Birdwing Circuit West

Starting from Parkview Crescent, Cornubia, this circuit walk takes you to the western border of Cornubia Forest, crossing California Creek and multiple streams along the way. Birdwing Circuit West is a pleasant bushwalk that offers a refreshing escape from the city. The track is well-maintained and looks especially beautiful after rainfall. There are 50+ bird species residing in the area, along with koalas, greater gliders, bandicoots, goannas, and wallabies. Dogs are allowed on lead, and walkers should keep an eye out for mountain bikers. 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.

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Safer Bushwalks
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.

Getting There

Start	From the Parkview Crescent (-27.6546438,153.191562)
Mode	Bus Car
Directions	From Pacific Motorway Turn on to then drive for 225 m Keep right onto Pacific Highway and drive for another 2 km Keep left and drive for another 1.2 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Parkview Crescent and drive for another 275 m

Track Notes

Getting started
From Parkview Crescent (15 metres west of the intersection with Gyles Circuit), head towards the red "Shailer Park Cycle Route" sign. Head along the narrow paved track (next to the said sign) gently downhill. 40 metres in, keep right at the 3-way intersection. After another 40 metres, keep right at another 3-way intersection to continue along Birdwing Circuit West (counterclockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Parkview Crescent Start (a highway\|cycleway). After another 10 m turn right. After another 25 m veer right. After another 45 m continue straight. After another 80 m pass the shelter (6 m on your right).
	From the Parkview Access Trail turn left, to head along Parkview Access Trail (a walking track). After another 10 m cross the bridge (about 7 m long) At the intersection of Parkview Access Trail & California Creek continue straight, to head along Parkview Access Trail.
	After another 265 m (from the Parkview Access Trail) continue straight, to head along Parkview Access Trail. After another 185 m cross the bridge (about 4 m long)
	After another 60 m (at the intersection of Birdwing & Parkview Access Trail) turn left, to head along Birdwing. After another 15 m (from the Birdwing) continue straight, to head along Birdwing.
	After another 195 m cross the ford (about 15 m long) From the Birdwing continue straight, to head along Birdwing.
	After another 1.1 km (from the Stupidly Happy Return Track) continue straight, to head along Stupidly Happy Return Track.
	After another 70 m (at the intersection of Escarpment Break & Stupidly Happy Return Track) turn left, to head along Escarpment Break (a vehicle track). After another 15 m (at the intersection of Kimberley Drive Break & Escarpment Break) turn left.
	After another 110 m continue straight. After another 35 m veer left. After another 490 m continue straight.
	After another 60 m turn left.
	After another 230 m (from the Parkview Access Trail) turn right, to head along Parkview Access Trail. After another 260 m cross the bridge (about 8 m long) At the intersection of Parkview Access Trail & California Creek continue straight, to head along Parkview Access Trail.
	After another 15 m (from the Parkview Access Trail) turn right (a highway\|cycleway).
	After another 70 m continue straight. After another 45 m veer left. After another 25 m turn left.
	Continue another 10 m to find from the Parkview Crescent at the end.

Terrain

Birdwing Circuit West

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	3.4 km
Time	1 h to 1 h 45 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There is one 160 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Shelter	160 m	[shelter]

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