Mount Peel Summit(s) Circuit

Starting from the end of Westminster Street, Drayton, this walk takes you on a circuit in the Mount Peel Bushland Reserve, visiting three peaks - including Mt Peel and Mt Peel North - along the way. Three summits in one hike can sound quite strenuous, yet this fun loop is not really that demanding. You’ll be visiting multiple lookouts which will provide you exceptional views over Toowoomba and the surrounding area. You can even get a close-up look at the aircraft landing on several airports nearby. As you make your way through the eucalypt woodland, keep an eye out for kangaroos, echidnas and some koalas. You’ll see lots of prickly pear, cactus and lantana as well. Tables and seats at the lookouts give you a chance of having a pretty scenic picnic. Wear a hat and sunscreen as the track and lookouts don’t have much shade. 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	(-27.5962084,151.9000037)
Mode	Car
Directions	From James Street, A21 Turn on to Anzac Avenue, A139 then drive for 3.7 km Turn right onto Colvin Street and drive for another 35 m Turn left onto Anzac Avenue and drive for another 910 m Turn left onto Westminster Street and drive for another 510 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the end of Westminster Street, head towards the metal gate located along the wooden fence. Pass through the gap near the gate and head along the wide dirt trail as you move directly away from the gate. Keep left as you pass by a water tank (to your right) to continue along Mount Peel Summit(s) Circuit(clockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the car park at the start.
	After another 30 m continue straight, to head along Westminster Street. After another 110 m continue straight, to head along Westminster Street. Keep left. After another 350 m continue straight.
	After another 120 m continue straight.
	After another 330 m turn left. After another 235 m pass the "Mount Peel" (on your right).
	After another 480 m turn left.
	After another 210 m continue straight. After another 115 m continue straight.
	After another 110 m turn right.
	After another 160 m continue straight.
	After another 90 m continue straight. After another 185 m come to the viewpoint (15 m on your left). Continue straight. After another 80 m pass the "Mt Peel North" (20 m on your left).
	Turn right, to head along Mt Peel, North summit trail.
	After another 335 m veer left. After another 150 m head into the "Mt Peel Bushland Reserve".
	After another 90 m turn right.
	After another 55 m turn left. After another 235 m continue straight. After another 330 m come to the viewpoint (15 m on your left). After another 310 m turn left.
	After another 15 m turn right.
	After another 235 m turn left. After another 115 m continue straight. After another 150 m turn left, to head along Westminster Street.
	After another 20 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Mount Peel Summit(s) Circuit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	4.6 km
Time	2 h 45 min to 4 h 30 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) (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Toowoomba Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  
  Sunday 22 December
  
  30°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower over the Granite Belt in the late morning and afternoon. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm near the New South Wales border in the late morning and afternoon. Winds north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the morning then becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 33 to 38.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 7:30am to 4:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 13 [Extreme]
  
  Monday 23 December
  
  17°C → 33°C
  Sunny morning. Possible storm.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon. Winds northwest to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h tending west to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h in the middle of the day then tending west to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h in the early afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 17 and 24 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 30s.
  
  Tuesday 24 December
  
  18°C → 29°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds southerly 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 16 and 20 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 30s.
  
  Wednesday 25 December
  
  15°C → 27°C
  Sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds easterly 15 to 20 km/h turning northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 14 and 18 with daytime temperatures reaching 30 to 36.
  
  Thursday 26 December
  
  15°C → 27°C
  Sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Friday 27 December
  
  15°C → 30°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Saturday 28 December
  
  19°C → 33°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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