Ewen Maddock Pink Loop

Starting from the Ewen Maddock Dam car park (toilets available) off Connection Road, Landsborough, this walk explores the northern foreshore of Ewen Maddock Dam Reservoir and takes you to the Pink Loop Track. A superb 6km class 2 circuit that is great for families, you'll get to enjoy the bushland and spot some rare bird species that call this place home. Besides the birdlife, there are all sorts of animals here, from dragonflies to sunbathing goannas. The tracks are well-maintained, and some are bike/horse friendly as well. Ensure you come prepared with insect repellent to ward off mosquitoes and wear sturdy hiking boots for traversing wet conditions. Stay vigilant for snakes, particularly during warmer months. It's important to note that the reserve closes at 8PM. 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 T1 (-26.7750184,153.0038104)
Mode	Car
Directions	From , Palmview.

Track Notes

Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the Ewen Maddock Dam car park off Connection Road(250 metres west of Hinterland BMX Track), head towards the reservoir along the paved track, passing through a bicycle barrier. Keep left as you get closer to the reservoir. About 90 metres in, turn right at the 3-way intersection and keep on Tallowwood Walk Track to continue along Ewen Maddock Pink Loop (clockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the T1 Start heading along T1 (a footpath). Find the car park at the start. Find the toilet at the start. After 25 m pass the playground (15 m on your right).
	At the intersection of Tallowwood Walk & T1 continue straight, to head along Tallowwood Walk. Then pass the sign (on your left). After another 10 m (from the Tallowwood Walk) continue straight, to head along Tallowwood Walk.
	After another 40 m (from the Tallowwood Walk) turn right, to head along Tallowwood Walk (a walking track). After another 8 m pass the BBQ (6 m on your right).
	After another 75 m (from the Tallowwood Walk) veer right, to head along Tallowwood Walk.
	After another 190 m (at the intersection of Tallowwood Walk & Main Track) veer left, to head along Tallowwood Walk.
	After another 175 m (at the intersection of Main Track & Tallowwood Walk) veer left, to head along Main Track.
	After another 85 m (at the intersection of Main Track & Tallowwood Walk) turn right, to head along Main Track.
	After another 295 m (at the intersection of Main Track & Tallowwood Walk) veer right, to head along Main Track.
	After another 205 m (from the Main Track) veer left, to head along Main Track.
	After another 1.2 km (at the intersection of Main Track & T4) continue straight, to head along Main Track. After another 35 m (at the intersection of Yellow Loop & Main Track) veer left, to head along Yellow Loop.
	After another 990 m (at the intersection of Main Track & Yellow Loop) turn right, to head along Main Track.
	After another 245 m (at the intersection of Main Track & Yellow Loop) continue straight, to head along Main Track. After another 35 m (at the intersection of Main Track & T4) continue straight, to head along Main Track.
	After another 1.2 km (from the Main Track) veer right, to head along Main Track.
	After another 205 m (at the intersection of Main Track & Tallowwood Walk) veer left, to head along Main Track.
	After another 295 m (at the intersection of Main Track & Tallowwood Walk) turn left, to head along Main Track.
	After another 85 m (at the intersection of Tallowwood Walk & Main Track) veer right, to head along Tallowwood Walk.
	After another 175 m (at the intersection of Tallowwood Walk & Main Track) veer right, to head along Tallowwood Walk.
	After another 190 m (from the Tallowwood Walk) veer left, to head along Tallowwood Walk.
	After another 85 m (from the Tallowwood Walk) turn left, to head along Tallowwood Walk (a footpath).
	After another 40 m (from the Tallowwood Walk) continue straight, to head along Tallowwood Walk. After another 15 m (at the intersection of T1 & Tallowwood Walk) continue straight, to head along T1. Continue another 35 m to find from the T1 at the end.

Terrain

Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Ewen Maddock Pink Loop

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	6 km
Time	1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 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 (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 7 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	7 m	[toilet]

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