Access the main entry off Boundary Road, Camp Hill.
Parking is available along the ring road around the playing fields and on the exit road. You’ll also find parking close to the playground.
Whites Hill Reserve
See rare plants, take in the summit views and use the world-class sporting facilities at Whites Hill Reserve.
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About Whites Hill Reserve
Just 7 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD, Whites Hill Reserve covers about 170 hectares.
Its open eucalypt forest and dry rainforest are home to many animal species, including the iconic koala.
You'll also find sporting fields, an enormous playground, a barbecue and picnic area, dog park and bushwalking trails. Hike to the summit to learn about the rich history of the reserve, including the residence it’s named after.
Getting there
Whites Hill Reserve
Travel options
Access the reserve from trails off the surrounding streets, as shown in the map.
Plan your trip with Translink’s Journey Planner.
Plan your route using our bike paths map.
Plan your visit
You’ll find plenty to do at Whites Hill Reserve for a great day outdoors.
Get together with friends or host a party at the barbecues, sheltered seating and picnic area next to the playground. The Common is a fully fenced playground with play equipment for children of all ages and abilities.
A short walk from the picnic area, you can play touch football, cricket or soccer, or fly kites and run on the sporting fields.
To experience the natural beauty of the reserve, go for a bushwalk. Catch glimpses of the city and the surrounding area from Whites Hill Summit or Sankey’s Mountain Outlook.
Help preserve natural areas and keep safe when bushwalking.
- Stay on designated tracks.
- Wear comfortable shoes, a hat and sunscreen.
- Take your phone and a track map with you.
- Keep your dog on a leash and clean up after it.
- Take care on tracks as some may be muddy or flooded after heavy rain.
There are 13 interconnected walking tracks at Whites Hill Reserve, ranging in difficulty from easy to moderate. The Sankey’s Mountain Summit Track is wheelchair accessible, with assistance.
The 1.3-kilometre Boundary Road Bikeway also passes through the eastern side of the reserve.
Download the track map to see track locations, difficulty levels and lengths.
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Did you know that 62% of Brisbane’s mammals, 33% of our amphibians and 27% of our birds live in Whites Hill?
This includes:
- koalas
- powerful owls
- velvet geckos
- sacred kingfishers
- short-beaked echidnas
- Brisbane short-necked turtles.
Wildlife find refuge in the variety of habitats in the reserve, including the dry rainforest area, Sankey's Scrub.
When visiting the scrub, you can also spot rare plants such as:
- Shirley’s tuckeroo
- Queensland nut
- prickly snake vine
- white beech.
Yes, there are koalas in the Whites Hill bushland. Look for them in the eucalyptus trees, as these trees are a favourite with koalas.
You can also see koalas in the Brisbane Koala Bushlands.
Leashed dogs are allowed at Whites Hill Reserve.
If you want to let your dog off the leash, visit the dog park on the south-west corner of the reserve, off Boundary Road.
Find other dog off-leash areas in Brisbane.
You can ride your bike on the Boundary Road Bikeway, located on the western edge of Whites Hill Reserve.
When riding, there are things you must do to keep yourself and other trail users safe.
- Wear a helmet.
- Keep to the left of the path.
- Give way to pedestrians.
- Travel at a suitable speed.
Want to find another bike track? Learn about riding in Brisbane.