Daisy Hill Conservation Park and Koala Centre
Daisy Hill Conservation Park and Koala Centre
Daisy Hill Conservation Park and Koala Centre
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BabsOutdoors
Brisbane, Australia98 contributions
Sept 2020 • Solo
Went for a day out with the camera to Daisy Hill Conservation Park. Very popular with walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Dogs are permitted on some trails. It's a beautiful area and enjoyed the walk, tracks are well signed. The park rangers are friendly and keep the place tidy.
I went to the Koala centre and they have 5 residents. The centre is lovely, with info on the walls. Maybe a volunteer or staff member around to answer questions would have been nice but maybe not possible with covid restrictions. Anyway a great place to take the kids and teach them about nature but you need to book tickets in advance for admission
I went to the Koala centre and they have 5 residents. The centre is lovely, with info on the walls. Maybe a volunteer or staff member around to answer questions would have been nice but maybe not possible with covid restrictions. Anyway a great place to take the kids and teach them about nature but you need to book tickets in advance for admission
Written 14 September 2020
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ruth b
Melbourne, Australia239 contributions
Jan 2020
The Koala Conservation Centre was extremely interesting. It had several koalas inside the centre and kangaroos/wallabies outside. You are able to get close up photographs of the koalas as they are within close proximity. They had film you could watch which was orated by David Attenborough and there were also educational tools around the centre itself giving lots of information including maps showing how koala numbers have decreased drastically between the 1700's and current day. For decades, humans have hunted koalas for their pelts and destroyed their habitats through deforestation. As a result, the population has dropped dramatically, but after this year's fire season, experts believe koalas are now in danger of extinction. there are several factors that are threatening the koala's populations. New human development, hunting, and medical issues are causing koala population numbers to decrease faster within more recent years. Building roads and pets are one of the biggest killers to the small marsupials.
Written 27 January 2020
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ael l
Brisbane, Australia126 contributions
Dec 2019
It really is refreshing to see a place that's free and doesn't exploit the animals. It is very educational with two sessions of informative talks by knowledgeable staff.
Inside there are many interactive things for kids to learn about koalas. There is a cool mini cinema showing conservation docs. And not to mention seeing the cute koalas :)
Inside there are many interactive things for kids to learn about koalas. There is a cool mini cinema showing conservation docs. And not to mention seeing the cute koalas :)
Written 9 January 2020
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JElliot32
New South Wales, Australia4,061 contributions
Apr 2021
The conservation park is in two parts: the park itself which includes many paths winding through 'koala bushlands' of tall eucalypt forest and then the park HQ, which has a lot of good information on koalas, as well as more generally on endangered species, conservation etc. You can also see live koalas at the park HQ - usually ones that have had serious health issues or injuries and have now recovered, but not so much they are able to be released back into the wild. When we visited there was one male koala and three females at the centre. We spent about 40 minutes wandering around the bushland tracks, though didn't spot any koalas. One other walker said he had just seen a wallaby, so there is some wildlife there! Even if you come here and don't see any koalas up in the trees, it is still a nice place for a bushwalk, and there are picnic, BBQ facilities. Plus it is free. Quite a few locals were walking their dogs in the park and I was pleased to see they were all on leashes.
Written 1 May 2021
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Michelle P
Logan City, Australia6 contributions
Dec 2019
Kids loved the koala Centre. Played a game we
Here they were the vets looking after animals. We had lunch of fish and chips on table provided in park. Kids went for a bush walk. Very hot day but kids loved it.
Here they were the vets looking after animals. We had lunch of fish and chips on table provided in park. Kids went for a bush walk. Very hot day but kids loved it.
Written 18 February 2020
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klarasonya
Australian Capital Territory, Australia13 contributions
Feb 2021 • Friends
What a lovely conservation park, surrounded by beautiful bush land and picnic areas. We didn’t realise that we had to book but we were able to do so online when arrived. We did a short walk whilst we waited for our booked session. Once inside, the koalas were just delightful. They ate leaves and slept on their beaches as we quietly watched on. All the koalas are in the park due to previous health issues which have left them vulnerable or infertile. Please visit this free park to learn about koalas and what we can do the protect them in their natural habitats rather than paying to visit other wild life parks which keep animals in captivity unnecessarily just so guests can take hold and pat them.
