Murarrie to Tingalpa
Here's a ride from "Murarrie Recreation Reserve" to "Minnippi Parklands" at Tingalpa. The track continues from Minnippi through Carindale and beyond.
The map shows the car park for "Murarrie Recreation Reserve". It is best to park near the skate park, as shown in the map on the right. Length - Approx 2.9km's each way Terrain: The entire track is concrete, and mostly flat with one hill each way. It's a very easy ride, and the hills shouldn't be too hard for the kids as long as they get a run up. |
Murarrie Recreation Reserve is located at 1182 Wynnum Road, Murarrie, the Murarrie Recreation Reserve consists largely of a 1.4 kilometre long, six metre wide track around an open park area.
Minnippi Parklands is a nice place to pass through or even to stay and have some food and a break. There is a lake with a variety of waterbirds and even has a duck feeding platform. There is a playground for the kids, toilets and quite a few shelters with table and chairs.
Minnippi Parklands is a nice place to pass through or even to stay and have some food and a break. There is a lake with a variety of waterbirds and even has a duck feeding platform. There is a playground for the kids, toilets and quite a few shelters with table and chairs.
For our ride we started at "Murarire Recreation Reserve" and rode along the bikeway to "Minnippi Parkland", there is also the option of riding further through Carina, Carindale and further.
Things to consider :
There are two road crossings on this ride. We don't normally do road crossings however this road isnt a busy road, but all care should still be taken when crossing. The track is quite shady as it follows the creek and has plenty of cover from the trees. During the warmer months please be aware there often snakes sighted along the path, but they quickly move away when you approach.
There's a couple of seats along the path if you need a rest but the best option is the seats at Minnippi.
Things to consider :
There are two road crossings on this ride. We don't normally do road crossings however this road isnt a busy road, but all care should still be taken when crossing. The track is quite shady as it follows the creek and has plenty of cover from the trees. During the warmer months please be aware there often snakes sighted along the path, but they quickly move away when you approach.
There's a couple of seats along the path if you need a rest but the best option is the seats at Minnippi.
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Here is the entire route starting from
"Murarrie Recreation Reserve" and finishing at "Minnippi Parklands" |
Safe cycling
Everyone should know the road rules before heading out for a ride. Here are the main safety tips and road rules for cyclists. For more information on road rules, refer to the Queensland Government Transport website for Road Rules for Cyclists.
Rules and cycle tips
Everyone should know the road rules before heading out for a ride. Here are the main safety tips and road rules for cyclists. For more information on road rules, refer to the Queensland Government Transport website for Road Rules for Cyclists.
Rules and cycle tips
- Keep your bike in top condition: Make sure your bicycle is roadworthy before you start out. Check your tyre pressure and that brakes, pedals, lights and reflectors are all in good working order.
- Wear a helmet: A helmet could save your life. Under the road rules, all cyclists, even young children, must wear an approved helmet when riding. Your helmet must be correctly fitted and securely fastened.
- Follow the road rules: Road rules for cycling and driving cars are the same and are regulated by the Queensland Road Rules. Make sure you’re aware of all road rules relating to cycling before you begin your ride.
- Keep left: Cyclists should keep as far left as practical but can take up a whole lane where necessary for safety or to turn right.
- Hand signals: Cyclists should give hand signals when turning left, right or changing lanes and it’s a good idea to signal that you are about to stop.
- Be seen: Wearing brightly coloured clothes will help motorists see you when you’re riding on the road. You must have front and rear lights and reflectors on your bike for riding at night.
- Give way: Normal give way rules apply when riding on the road. Cyclists must give way to pedestrians at all times on shared paths and footpaths.
- Use your bell: Let others know you’re coming by signaling with your bell especially on shared paths and footpaths. You are legally required to have a working bell fitted to your bike.
- Two abreast: It is legal to ride two abreast... in some circumstances (eg on a narrow road) it may be more sensible to ride in a single file.
- Passengers: It is illegal to carry passengers except in an approved child seat or on a tandem.
- Pedestrian Crossings: Cyclists must give way to pedestrians at pedestrian crossings. If using the crossing to cross a road, cyclists must dismount and walk their bike across.