Paynes Road Reserve site tour

The bushland reserve on Paynes Road, Ebenezer will soon be upgraded as a new place for enjoying nature.

You are encouraged to provide your ideas for features and embellishments to the future reserve, such as the day use area, lookout points, educational signage and more.

This guided site tour will help you to learn more about this bushland reserve’s environmental significance and potential future visitor infrastructure.

You can also provide feedback and ideas online via the Paynes Road Reserve page at Shapeyouripswich.com.au (open from Monday 2 February until Sunday 8 March 2026).

The project is funded through Ti Tree Bioenergy payments which must be used by council to provide environmental and/or community benefit.

How the event will run (times are approximate):

4pm: Gate 1

• Introduction and safety brief

• Guided walking tour of future day use area and viewing point

• Discussion and ideas

5pm: Gate 2

• Guided walking tour of wetlands area

• Discussion and ideas

6pm: Event close

Important safety information:

Please wear closed-in shoes, long pants, long-sleeved shirt and full-brimmed hat.  

Spaces are limited so please register to attend.

Please read this information before attending the event (do not print): https://www.discoveripswich.com.au/wp-content/uploads/Risk-Responsibility-and-Waiver-Form-Participant-in-Council-Activities-ICC-1.pdf

By registering for this event, you will be required to sign this form on the day before entering the property. This includes waiving rights that you might otherwise have had.

If you have questions about the event, please contact Environment events team at environment@ipswich.qld.gov.au