbrook Parkway to The Cedars day-use area turn-off.
- From the turn-off, drive into The Cedars car park. The day-use area is located next to the car park.
Wheelchair access
There are wheelchair-accessible toilets, picnic tables and parking spaces. Assistance may be required.
Before you visit
Opening hours
The Cedars day-use area is open 24 hours a day.
Check park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting D'Aguilar National Park safely.