Top 7 scenic spots to get fit in the Moreton Bay Region

You need look no further than your backyard for some of southeast Queensland’s most picturesque places to get your exercise fix. Here’s seven spots to get you started.

The Active Sisters’ Angelina Barth enjoys yoga on the beach. Picture: Dominika Lis

You don’t need to trek up the Glasshouse Mountains to break a sweat. There’s a smorgasbord of scenic spots in our own backyard to pull on the Lycra and get moving.

There are mountains to conquer, waterholes to scramble up and swim, beachside yoga and cycling paths, or you can get off the beaten track and hike to some of the secret bouldering spots that rock climbers flock to.

Here are some top spots across the Moreton Bay Region for a workout with a view.

1 Yoga on the beach at Redcliffe

If you are seeking some uplifting yoga by the water you can head down to Suttons Beach at Redcliffe to find your inner peace each day. There are $10 casual classes or it costs $20 for the week with Monica Batiste at 6am most weekdays. It’s your chance to stretch, relax and greet the day with a positive attitude. Or you could just roll up your yoga mat and find your own spot on the waterfront for some solo downward dogs.

2 Hiking through the gorges near Mt Glorious

It’s off the beaten track, and not the easiest of hikes but the pay-off is a quiet day of hiking and swimming in rock pools without the crowds. The scenery is beautiful on this well-hidden hike with cool-water rock pools and a waterfall. There is also plenty of wildlife to be seen while you’re wandering along the tranquil forest floor and wading through the creeks.

Discover Northbrook Gorge. Picture: Dominika Lis

3 Boating on Lake Kurwongbah

Lake Kurwongbah is a shared recreational water sports zone for skiing and paddling, alongside the Pine Rivers Rowing Club. Kayaks and canoes can launch from Mick Hanfling Park and you can begin to enjoy the lake’s serene waters, which are just a stone’s throw from Petrie. It’s about 3.2sq km and offers a peaceful environment to enjoy exercise on the water, birdwatching and fishing.

4 Secret spots to go bouldering and rock climbing

While most people associate rock-climbing in southeast Queensland with the Glasshouse Mountains, there are some little-known spots where you can boulder in the Moreton Bay Region. Cedar Creek has some boulders along the creekline that provide some good challenges and a cave underhang, not to mention the creek to cool off in after your climb. There are also a few boulders at Terrors Creek near Dayboro.

5 Boxing at Lake Eden

Bust away the stress of your working week at a fast-paced boxing session adjacent to Lake Eden at North Lakes. It’s both a strength and cardio workout overlooking the water and all its birdlife. The lake also features a 1.7km track around it, with runners and walkers regularly pounding the pavement.

6 Tee off at Bribie Island

Rated as the Moreton Bay Region’s toughest golf course, the par 72 Pacific Harbour Golf and Country Club course will challenge golfers of all abilities. You can even enjoy teeing off under the watchful eye of resident emus.

7 Cycle a rail trail

Try cycling along the Samford Valley Rail Trail, which starts at Ferny Grove and follows the former train line through Camp Mountain to Samford Village. The 8.3km track meanders through forested area, and you can stop at the cairn to commemorate the 1947 rail disaster where 16 people died. The Caboolture to Wamuran rail trail is due for completion next year and will be a 10.5km shared pathway. Watch this space.