Starting from Chalcot Road, Anstead, this walk takes you on a circuit in the eastern part of the Moggill Conservation Park mostly via the Devils Break and Centre Road tracks, potentially visiting Pullen Creek along the way. Embark on a peaceful journey through the scenic woodland of Moggill Conservation Park. Keep an eye out for the black-chinned honeyeater and the black-breasted button-quail as you make your way through the thin trees. Besides the rare bird species, bandicoots and koalas reside in the area as well. You’ll be able to get great views of Ipswich and Brisbane from the higher parts of the track. Hiking poles may come in handy for the steep descents. The signage may be poor in parts, so come prepared. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
Turn right onto Mine Street and drive for another 305 m
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Brisbane Road and drive for another 2.4 km
Turn slight left onto McEwan Street and drive for another 8 m
Turn right onto Endeavour Road, 33 and drive for another 130 m
Turn right onto Moggill Ferry Road, 33 and drive for another 2.4 km
Turn left onto Hawkesbury Road and drive for another 4.9 km
Turn left onto Mount Crosby Road, 37 and drive for another 890 m
Turn sharp right onto Chalcot Road and drive for another 65 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From Chalcot Road(70 metres northeast of intersection with Mount Crosby Road), head towards the signposted metal gate along the dirt/gravel path. Head over the stile next to the said gate, then follow the dirt track(Centre Road) as you pass by an informative signpost to your left. After about 130 metres, keep/veer left at the 3-way intersection and stay on the Centre Road to continue along Devils Break & Centre Road Circuit(clockwise). This direction of travel is physically easier.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
At the intersection of Chalcot Road & Centre Road Start heading along Centre Road (a walking track).
After another 135 m (at the intersection of Nursery Creek Break & Centre Road) continue straight, to head along Centre Road.
After another 1.4 km (at the intersection of Centre Road & Central Road to Ugly Gully Link) continue straight, to head along Centre Road.
After another 205 m continue straight, to head along Centre Road.
After another 80 m (at the intersection of Centre Road & Ugly Gully Break) continue straight, to head along Centre Road.
After another 600 m (at the intersection of Powerline Road & Centre Road) veer right, to head along Centre Road.
After another 430 m (at the intersection of Centre Road & Lookout Loop) veer right, to head along Centre Road (a vehicle track).
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This optional side trip takes you to the foreshore of Pullen Creek. Listen to the soothing sound of water and maybe even have a creekside picnic here. Can add up around 20 minutes to your journey. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn around when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 80 m (at the intersection of Centre Road & Devils Break) continue straight, to head along Devils Break (a walking track).
After another 790 m (at the intersection of Devils Break & St Peters Downfall Break) turn right, to head along Devils Break.
After another 870 m (at the intersection of Devils Break & Pullen Creek Break) continue straight, to head along Pullen Creek Break.
After another 110 m turn right, to head along Pullen Creek Break.
After another 400 m (at the intersection of Nursery Creek Break & Pullen Creek Break) turn right, to head along Nursery Creek Break (a footpath).
After another 440 m continue straight, to head along Nursery Creek Break.
After another 290 m (at the intersection of Centre Road & Nursery Creek Break) turn left, to head along Centre Road (a walking track).
After another 135 m come to the end.
This optional side trip takes you to the foreshore of Pullen Creek. Listen to the soothing sound of water and maybe even have a creekside picnic here. Can add up around 20 minutes to your journey.
Turn map
Directions & comments
At the intersection of Devils Break & Centre Road Start heading along Centre Road (a vehicle track).
After another 480 m come to the end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 480 m to the main route.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Devils Break & Centre Road Circuit
Grading
Class 4/6
Hard track
Length
6 km
Time
2 h to 3 h
Quality of track
Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient
Very steep (4/6)
Signage
Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure
Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)