Gamlen Circuit

The Gamlen Circuit trail forms part of the Flinders - Goolman Conservation Estate managed by Ipswich City Council and is accessed from the Hardings Paddock Picnic Area off Carmichael's Road in Purga, just South of Ipswich. Visitors to the Estate can take in the area's natural wonders through a range of recreational activities, including hiking, mountain bike riding, and horse riding. The conservation estate is over 1900 hectares, supporting extensive forests and rugged volcanic peaks and slopes, including Flinders Peak and Mounts Blaine, Catherine and Goolman. The Estate is an important wildlife refuge supporting 136 birds, 25 mammals, 13 reptiles and 8 amphibian species, as well as 531 different flora species. Take a hike or short, leisurely mountain bike ride along the Gamlen Circuit trail or use it as the launching pad for longer and more challenging trails, including the Goolman and Rocky Knoll Lookouts. **It is recommend visitors check the Ipswich City Council website for the latest information on closures or controlled burns in Conservation Estates before visiting. See the website to check before heading out.