Moore Lookout

Moore Lookout is a small, elevated reserve on the Carindale and Mount Gravatt East border, a quiet on-leash walk with a bush-trail feel rather than a manicured park. It suits a shorter sniff-and-stroll rather than a big off-leash run.

The rules. Dogs must stay on lead, in line with Brisbane City Council's requirement for a lead no longer than two metres, held by someone able to control the dog. Carry waste bags, fines apply if you don't clean up. Stick to the formed paths, both to protect native vegetation and to avoid ticks, which turn up in the bushland fringes here.

What's there. Soft-surface and paved tracks lead up to the high point, with bench seating at the summit. Facilities are limited compared to the area's dedicated dog parks, there is no agility equipment, and it is worth bringing your own water and a collapsible bowl.

Getting there. Access is via local residential streets on the Carindale side, with generally available on-street parking. Translink buses service the main Carindale corridors, including the Carindale interchange, a short walk from the reserve.

Nearby with the dogs. Preston Road Park's fenced dog park and the wider Minnippi Parklands are a short drive away if your dog wants more room to run off-leash after the walk. Cafe 63 at Westfield Carindale has outdoor, dog-friendly seating for a coffee stop.

Being small, it draws light but steady traffic through the week, with late afternoons on Wednesday and Thursday the busiest. Mornings and weekends are generally calmer. If you extend the walk toward Bulimba Creek Bikeway near Minnippi Parklands, be aware heavy rain can flood sections of path near the creek.

Sources

• Minnippi Parklands | Brisbane City Council · brisbane.qld.gov.au
• Owning a dog in Brisbane · brisbane.qld.gov.au
• Brisbane, Logan, and Moreton Bay Dog Leash Laws Explained · jordandogtraining.com.au

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.