Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Majestic trees, wallabies, and a variety of birdlife are highlights of the Maiala Rainforest Tour. Anita, your tour guide loves to share her extensive knowledge and passion for the environment. You will get the chance to connect with the beautiful nature around you and see the natural world differently.
Fruit and biscuits and juice and cold water.
Lunch
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
After you book the tour, I will confirm your pick-up address. I can also pick you up from a train station. I drive a silver Nissan X trail with a green logo of Brisbane Nature Tours on both sides.
Traveler pickup
Brisbane Intl Airport, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
3 Port Central Ave, Port of Brisbane QLD 4178, Australia
1 Cruise Terminal Dr, Pinkenba QLD 4008, Australia
Mount Glorious, Mount Glorious, Queensland, Australia After picking you up, we drive up to Mount Glorious. The winding road to the Maiala walking track goes through the subtropical rainforest of the D’Aguilar National Park. This scenic drive has spectacular and stunning natural features.
D’Aguilar National Park, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Starting at the Rainforest circuit we will wander through a magical forest of strangler figs, ferns, palms, fungi, and climbing lianas. We will admire the majestic beauty of an old Sydney blue gum, a magnificent survivor of the eucalypt forest that once dominated this area. The characteristic calls of the Whipbird, Catbird, and Woompo Dove will hopefully help you to spot them. Besides the countless little birds, you might be lucky to see skinks, Land Mullets or Lace Monitors. 60 minutes
D’Aguilar National Park, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia We will continue towards The Green Falls along the boardwalk and admire giant fig trees, twisted roots and colourful flowers and fungi decorating the forest floor. Pademelons and log runners can be seen creeping out from the shady undergrowth.
Near the creeks, we will spot the holes where the endangered Mount Glorious spiny crayfish, a shy, nocturnal creature can be found.
There can be water found in the waterfall year-round but is at its best after heavy rain.
The walk to the falls is mostly downhill, so be prepared for an uphill return trip. 60 minutes
D’Aguilar National Park, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia We continue on the Cypress Grove Track. This is a short walk branching off the Rainforest circuit.
The walk weaves through large eucalypt trees, vines, and a small grove of native cypress pines.
We may spot white-browed scrubwrens darting in and out of the disturbed leaf litter on the hunt for small insects. We will also be on the lookout to find one of their beautiful nests build in the vines.
Often the Catbird can be heard and seen on this track.
30 minutes
D’Aguilar National Park, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia We will walk back to the Rainforest on our way to the recreation area. On our way, we will notice open spaces in the canopy. After heavy rain and storms, some big trees fall over. These patches are ideal for a new generation of trees to create a new canopy.
We will have our lunch and refreshments at the beautiful picnic area. 60 minutes
D’Aguilar National Park, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia At the recreation area, we will get the kettle boiling for some coffee or thee. It is a wonderful place to enjoy a picnic. We can admire the big Bunya Pine and a wonderful Moreton Bay fig. There will be plenty of birdlife around us to admire. 60 minutes
D’Aguilar National Park, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia After our picnic, we will walk to the Western Window lookout, where we can enjoy expansive views over the rolling landscape to the west.
On a clear day, you can see Cunninghams Gap and Mount Barney, so don't forget to bring your camera!
We will continue with a short circuit of the Westridge track and encounter some more impressive trees.
60 minutes
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Ryssy
25 Feb 2023
Ein wunderschöner Morgen! Wir sahen kleine und grosse Tiere, riesige Bäume und genossen den Klang des Regenwaldes.
matt h
15 Sep 2022
Not only is Anita knowledgeable, extremely easy going, but it is apparent just how passionate about nature and the area she truly is.
I was contacted directly prior to the trip outlining all the information I needed which helped set the tone from that point forwards. It is evident that Anita's priority is offering a fantastic experience and is able and willing to provide this.
From the immediate convenience of being picked up from my hotel the day progresses smoothly and without fault; the friendly conversation on the drive, all of the imparted knowledge of both flora and fauna, provided tea and coffee during our break, and then offered options for the second half of the trip. Then a smooth drive home back to my hotel door.
A personal, one of a kind trip not to be missed for sure!
I4129CVemmah
31 May 2022
Such a great day out. Anita went at my pace for the day and answered all my questions, some of which were fairly abstract! Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend.
This tour in
Queensland
is organized by
Brisbane Nature Tours
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