At Bestbrook

🥾 Explore Bestbrook’s Natural Trails

Discover the beauty and wonder of Bestbrook’s bushland. Whether you’re after a peaceful stroll or a scenic climb, our trails offer something for everyone.

⛰️ Mountain Bush Track

• Elevation: ~960m above sea level

• Starting point (creek): ~580m

• The climb is steep but the views are worth it!

From the top, soak in panoramic views:

• East: Mount Mitchell & Mount Cordeaux

• West: Patchwork farmland below

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🌿 Gnomes Gully Cave

• 🛤️ Distance: Approx. 1km return

• 🌟 Difficulty: Easy – suitable for all ages

  

• 📍 Directions: Available at Reception

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Ideal for: Families & casual walkers

Enjoy a relaxing, self-guided walk through native bushland to the enchanting Gnomes Gully Cave.
🔍 Watch for koalas and local flora along the way

⚠️ Safety First!

• Trails are rugged — please stay on marked paths

• Do not hike alone if possible

• Always carry a mobile phone for safety

🐨 Koala Spotting, Bush Tucker & Wildlife

🔍 Bush Tucker at Bestbrook

Traditional bush foods found in the area include:
Fruits & Plants:
Sandpaper fig, wild banana, grape, raspberry, cherry, mulberry, cactus fruit

Herbs & Greens:
Wild mint, rosemary, turnip, watercress, pepper cress, mustard cress

Roots & Yams:
Long, hairy, and grass yams

Others:
Ginger lily, tree fern, orchids, rice grass (Lomandra), swamp dock

🛑 Please consult staff before consuming any wild plants.

🐦 Birdwatcher’s Paradise

Spot an array of birds including:

• Wonga Pigeon

• Eastern Bristle Bird (rare!)

• Coxen’s Fig-parrot

• King & Grass Parrots

• Satin Bower Birds

• Wedge-tailed Eagle 🦅

⚠️ Please stay alert for snakes — they share the trails with us.

🦘 Australian Wildlife You May Encounter

Bestbrook is home to many native animals:

• Mammals: Koala, wallaby, bandicoot, phascogale, possum

• Birds: Cockatoos, ducks, tawny frogmouths

• Reptiles & Amphibians: Tiger quoll, giant barred frog

Bring a camera, stay alert — you never know what you might spot!