Stony Creek Day Use Area Bellthorpe, Queensland 4514

Welcome to Stony Creek Day Use Area, located in Bellthorpe, Queensland in the beautiful Moreton Bay Region. As an establishment, park, and point of interest, Stony Creek offers a tranquil and picturesque setting for picnics and barbecues near a serene rock pool. The surrounding forest roads provide an opportunity for exploration in your high clearance four-wheel-drive vehicle.

If you prefer a more active experience, you can choose to walk, horse ride, or mountain-bike ride on the forest tracks, unless otherwise signed. However, it is essential to be well prepared and self-sufficient for these activities as mobile phone reception is limited in the area. Please note that camping is not permitted in Bellthorpe National Park, but there are nearby parks and forests, such as Imbil State Forest, Beerburrum State Forest, Conondale National Park, D'Aguilar National Park, and Bribie Island National Park and Recreation Area, where you can enjoy coastal and forest camping.

When visiting Stony Creek, you'll have the opportunity to see the log handling Gantry, which was once used for loading milled timber onto transport trucks. Although it collapsed during a storm, it has been preserved and placed on a timber plinth for display. Another interesting historical feature is the crane pivot, which was used to drag timber to the frame saw in the main saw mill structure.

The highlight of Stony Creek is undoubtedly its stunning natural landscape. With open forests, rainforests, creek cascades, and rock pools, it is the perfect place to stop and enjoy a picnic. The day-use area offers amenities such as toilets, picnic tables, and wood barbecues. Remember to bring your own clean milled firewood, as collecting wood from the park is prohibited.

For those seeking adventure, Stony Creek also allows for horse-riding, mountain-bike touring, and bushwalking. Shared trails in the eastern section of the park are open for these activities, and pictograms placed on intersections provide guidance on difficulty levels and permitted uses. In the western section, designated horse trails are available. Special permits are generally not required unless it is a commercial activity or an organized event.

Exploring the park on forest roads is another exciting option. However, it's important to note that most roads within the park are dry weather only and require high clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles. Drivers must be experienced in low range, low-speed forest road driving conditions, and all vehicles must be road registered and operated by a licensed rider/driver. Please check park alerts for any current closures or restrictions.

By visiting Stony Creek Day Use Area, you also contribute to the vital work being done to protect and grow Queensland's protected area system. The Department of Environment and Science acknowledges and respects the Traditional Owners and custodians of the land, the Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples. They have a deep connection to the land, sea, and community, and we pay our respects to Elders past and present.

At the Department of Environment and Science, we are committed to upholding human rights and fulfilling our obligations under the Human Rights Act 2019. Join us at Stony Creek Day Use Area for a memorable experience in the heart of Queensland's natural beauty.