12 hikes, 12 months: The BEST hikes near Brisbane for every season
Looking for hikes near Brisbane? Here's a month-by-month calendar of the best hikes, matched to the seasons. Distance, time, grade, drive time and parking for all 12.
HIKING GUIDESAUSTRALIA
7/12/20263 min read
My South East Queensland lovelies, or maybe visitors to the state - if you've been searching for "hikes near me", I'm here to help!
I know what it's like wanting to get outdoors more, move your body and make your weekends feel fulfilling. I'm that person too. So I've built you a list of hikes you can do each month of the year, for you to plot on your calendar and lock in some meetings with mother nature. All under a 2 hour drive from Brisbane.
I've built this very much with Queensland's seasons in mind:
Harder, steep or exposed climbs for winter/autumn
Short, shaded and more chill hikes for summer/spring
January
Mount Ngungun, Glass House Mountains
☀️ Summer
📏 2.8km return
⏱️ 1-2 hrs
🥾 Grade 4
🚗 ~1h from Brisbane
🅿️ Yes. Free parking but fills up fast on weekends and for sunrise. No toilets.
Make a weekend of it!
Where to stay in the Glass House Mountains
Things to do near the Glass House Mountain
February
Witches Falls, Tamborine
☀️ Summer
📏 3.1km loop
⏱️ ~1 hr
🥾 Moderate
🚗 ~1h from Brisbane
🅿️ Yes. Plenty of parking, BBQs + picnic tables available
Make a weekend of it!
March
Twin Falls, Springbrook
🍂 Autumn
📏 4km loop
⏱️ 1.5–2 hrs
🥾 Grade 3
🚗 ~1.5h from Brisbane
🅿️ Yes. Toilets here closed indefinitely as of mid-2026, use Goomoolahra picnic area or the Gauriemabah Visitor Centre instead.
Make a weekend of it!
Where to stay near Springbrook
April
Kondalilla Falls Circuit, near Montville
🍂 Autumn
📏 4.7km loop
⏱️ 2–3 hrs
🥾 Grade 3
🚗 ~1.5h from Brisbane
🅿️ Free but fills fast, spills onto residential streets, be considerate of driveways. Toilets + picnic/BBQ facilities on site.
Make a weekend of it!
May
Warrie Circuit, Springbrook
🍂 Autumn
📏 14km loop
⏱️ 5–6 hrs
🥾 Grade 4
🚗 ~1.5h from Brisbane
🅿️ Early start recommended, this is a full day out
Make a weekend of it!
Where to stay near Springbrook
June
Mount Cordeaux, Scenic Rim
❄️ Winter
📏 6.8km return
⏱️ 2.5–3 hrs
🥾 Grade 4
🚗 ~1h 15m from Brisbane
🅿️ Yes, but roadworks has created challenges. Look to park at Crest Carpark, but check TMR/QLD Parks alerts before you go
Make a weekend of it!
July
Mount Maroon, Scenic Rim
❄️ Winter
📏 5.6km return
⏱️ 3–4 hrs
🥾 Grade 5
🚗 ~1.5h from Brisbane
🅿️ Yes. Small car park. No facilities.
Make a weekend of it!
Where to stay in the Scenic Rim
Things to do near the Scenic Rim
August
Mount Greville, Scenic Rim
❄️ Winter
📏 5.2km return
⏱️ 3–4 hrs
🥾 Grade 4–5
🚗 ~1.5h from Brisbane
🅿️ Yes. No facilities. Skip it after rain, it gets dangerously slippery!
Make a weekend of it!
Views from the summit of Flinders Peak
September
Flinders Peak, Scenic Rim
🌸 Spring
📏 7km return
⏱️ ~3 hrs
🥾 Grade 5
🚗 ~1h from Brisbane
🅿️ Yes. Carpark at the end of a slim, windy road. Toilets, picnic shelters available.
Make a weekend of it!
Where to stay in the Scenic Rim
Things to do near the Scenic Rim
October
Pages Pinnacle, Springbrook
🌸 Spring
📏 6km return
⏱️ 3–4 hrs
🥾 Grade 4 (hard)
🚗 ~1h15 from Brisbane
🅿️ Yes. Off the roadside, no facilities and don't block the gates.
Make a weekend of it!
November
Mount Cooroora, Pomona
🌸 Spring
📏 2.9km return
⏱️ 1.5–2 hrs
🥾 Moderate - Hard
🚗 ~1.5h from Brisbane
🅿️ Yes. Free, small, gets busy
Make a weekend of it!
December
Mount Coolum, Coolum
☀️ Summer
📏 1.6km return
⏱️ 1–1.5 hrs
🥾 Grade 4
🚗 ~1.5h from Brisbane
🅿️ Yes. Limited, expect street parking. No toilets. Skip if wet, it gets slippery.
Make a weekend of it!
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