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Whites Hill Reserve Track Map Sacred kingfisher Picnic area Whites Hill Summit Printed on recycled paper Managing Brisbane’s natural areas Brisbane City Council manages more than 8000 hectares of bushland and wetland reserves. To ensure our natural areas provide healthy habitat for native plants and animals, and beautiful places for the community to enjoy, Council has to actively manage these areas. Pressures include weeds, arson, pest animals, unrestrained domestic pets, illegal dumping and unauthorised recreational activities such as trail bike riding. Report arson Arson, or bushfire started illegally, is a crime and a major threat to all reserve users, reserve neighbours and wildlife. The majority of fires in Brisbane’s bushlands are deliberately lit, or start under suspicious circumstances. • To report a fire call emergency services on 000 (triple zero). • To report suspicious behaviour contact Policelink on 13 14 44. For more information visit www.bushfirearson.gov.au For your safety • Enjoy the forest with a friend (don’t go alone). • Wear a hat, sunscreen and carry water. • Wear comfortable footwear if you are going bushwalking. • Make sure you let someone know where you are going, and when you plan to return. • Exercise caution when on tracks. Tracks may become muddy after heavy rain. • Take a track map or use your mobile phone to download a map from www.brisbane.qld.gov.au or from QR codes located on track signs in the reserves. • Carry a mobile phone. In an emergency dial 000 or 112 (or text 106 if you have a Teletyper device) as full mobile coverage may not be present in all areas. Getting there By car: access the main entry off Boundary Road, Coorparoo. By foot: the reserve can be accessed from surrounding streets at points identified on the track map. By public transport: for public transport information visit www.translink.com.au or phone 13 12 30. By bike: go to www.brisbane.qld.gov.au and search ‘cycling in Brisbane’ to plan your trip. How to protect our bushland Keep to walking tracks On bikeway only Dog on leash Clean up after your dog Under Council’s local laws, conducting or engaging in the following activities is prohibited. No littering No fires No camping No horse riding No motorbikes No interference with plants No unauthorised vehicles or motorised vehicles Brisbane City Council Information GPO Box 1434 Brisbane Qld 4001 For more information visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au or call (07) 3403 8888 Facebook.com/BrisbaneCityCouncil @brisbanecityqld CA14-238230-01-542 © Brisbane City Council 2014 Whites Hill Reserve Whites Hill Reserve is a bushland remnant that protects open eucalypt forest and a small patch of rainforest. Growing along Salvin Creek, the rainforest known as Sankey’s Scrub supports some rare plant species. As the name suggests, the reserve is named after Whites Hill, the site of Robert White’s residence, which became a popular teahouse and venue for dances and weddings in the early 1900s. When visiting the reserve you can enjoy a walk on one of the walking tracks, have a picnic or barbeque, take children to the playground or play games in the area known as The Common. Special features The Common A children’s playground and large open area makes this a great place to visit with family. Whites Hill Summit Follow the the walking track to the top of Whites Hill and catch glimpses of the city. While there you can read about the rich history of Whites Hill. Sankey’s Mountain Outlook Follow the Acacia Track to Sankey’s Mountain Summit Track and enjoy the views from the outlook. Popular tracks Sankey’s Mountain Summit Track – 865 m (50 minutes) From the carpark follow the Tallowood and Acacia tracks to the Sankey’s Mountain Summit Track. This track is suitable for those requiring wheelchair access with assistance. Whites Hill Circuit – 565 m (30 minutes) From the Tallowood Track follow the Whites Hill Circuit to the summit and enjoy the city views. This track is suitable for those requiring wheelchair access with assistance.
Transcript of White Hill Reserve Track Map - Brisbane City Council | · Whites Hill Reserve Track Map Sacred...
Whites Hill ReserveTrack Map
Sacred kingfisher
Picnic area
Whites Hill Summit
Printed on recycled paper
Managing Brisbane’s natural areasBrisbane City Council manages more than 8000 hectares of bushland and wetland reserves. To ensure our natural areas provide healthy habitat for native plants and animals, and beautiful places for the community to enjoy, Council has to actively manage these areas. Pressures include weeds, arson, pest animals, unrestrained domestic pets, illegal dumping and unauthorised recreational activities such as trail bike riding.
Report arsonArson, or bushfire started illegally, is a crime and a major threat to all reserve users, reserve neighbours and wildlife. The majority of fires in Brisbane’s bushlands are deliberately lit, or start under suspicious circumstances.
• To report a fire call emergency services on 000 (triple zero).
• To report suspicious behaviour contact Policelink on 13 14 44.
For more information visit www.bushfirearson.gov.au
For your safety• Enjoy the forest with a friend (don’t go alone).
• Wear a hat, sunscreen and carry water.
• Wear comfortable footwear if you are going bushwalking.
• Make sure you let someone know where you are going, and when you plan to return.
• Exercise caution when on tracks. Tracks may become muddy after heavy rain.
• Take a track map or use your mobile phone to download a map from www.brisbane.qld.gov.au or from QR codes located on track signs in the reserves.
• Carry a mobile phone. In an emergency dial 000 or 112 (or text 106 if you have a Teletyper device) as full mobile coverage may not be present in all areas.
Getting thereBy car: access the main entry off Boundary Road, Coorparoo.
By foot: the reserve can be accessed from surrounding streets at points identified on the track map.
By public transport: for public transport information visit www.translink.com.au or phone 13 12 30.
By bike: go to www.brisbane.qld.gov.au and search ‘cycling in Brisbane’ to plan your trip.
How to protect our bushland
Keep to walking tracks
On bikeway only
Dog on leash Clean up after your dog
Under Council’s local laws, conducting or engaging in the following activities is prohibited.
No littering No fires
No camping No horse riding No motorbikes
No interference with plants
No unauthorised vehicles or motorised
vehicles
Brisbane City CouncilInformation
GPO Box 1434Brisbane Qld 4001
For more information visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.auor call (07) 3403 8888
Facebook.com/BrisbaneCityCouncil
@brisbanecityqld CA14-238230-01-542
© Brisbane City Council 2014
Whites Hill ReserveWhites Hill Reserve is a bushland remnant that protects open eucalypt forest and a small patch of rainforest. Growing along Salvin Creek, the rainforest known as Sankey’s Scrub supports some rare plant species. As the name suggests, the reserve is named after Whites Hill, the site of Robert White’s residence, which became a popular teahouse and venue for dances and weddings in the early 1900s.
When visiting the reserve you can enjoy a walk on one of the walking tracks, have a picnic or barbeque, take children to the playground or play games in the area known as The Common.
Special features
The Common A children’s playground and large open area makes this a great place to visit with family.
Whites Hill Summit Follow the the walking track to the top of Whites Hill and catch glimpses of the city. While there you can read about the rich history of Whites Hill.
Sankey’s Mountain Outlook Follow the Acacia Track to Sankey’s Mountain Summit Track and enjoy the views from the outlook.
Popular tracks
Sankey’s Mountain Summit Track – 865 m (50 minutes)
From the carpark follow the Tallowood and Acacia tracks to the Sankey’s Mountain Summit Track. This track is suitable for those requiring wheelchair access with assistance.
Whites Hill Circuit – 565 m (30 minutes)
From the Tallowood Track follow the Whites Hill Circuit to the summit and enjoy the city views. This track is suitable for those requiring wheelchair access with assistance.
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