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As a result of feedback received from the community, 16km of new trails have been developed at Wivenhoe Hill. The multi- use trails offer mountain bike riders, horse riders, walkers and trail runners spectacular views of Lake Wivenhoe. About Lake Wivenhoe There are a range of recreational activities and facilities available at Lake Wivenhoe, located approximately 80 kilometres north-west of Brisbane. The lake is also part of South East Queensland’s interconnected bulk water supply network that supplies the region’s drinking water. The Wivenhoe Dam was built on the Brisbane River and completed in 1984. The dam wall is 2.3 kilometres long, with five radial gates to release water. The lake’s primary function is to provide safe, reliable water supply and is also used for flood mitigation. Finding your way to Wivenhoe Hill The Wivenhoe Hill trail entrance is located off Fig Tree Road, via the Hay Road exit on the Brisbane Valley Highway. Car and horse float parking is available at the trail entrance. LAKE WIVENHOE About the Wivenhoe Hill trail network The trail network has been separated into four trails, each identifiable by an individual colour. This colour is also displayed on totem poles along the trails to provide direction. Please view the trail map before you begin and make sure you are aware of the length of your selected trails. Mountain biking, horse riding, trail running and walking are permitted on the trails. The trails have been rated class 3, as per the Australian Walking Trail Standard. A reasonable level of fitness is required. Trails are not suitable for wheelchairs. Ensure you wear correct footwear and allow time for rest breaks. Multi-use trail rules Walkers give way to horse riders. Mountain bike riders give way to walkers, horse riders and trail runners. Trail runners give way to walkers and horse riders. Horse riders be aware of other users. For your safety Be aware of local fauna and flora. Carry a first aid kit, insect repellent and water with you. Take your mobile phone with you. In the event of an emergency, or if you see a fire, call 000 or 112 immediately. Take all your rubbish with you. Stay on the trails. Access Access to all Seqwater sites, including the Wivenhoe Hill trail network, is only permitted between 6am - 6pm. To download the full General Access and Use conditions, please visit our website www.seqwater.com.au. Domestic pets The areas around Lake Wivenhoe are home to an abundance of native wildlife, including koalas, which have been declared vulnerable by the Australian Government. Domestic pets cannot be brought into any of the catchment areas, lake or recreation areas at Lake Wivenhoe. Dogs are not permitted on the trails. Please respect our neighbours Some of the land close to the lake is private property. If a Seqwater sign is not displayed, that means the area is not a designated recreation area and you must not enter. Before you visit Check the recreation and safety notices section on our website for the latest information on access, closures and conditions before you visit any of our recreational areas. Wivenhoe Hill Trails Further information 1800 737 928 www.seqwater.com.au [email protected] PO Box 16146, City East QLD 4002 Recreation trails

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Page 1: LAKE WIVENHOE Wivenhoe Hill Trails - Seqwater Documents/Recreation... · As a result of feedback received from the community, 16km of new trails have been developed at Wivenhoe Hill

As a result of feedback received from the community, 16km of new trails have been developed at Wivenhoe Hill. The multi-use trails offer mountain bike riders, horse riders, walkers and trail runners spectacular views of Lake Wivenhoe.

About Lake WivenhoeThere are a range of recreational activities and facilities available at Lake Wivenhoe, located approximately 80 kilometres north-west of Brisbane. The lake is also part of South East Queensland’s interconnected bulk water supply network that supplies the region’s drinking water.

The Wivenhoe Dam was built on the Brisbane River and completed in 1984. The dam wall is 2.3 kilometres long, with five radial gates to release water. The lake’s primary function is to provide safe, reliable water supply and is also used for flood mitigation.

Finding your way to Wivenhoe HillThe Wivenhoe Hill trail entrance is located off Fig Tree Road, via the Hay Road exit on the Brisbane Valley Highway. Car and horse float parking is available at the trail entrance.

LAKE WIVENHOE

About the Wivenhoe Hill trail networkThe trail network has been separated into four trails, each identifiable by an individual colour. This colour is also displayed on totem poles along the trails to provide direction. Please view the trail map before you begin and make sure you are aware of the length of your selected trails.

Mountain biking, horse riding, trail running and walking are permitted on the trails.

The trails have been rated class 3, as per the Australian Walking Trail Standard. A reasonable level of fitness is required. Trails are not suitable for wheelchairs. Ensure you wear correct footwear and allow time for rest breaks.

Multi-use trail rules• Walkers give way to horse riders.• Mountain bike riders give way to walkers, horse

riders and trail runners.• Trail runners give way to walkers and horse riders.• Horse riders be aware of other users.

For your safety• Be aware of local fauna and flora.• Carry a first aid kit, insect repellent and water with

you. • Take your mobile phone with you.• In the event of an emergency, or if you see a fire,

call 000 or 112 immediately.• Take all your rubbish with you.• Stay on the trails.

AccessAccess to all Seqwater sites, including the Wivenhoe Hill trail network, is only permitted between 6am - 6pm.

To download the full General Access and Use conditions, please visit our website www.seqwater.com.au.

Domestic petsThe areas around Lake Wivenhoe are home to an abundance of native wildlife, including koalas, which have been declared vulnerable by the Australian Government. Domestic pets cannot be brought into any of the catchment areas, lake or recreation areas at Lake Wivenhoe. Dogs are not permitted on the trails.

Please respect our neighboursSome of the land close to the lake is private property. If a Seqwater sign is not displayed, that means the area is not a designated recreation area and you must not enter.

Before you visitCheck the recreation and safety notices section on our website for the latest information on access, closures and conditions before you visit any of our recreational areas.

Wivenhoe Hill Trails

Further information

1800 737 928www.seqwater.com.au

[email protected]

PO Box 16146, City East QLD 4002

Recreation trails

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White Trail (3.2 km)

Red Trail (4.5 km)

Black Trail (4 km)

Blue Trail (5 km)

Horse Watering Point

LAKE WIVENHOE

BRISBANE VALLEY HIGHWAY

Fig Tree Road

1 km0

Logan Inlet Road

Hay Road

LAKE WIVENHOE

Wivenhoe Hill Trail Network Map

PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES WITHIN THIS AREA

PERMITTED ACTIVITIES

Wildlife in the areaBe on the lookout for...

Whiptail Wallaby Red Fairy Wren

Whistling Kite Pheasant

Koala Grey Fantail

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