Starting from the end of Westminster Street, Drayton, this walk takes you on a circuit in the Mount Peel Bushland Reserve, visiting three peaks - including Mt Peel and Mt Peel North - along the way. Three summits in one hike can sound quite strenuous, yet this fun loop is not really that demanding. You’ll be visiting multiple lookouts which will provide you exceptional views over Toowoomba and the surrounding area. You can even get a close-up look at the aircraft landing on several airports nearby. As you make your way through the eucalypt woodland, keep an eye out for kangaroos, echidnas and some koalas. You’ll see lots of prickly pear, cactus and lantana as well. Tables and seats at the lookouts give you a chance of having a pretty scenic picnic. Wear a hat and sunscreen as the track and lookouts don’t have much shade. 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.
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.
Turn on to Anzac Avenue, A139 then drive for 3.7 km
Turn right onto Colvin Street and drive for another 35 m
Turn left onto Anzac Avenue and drive for another 910 m
Turn left onto Westminster Street and drive for another 510 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From the end of Westminster Street, head towards the metal gate located along the wooden fence. Pass through the gap near the gate and head along the wide dirt trail as you move directly away from the gate. Keep left as you pass by a water tank (to your right) to continue along Mount Peel Summit(s) Circuit(clockwise).....
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Directions & comments
Start.
Find the car park at the start.
After another 30 m continue straight, to head along Westminster Street.
After another 110 m continue straight, to head along Westminster Street.
Keep left.
After another 350 m continue straight.
After another 120 m continue straight.
After another 330 m turn left.
After another 235 m pass the "Mount Peel" (on your right).
After another 480 m turn left.
After another 210 m continue straight.
After another 115 m continue straight.
After another 110 m turn right.
After another 160 m continue straight.
After another 90 m continue straight.
After another 185 m come to the viewpoint (15 m on your left).
Continue straight.
After another 80 m pass the "Mt Peel North" (20 m on your left).
Turn right, to head along Mt Peel, North summit trail.
After another 335 m veer left.
After another 150 m head into the "Mt Peel Bushland Reserve".
After another 90 m turn right.
After another 55 m turn left.
After another 235 m continue straight.
After another 330 m come to the viewpoint (15 m on your left).
After another 310 m turn left.
After another 15 m turn right.
After another 235 m turn left.
After another 115 m continue straight.
After another 150 m turn left, to head along Westminster Street.
After another 20 m come to the end.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Mount Peel Summit(s) Circuit
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
4.6 km
Time
2 h 45 min to 4 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) (1/6)
Experience Required
No experience required (2/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)
Bushwalk
2 h 45 min to 4 h 30 min
1 h 30 min to 2 h 15 min
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Find the car park at the start.
After another 235 m pass the "Mount Peel" (on your right).
After another 185 m come to the viewpoint (15 m on your left).
After another 150 m head into the "Mt Peel Bushland Reserve".
