Dutton Park To St Lucia Campus Walk

Dutton Park To St Lucia Campus Walk, Brisbane, Queensland. Australia

The gorgeous grounds of the University of Queensland are the backdrop for this scenic Brisbane river walk, which circumnavigates the historic centre of learning dating from 1921.

Holidaying Hervey Bay, Australia Day Weekend

Holidaying Hervey Bay, Australia Day Weekend, Queensland. Australia

We headed to our favourite sea-side holiday spot for Australia Day Long Weekend, Hervey Bay. Hervey Bay and Fraser Island are two gems in Queensland’s crown. You can take the scenic route by taking the Bruce Highway north, then onto Glass House Mountains Road via the Glass House Mountains. You’ll then pass Australia Zoo, home to a wide range of Australian and International Wildlife. Continue and close to Landsborough is Ewen Maddock Dam with walking trails and picnic spots, as well as the rustic villages of Maleny, Montville and Mapleton. You can either then take the inland route along the Bruce Highway or the coastal route via David Low Way.  The inland route takes you past Eumundi, famous for its Wednesday and Saturday markets as well as galleries, pubs and restaurants. The Sunshine Coast route takes you through Mooloolaba and a string of beaches, including Coolum Beach, Castaways Beach and Sunshine Beach. At Noosa, indulge in some fine dining or retail therapy. Then your options are the Cooroy-Noosa Rd out of Noosa, returning to the Bruce Highway just past Cooroy. In Gympie, check out the relics from the gold rush days, including the Valley Rattler steam train. After Gympie, if you’ve got time for a detour, there’s a road back to the coast at Rainbow Beach for the colourful sand cliffs, spectacular Wolf Rock for divers, while Tin Can Bay offers the chance to feed dolphins by hand off the boat ramp. Continue north via Cooloola Coast Rd to the grand old town of Maryborough, then to Hervey Bay. Whale watching is the name of the game here from August to October with sightings guaranteed.

Deception Bay Heritage Walk

 

🌿 Fitness Story: The Benefits of the Deception Bay Heritage Walk, Moreton Bay 🚶‍♀️☀️📸

If you’re looking for a gentle yet rewarding way to move your body and soak up nature, the Deception Bay Heritage Walk in Moreton Bay is a fantastic choice. This 3–4 km coastal walk along the bay blends history, nature, and fitness into one unforgettable experience. Whether you’re after a mindful stroll, a brisk walk, or a family adventure, this trail delivers fresh air, movement, and a connection to Queensland’s unique environment.

There’s now a more interesting way to learn about your past when taking a walk. The Deception Bay Digital Heritage Trail, debuted a couple of years ago, features an interactive guide to the original heritage trail located at the Captain Cook Parade. The Deception Bay Heritage Trail takes you back to the town’s early days, when the area was remote, roads were dusty tracks and Aboriginal locals maintained traditional lifestyle and culture.

🏞️ Walk Description

✅ Start Point: Deception Bay Foreshore
Begin at the foreshore park, where you’ll find open grassy spaces, picnic areas, and views of the calm bay.

✅ Trail Highlights:

• Heritage Bathing Pools: Early settler-built stone pools, perfect for a photo stop.

• Bancroft Baths: Historic tidal pools named after Dr. Joseph Bancroft, known for their medicinal history.

• Environmental Wetlands: Home to diverse birdlife and a peaceful spot to pause.

• Mangrove Boardwalk: A raised path through thriving mangrove forests — magical at sunrise or sunset.

• Interpretive Signs: Learn about local history, flora, and fauna as you walk.

✅ Distance: ~3–4 km return (~1–1.5 hours at a relaxed pace)

Deception Bay Heritage Trail is a fascinating and scenic 4 km waterfront walk that combines nature and history in one. Features of the Deception Bay Heritage Trail include a dedicated dog swimming beach (near Boama Park), boat ramps, wetlands, cottonwood groves and the historically significant Bancroft Sea Baths. During low tide, keen-eyed visitors to the trail might be able to spot the Bancroft Baths, carved into the sandstone and hidden in the mudflats. In the 19th century, it was a widely held belief that the fresh sea air and water were a way of healing the illnesses caused by the increasingly industrialised world, and it’s an idea that still seems to ring true today. Deception Bay holds the only known baths of these kind in the state.

📍 Points of Interest & Photo Stops

📸 Heritage Bathing Pools: Beautiful at sunrise with reflections on the water.

📸 Bancroft Baths: Unique stonework surrounded by tidal waters — a step back in time.

📸 Mangrove Boardwalk: Great for nature shots, especially with birds or crabs at low tide.

📸 Bay Views: Look out across Moreton Bay — sometimes you’ll spot dolphins or pelicans.

Beyond the mudflats, there are many sites of historical and cultural significance along the walk, including the site of the World War II army camp created to retrain Australian soldiers to fight in the Pacific region after Japan entered the war.

There are 13 information signs outlining details about the local history which makes this walk through Moreton Bay Marine Park particularly interesting. The signs discuss the lives of the local inhabitants as well as the early settlers, especially Dr Thomas Bancroft who carved out the bathing pools along the foreshore for his wife.

☕ Coffee Stops Nearby

☕ Zesty Lemon Café — A local favorite with great coffee and brunch, near the foreshore.

☕ Three Beans Coffee — Perfect for a post-walk pick-me-up with friendly service.

Moreton Bay and its islands boast a fascinating past from Fort Lytton’s military fortification and quarantine station to St Helena Island’s penal establishment.

Moreton Bay Council’s digital heritage trails showcase the region’s history and heritage on a new digital platform. The digital heritage trails include several new features such as audio narration, photos and an interactive map. Follow the story behind the region’s history using a smartphone, a tablet device or a desktop computer.

• Deception Bay Foreshore (Start Point):
  🌅 Sunrise photo → ☕ Zesty Lemon Café → 🏞️ Grassy picnic area

• Heritage Bathing Pools:
  📸 Historic stonework → 💧 Water fountain

• Bancroft Baths:
  📸 Tidal pools → 🌊 Medicinal history

• Environmental Wetlands:
  📸 Birdlife → 🌿 Nature signs

• Mangrove Boardwalk (End Point):
  📸 Mangroves & wildlife → 🚎 Public transport nearby → ☕ Three Beans Coffee

Distance Markers:

• 0 km → Foreshore

• 1.5 km → Bancroft Baths

• 3–4 km → Mangrove Boardwalk

Icons on map: ☕ coffee, 📸 photo, 🚶‍♂️ walk, 💧 water, 🚎 transport

Deception Bay Heritage Trail. Stops : 16  | Length : 2.3km | Time : 1 hour

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