Bloodwood (Tallowwood), Toohey Ridge & Mimosa

Starting from the car park on Isabella Street, Tarragindi, this circuit walk gives you a solid tour of Toohey Forest via multiple tracks, passing by a creek along the way. The Bloodwood (Tallowwood), Toohey Ridge & Mimosa track offers a tranquil walk through eucalypt woodland, with the sound of the flowing creek adding to the refreshing ambience (after rainfall). The journey can be customised with optional tracks, and the forest boasts an abundance of wildflowers, especially in spring. The Toohey Forest is home to over 400 native animals, including the short-beaked echidna, red-browed finch, and rainbow lorikeet. The canopy provides shade, making the walk rather comfortable on sunny days. Dogs are welcome on lead. Signage is limited, so pay attention to the map or app, and last but not least, keep an eye out for snakes. 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 Bloodwood Track & Isabella Street (-27.5371591,153.0530516)
Mode	Bus Car
Directions	From Pacific Motorway, M3, Holland Park West. Turn on to then drive for 235 m Keep right and drive for another 430 m Turn right onto Sterculia Avenue and drive for another 100 m Keep left onto Bapaume Road and drive for another 580 m Turn right onto Monash Road and drive for another 270 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Monash Road and drive for another 240 m Turn left onto Isabella Street and drive for another 90 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the car park along Isabella Street (85 metres southwest of the intersection with Monash Road), head towards the white and green signposts as you move directly away from the road. Pass by the said signposts and head along the dirt track and follow it as it veers right to continue along Bloodwood (Tallowwood), Toohey Ridge & Mimosa Track (counterclockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Bloodwood Track & Isabella Street Start heading along Bloodwood Track (a footpath). Find the car park at the start.
	After another 350 m (at the intersection of Bloodwood Track & Tallowwood Track) continue straight, to head along Bloodwood Track. After another 60 m (from the Bloodwood Track) continue straight, to head along Bloodwood Track.
	After another 60 m (at the intersection of Toohey Ridge Track & Bloodwood Track) turn right, to head along Toohey Ridge Track. After another 305 m (from the Toohey Ridge Track) continue straight, to head along Toohey Ridge Track.
	After another 110 m (at the intersection of Nathan Ridge Track & Toohey Ridge Track) continue straight, to head along Nathan Ridge Track (a highway\|cycleway).
	After another 85 m (from the Nathan Ridge Track) veer left (a walking track). After another 105 m continue straight.
	After another 160 m turn left.
	After another 215 m (from the Planchoniana Track) veer right, to head along Planchoniana Track (a footpath). After another 55 m (at the intersection of Mimosa Track & Planchoniana Track) turn left, to head along Mimosa Track. After another 295 m (from the Mimosa Track) continue straight, to head along Mimosa Track. Then pass the "009".
	After another 10 m (from the Mimosa Track) continue straight, to head along Mimosa Track.
	After another 145 m (from the Mimosa Track) turn left, to head along Mimosa Track.
	After another 150 m (at the intersection of Mimosa Track & Pultenaea Track) turn left, to head along Mimosa Track.
	After another 200 m (at the intersection of Mimosa Track & Baileyana Track) continue straight (a walking track).
	After another 130 m (from the Toohey Ridge Track) turn left, to head along Toohey Ridge Track (a footpath). After another 175 m (from the Toohey Ridge Track) continue straight, to head along Toohey Ridge Track. After another 110 m (from the Toohey Ridge Track) continue straight, to head along Toohey Ridge Track. After another 35 m (at the intersection of Toohey Ridge Track & Jacksonia Track) continue straight, to head along Toohey Ridge Track. After another 145 m (from the Toohey Ridge Track) continue straight, to head along Toohey Ridge Track. After another 70 m (from the Toohey Ridge Track) continue straight, to head along Toohey Ridge Track. After another 175 m (from the Toohey Ridge Track) continue straight, to head along Toohey Ridge Track.
	After another 270 m (at the intersection of Bloodwood Track & Toohey Ridge Track) turn right, to head along Bloodwood Track. After another 60 m (from the Bloodwood Track) continue straight, to head along Bloodwood Track. After another 60 m (at the intersection of Bloodwood Track & Tallowwood Track) continue straight, to head along Bloodwood Track.
	Continue another 370 m to find at the intersection of Isabella Street & Bloodwood Track at the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Bloodwood (Tallowwood), Toohey Ridge & Mimosa

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	3.9 km
Time	1 h to 1 h 45 min

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	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

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Weather Forecast
- Mount Gravatt Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  14°C → 24°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of fog in the south in the early morning. Slight chance of a shower along the coastal fringe, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the early morning then becoming southerly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:00am to 2:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 6 [High]
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  13°C → 23°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers along the coastal fringe, medium chance elsewhere. Winds south to southeasterly 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  13°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers along the coastal fringe, medium chance elsewhere. Winds southerly 20 to 30 km/h tending southeasterly during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  15°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  15°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  15°C → 24°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Wednesday 7 May
  
  15°C → 25°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
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