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Hi Atashin, lookout is at the summit where the restaurant is. Down below is the forest. You can park on the road between the summit and where the hiking trails start. There are hikers and cyclists on the track. If you are an experience runner may be you could run on the flat paths. There are a few inclines and some people do use walking poles. Hope this answers your question.

Bus route 471. See Translink Route 471 Taxi's between $22-$31. Also check out Uber.

The lookout is great for photo opportunities etc. but the botanic gardens are much nicer for the landscape. The gardens are only a few minutes drive from the lookout so you can easily do the look out, botanic gardens and planetarium in one day and get the best of all of it.

Other than taxi/uber and private tour opertors I believe the only option would be a train to the city, then council bus number 471. It could be just as easy to hire a car from the aiport? The only public transport option from aiport is the train.

Yes! I often take my Labrador up the trail as do many other dog walkers. Leashes are required.

Yes manamiss Mt Cootha Lookout is definitely the best view point in Brisbane for the sunrise as it faces East! Sorry for this delay just saw your question. Enjoy!

I drove there. Sorry I can't help with public transport. Very pleasant drive and various delightful cafe's along the way or near the look out to make this a charming day. There are also picnic grounds nearby. PS I don't recommend visiting in the summer months: Dec Jan and possibly Feb. Queensland heat and humidity is relentless in those months and hard on a Midwest traveler. Even early in the morning or late in the day the humidity is unpleasant. Outdoor points of interest offer little protection and even most cafe's are outdoor so you can't escape to airconditioning.

There is also now a new walking trail from the summit lookout down to the mt cootha botanical gardens.

Take bus 471 from Adelaide Street stop 40. Go to translink au for details. You can also download a smart phone app "Brisbane Bus" for detailed bus routes and schedule.