Spotted Gum & Citriodora Circuit

The Spotted Gum & Citriodora Circuit is a scenic bushland walk that starts from the car park off Sir Samuel Griffith Drive and gives you a nice tour of the southeastern parts of Mount Coot-tha Reserve, crossing Toowong Creek along the way. Relatively close to the city centre of Brisbane, this track is home to magnificent Spotted Gum trees which tower over you and provide shelter to native wildlife. Listen to the birdsong as you make your way through the lush valleys. The creeks and gullies are best viewed during the wet season. When you're done with the journey, you can treat yourself to a delicious meal at The Summit restaurant or grab a coffee at Kuta Cafe, both offering stunning views. Keep in mind that this track involves stairs. Although cycling is not allowed on this particular route, many bike tracks have intersections with it. Dogs are permitted on a leash. Remember to bring plenty of water or plan ahead as it can get hot during the midday hours. 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 Tips on staying safe on track
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 Transport options and directions

Start	From the Lookout Trail (-27.4849989,152.9583285)
Mode	Bus Car
Directions	From Mount Coot-tha Road, Toowong. Turn on to then drive for 145 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mount Coot-tha Road, T7 and drive for another 1 km Keep left onto Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, T7 and drive for another 2.2 km At roundabout, take exit 1 and drive for another 140 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the car park on Sir Samuel Griffith Drive (80 metres west of The Summit Cafe), head towards the blue "Spotted Gum Trail" sign next to the orange bollard. Pass through the said bollard and by the sign as you head along the dirt path gently downhill. 140 metres in, keep left at the 3-way intersection to continue along Spotted Gum & Citriodora Circuit (counterclockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Lookout Trail Start heading along Lookout Trail (a walking track). Find the Main Parking Lot at the start. This car park is wheelchair accessible. After 70 m pass the toilet (70 m on your left). This toilet is wheelchair accessible. Then pass the "Kuta Cafe" (60 m on your left). Then come to the "Mt Coot-tha Lookout" (45 m on your left). This viewpoint is wheelchair accessible.
	After another 80 m (from the Lookout Trail) continue straight, to head along Lookout Trail.
	After another 120 m (at the intersection of Spotted Gum Trail & Lookout Trail) turn sharp left, to head along Spotted Gum Trail (a footpath). After another 35 m (from the Spotted Gum Trail) continue straight, to head along Spotted Gum Trail.
	After another 210 m (at the intersection of Frogmouth Trail & Spotted Gum Trail) continue straight, to head along Frogmouth Trail (a walking track).
	After another 295 m (from the Frogmouth Trail) turn left. After another 45 m (from the Citriodora Trail) continue straight, to head along Citriodora Trail (a vehicle track).
	After another 245 m cross the ford. From the Citriodora Trail continue straight, to head along Citriodora Trail.
	After another 145 m cross the ford. From the Citriodora Trail turn right, to head along Citriodora Trail.
	After another 550 m (from the Citriodora Trail) continue straight, to head along Citriodora Trail. After another 25 m pass the water tap (40 m on your right). After another 110 m pass the "Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens" (7 m on your right). Mo-Su 08:00-17:50 Apr-Aug Mo-Su 08:00-17:00
	After another 135 m (at the intersection of Spotted Gum Trail & Citriodora Trail) veer left, to head along Spotted Gum Trail (a footpath). After another 530 m (from the Spotted Gum Trail) veer left, to head along Spotted Gum Trail.
	After another 305 m (from the Spotted Gum Trail) continue straight, to head along Spotted Gum Trail. After another 40 m (from the Spotted Gum Trail) continue straight, to head along Spotted Gum Trail.
	After another 85 m cross the ford. At the intersection of Spotted Gum Trail & Toowong Creek continue straight, to head along Spotted Gum Trail.
	After another 80 m (from the Spotted Gum Trail) veer right, to head along Spotted Gum Trail. After another 15 m (from the Spotted Gum Trail) continue straight, to head along Spotted Gum Trail.
	The starting point of an alternate route. This alternate route zig-zags around the Spotted Gum Trail a bit. To take the alternate route veer right here. Details below. After another 20 m (from the Spotted Gum Trail) continue straight, to head along Spotted Gum Trail. After another 20 m (from the Spotted Gum Trail) continue straight, to head along Spotted Gum Trail. After another 8 m (from the Spotted Gum Trail) continue straight, to head along Spotted Gum Trail. After another 35 m (from the Spotted Gum Trail) continue straight, to head along Spotted Gum Trail. Then cross the ford.
	After another 140 m cross the ford. From the Spotted Gum Trail continue straight, to head along Spotted Gum Trail.
	After another 80 m (at the intersection of Spotted Gum Trail & Frogmouth Trail) veer right, to head along Spotted Gum Trail. After another 210 m (from the Spotted Gum Trail) continue straight, to head along Spotted Gum Trail.
	After another 35 m (at the intersection of Lookout Trail & Spotted Gum Trail) turn sharp right, to head along Lookout Trail (a walking track). After another 120 m (from the Lookout Trail) continue straight, to head along Lookout Trail.
	Continue another 145 m to find from the Lookout Trail at the end.

This alternate route zig-zags around the Spotted Gum Trail a bit.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Spotted Gum Trail Start (a walking track).
	After another 45 m (from the Spotted Gum Trail) continue straight.
	After another 10 m (from the Spotted Gum Trail) veer right.
	Continue another 70 m to find from the Spotted Gum Trail at the end. At the end of this alternate route, rejoin the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Spotted Gum & Citriodora Circuit

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	3.9 km
Time	1 h 30 min to 2 h 15 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 70 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	70 m	[toilet]

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  Tuesday 29 April
  
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  Wednesday 30 April
  
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  Thursday 1 May
  
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  Sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
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  Friday 2 May
  
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  Possible shower.
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  Shower or two.
  
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