Mt Coot-tha Tourist Drive

The Mt Coot-tha Scenic Drive takes a circuitous route through the Mount Coot-tha Forest and Walkabout Creek section of D'Aguilar National Park. Begin at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha and Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, from here the drive winds past picturesque barbecue and picnic sites to the city's premier lookout. Mt Coot-tha Lookout is by far the best way to look over Brisbane. It boasts breathtaking views out to Moreton Bay and the Sunshine Coast Hinterland during the day and Brisbane's glittering cityscape at night. The entire Mount Coot-tha area is a natural reserve featuring a number of moderate to steep walks throughout the Mt Coot-tha Forest. The open eucalypt forest is home to a range of wildlife, and a huge variety of bird species. Visit the J C Slaughter Falls Park where a moderate walk will lead you to the semi-rainforest shrouded falls.