10 Best Tracks to Ride Your Dirt Bike around Brisbane

Looking for new motocross and enduro tracks near Brisbane? We’ve compiled tracks that are near the city, perfect for quick weekday rides or overnight trips on weekends.

1. Beerburrum and Beerwah State Forests

Location: Steve Irwin Way, Glass House Mountains QLD 4518, Australia
Best time to go: Weekends
Website: parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/beerburrum-beerwah/about
Phone: 1300 847 481

Image from © Queensland Government

If you're looking for a weekend dose of fun and adventure in the forest and immerse in the local wildlife, then the Beerburrum and Beerwah State Forests is the place to go.

Aside from trail bike riding, there are other recreational activities you can do with your family and friends, such as four-wheel-driving, horse riding, and mountain bike riding on their forest roads.

2. Queensland Moto Park

Location: 110 Goan Rd, Coulson QLD 4310, Australia
Best time to go: Weekdays
Website: qldmotopark.com.au
Phone: +61 7 5463 5015

Image from © qldmotopark.com.au/tracks

The Queensland Moto Park is unmistakably one of the must-go-to places for anyone with a dirt bike and who's looking for a family-friendly place. If you're planning to teach your young ones some of your bike tricks or the basics, you can do that at the Queensland Moto Park. They have Pee Wee and Junior MX tracks for the kiddos to enjoy. And of course, they have motocross tracks and enduro trails for the adults and pros.

3. Willowbank MX Park

Location: Coopers Rd &, Lanes Rd, Ebenezer QLD 4340, Australia
Best time to go: Weekends
Website: www.willowbankmx.com.au
Facebook: w ww.facebook.com/willowbankmx
Phone: +61 475 222 007

Images from © Willlowbank MX

Aside from the 40-hectare block of land, the Willowbank MX Park has got so many tracks to choose from, whether you need a flat area for beginners, a pee-wee/junior for your kids, or a long motocross track that won’t bore you out!

Also, they hire out bikes and gears if you don't have one or for your kiddo who's only training.

4. Fort Lytton Motocross Club

Location: 1880 Lytton Rd, Lytton QLD 4178, Australia
Best time to go: Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays during the nighttime. Sundays during the daytime.
Website: www.fortlyttonmx.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/fortlyttonmx
Phone: +61 412 813 763

Image from © Fort Lytton Mx Club

If you need a motocross facility that would cater to people as young as 5, then the Fort Lytton Motocross Club is the one! They even provide professional coaching, which you can book for one-on-one lessons. This club is passionate about teaching new riders how to have fun with their motorcycles safely.

And if you don’t have your own bike yet, the facility coach has bikes available for hire, just don’t forget to book your bike before arriving.

5. Lockyer National Park

Location: Helidon QLD 4344, Australia
Best time to go: Weekdays
Website: parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/lockyer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lockyer-National-Park/1473400326245342

Image from © Edward Yan

Got a licensed and registered dirt bike? You're going to love the Lockyer National Park if you're looking for a quick getaway. It’s only an hour drive from Brisbane. You’ll most likely share the park with 4WDs on weekends, so we suggest you enjoy the place on weekdays instead.

If you’re thinking of a longer trip here, you can get a good place in Toowoomba, as camping isn’t allowed.

6. D'Aguilar National Park

Location: Mount Glorious Road, Mount Byron QLD 4312, Australia
Best time to go: Weekdays and weekends, daytime
Website: parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/daguilar/about
Phone: +61 137468

Image from © parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/daguilar/journeys/4wd-and-trail-bike-road-network

Are you looking for tracks amongst trees, with scenic views throughout? The D'Aguilar National Park offers some tight, challenging spots that you’ll enjoy, though most of the tracks are quite manageable. These tracks are enjoyed by others too: 4WDs, hikers, mountain bikers and horse riders.

If remote camping is in your itinerary, you will also love the bush settings of the Campsites in the Mount Mee section of D'Aguilar National Park.

7. Parklands MX Park

Location: Pullen Ln, Kenilworth QLD 4574, Australia
Best time to go: Parklands MX is open seven days a week, including Public Holidays from 8 am until 5 pm.
Website: www.parklandsmxpark.com.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Parklands-MX-Park-Kenilworth-685087728206127
Phone: +61 400 297 978

Image from © www.parklandsmxpark.com.au

If you need a track that caters to all ages and experiences, everyone knows that the Parklands MX Park is the answer to that. They have five motocross tracks: two for kids,and 3 for adults and pros like yourself.

If you’d like to stay the night, their overnight camping is also available at the Kenilworth Showgrounds or on the Mary River at the Kenilworth Homestead. Better stay tuned on their Facebook page as they post daily updates!

8. Brisbane Motorcycle Club

Location: Nudgee - Mick Doohan Raceway, 60 Raubers Road, Banyo, Queensland
Website: www.brisbanemotorcycleclub.com.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/1427467177475535
Phone: 044 972 3327

Image from © www.brisbanemotorcycleclub.com.au

Now, if you're looking for a club where you want to belong and meet new people with the same hobbies - we highly recommend the Brisbane Motorcycle Club.

This is a place where you can enjoy your bikes in a friendly, sporting, and social environment. So, if you're 16 to 82 years old, you can join the exhilaration of racing classic and vintage bikes in a friendly (or competitive) atmosphere!

9. Reliability Trials Club of Brisbane (RTCB)

Location: 1376 Old Cleveland Rd, Carindale, QLD 4152
Website: rtcb.net
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/www.rtcb.net
Phone: 0488 368 722

Image from © Troy Pears Photography and RTCB

RTCB is a not-for-profit organisation that provides trail rides to the public. This is a great opportunity for those without a license or registration.

There are dedicated tracks for the kids and beginners, and there are loops with technical sections for the more experienced riders.

NO Membership, NO Licence and NO Registration are required to ride an RTCB Trail Ride Series event and there is no pre-entry!

Just turn up on the day with clean bikes and vehicles.

For questions about events, please call 0488 368 722

10. Phoenix Creek Motocross and Camping

Location: 556 Din Din Road, Yarraman, Queensland 4614
Website: www.phoenixcreek.com.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/phoenixcreekmotocross
Phone: +61 401 910 688

Some days, we want some peaceful, quiet, and quality time with our family. If that’s what you’re looking for, you should check out the Phoenix Creek Motocross and Camping. This place is a family-only place that we're sure your kids would love, plus you won't ever have to worry about disrespectful riders or any rude person at all - they put pride in keeping the place warm and family-friendly since they opened their doors.

Note: You can only ride here if you're riding with your kids.

Now that you know 10 of the best places to ride your dirt bikes around Brisbane, the next thing you should do is go through the below checklist before heading off for a ride.

Weekend Checklist:

Pack all the families Protective Gear.
Bring some spare parts (tubes, levers, oil etc).
Take some tools to keep your bike on the track.
A quality set of Tie Downs.
Give a final check over all the bikes.
Bring a good attitude and be respectful of the environment and other fellow riders.