The best traffic-free bike rides in Samford Conservation Park

Kedron Creek passes under the Lanita Rail Trail and is a lively creek with ducks, herons, egrets, and kingfishers hanging out by the water's edge. It's scenic, surrounded by greenery and the bridge passing over it is very modern, looking like a wooden work of art.

Lanita Court transitions into the most western end of the Lanita Rail Trail at this point. A metal gate restricts vehicles from entering, and there is signage about the conservation area. This trackhead is just the end of a road and not an official parking area. It's best to park at the eastern end of the Lanita Rail Trail at the car park for Wahminda Park.

This quiet stretch of shoreline sits beside mangroves, mudflats, and the southern edge of Boondall Wetlands. The area is known for birdlife, especially around high tide and along the boardwalks through the mangroves. Facilities include picnic areas, barbecues, playgrounds, dog park, toilets, boat access, and a waterfront shared path linking into the wider bikeway network. Water is shallow and tidal, with large mudflat areas exposed at low tide.

Running through Boondall Wetlands, the Jim Soorley Bikeway is a sealed shared path used by cyclists and walkers. The route passes through mangrove forest, saltmarsh, and open wetland areas, with sections of boardwalk and bridges over tidal creeks. It’s mostly flat, with long, uninterrupted stretches through the wetlands. Birdlife is common throughout, and conditions can feel exposed in open sections, with limited shade along parts of the route.

Samford Conservation Park is a beautiful bushland reserve near the rural township of Samford Valley northwest of Brisbane. The park protects eucalypt forest and creek habitats that support native wildlife, including wallabies, koalas, and a variety of bird species, while also preserving part of the area’s natural catchment. There is a network of walking and cycling tracks and fire trails throughout the grounds, where you can explore the park’s ridgelines and gullies, making it an ideal location for quiet nature-based recreation close to the city.

Ironbark Gully picnic area is a popular day-use facility within Samford Conservation Park, set among open eucalypt forest near the park’s main access point at Samford Valley. There are picnic tables, shelters, and a trailhead for the short Crebra Circuit walking track, making it a convenient start or end point for exploring the park. Surrounded by ironbark woodland and native wildlife habitat, it’s a quiet bush setting ideal for a lovely picnic with access to the park’s wider trail network.

Windsor Park is a green riverside park along Enoggera Creek, sitting right beside the bikeway in Brisbane’s northern suburbs. It’s a common stop along the route, with open grassy areas, a playground, and shaded spots for a break.

Enoggera Creek Bikeway is a paved, shared-use path that runs through Brisbane’s northern suburbs, including Windsor, Wilston, Newmarket, and out towards The Gap. The trail is mostly flat and well signposted, making it suitable for beginners, families, and cyclists. It follows Enoggera Creek through a series of parks and playgrounds, with plenty of spots to stop along the way.