Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area

Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area is a 1,200-hectare protected reserve in Coombabah on Queensland's Gold Coast, forming the core of the city's largest conservation estate. Centred on Coombabah Lake and surrounding wetlands, eucalypt woodlands, melaleuca forests and mangroves, it forms part of the Moreton Bay Ramsar wetland. The reserve is notable for its biodiversity, supporting kangaroos, koalas and over 280 bird species, and for its network of walking trails and bird hides.

Visitors can expect a natural wetland and bushland setting with flat walking trails, timber boardwalks and a bird hide overlooking Coombabah Lake and Melaleuca wetlands. The reserve offers open eucalypt forest, mangrove fringes and lake views with frequent sightings of eastern grey kangaroos, koalas and waterbirds. There are two main entry points at Shelter Road and Rain Tree Glen with car parks, interpretive signage and marked circuits ranging from short boardwalk loops to longer 7km trails.