Summary

Boarding NSW and the pacific Ocean, it is not uncommon for hikes to have views of both worlds (ocean and hinterland). Hikes here are typically on the great dividing range.

History

Any interesting history for the region?

Features

What are the standout bushwalking features?

Access

How do you get there? Include all access points if there are many?

Maps

Which maps cover the region?

Accommodation

Where can I stay there? or near there?

Camping

Council Areas:

1. Scenic Rim Regional
2. Gold Coast City
3. Logan City
4. Redland City
5. Ipswich City
6. Lockyer Valley Regional
7. Brisbane City
8. Somerset Regional
9. Moreton Bay Regional
10. Sunshine Coast Regional
11. Noosa Shire

Contact details

See Qld National parks website

Walks in Main Range National Park

Very Hard

6 km return

4 hrs

Spicer's peak

A steep and loose ascent from Governor's Chair. The views are great over the Fassifern Valley.

Hard

18 km

2 days

Spicers Peak West

We have ventured to this part a couple of times now and still find it a challenge worth doing.
Nothing massively hard in the climb to the top except when we last did the climb and indeed every time before that we were carrying way too much weight.

We followed the old track up from Governors Chair lookout for about 3.5km until seeing a clearing on the left hand side of the road.
From there we left the road to find the bigger of the the spurs that lead to the main ridge. The climb up the spur did get a bit steep towards the ridge and was quite soft dirt under foot so takes a bit of time to get through. We like to do things the hard way ...(:

Once on the ridge the route does get a bit easier for a while with a gental climb for a couple of hundred meters.
From there it gets steeper and rockier with some minor obstacles and scrambling.
Camping before reaching the overgrown part on a grassy outcrop, we have an awesome view of the Darling Downs district and the sun set.
As much as like new places, this mountain keeps me coming back for more.
Maybe it's because it's not as popular as other walks near by.

Easy

940 m return

20 mins

Sylvesters Lookout

From Sylvesters Lookout carpark follow an easy walking track to outstanding views. Even though they maybe limited but still worth the walk.

Very Hard

6.5 km

5 hrs

Sylvesters Lookout to HOLE-in-the-WALL

Near the top of a rocky ridge there's a hole where there used to be a hole. Spectacular views across the Laidley Creek valley , Mt Castle and the Main Range

Easy

100 m return

10 mins

Teviot Falls Lookout

A short roadside stop to views of Teviot Falls, Main Range and into the scenic rim.

Hard

18 km return

2 days

The Steamers

Great classic walk to a beautiful bush feature and some fantastic views

Very Hard

12.5 km return

7 hrs

The Steamers Via Creek

A mostly offtrack walk navigating a picturesque creek, The Stern, The Mast and The Funnel.

Very Hard

12 km

5 hrs

Wilson's Peak

Follow the Qld/NSW rabbit fence to a peak that straddles the border (similar to Mount Cougal)

Medium

12 km return

4 hrs

Winder Track

The Winder track starts at the north-east end of Lookout Road, 6.3 km beyond Kurrajong picnic area. This track passes through rainforest along the crest of the Mistake Range before ending at the 'winder', a piece of relic machinery from the early days of timber cutting.

Walks in Mapleton National Park

Easy

300 m return

15 mins

Cooloolabin Conservation Park - Kiamba Rd Section.

This is all about peace and tranquillity; sitting on the rocks or dipping your feet in the cool water pools, as the waters cascade over the boulders.