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This section of the BVRT proceeds back towards Warrego Highway and Ipswich, through mixed eucalyptus forest with understorey, some grassland. A wide range of bush birds may be observed, including a number of honeyeater species, cuckoos, raptors, smaller species such as Weebill, Yellow Thornbill, Speckled Warbler and Rose Robin, scrubwrens and fairywrens, as well as Common Bronzewing for which this part of Pine Mountain is known.
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L2559289/bird-list
Location: Meet at BVRT entrance adjacent to 149-165 Pine Mountain Quarry Rd., park on wide grass verge beside southward bound Rail Trail. UBD 191Q8. -27.552701, 152.702754
Grade 2 walk on unsealed, formed, well-graded gravel and dirt vehicle track, with slight gentle downhill slope. Total distance approx. 1.7km one way. Use sun protection, insect repellent, carry water.
Note: BVRT is shared with horse riders and cyclists so appropriate care and courtesies apply.
Driving routes. The site can be approached either from Pine Mountain Road turnoff from Warrego, then left into Pine Mountain Quarry Road; or second right off the Brisbane Valley Highway into Bayley Road, then via Velvet St and Desbrow St.
No onsite toilets: there are toilets at Kholo Gardens and Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve Public toilets are also available at Coles Express service station, Karalee (Mt Crosby Rd southbound), Karalee Village, and Ampol and BP service stations on Warrego Highway (westward bound) between Mt Crosby/Pine Mountain turnoff and Brisbane Valley turnoff.
Morning tea at Kholo Gardens, with optional bird walk following.
