Lake Wyaralong: Shoreline Trail

Starting from the car park at the end of Wyaralong Dam Access, Wyaralong, this walk explores the shoreline of Lake Wyaralong and Teviot Brook via the aptly named Shoreline Trail, visiting Ngumbi Remote Campsite along the way. Take the challenge and experience a truly natural journey following the water - and your instincts. Know that the ending point is not the highlight of this trip, as the journey itself is a worthwhile experience in the eyes of many. You’ll be met by peculiar views of nature through this adventure as the trail meanders along the waterway. The said trail is also open to mountain bikes and horses. The Ngumbi Campsite midway is a perfect stop to enjoy the night sky and sleep in the refreshing ambiance by the water. There is a canoe access point near the campsite if you’d like to explore the waters of Teviot Brook as well. Speaking of, kayaking, rowing and canoeing are pretty popular in the area. Keep in mind that this walk can also be done in the reverse direction. Keep an eye out for snakes during warmer months. 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	(-27.9071959,152.8810593)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Brisbane Street, 13 Turn on to Bromelton Street, 90 then drive for 12.7 km Turn right onto Wyaralong Dam Road and drive for another 5.6 km Turn left and drive for another 245 m
Finish	(-27.933048,152.7682983)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Car

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the car park at the end of Wyaralong Dam Access(4.95km north of intersection with Beaudesert Boonah Road), head towards the dam along the car park. At the end of the car park, veer right and cross the road to join a formed dirt track along the said dam(to your left). Head towards the lake as the track veers left. Turn right following the same track as it starts hugging the lake, keeping it to your left. Stay close to the shore and follow the said track to continue along Lake Wyaralong: Shoreline Trail(Wyaralong Dam to Knehr Road).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 335 m veer left. After another 195 m head through/around the gate.
	At the intersection of Service Road & Shoreline Trail turn left, to head along Shoreline Trail (a walking track). Then pass the sign (on your right). After another 490 m pass a seat (6 m on your left). After another 900 m (at the intersection of Service Road & Shoreline Trail) continue straight, to head along Service Road (a vehicle track).
	After another 95 m continue straight, to head along Service Road.
	After another 285 m (at the intersection of Service Road & Bovine Groove) turn left, to head along Shoreline Trail.
	After another 1.1 km (at the intersection of Service Road & Shoreline Trail) continue straight, to head along Shoreline Trail. Keep left.
	After another 2.9 km (at the intersection of Shoreline Trail & Ridgeline Trail) continue straight, to head along Shoreline Trail. Keep left. After another 750 m pass the BBQ (30 m on your left). Then find the "Ngumbi Remote Camping Area" (30 m on your left). Ngumbi Remote Camping Area
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This optional side trip takes you to the foreshore of Teviot Brook, where you can have a little picnic and rest. Additionally, you can even launch canoes from this point. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip veer right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 15 m turn right, to head along Shoreline Trail. After another 7 m pass the toilet (20 m on your right). After another 9.6 km continue straight, to head along Shoreline Trail. After another 2.2 km continue straight, to head along Shoreline Trail. After another 5.9 km find the "Canoe Access Point" (10 m on your left). Canoe Access Point After another 7 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 125 m come to the end.

This optional side trip takes you to the foreshore of Teviot Brook, where you can have a little picnic and rest. Additionally, you can even launch canoes from this point.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 1 km come to "Canoe Access Point". Canoe Access Point
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 1 km to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Lake Wyaralong: Shoreline Trail

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	24.9 km
Time	6 h, 11 h 30 min to 2 days

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Campsite: There is one 7 km from the start.

Toilet: There is one 7 km from the start.

Seat: There is one 1 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	1 km	[seat]
Campsite	7 km	Ngumbi Remote Camping Area
Toilet	7 km	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Beaudesert Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Thursday 31 October
  
  32°C
  Possible shower or storm.
  40% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe. Winds north to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures around 30.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 7:40am to 3:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 10 [Very High]
  
  Friday 1 November
  
  16°C → 31°C
  Shower or two. Possible storm.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 9mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the late morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h shifting east to southeasterly in the late morning then becoming light in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 16 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching 28 to 33.
  
  Saturday 2 November
  
  16°C → 28°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending east to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 15 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Sunday 3 November
  
  17°C → 30°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 16 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Monday 4 November
  
  17°C → 33°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Tuesday 5 November
  
  18°C → 33°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Wednesday 6 November
  
  18°C → 31°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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