14 Best Overnight Hikes Near Brisbane

Campground: Rum Jungle Bush Camp Difficulty: Hard Time from Brisbane: 2 hrs

Mt Barney is a must-do for any serious Queensland hiker. It’s huge, rugged, and beautiful.

1. MT BARNEY SUMMIT

Campground: Lower Portals Bush Camp Difficulty: Easy Time from Brisbane: 1 hr 45 mins

For a less hardcore Mt Barney experience, the Lower Portals track is a great option

2. LOWER PORTALS

Campground: Yamahra Creek Bush Camp Difficulty: Easy-moderate Time from Brisbane: 1 hr 35 mins

Another great overnight hike in Mt Barney National Park is the Upper Portals Circuit,

3. UPPER PORTALS

Campground: Lizard Point Difficulty: Off-Track/Expert Time from Brisbane: 2 hours

The Steamers are an iconic rock formation in a remote part of Main Range National Park.

4. THE STEAMERS

Campground: Manna Gum Camping Area Difficulty: Easy Time from Brisbane: 2 hrs

The Cascades Circuit provides a less intense Main Range experience.

5. CASCADES CIRCUIT

Campground: Laidley Creek Falls Bush Camp Difficulty: Off-Track/Expert Time from Brisbane: 2 hrs 15 mins

This remote Main Range bushbash offers amazing views of Mt Castle.

6. SYLVESTER'S LOOKOUT TO HOLE-IN-THE-WALL

Campground: Laidley Creek Falls Bush Camp Difficulty: Off-Track/Expert Time from Brisbane: 2 hrs 15 mins

This circuit in the Binna Burra section traces the beautiful Coomera River.

7. ILLINBAH CIRCUIT

Campground: Echo Point Bush Camp Difficulty: Easy-Moderate Time from Brisbane: 1 hr 30 mins

The Border Track is a mainstay in Lamington National Park.

8. BORDER TRACK

Campground: Stinson Remote Bush Camp Difficulty: Off-Track/Expert Time from Brisbane: 1 hr 55 mins

Best for hardore bushbashers interested in local history

9. STINSON CRASH SITE

Campground: England Creek Bush Camp Difficulty: Moderate Time from Brisbane: 50 mins

For a bit of a challenge in Northbrook Mountain, then check out the 24km Aquila Loop.

10. AQUILLA LOOP

Campground: Northbrook Mountain Bush Camp Difficulty: Easy Time from Brisbane: 1 hr

Along this clear fire trail, is one of the most picturesque campsites in South East QLD

11. NORTHBROOK MOUNTAIN

Campground: Dundas Road Bush Camp Difficulty: Easy Time from Brisbane: 50 mins

Dundas is breezy hike for those new to overnighters.

12. DUNDAS ROAD

Campground: Middle Kobble Bush Camp Difficulty: Moderate  Time from Brisbane: 1 hr

Located in D’Aguilar National Park, Kobble Creek Waterfall walk can be turned into a remote overnighter.

13. KOBBLE CREEK WATERFALL

Campground: Ngumbi Base Camp Difficulty: Easy  Time from Brisbane: 1 hr 15 mins

The summit route provides stunning views of Wyaralong Dam and iconic Scenic Rim peaks.

14. MT JOYCE

14 Best Overnight Hikes Near Brisbane, Queensland