Northbrook Mtn bush camp walk
D'Aguilar National Park
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Remote bush camping on a high ridge overlooking Kipper Creek in wet sclerophyll forest. Northbrook Mountain summit is approximately a 15-minutes walk from the campsite. The summit affords extensive views looking south across the England Creek catchments and is covered in mountain heath, where wildflowers bloom between winter and spring.
Some areas thick with bell miners but away from them plenty of other species.
There is a much nice alternate, albeit less obvious or well trodden route to the lookout near the camp.
Follow the path as normal - once you see the sign AS0361 there is a steep(ish) oot track on the left. If you download What3words the exact location (revisited.sharks.silent). This route is slower going and often quiet steep but considerably more scenic off the 4wd 🚙 track.
If taking it from the lookout, just follow the ridge line at the lookout and you’ll notice a footpath. The Initial descent is tricky but don’t let that scare you off. Once you get going the scenery is great.
Getting there:
From Mount Glorious Road, this campsite is accessed via Lawton Road. Along the 4.7km walk, take in the beautiful subtropical rainforest and wet sclerophyll scenery. A wide variety of birds can also be seen along this track that winds around the base of Northbrook Mountain.
It can be used as a stopover on the longer walk to England Creek bush camp.
Maps:
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Route/Trail notes:
Once again an old logging road.
At approx 1.2km mark look for an old timber loader. It is of heritage note.
Still in a good condition for a 4WD track. The track is up and down all the way to the campsite. A new water tank and roof have been made. But as always use the water there as a last resort and boil before drinking.
Permits/Costs:
https://www.epa.qld.gov.au/parks/iaparks/gds/IAGDS050.jsp?quickParkId=1
Other References/Comments:
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Northbrook Mtn Bush Camp from Lawnton Road (GPX)
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