Stanley River Park Circuit

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.

About this place

Suitable for walking
Picnic table on site

Walking track grade: Grade 2; A formed track with gentle hills and the occasional step. Clearly signposted, and no walking experience needed.

Graded on the Queensland Parks walking track scale. Walk with care(opens in a new tab)

Managed by

Sunshine Coast Council

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Safety

Hazards on this trail

No major hazards. Path a little crumbly and has lots of leaf litter.

In an emergency, call 000. Always adventure safely!

Always follow any local signage, it contains key information and conditions can change at any time.
Use the trails with consideration for your abilities, be prepared for the adventure ahead:
- Be aware of the weather conditions, found here: Bureau of Meteorology — Queensland(opens in a new tab)
- Always wear appropriate clothing, focus on good footwear.
- Always bring more water than you think you will need.
- Be Sun Safe!
- Always let someone know where you are going that isn't going with you.
Just getting started try this site for good useful information: Trail Hiking Australia — hike safety(opens in a new tab)
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