Bullocky Rest to Forgan Cove

Starting from Bullocky Rest Park off Forgan Road, Joyner, this walk takes you to Forgan Cove and back via a set of scenic wide tracks along Lake Samsonvale. Take in the panoramic views over the lake as you’re hiking on the peninsulas that are filled with wildlife and birdsong. Speaking of, try to spot some koalas on treetops.The picnic area has all kinds of amenities for you and your family to enjoy, and the cove at the end is actually a launching spot for kayaks and canoes. The wide and undulating tracks will let you overtake people comfortably as you run/ride. Come early and set up a picnic on a secluded spot to enjoy a tranquil morning breakfast by the lake. 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
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

Start	(-27.2733714,152.9395605)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Bruce Highway, M1 Turn on to then drive for 510 m Keep left and drive for another 820 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Anzac Avenue, 71 and drive for another 4.8 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dayboro Road, 58 and drive for another 1.4 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dayboro Road, 58 and drive for another 900 m Turn left onto Youngs Crossing Road and drive for another 1.1 km Turn right onto Protheroe Road and drive for another 1.7 km Turn right and drive for another 370 m

Track Notes

Getting started
From the disabled parking spots marked with blue and white signs in Bullocky Rest Park(off Forgan Road), head towards the metal gate next to the bollard. Pass through the gap between the bollard and the gate to join the wide dirt track towards the lake. Follow the said track as you pass by a sheltered picnic table to your left. Stay on the track and head towards the end of the peninsula to continue along Bullocky Rest to Forgan Cove Track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the Bullocky Rest at the start.
	After another 4 m veer left. After another 9 m pass the toilet (20 m on your right). After another 5 m veer left.
	After another 7 m turn right. After another 30 m veer right. After another 20 m continue straight.
	After another 25 m continue straight. After another 15 m continue straight. After another 510 m pass the toilet (15 m on your left).
	After another 90 m continue straight.
	After another 170 m turn right. Then head down the steps After another 380 m head into the "Forgan Park". After another 55 m pass the toilet (5 m on your right). After another 55 m pass the water tap (40 m on your right). After another 10 m pass the BBQ (50 m on your right).
	After another 230 m turn right. After another 20 m pass the sign (on your left).
	After another 35 m continue straight.
	After another 2.1 km continue straight.
	After another 820 m turn right. After another 30 m pass the sign (5 m on your left).
	Continue another 240 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 4.9 km to get back to the start.

Terrain

Bullocky Rest to Forgan Cove

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	9.7 km
Time	2 h 15 min to 4 h

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
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 (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There are 3 on route, on average they are 2.4 km apart with the largest gap of 8.4 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	20 m	[toilet]
Toilet	630 m	[toilet]
Toilet	1.3 km	[toilet]

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