Kumbartcho is a council owned Flora & Fauna Sanctuary that adjoins the South Pine River at Eatons Hill. There are remnants of riverine rainforest next to the river that existed when European settlers first came to the area. In the past 15 years a group of South Pine River Warriors have planted approximately 140,000 trees and other plants making this reserve the perfect habitat for a list of 179 species of birds over the past 13yrs – per eBird. The track along the river is an easy walk of approximately 1.5kms (each way) after walking down a set of stairs from the carparks and dam. The walk will take approximately 2.5 to 3 hours dependent on our pace.
As usual please wear a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent & water. We will have morning tea and bird call somewhere at the facility between the 2 car parks chosen when we finish the walk. There are toilets at the complex and please also bring a chair. For anyone interested, there is a plant nursery for any gardening enthusiasts.
Directions: 2nd car park, Bunya Pine Court, Eatons Hill, Brisbane (northside). Rather than using the carpark itself, please park in either Draper Rd or Bunya Pine Court & walk to the 2nd carpark as it’s School Holidays & mothers & toddlers like to park closer to the nursery. Be aware that it’s illegal to park with your car tyres on the grassy nature strip.
