Whites Hill Reserve Track MapWhites Hill ReserveKeeping Brisbane clean and green is all about making ourcity liveable and sustainable for our children, and their children to follow.

Whites Hill Reserve is a bushland remnant that protects open eucalypt forest and a small patch ofrainforest. 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 featuresThe CommonA children’s playground and large open area makes this a great place to visit with family.

Whites Hill SummitFollow 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 OutlookFollow the Acacia Track to Sankey’s Mountain Summit Track and enjoy the views from the outlook.

Popular tracksSankey’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.

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. Pressuresinclude 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.

• 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 ruralfire.qld.gov.au and search ‘arson’

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. Some tracks may be muddy or flooded after heavy rain

or very high tides.• Take a track map or use your mobile phone to download a map from brisbane.qld.gov.au• 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 translink.com.au or phone 13 12 30.By bike: go to brisbane.qld.gov.au and search ‘cycling in Brisbane’ to plan your trip.

How to protect our bushland• Keep to walking tracks• Keep dog on leash• Bicycles permitted on bikeway only

Under Council’s local laws, conducting or engaging in the following activities is prohibited:• No littering • No fires • No camping • No horse riding• No interference with plants• No unauthorised vehicles or motorised vehicles• No motorbikes• Clean up after your dog