Outdoors and Active with Country Character

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Let’s start off with a bang! Don your helmet, zip up your jacket and grab the handlebars at Queensland Moto Park. Just 12 minutes north-east of Boonah, this moto sports complex offers races and events, coaching sessions, holiday camps and half and full day riding passes.

Distance

57 km

Drive time

1 hour 30 minutes

Swap the dust for the greens of Boonah Golf Club. Professionally designed and widely acclaimed this country course boasts some of the best greens in South East Queensland. On this 9 hole and 18 tee par 72 course, you’ll find yourself sharing the fairway with kangaroos.

Before we head to the next adventure stop, take the chance to walk through the charming country high street of Boonah. With water and hiking adventures yet to come, stock up on camping and adventure gear at Far Outdoors.

While you’re shopping, step back in time into the good old fashioned country charm of Maynard’s Store. Owner, Greg, grew up in its aisles after his grandfather founded it 78 years ago. Today, you’ll find it full of practical clothing, footwear, drapery, fashion, gifts and hats. For more choice retail finds, explore Duck Junction with its collection of beautiful giftware and clothing and the Story Tree Café for a cuppa whilst you browse their collection of books.

There are lunch options aplenty in Boonah. For hearty pub offerings, try the Commercial Hotel or the Dugandan just outside of town, or grab a pastry delight from Arthur Clives Bakery and Café.

It’s time to move on to the lakes. To the south, Lake Maroon, ideal for camping and one of Queensland’s most popular places for sailing, fishing, water skiing, parasailing and paddle boarding. The recreation area is great for a barbecue or picnic. It’s located next to the dam wall, off Maroon Dam Road.

Moogerah Peak Walk

Meeborum Circuit; 840m, 20 minutes

Suitable for the entire family this circuit includes some amazing features. You’ll pass through heathland and soak in the views of Tamborine Mountain, Lamington Plateau and Mount Barney. Further along the track you’ll find a second viewing platform with views across the heathland and the southern section of Mount French.

Or head south west through the beautiful village of Mount Alford to the peaceful blue waters of Lake Moogerah. A popular location for motorised and non-motorised watersports, the peaceful waters are also wonderful for swimming. We love the swimming area next to Haigh Park, close to barbecues and picnic facilities.

From here you can walk across the Moogerah Dam wall, watching out for turtles along the way.

If caravanning or camping, pull up overnight at Lake Moogerah Caravan Park.

You’ll also find access to hiking trails up Mt Edward in Moogerah Peaks National Park. The main access to Moogerah Peaks National Park can be found just a few minutes further north. This park is home to the ancient volcanic peaks of Mounts French, Greville, Moon and Edwards. The park is popular for photography of its uniquely shaped peaks and excellent bushwalking trails. You’ll find yourself thinking of Switzerland, minus the snow.

Places along the way