The best road cycling routes in Enoggera Reservoir

An old gold mine camp sits next to the picnic area, and you can walk around and check out the ruins and signs containing the storied history of ore extraction in these hills.

The Gayundah was one of Queensland’s first naval vessels, built in England and commissioned in 1884 for the Queensland Maritime Defence Force. It later became HMAS Gayundah after Federation, served into the First World War period, and was eventually sold for civilian use before being beached below the Woody Point cliffs in 1958 as a breakwater. Today, the rusting remains are a distinctive foreshore landmark and a reminder of Queensland’s short-lived colonial navy.

The Moreton Bay Cycleway is the easy, scenic link between Woody Point and Redcliffe Jetty, following the foreshore with sealed shared paths and constant views across the bay. This stretch is ideal on foot as well as by bike, with beaches, parks, picnic areas, toilets, and plenty of places to stop along the way. It can get busy with walkers, cyclists, runners, and families, so keep left and watch for passing bikes, especially near the busier waterfront sections.

This sculpture references one of Australia’s most recognisable native birds, known for its loud territorial call that resembles human laughter. Set among the surrounding bushland, the artwork ties into the birdlife commonly found around Mount Coot-tha and wider Brisbane. The kookaburra has long been associated with the Australian bush, and large-scale kookaburra sculptures have become a recurring feature in Australian public art and roadside culture.

Located on the Redcliffe Peninsula in Woody Point, this beach sits along a sheltered stretch of Moreton Bay, with calm, shallow water and wide tidal flats exposed at low tide. The foreshore includes picnic areas, trees, and a jetty, with the shared path running directly alongside the water. Conditions are generally quiet compared to busier nearby beaches, though surfaces can be muddy near the shoreline at low tide.

The Houghton Highway Bridge connects Brisbane to the Redcliffe Peninsula. A dedicated shared path runs alongside the bridge, used by both cyclists and pedestrians, with continuous views across Moreton Bay. The crossing is exposed, with little shelter from wind or sun, and conditions can feel noticeably different compared to the sheltered sections along the foreshore.

Mt Coot-tha Reserve is a large natural area on the western edge of Brisbane known for its bushland, scenic lookouts, and popular attractions, including the Brisbane Botanic Gardens and summit precinct. There is an extensive network of walking and cycling tracks in the reserve that wind through dry eucalypt forest and pockets of subtropical vegetation, connecting key areas across the mountain. With shaded bushland, abundant wildlife, and occasional views of the city, it offers plenty of options for outdoor recreation to immerse yourself in nature.

The Silky Oaks carpark and picnic area in Mount Coot-tha Reserve is a spacious, open grassy area set among tall trees along Sir Samuel Griffith Drive. Sheltered picnic tables sit near the forest edge, with nearby trail access connecting directly to the Powerful Owl Trail and surrounding tracks. Its easy access and quieter setting make it a convenient place to start a walk or take a break.