Sunshine Coast Council

A lush green forest at the location of an important pioneering site.

SUITABILITY
Suitable for walkers of all abilities.

HIGHLIGHTS
This small reserve is an interpretive forest walk with lots of signage designating different species of trees, including Blackbox. There are also large native gingers throughout. Part way round the circuit you can turn right and follow the vehicle access down to the river. Here you will see giant Strangler Figs and nice views upstream to the bridge and downstream as well.

You can follow the river bank downstream on a cow trail to a sandy reach in the river before turning tail. On your way back you'll come across a pleasant grassy play come picnic as well as 2 other picnic tables.

The Stanley River is a major tributary of the Brisbane River. It extends approxmiately 35 kms westwards from south of Maleny, through Woodford to Kilcoy before veering southwards. The bridge is named after one of the pioneering families in Peachester. Elizabeth’s husband, William, ran a sawmill where the bridge is now located. The family also play an important role in growing the township of Peachester, building the Crohamhurst State School as well as many houses in the neighbourhood.

AFTERWARDS
This is a pleasant place to enjoy a picnic lunch or you could head back ito Peachester there are 2 great coffee shops to sit and relax.

For another historical adventure, from Peachester you can follow Knob Road northwards, which will eventually bring you back around into Landsborough where you can explore the Dularcha Train Tunnel either from Landsborough or Mooloolah.

HOW TO GET THERE
To the starting point: Stanley River Park is just before Eilzabeth Grigor Bridge over the Stanley River on the western side of Peachester about 1 km out of town. From Beerwah, follow the Beerwah-Kilcoy road west for about 9 km and you will arrive in Peachester. Keep going through town for another 1 km and the park is on your left. There walk starts here to your right.

To the end point: This is a mostly circular walk with the end point being your start point.