Browns Plains is a Logan suburb about 29 km south of the Brisbane CBD, best known for Grand Plaza shopping centre, with neighbourhood parks and the big Berrinba Wetlands Park just along the road. It suits a family day of walking, a playground stop and some shopping in one trip.
Most visitors come for the wetlands, where the tracks, bridges and picnic areas make a proper outing, then add a local park or lunch at the shops.
Berrinba Wetlands Park
Berrinba Wetlands Park is on Wayne Goss Drive in Berrinba, just outside Browns Plains. It covers about 120 hectares, but only about 40 hectares is developed.
The park has electric barbecues, a picnic area, a playground, toilets, a basketball court, fitness equipment and a bike track. An interpretive centre has touch screens and a viewing platform.
Walks and bridges
The walking and bike tracks add up to about 8 km, and five bridges link the different parts of the site. The biggest, Bridge 4, spans 80 m and stands 28 m high. Council counts 430,000 native plants on the site and 100 nesting boxes, and says the waterways run up to 12 m deep in places, so keep a close eye on small children near the water.
Parks around Browns Plains
Browns Plains has plenty of small neighbourhood parks, handy for a quick play and a picnic.
- Forestglen Park on Parkland Avenue has electric and wood barbecues, a picnic area, a playground, toilets and wheelchair toilets, and a gazebo.
- Acacia Park on Fern Street has a picnic area and a playground.
- Adam Park on Adam Street has a playground and fitness equipment.
If you are bringing a dog, Alexander Clark Park in Loganholme has a dog park, river walks and a playground.
Grand Plaza and shopping
Grand Plaza is at 27-49 Browns Plains Road and anchors the suburb, with Kmart, Target, Big W, Woolworths, Coles and ALDI among its stores. It is open Monday to Wednesday 9 am to 5:30 pm, Thursday 9 am to 9 pm, Friday 9 am to 5:30 pm, Saturday 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. It has a multi-deck car park.
Logan West Library at 69 Grand Plaza Drive, run by Logan City Council, is a rainy-day stop with kids.
A bit of Browns Plains history
The name Browns Plains has been in use since 1840. The district was mostly tobacco country until the 1950s, and Cobb and Co coaches were already running through the area by 1863. Grand Plaza opened in October 1994, and the bus station beside it opened the same year.
Today the suburb is a busy Logan hub, and the older park names such as Acacia Park and Forestglen Park are good starting points for a short, free outing close to home.
Planning your visit
- How long: A couple of hours covers the wetlands walk and a playground; add shopping for a half day.
- Best time: Mornings are cooler for walking the wetlands.
- Cost: The parks are free. Council lists no fees for the wetlands.
- What to bring: Water, a hat and sunscreen for the open tracks.
- Accessibility: Forestglen Park lists wheelchair toilets. Council does not publish track surface details for the wetlands, so check with Logan City Council if you need to be sure.
Getting there and parking
By car, Browns Plains is about 29 km from the Brisbane CBD, about 30 minutes without heavy traffic. Berrinba Wetlands Park is about 35 minutes from the CBD. Grand Plaza has its own car park.
By bus, Browns Plains bus station is beside Grand Plaza on Grand Plaza Drive, with services towards Brisbane and around Logan. The station is accessible. Check the Translink Journey Planner for current routes and times.
More detail on the wetlands is on the Logan City Council page, and shopping hours are on the Grand Plaza website. Details can change, so check before you go.
Nearby
- Springwood – bush walks and a lookout, a short drive east.
- Yarrabilba – big new parks with a skate park, further south.
- Alexander Clark Park – a large Logan River park with a koala tower playground.
- Daisy Hill Koala Centre – free koala viewing in Logan.
- Browse more Logan days out, parks and nature walks.
Events in the area
- Logan Christmas Carols – see the post for the next dates.
You might also like
- Beenleigh – riverside parks and a heritage village.
- Inala (Brisbane)
- Federation Drive Reserve (Bethania)
Quick answers
What is there to do in Browns Plains?
Walk the Berrinba Wetlands tracks, use the local parks and playgrounds, shop at Grand Plaza or visit Logan West Library.
Is Berrinba Wetlands Park free?
Council lists no entry fee. It has toilets, electric barbecues and a playground.
How long are the Berrinba Wetlands walks?
The walking and bike tracks total about 8 km, with five bridges linking the site.
What time does Grand Plaza open?
Mostly 9 am, with Sunday trading from 10 am to 4 pm. Thursday is late night until 9 pm.
How far is Browns Plains from Brisbane?
About 29 km by road, around 30 minutes by car.
Can you get to Browns Plains by bus?
Yes. Browns Plains bus station is beside Grand Plaza, with services towards Brisbane and around Logan. Check the Translink Journey Planner for routes and times.
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