Gold Creek Reservoir

Gold Creek Reservoir is a heritage-listed water supply reservoir in Upper Brookfield, western Brisbane, Queensland, within the Gold Creek catchment adjoining D'Aguilar National Park. Constructed between 1881 and 1882, it is Queensland's second oldest large dam after Enoggera Dam. The reservoir is set in open eucalypt forest and is valued for its historic dam wall, scenic water views and short bushwalking circuit, offering a quiet nature-based recreation site close to the city.

Visitors can expect a tranquil bushland reservoir surrounded by open eucalypt forest on the edge of D'Aguilar National Park. A short formed walking circuit leads to viewpoints over the water and the heritage-listed earth-fill dam wall with its historic valve house. The area is for day-use walking, birdwatching and photography, with picnic tables and car parking near the dam. There is no swimming, boating or fishing, and the setting is quiet and natural close to suburban Brisbane.

Constructed 1881-1882 to augment Brisbane's water supply after Enoggera Dam, designed by Hydraulic Engineer J. B. Henderson. It is Queensland's second oldest large dam and operated as a potable water supply until the 1990s. The earth-fill dam, valve house and reservoir are listed on the Queensland Heritage Register as an important example of 19th-century water supply engineering.

Listed on the Queensland Heritage Register for its historic and technical significance, representing early colonial water infrastructure and engineering practices. It remains a valued local heritage landmark and educational site illustrating Brisbane's water supply history.