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Paperbark Forest Walk

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Paperbark Forest Walk
4.5
#1 of 15 things to do in Agnes Water
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Bush Heritage Australia is a national, independent not-for-profit organisation that buys and manages land for conservation. The Paperbark Forest Walk is part of our Reedy Creek Reserve, which was donated to us by Michael Myer in the 1990s. Significant plants protected include Broad-leaved Paperbark, Silver-leafed Paperbark, Swamp Mahogany, Ribbon Fan Palm, Pink Bloodwood, Moreton Bay Ash and Wallum Banksia. Vegetation communities include Mixed vine forest (endangered), Melaleuca, Red Gum and Brushbox forest, Corymbia and eucalypt forests. Significant animal species found on or nearby the reserve include Red-tailed Black Cockatoo, Beach Stone-curlew, Grey Goshawk, Barking Owl, Rose-crowned Fruit Dove, Northern Brown Bandicoot, Little Red Flying Fox, Giant Burrowing Cockroach and marine turtles.
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  • Nugenttravellers
    Mount Coolum, Australia128 contributions
    Fantastic little walk through the paperbarks
    Great little walk through the paperbarks. Remember insect repellent for the ones in your group that attract them. Good for kids…but not for prams or wheelchairs. There is some “stepping stones” which are great but not good for mobility issues etc particularly if it’s been raining recently and the water is up. The trail is well maintained
    Visited December 2022
    Travelled with friends
    Written 25 December 2022
  • Luke S
    Rockhampton, Australia32 contributions
    Short Peaceful Walk
    The walk was quick, only 500m round trip, with a reasonably flat track. The exception to this is the stilted walkway that intersects the river at 2 points. Otherwise this walk is suited for young children, and those with some mobility restrictions. Beautiful and peaceful surroundings with information on the area, genus of trees, and local fauna.
    Visited January 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 5 January 2023
  • Selina
    United Kingdom5 contributions
    Worth a trip - bring mozzie spray!
    Worth a visit. About a 40 min walk up a main road from Agnes water so if you have a car it would be much easier! You will deffo need mosquito spray as there were thousands of them! Beautiful walk but quite short! Worth a look for sure!
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 29 July 2023
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KazandDin
Cairns, Australia55 contributions
A WOW moment
Nov. 2023 • Couples
This is one place where you have a 'wow' moment. If you have never seen a Paperbark Forest before - go now! Just amazing. 10min circular walk, beautiful, peaceful, wonderful.
Written 18 November 2023
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Idwerd
Melbourne, Australia21 contributions
Amazing little walk
Oct. 2023 • Solo
Really beautiful, had heard good stories about it before and wondered if a forest could really feel "fairytale-like" and YES it absolutely does!
Wil go back another time after it has rained to get the full experience.
Written 3 November 2023
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Une_Bella
Sydney, Australia328 contributions
Pretty walk
Oct. 2023 • Friends
It’s small but spectacular! The fern and the trees as well as the wildflowers are lovely. Definitely worth the visit. Especially around sunset time.
Written 5 October 2023
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Julie P
Narre Warren, Australia380 contributions
Pretty spot in the dry
Aug. 2023 • Couples
What a fabulous little spot. I was lucky and it was completely dry, so I could walk around the logs. I would not be able to do the log walks, the board walk wasn't too bad. Pretty little spot
Written 30 August 2023
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Tess
2 contributions
Amazing walk!
Aug. 2023
It is short, but very sweet. Beautiful nature and loved the little stepping stones. Definitely worth a visit.
Written 24 August 2023
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Selina
United Kingdom5 contributions
Worth a trip - bring mozzie spray!
Jul. 2023 • Solo
Worth a visit. About a 40 min walk up a main road from Agnes water so if you have a car it would be much easier! You will deffo need mosquito spray as there were thousands of them! Beautiful walk but quite short! Worth a look for sure!
Written 29 July 2023
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Cricketmac67
Stoneville, Australia13 contributions
A little hidden gem.
Jun. 2023 • Couples
What a lovely little walk amongst the paperbarks. Only short bit a great place to stop and have a wander. Definitely worth the stop.
Written 28 June 2023
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Beachwalker52
Emu Park, Australia23 contributions
Wonder filled
May 2023
A delight to wander through a small portion of this protected conservation reserve. Whilst only a short walk it richly reinforces the experience that we are part of nature..
Written 14 May 2023
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Luke S
Rockhampton, Australia32 contributions
Short Peaceful Walk
Jan. 2023 • Family
The walk was quick, only 500m round trip, with a reasonably flat track. The exception to this is the stilted walkway that intersects the river at 2 points.

Otherwise this walk is suited for young children, and those with some mobility restrictions.

Beautiful and peaceful surroundings with information on the area, genus of trees, and local fauna.
Written 5 January 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Nugenttravellers
Mount Coolum, Australia128 contributions
Fantastic little walk through the paperbarks
Dec. 2022 • Friends
Great little walk through the paperbarks.

Remember insect repellent for the ones in your group that attract them.

Good for kids…but not for prams or wheelchairs.

There is some “stepping stones” which are great but not good for mobility issues etc particularly if it’s been raining recently and the water is up.

The trail is well maintained
Written 25 December 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
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