White Rock – Spring Mountain Conservation Estate – Including Paperbark Flats Picnic Area
Ipswich City Council Notice
Ipswich City Council Notice White Rock – Spring Mountain Conservation Estate is partially re-open from Saturday 31 May. Western access open: The Paperbark Flats day use area off School Road/White Rock Drive, Redbank Plains is open, along with many surrounding trails including to Little White Rock and the Bluff, through to White Rock. North-Eastern access open: The trails of the Springfield Lakes section near the Springfield-Greenbank Arterial are open. Access points include Specked Circuit and Wild Iris Terrace. Other areas are closed: The repair of some trails is ongoing and it is unsafe for visitors in closed areas, with limited emergency vehicle access and mobile phone reception. For your safety, please do not enter closed trails.
Address
White Rock Drive, Redbank Plains
District: 3
Description
White Rock - About this Conservation Area (PDF, 9.3 MB)
White Rock - Significant Plants and Animals (PDF, 4.8 MB)
- Access to White Rock-Spring Mountain Conservation Estate is via White Rock Drive should School Road be obstructed by development works.
- Walking trails vary in length and difficulty and range from easy 200-metre walk to the challenging 19-kilometre round trip trail. For a moderate walk, allow up to 3 hours to hike the 6.5 kilometre round-trip trail to the base of White Rock (refer to the walking trails guide PDF under the facilities tab above for more detailed trail information)
- No dogs/pets allowed
This Conservation Estate remains sacred to the Traditional Owners of Ipswich.
Some of the Cultural Landscapes within this estate include White Rock, the caves and outcrop overhangs. These sacred sites are very important to the Traditional Owners as they provide a link between Country and personal identity and allow the passing on of cultural knowledge.
As per Cultural Protocol the Traditional Owners have requested no one climbs White Rock.
Acknowledgement of Country
Ipswich City Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners as custodians of the land and waters with which we share.
We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging, as the Keepers of traditions, customs, cultures and stories of proud peoples.
Features
Recreation
- Bushwalking
- Horse Riding Trails
- Mountain Bike Riding Trails
- Walking Trails
Other Facilities
- Car Parking
- Disabled Access
- Picnic Facilities/Seats/Benches
- Public Toilets
Can be used for
- Nature Based Recreation
More Information
- Park gates locked from 6pm - 6am
- No dogs/pets allowed
- Horse Float parking area
- White Rock Spring Mountain Trails Guide (PDF, 4.4 MB)
Map
A permit/licence is required to use the following areas within White Rock - Spring Mountain Conservation Estate. Using the information provided please ensure you select an area suitable for your event.
Please refer to the Trails Guide for the location of the Yaddamun Trail.
Standard Conditions for each area can be viewed below. To apply for a Park & Facility Use Permit/Licence please complete an application form for assessment of your proposed event.
Please view the area conditions prior to applying for a permit/licence.
The permit holder must produce for inspection, the permit granted by the local government, upon request of an authorised person.
Please click on the name of each area to view its booking calendar (if available) and check availability for your event date/s before submitting your application for use.
| Area | Times | Capacity | Power (on-site) | Standard Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Use Area | 6:00am-6:00pm | N/A | No | View |
| Yaddamun Trail | 6:00am-6:00pm | N/A | No | View |
- Online Application Form
- Download Application Form (PDF, 256.4 KB)
- For further enquiries, please phone (07) 3810 6666
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Ipswich City Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners, the Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul people of the Yugara/Yagara Language Group, as custodians of the land and waters we share. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, as the keepers of the traditions, customs, cultures and stories of proud peoples.