SAFETY ALERT! Flooding


Warning: Undefined property: stdClass::$currentTime in /var/www/html/wp-content/themes/GAWB-theme-2022-main/partials/dam-levels.php on line 32

0.00%

2026-01-19 12:44:36 DAM CAPACITY 0.00% 0.00M HEIGHT 0ML VOLUME
GAWB Logo Square (1)






Rail trail

Gladstone region’s hidden gem

Discover the Four Mile Scrub to Boynedale Bush Camp Rail Trail, a six-kilometre walking track through some of Central Queensland’s most scenic bushland. Managed by Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB), the trail is part of our commitment to improving liveability and creating new opportunities for recreation and tourism in the Gladstone region. It also connects with the Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail (BBIRT), offering locals and visitors more opportunities to explore the outdoors.

Four the fun of it
Whether you’re walking, camping or exploring, this free nature walk near Lake Awoonga Boynedale Bush Camp has something for everyone..

1. Walk the scrub

1. Walk the scrub

Stretch your legs through Four Mile Scrub's unique ecosystems. Remember to always stay on the track.

3. Spot the wildlife

3. Spot the wildlife

Discover local flora and fauna, from birds to blooms.

2. Take in the view

2. Take in the view

Visit Boynedale Bush Camp lookout for sweeping views of Lake Awoonga and Castle Tower National Park.

4. Camp by the bush

4. Camp by the bush

Unwind at Boynedale Bush Camp with camping, shelter and amenities.

Fish

Fish

Fish for barramundi (and other fish) all year round

Picnic

Fish

Enjoy a picnic or barbecue

Swim

Swim

Go swimming with family or friends

Sports

Fish

Go sailing, canoeing or skiing

Hiking

Hiking

Saunter along one of the landscaped walking trails

Photography

Fish

Photograph the wonderful wildlife or go bird watching (around 25% of Australia's bird species can be found in the region)

Boating

Sports

Explore the beauty of Lake Awoonga by boat

Relax

Relax

Sit back, relax and take in the lovely landscapes and sensational scenery.

Plan your family friendly bushwalk today
The Four Mile Scrub to Boynedale Bush Camp Rail Trail is a great walking track in Central Queensland for families, visitors and bushwalking enthusiasts alike.

The track is short enough for a relaxed day trip yet long enough to feel like an adventure and the track is open year-round. Start your walk at either Four Mile Scrub or Boynedale Bush Camp, and at the bush camp you’ll find facilities such as shelters, toilets, camping areas and fire pits. 

Combine your walk with an overnight stay, or a trip to the nearby lookout for sweeping views of the water and Castle Tower National Park. 

Camping with your four-legged friend at Boynedale Bush Camp? … While dogs are allowed at Boynedale Bush Camp, they are not permitted on any section of the rail trail. 

Plan your visit today and discover why the Four Mile Scrub to Boynedale Bush Camp Rail Trail is one of the Gladstone region’s hidden gems. 

  • Remember, when enjoying the rail trail, always be prepared: Wear protective, comfortable, breathable clothing and sturdy shoes.
  • Wear sunscreen, a hat, insect repellent and carry water.
  • Plan to walk in the cooler part of the day and seek shade when needed.
  • Stay alert for cyclists on the adjoining trail and respect other trail users.
  • Shelters and shaded areas are available at Boynedale Bush Camp.
  • Mobile phone coverage is not always available – download or take photos of trail maps and always do your research before heading out. 

Getting there
Northern access (Boynedale Bush Camp): From Calliope, turn onto Gladstone–Monto Road and drive 26 km. Look for the Boynedale Bush Camp sign on your left, then follow the access road for 1.9 km to the camping area.
Continue along the track past the boat ramp sign on the left.
The entrance to the rail trail is at the Boynedale Bush Camp, behind the amenities block. 

Southern access (Four Mile Scrub entrance): To reach the Four Mile Scrub trailhead from Calliope, turn onto Gladstone–Monto Road and travel about 33 km.
The bushwalk entrance is approximately 5.5km past the Boynedale Bush Camp turn off and will be on your left. The entrance is not signposted from the road, so it’s important to pay close attention for the turn off. 

Nature worth protecting
Four Mile Scrub is a chance to connect with nature and experience a uniquely Central Queensland environment. It is home to endangered regional ecosystems and important native plants, meaning we all have a responsibility to help look after it.

The semi-evergreen vine thickets of the Brigalow Belt (North and South) and Nandewar Bioregions Threatened Ecological Community (SEVT TEC) can be found at Four Mile Scrub – making it a place worth protecting and experiencing. 

Leave nothing but footprints on the trail! Please walk on the trail path only to protect the stunning natural environment. No animals or bicycles (or other forms of transport) are allowed on the trail and please take all litter with you. 

As you explore, look out for the Bergera crenulata, kangaroos, kookaburras, black cockatoos and butterflies. In the warmer months, snakes may also be active, so admire them from a safe distance.

By respecting the trail and its surroundings, you are helping to protect this environment so it can be enjoyed for generations to come.