Gold Creek Reservoir Circuit

Starting from Gold Creek Reservoir Carpark at the end of Gold Creek Road, Brookfield, this circuit walk pivots around the reservoir via the Gold Creek Reservoir Walking Track, visiting multiple viewpoints along the way. Built in 1885 to support Enoggera Dam, Gold Creek Dam actually has the world's first concrete stepped spillway. You’ll get a good view of the dam/spillway near the start, along with the opportunity to view it from the foreshore with a tiny detour. Don’t forget to take in the scenery and observe the colourful butterflies when you’re there. Other than that, the track is nicely shaded and a regular trail run destination for many. Expect to see and hear plenty of bird species throughout the journey. The track may be overgrown in parts. Keep an eye out for snakes, and bring an insect repellent to save you from the mozzies(Australian slang for mosquitoes). 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	(-27.4628572,152.8833739)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Western Freeway, M5 Turn on to then drive for 265 m Keep right and drive for another 105 m Turn right onto Moggill Road, 33 and drive for another 2.9 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Brookfield Road and drive for another 3.7 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Gold Creek Road and drive for another 5.8 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From Gold Creek Reservoir Carpark(near Gold Creek Dam), head towards the signposted gate along the gravel path. Head over the little stile next to the gate. When you come to the fork, veer left and pass by the green directional signpost(to your right). Pass by the nursery to your right and turn left shortly after crossing Gold Creek to continue along Gold Creek Reservoir Circuit(clockwise). This direction of travel is better signposted.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the gate at the start.
	At the intersection of Gold Creek Road & Gold Creek Boundary Break continue straight, to head along Gold Creek Boundary Break. After another 110 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long)
	After another 10 m turn left. After another 60 m pass the picnic table (25 m on your left).
	After another 130 m turn left, to head along Gold Creek Boundary Break.
	After another 100 m (at the intersection of Gold Creek Reservoir Walking Track & Gold Creek Boundary Break) turn sharp right, to head along Gold Creek Reservoir Walking Track (a walking track). After another 950 m pass the sign (7 m on your right). After another 45 m continue straight. After another 35 m pass the sign (on your right).
	After another 30 m turn right. After another 40 m pass the sign (7 m on your left).
	After another 120 m turn right.
	After another 890 m turn right. After another 35 m pass the sign (on your left). After another 100 m (at the intersection of Gold Creek Reservoir Walking Track & Black Cockatoo Track) continue straight, to head along Gold Creek Reservoir Walking Track.
	After another 35 m turn right, to head along Gold Creek Reservoir Walking Track.
	After another 115 m continue straight, to head along Gold Creek Reservoir Walking Track.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This tiny side trip takes you to a viewpoint at the foreshore of Gold Creek Reservoir. You can get a better view of the dam from here, and maybe enjoy a picnic by the water. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 1.7 km continue straight, to head along Gold Creek Reservoir Walking Track.
	After another 65 m turn sharp left, to head along Gold Creek Reservoir Walking Track. After another 20 m come to the viewpoint (10 m on your right).
	After another 90 m veer right, to head along Gold Creek Reservoir Walking Track. After another 55 m head up the 4 steps (about 4 m long) After another 110 m pass the sign (on your right).
	At the intersection of Gold Creek Boundary Break & Gold Creek Reservoir Walking Track turn left. After another 25 m pass the toilet (25 m on your right). Then cross the bridge (about 15 m long) After another 40 m continue straight, to head along Gold Creek Road.
	After another 80 m come to the end. A sign.

This tiny side trip takes you to a viewpoint at the foreshore of Gold Creek Reservoir. You can get a better view of the dam from here, and maybe enjoy a picnic by the water.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 25 m come to the end. A viewpoint. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 25 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Gold Creek Reservoir Circuit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	5 km
Time	1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 4.8 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	4.8 km	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Kenmore Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
  
  Friday 11 October
  
  Clear.
  
  Clear. Light winds.
  
  Saturday 12 October
  
  13°C → 28°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog in the early morning, mainly inland. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm from the late morning. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:00am to 3:10pm, UV Index predicted to reach 9 [Very High]
  
  Sunday 13 October
  
  15°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending east to southeasterly in the late morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Monday 14 October
  
  15°C → 25°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Tuesday 15 October
  
  14°C → 27°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Wednesday 16 October
  
  15°C → 25°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Thursday 17 October
  
  15°C → 29°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Friday 18 October
  
  16°C → 30°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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