Ewen Maddock Dam North

Starting from the Ewen Maddock Dam car park off Connection Road, Landsborough, this explores the northwestern foreshore of Ewen Maddock Dam Reservoir. An extremely scenic and well-maintained set of shared use tracks will let you better focus on the picturesque environment around you. Expect to be dazed by the tranquil views of nature all over the reservoir. You’ll see lots of bird species along with goannas and dragonflies near the tracks. You can choose how you want to get around the reservoir as there are multiple options available. The tracks are used by mountain bikers and horse riders as well, so keep an ear out. Remember to bring an insect repellent to protect yourself from the ‘mozzies’(Australian slang for mosquitoes) and wear some proper hiking boots if you’re going to hike under wet conditions. Look out for snakes in warmer months. Keep in mind 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	(-26.7750184,153.0038104)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Bruce Highway, M1 Turn on to then drive for 285 m Keep right and drive for another 3.5 km Turn right onto Mooloolah Connection Road and drive for another 2 km Turn left and drive for another 105 m Turn right and drive for another 20 m Turn right and drive for another 70 m Turn left and drive for another 160 m

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 to join the railed boardwalk(Tallowwood Walk), keeping the reservoir to your left. Follow the said track as it meanders along the reservoir to continue along Ewen Maddock Dam North Track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along T1. After 15 m pass the toilet (45 m on your right).
	After another 15 m (at the intersection of Tallowwood Walk & T1) continue straight, to head along Tallowwood Walk. After another 20 m pass the playground (15 m on your right). Then pass the sign (on your left).
	After another 30 m continue straight. After another 6 m pass the BBQ (6 m on your right). After another 95 m continue straight, to head along Tallowwood Walk.
	After another 190 m (at the intersection of Main Track & Tallowwood Walk) continue straight, to head along Main Track. After another 150 m (at the intersection of Main Track & Tallowwood Walk) continue straight, to head along Main Track. After another 85 m (at the intersection of Main Track & Tallowwood Walk) veer left, to head along Tallowwood Walk. After another 310 m (at the intersection of Main Track & Tallowwood Walk) continue straight, to head along Main Track.
	After another 205 m 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.
	The starting point of an alternate route. A shorter alternative route skipping the Yellow Loop Track. To take the alternate route continue straight here. Details below. After another 35 m (at the intersection of Main Track & Yellow Loop) veer left, to head along Yellow Loop.
	The alternate route finishes here. Veer right to rejoin the main route at the 3.4 km waypoint. Details below. After another 990 m (at the intersection of Main Track & Yellow Loop) veer left, to head along Main Track.
	After another 570 m (at the intersection of Main Track & Blue Loop) turn left, to head along Blue Loop.
	After another 460 m (at the intersection of Blue Loop & T6) veer left, to head along T6.
	Continue another 75 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 4.5 km to get back to the start.

A shorter alternative route skipping the Yellow Loop Track.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Main Track & Yellow Loop Start heading along Main Track (a walking track).
	After another 245 m come to the end. At the end of this alternate route, rejoin the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Ewen Maddock Dam North

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	9 km
Time	2 h to 3 h 45 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) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 15 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	15 m	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Caloundra Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
  
  Monday 28 April
  
  Mostly clear.
  
  Partly cloudy. Light winds.
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  16°C → 26°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog in the south in the early morning. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 14 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:50am to 2:30pm, UV Index predicted to reach 6 [High]
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  18°C → 25°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog inland in the early morning. Medium chance of showers, most likely from the late morning. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 15 and 18 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  16°C → 25°C
  Sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower near the coast, near zero chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming southerly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  15°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  15°C → 22°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 20mm
  
  Showers.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  16°C → 22°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 15mm
  
  Showers.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  17°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 10mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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