Maiala, D'Aguilar National Park Mount Glorious Road, Mount Glorious, Queensland 4520
About the Business
Welcome to Maiala, located in the breathtaking D'Aguilar National Park in Mount Glorious, Australia. As an establishment, park, point of interest, and tourist attraction, Maiala offers an unforgettable experience for all visitors.
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and be inspired by the natural beauty that surrounds this family camping favorite, just a stone's throw away from Brisbane. Immerse yourself in the lush, subtropical rainforest as you stroll through the various walking tracks or take your time to enjoy a leisurely long lunch before exploring the many delights of this popular day-use area.
Maiala holds a special place in the history of D'Aguilar Range, being the first area to become a national park. It now forms an integral part of the larger D'Aguilar National Park, offering a rich and diverse experience for nature enthusiasts.
Feel the cool shade of the rainforest as you wander along one of the five accessible walking tracks: the Rainforest circuit, Cypress Grove track, Western Window track, Greenes Falls track, and Westside track. Along these tracks, you'll find many informative signs that interpret the history of the site and the stunning natural environment that surrounds you.
While exploring Maiala, please be aware of the falling bunya cones, as they can pose an injury risk. These mature female cones are football-sized and can weigh up to a staggering 10kg! They fall at random during the fruiting season, which usually occurs from December to March. Stay safe by avoiding walking near or under fruiting bunya pines.
Maiala is located in the South D'Aguilar section of D'Aguilar National Park, approximately 42km from Brisbane's city center. Access roads are sealed and suitable for conventional (2WD) vehicles, ensuring a smooth and convenient journey.
For visitors with accessibility needs, wheelchair-accessible roadside car parks on Mount Glorious Road provide the best combination of parking, access to toilets, barbeques, picnic shelters, and picnic tables, allowing everyone to enjoy the beauty of Maiala.
Before your visit, make sure to check park alerts for the latest information on access, closures, and conditions, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience.
By visiting Maiala, you not only get to immerse yourself in the wonders of nature but also contribute to the important work being done to protect and grow Queensland's protected area system. The Department of Environment and Science acknowledges and respects the Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and custodians of the land. We recognize their deep connection to the land, sea, and community, and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
At the Department of Environment and Science, we are committed to respecting, protecting, and promoting human rights, as outlined in the Human Rights Act 2019. Join us in experiencing the beauty of Maiala and help us preserve the natural wonders of Queensland.
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Mount Glorious Road, Mount Glorious, Queensland 4520, Australia
Reviews
"Gorgeous area. Subtropical rainforest. Beautiful, well maintained walking tracks. Plenty of toilets, including disabled toilets. Wheelchair access available, but no hoists. Large undercover sitting areas insitu. A number of BBQs insitu. Observed pademelons, logrunners, catbirds, rainbow lorikeets etc. Large old buttressed trees and large vines present. Plenty of parking onsite. Beautiful grassed areas, good for a picnic. Leave your stereo at home and listen to the music of mother nature. Engage in mindfulness"
"Great place for a walk with kids, tracks are well identified and easy to follow. Highly recommended if you are looking for short trip while in brissie"
"It is a quick place indeed (that’s the meaning if translate from Aboriginal). Slightly cooler by couple degrees as it’s high in National Park mountings. The walking track is easy enough and can be done even with kids (4.3km return thought, so allow at least couple hours for the hiking)"
"Fantastic rainforest loop track to a waterfall lookout. Great one for the entomologist in your life. Keep an eye out for colourful bugs and butterflies and some beautiful old spider holes in the trail walls. There's a bit of up and down, with stairs and broadwalks throughout. But it's divided into looping tracks so if you're starting to feel the burn and come up on a fork just take that loop and head back. Or push on and get to the falls! Cause they're great! There's a parking lot, with a huge picnic area and facilities. Great little place overall actually. Really well made/maintained walking track."
"What a beautiful place! The walks are challenging, but moderately so. The facilities are clean and the picnic tables plentiful. We drove from Ipswich through the Brisbane Valley highway. The North Parkway riad was very winding and steep, but a good road. The rainforest is always refreshing to visit."
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