Written 13 February 2021
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Freddy K
Brisbane, Australia40 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
A rarity to find a free attraction. Excellent Koala centre, live animals, two information sessions per day and typical Aussie bushland. A good half day trip.
Written 3 January 2020
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Two To Travel Blog
Indonesia286 contributions
Jan 2016 • Family
For those who seek adventure or connection with nature, make sure you take the walk to the Daisy Hill Quarry – you won’t regret it.
Hidden away in Daisy Hill Forrest is a beautiful untouched quarry that is perfect for a free weekend activity, or a free swimming pool on a hot day.
Also known as Neville Lawrie Reserve Quarry, the entry is situated just to the right of the entry of Daisy Hill Forest. Park your car, make sure to bring a water bottle and start the 2.8km walk along the Buhot Curcuit, staying on the park rangers loose rock 4wd track. Please note this is also a mountain bike track so it is very easily accessible for serious bike riders. After 2.5km you will reach a gate which will state that the quarry is approx. 300m ahead on your left. Once you make the turn left, all the beautiful native Australian trees open up into this panoramic green and blue quarry.
Myself and others regularly take dogs there (just make sure they are on a lead due to wildlife) for a swim. The water is clean and home to ducks, tadpoles and guppy’s so there is nothing to fear. Unlike the illegal to enter quarry at Mt Gravatt, which may expose swimmers to dangerous mineral levels and acidic water, this quarry is perfectly safe to swim in. There is a small rise to the right if you are a thrill seeker and wish to do a small cliff jump, but please make sure to test the water first and dive forward instead straight down as there is a ledge underwater. Note the quarry is not supervised, so swim to your own ability.
There is one fixed seat situated at the quarry (which is great for taking panoramic photos at) but I suggest bringing a towel or mat to sit on as the ground and uneven. The best way to make the most of this stunning place is packing some bread rolls, chicken and salad and having a bite to eat, swim and relaxing for an hour or two before you make the walk back to the car.
Hidden away in Daisy Hill Forrest is a beautiful untouched quarry that is perfect for a free weekend activity, or a free swimming pool on a hot day.
Also known as Neville Lawrie Reserve Quarry, the entry is situated just to the right of the entry of Daisy Hill Forest. Park your car, make sure to bring a water bottle and start the 2.8km walk along the Buhot Curcuit, staying on the park rangers loose rock 4wd track. Please note this is also a mountain bike track so it is very easily accessible for serious bike riders. After 2.5km you will reach a gate which will state that the quarry is approx. 300m ahead on your left. Once you make the turn left, all the beautiful native Australian trees open up into this panoramic green and blue quarry.
Myself and others regularly take dogs there (just make sure they are on a lead due to wildlife) for a swim. The water is clean and home to ducks, tadpoles and guppy’s so there is nothing to fear. Unlike the illegal to enter quarry at Mt Gravatt, which may expose swimmers to dangerous mineral levels and acidic water, this quarry is perfectly safe to swim in. There is a small rise to the right if you are a thrill seeker and wish to do a small cliff jump, but please make sure to test the water first and dive forward instead straight down as there is a ledge underwater. Note the quarry is not supervised, so swim to your own ability.
There is one fixed seat situated at the quarry (which is great for taking panoramic photos at) but I suggest bringing a towel or mat to sit on as the ground and uneven. The best way to make the most of this stunning place is packing some bread rolls, chicken and salad and having a bite to eat, swim and relaxing for an hour or two before you make the walk back to the car.
Written 5 January 2016
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Karen the marriage celebrant
Shailer Park, Australia13 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
I am a marriage celebrant in the area and marry couples all the time in the bush chapel in the park. It is so beautiful and their is always wildlife in the park. It is so lovely to have a park so close by.
Written 21 July 2019
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Jessi-leigh B
Brisbane, Australia705 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
Great for walking tracks for people of all
Fitness levels, I love that you’re able to take pets as long as they are leashed.
We got to experience wildlife and snapped some pics..
I love the grounds here perfect for all occasions
Fitness levels, I love that you’re able to take pets as long as they are leashed.
We got to experience wildlife and snapped some pics..
I love the grounds here perfect for all occasions
Written 13 August 2021
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Do the bbqs have tongs etc. We are visiting from interstate and have no cooking gear.
Written 18 May 2018
There is an IGA grocery store at the bottom of Daisy Hill Rd that sell tongs or you can borrow some of us - we live right by the gates.
Written 20 June 2018
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