Birdwatch, picnic, paddle or visit the environment centre in Boondall Wetlands. Plan your visit using our track map.
Boondall Wetlands is Brisbane's largest wetlands, covering about 1,150 hectares.
A 30-minute drive from the CBD, the wetlands lie on the edge of Moreton Bay, between Boondall, Nudgee Beach and Shorncliffe.
The wetlands include a variety of habitats, including mangroves, open forest, grassland and tidal flats.
The reserve has a rich history. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people used the area to camp, hold ceremonies and gather food, medicines and other resources.
It was then used for farming by the Catholic Church until the 1960s, when Council acquired the land. In 1990, the wetlands officially became a reserve.
Today Boondall Wetlands is listed under the Ramsar Convention as a wetland of international significance. It includes walking and bike riding tracks, a canoe trail, picnic areas and the Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre.
Open 6am-7pm daily.
The environment centre is open 8.30am–4pm daily, except public holidays.
The main car park is at the Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre. You can access it via Stanworth Road.
You’ll also find parking:
Plan your trip with Translink’s Journey Planner.
Plan your ride using our bike path map.
Boondall Wetlands is a nature lover’s paradise.
Watch the shorebirds from the bird hides, stroll through mangroves on the boardwalk, and spot native wildlife from the walking tracks.
You can also kayak or canoe down Nundah Creek, past woodland forests, mangroves and saltmarshes. On high tide, you could spot a dolphin!
After an active morning, relax in a picnic area or admire the wetlands and Moreton Bay from the Anne Beasley Lookout.
Help preserve natural areas and keep safe when visiting.
Keep your dog on a leash.
Don't touch wildlife.
Dispose of rubbish responsibly.
Stay on designated tracks and trails.
Take your phone, a track map and water wherever you go.
Discover the importance of preserving our tidal wetlands at the Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre.
Play and learn using interactive displays, meet our crevice skinks, and find out about local wildlife. You can also attend a nature-themed event, enjoy an outdoor yoga session or sign up for bush kindy.
Boondall Wetlands has 3 easy walking trails that range from 100 metres to 2 kilometres. There’s also a shared bikeway trail, which is a 13-kilometre return journey.
Launch your kayak or canoe at the O’Quinn Street ramp to begin the Nundah Creek Canoe Trail. Cross the canoe portage from Nudgee Creek and paddle up past Dinah’s Island or down Nundah Creek.
Download the track map to view the track and boat ramp locations.
Out for a family fun day? Follow the Hide ‘n’ Seek Children’s Trail on the Billai Dhagun Circuit. Grab a map to begin your search for cheeky creatures, hidden plants and special locations.
Download the map to start your adventure.
Boondall Wetlands is a picturesque spot for picnics. Choose from picnic areas with tables and toilets near the:
You’ll also find picnic facilities nearby:
More than 190 native bird species live in and visit Boondall Wetlands, including:
Many are migratory shorebirds that rely on the wetlands to feed and rest.
When visiting, you'll also see:
Vegetation in the wetlands create the perfect habitat for these animals, including:
Boondall Wetlands is essential to the survival of many migratory shorebird species.
Part of the Asian-Australasian Flyway, the wetlands attract large numbers of international migratory shorebirds from September to April.
The shorebirds travel up to 13,000 kilometres from areas in Asia, including the Yatsu Higata tidal flats of Narashino, Japan.
In 1998, Council and the City of Narashino signed the Narashino Agreement to protect the shorebirds in these 2 areas.
Help to look after migratory birds by minimising disturbance when visiting the wetlands.
Learn more about shorebirds from the Queensland Wader Study Group.
Learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture along the Nurri Millen Totems Trail in the Boondall Wetlands.
In 1996, renowned Indigenous artist, the late Ron Hurley, worked with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to study and research Indigenous culture of the Boondall Wetlands.
Together, they created a series of contemporary totems symbolising various aspects of culture.
The 18 aluminium totems refer to food, plants, animals, tools, camp life and the Dreaming.
Placed near a related site or habitat, the totems can be found throughout the wetlands, including on the Billai Dhagun Circuit.
Boondall Wetlands is dog friendly. You must keep your dog on a leash at all times and dispose of any waste responsibly.
If you want to let your dog off the leash, head to the nearby dog park in Tuckeroo Park at Nudgee Beach.
Many bird species live in Boondall Wetlands, such as:
Boondall Wetlands also provides significant habitat for residential and migratory shorebirds.
Residential shorebirds, such as Australian white ibises and whistling kites, live in Australia year-round. They breed locally and nest in wetlands, grasslands and along coastal shorelines.
Migratory shorebirds, including grey-tailed tattlers, red knots and whimbrels, live part of the year in Australia. They spend the rest of their time at breeding grounds in the northern hemisphere.
Discover more about shorebirds and other wildlife in the wetlands.
Yes, you can ride your bike to Boondall Wetlands.
The Boondall Wetlands Bikeway extends from the Brisbane Entertainment Centre to Nudgee Beach. It’s a 13-kilometre return journey.
You can also ride on the Gateway Upgrade North bikeway or link these tracks to bikeways outside the wetlands.
Not sure where to start? Plan your ride using our bike paths map.
Yes, you can canoe and kayak on the Nundah Creek Canoe Trail in Boondall Wetlands.
Stay safe when canoeing or kayaking by making sure you're prepared.
