Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre Brisbane

4.6

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  • 5 Miko “不點兒”
    a month ago

    The view of Enoggera Reservoir was really beautiful. Haven’t got the chance to try kayaking, but will definitely try it next time.(Be sure to book in advance!) We didn’t find any wild platypuses while walking around Enoggera Reservoir, but we bought tickets to see them at the Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre. It was well worth the price. The platypuses were super cute, even though there were only two in the centre. The wombat was super cute, too! He was really friendly and even walked over to us when he noticed us. There was also a wallaby with unique colors that I’d never seen before, though she was quite shy. Highly recommended!

  • 5 Scott Bechtel
    4 months ago

    What an amazing hike we had here yesterday... Went with a group of friends and took our time walking the trails, searching for birds and beautiful nature at it's finest. Well kept trails, hiking boots are preferable, dirt can be slippery. Parking is fairly easy, nice center to meet up before your hike, or swim, or boating of some sort, small crafts only.

  • 5 Harry
    a week ago

    Absolute local gem. For a couple of dollars you can see heaps of awesome native animals from small crocodiles, platypus and dangerous snakes to walking alongside kangaroos and an emu. Would recommend for absolutely anyone for a cheap and wholesome day out.

  • 5 Bogdan Vovchenko
    2 months ago

    Spent a full day here and it worked out better than expected. Arrived just before 10 and caught the platypus talk, then the Wildlife Discovery Show at 11. Worth booking the show ticket online, since it includes same-day entry to the Wildlife Centre anyway. The rangers clearly love this stuff and the show is the highlight. When the heat kicked in I swam inside the yellow buoys, then walked the Araucaria Track, which starts right at the beach and needs no preparation at all. One thing to know before you come: there are no koalas here. What you get instead is a platypus, a wombat, an echidna, a tree kangaroo, crocodiles, reptiles and wallabies wandering the grounds. Bring togs, a hat and plenty of water.

  • 5 Doreen Wong
    a month ago

    Great animal sanctuary with a cute wombat, some wallabies, tree kangaroo, alligator, and my favourite: The 2 very playful platypuses, female Wadi, and male Tarradi. Will definitely come back again! 😄

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Swim, kayak or canoe in the Enoggera Reservoir. Photo credit: Courtney Adamson © Queensland Government

Be inspired: Why Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre is the hidden gem Brisbane families love

Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre is a hidden gem right on Brisbane’s doorstep! Hidden in plain sight, that is! Photo credit: Tomek Z Genek © Queensland Government

Encounter native animals, enjoy a walk or bike ride, and splash out in the water at this one-stop nature-play zone.

Location

Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre is located at 60 Mount Nebo Road, Enoggera Reservoir, only 12km from Brisbane’s city centre.

Accessible by

  • Conventional vehicle

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Park facilities

  • Guided tours and talks
  • Information centre
  • Parking area
  • Refreshments
  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
  • Wifi
  • Canoeing and kayaking
  • Cycling
  • Swimming
  • Walking

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