The Gap (Brisbane)

Suburb

Hidden away on the fringes of Brisbane’s leafy outer suburbs lies a secluded community known as The Gap. Surrounded by lush bushland but just 15 minutes drive to the Brisbane city centre, locals at The Gap truly enjoy the best of both worlds.

Visitors are drawn to The Gap to enjoy the natural beauty and serenity of D’Aguilar National Park – over 28,500 hectares of unspoiled bushland offering opportunities for bushwalking, mountain-bike riding, horse-riding, bird-watching, picnicking or camping at a remote site in the hills.

The rich diversity of birds, animals and plant life in this park is surprising, and after enjoying any one of the picturesque walking tracks, it’s easy to see why the locals have preserved this unique part of natural Brisbane.

Tuck into a barbecue lunch at Jolly’s Lookout and enjoy sweeping views over the Samford Valley. Venture further with a short rainforest walk among strangler figs and climbing vines. Marvel at the sheer size and scale of Wivenhoe Dam on a scenic drive of the area.

Back at The Gap, you can visit the Walkabout Creek Wildlife Centre – a living showcase of the amazing wildlife diversity of south-east Queensland. Get up close and personal with the reptiles, frogs, mammals, fish and birds that call this part of the world home.

Accommodation is the area is limited to holiday rentals and homestays, however a good selection of hotels and motels can be found in the suburbs closer to the Brisbane city centre.

Quick Facts

The Gap (Brisbane) is a suburb of Brisbane in Queensland. It is located approximately 8kms from the capital Brisbane covering an area of 12.434 square kilometres. The Gap (Brisbane) has a recorded population of 16692 residents and is within the Australian Eastern Standard Time zone Australia/Brisbane.

If you are planning a visit to The Gap (Brisbane) we’ve put together some of the things nearby that you can see or do while you are here. These include, places to stay, tours and attractions, some upcoming events and places where you can grab a meal. Go ahead, try one of the buttons above. Every destination has something worth seeing so start exploring… If you know The Gap (Brisbane) and think we’ve missed something, let us know and we’ll share it here.