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Did the dinosaurs ever admire this view? I wonder if they roamed here, millions of years ago, across the very spot where Sandstone Lookout now stands. Here at Sandstone Lookout in Toohey Forest Park, the city sprawls before us. A tapestry woven with modern buildings and ancient earth. Toohey Forest itself is a portal to the past. A living reminder of what Brisbane once looked like. Eucalypts reach for the sky. Sandstone boulders stand sentinel. Grass trees whisper secrets on the breeze. It’s a prehistoric world colliding with the modern one, just a short 10km from the city’s heart. The Sandstone Circuit, a gentle 30-minute walk, winds through this vibrant landscape, offering breathtaking views to the west. For a longer adventure, try the 5km paved Toohey Ridge/Nathan Ridge track, stretching from Toohey Road to Nathan Campus. It’s interesting to note that while we admire the view from Sandstone Lookout today, Brisbane’s history is etched in the very stone beneath our feet. Queensland sandstone, quarried locally, forms the very foundations of many iconic buildings in the city. Look closely at the cityscape. Imagine the sandstone journey from these ancient hills to the heart of Brisbane. Parts of Parliament House, the interior of St. John’s Cathedral, sections of City Hall. All crafted from this enduring material. The next time you’re in the city, take a closer look. You’ll be seeing the legacy of Toohey Forest and places like Sandstone Lookout, whispering stories of Brisbane’s past.

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