JCBK Circuit(Jacksonia, Cockatoo, Bellbird, Kokoda)

Starting from Sir Samuel Griffith Drive(Tourist Drive 7), this walk takes you on a circuit in the diverse woodland of Mount Coot-tha Reserve mostly via the Jacksonia and Kokoda tracks. It also features multiple creek crossings and a picnic area midway through the hike. If you’re here in the morning, prepare to be welcomed by the harmonic sounds of cockatoos and cicadas throughout the journey. Don’t miss out on the opportunity of having a peaceful picnic in the Gap Creek Reserve as well. The multi-use tracks will give you decent cover from the sun as you make your way through the dense forest.The said tracks are mostly undulating but the steepness of the Kokoda Track and the amount of steps along the Jacksonia Track are not to be underestimated. Good hiking shoes and poles are recommended. 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 Sir Samuel Griffith Drive & Jacksonia Track (-27.4729902,152.9434562)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Frederick Street, 5 Turn on to Mount Coot-tha Road then drive for 325 m Keep right and drive for another 145 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mount Coot-tha Road, T7 and drive for another 1 km Keep left onto Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, T7 and drive for another 2.2 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, T7 and drive for another 2.3 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From Sir Samuel Griffith Drive(115 metres southeast of Channel 9 TV Station), head towards the green signpost along the dirt path, moving directly away from the road. Join the dirt walking track(Jacksonia) and follow it gently downhill, keeping the said TV Station to your right. Stay on the designated track as it meanders deeper into the woodland to continue along JCBK Circuit(Jacksonia, Cockatoo, Bellbird, Kokoda). This is the counterclockwise direction of travel, featuring lots of downward steps and a steep dirt ascent on the other end.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Sir Samuel Griffith Drive & Jacksonia Track Start heading along Jacksonia Track (a footpath).
	After another 1 km (at the intersection of Lorikeet Link & Jacksonia Track) veer left, to head along Jacksonia Track. After another 490 m (at the intersection of Jacksonia Track & Bandicoot Byway) continue straight, to head along Cockatoo Trail (a highway\|bridleway).
	After another 390 m continue straight, to head along Cockatoo Trail.
	After another 75 m (at the intersection of Cockatoo Trail & Koala Trail) turn right, to head along Cockatoo Trail.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This optional side trip takes you to the Gap Creek Reserve Picnic Area, where there are BBQs, picnic tables and a water tap present. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 115 m (at the intersection of Bellbird Trail & Cockatoo Trail) turn left, to head along Bellbird Trail. After another 50 m cross the ford (about 25 m long) After another 450 m (at the intersection of Echidna Trail & Bellbird Trail) continue straight, to head along Bellbird Trail. After another 45 m (at the intersection of Bellbird Trail & Koala Trail) continue straight, to head along Bellbird Trail. After another 35 m (at the intersection of Echidna Trail & Bellbird Trail) continue straight, to head along Bellbird Trail.
	After another 220 m (at the intersection of Bellbird Trail & Kokoda Track) turn left, to head along Kokoda Track. After another 205 m (at the intersection of Kokoda Track & Cubberla Creek Trail) continue straight, to head along Kokoda Track.
	After another 760 m (at the intersection of Sir Samuel Griffith Drive & Kokoda Track) continue straight, to head along Sir Samuel Griffith Drive (a road).
	After another 25 m come to the end.

This optional side trip takes you to the Gap Creek Reserve Picnic Area, where there are BBQs, picnic tables and a water tap present.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Bellbird Trail & Cockatoo Trail Start heading along Bellbird Trail (a highway\|bridleway). After 180 m head into the "Gap Creek Reserve Picnic Area". After another 20 m pass the toilet (5 m on your right). After another 25 m come to a BBQ. A water tap.
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 220 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

JCBK Circuit(Jacksonia, Cockatoo, Bellbird, Kokoda)

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	3.9 km
Time	1 h 15 min to 2 h

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 2.1 km (plus an extra 200 m along side route) from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	2.1 km + 200 m	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Kenmore Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
  
  Thursday 12 September
  
  Showers.
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening.
  
  Friday 13 September
  
  13°C → 23°C
  Shower or two easing.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of morning showers in the north, medium chance elsewhere. Winds south to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:30am to 2:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 7 [High]
  
  Saturday 14 September
  
  11°C → 23°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower along the coastal fringe, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h tending southeasterly in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Sunday 15 September
  
  10°C → 25°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of morning fog inland. Slight chance of a shower. Winds south to southwesterly and light tending south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning then increasing to 20 to 30 km/h during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Monday 16 September
  
  11°C → 23°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower near the coast, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds southerly 20 to 30 km/h tending southeasterly during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching between 19 and 24.
  
  Tuesday 17 September
  
  9°C → 24°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Wednesday 18 September
  
  11°C → 25°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Thursday 19 September
  
  12°C → 28°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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