Starting from Stanford Road, Boondall, this walk takes you on a circuit in the Boondall Wetlands via the Billai Dha-gun Circuit, visiting a bird hide along the way. Expect a peaceful walk that lets you know about the area via some informational signposts, complemented by the entertaining Environment Centre at the start. The bird hide provides you a panoramic view over Nundah Creek, but the highlight of it would be the migratory birds. Coming from all around the world, they use these wetlands to rest and feed before heading off to the skies again. Early mornings and late afternoons are the best times to spot these interesting bird species. The track is wheelchair accessible since it’s boarded or paved throughout. As a plus, you’ll be able to bring your dog with you as well. Regardless of the season, remember to take mozzie(mosquito) repellent with you. 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.
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.
Keep left onto Gateway Motorway and drive for another 335 m
At roundabout, take exit 4 and drive for another 440 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From the car park off Stanworth Road(115 metres southeast of intersection with Paperbark Drive), head towards the Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre, moving directly away from the road. Follow the signage and go through/around the said centre. Keep left as you follow the designated track to continue along Billai Dha-gun Circuit(clockwise).....
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
There is a car park (about 10 m back from the start).
After another 20 m turn left.
After 15 m pass the water tap (9 m on your right).
Then pass a seat (15 m on your right).
After another 30 m continue straight.
After another 30 m to find the shelter.
After another 65 m continue straight, to head along Billai Dha-gun Track.
After another 45 m continue straight, to head along Billai Dha-gun Track.
After another 770 m continue straight, to head along Billai Dha-gun Track.
After another 205 m turn sharp left.
After another 10 m cross the bridge (about 75 m long)
After another 40 m find the "Boondall Wetlands Bird Hide" (on your left).
Boondall Wetlands Bird Hide
Boondall Wetlands Bird Hide
This bird hide is the perfect place to spot migratory bird species coming from all around the world. The area is known to be an important stop for them to rest and feed.
recognised internationally as an important feed and rest stop for migratory birds from China, Japan, Siberia, Mongolia and Alaska
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This bird hide is the perfect place to spot migratory bird species coming from all around the world. The area is known to be an important stop for them to rest and feed.
recognised internationally as an important feed and rest stop for migratory birds from China, Japan, Siberia, Mongolia and Alaska
After another 125 m veer left, to head along Billai Dha-gun Track.
After another 790 m turn left.
After another 95 m continue straight.
After another 45 m turn right.
After another 8 m come to the end.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Billai Dha-gun Circuit
Grading
Class 1/6
Smooth & flat
Length
2.4 km
Time
30 min to 1 h
Quality of track
Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
Gradient
Flat, no steps (1/6)
Signage
Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure
Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required
No experience required (1/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)