Mt Ngungun

GPS Tracks

Mount Ngungun (pronounced 'noo noo')but generally known as "Gun Gun" is a very popular hike due to its relative ease and fantastic views. Traditional owners have asked that this mountain not be climbed.

A well defined graded track with some steep sections. The track begins in open forest with a fern understory. Part way up the mountain, there is a great view of Mt Tibrogargan as the track passes a small rock overhang. The summit provides spectacular close-up views of nearby Mt Tibrogargan, Mt Tibberoowuccum, Mt Coonowrin and Mt Beerwah.

Lookouts

Bird Watching

No Dogs Permitted

No Camping Permitted

Rainforest

259m

Maximum Elevation

200m

Total Climb

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Getting there:

Follow Steve Irwin Way to the Glasshouse Mountains Township. Follow the road to the west over the railway lines and turn left into Coonowrin Road at the T junction. Then turn right into Fullertons Road just after the State School and along this road to the car park at the base of the mountain.

Maps:

Glass House Mountains Walking Tracks

Route/Trail notes:

A graded path starts from the sign post and information board. Follow the path, which switch backs up the hill till you reach a steep, loose, rocky gully, requiring big steps or light scramble/rock hop up. When you reach the top, it's a good place to have a rest, picnic and the view.

Return by retracing your steps.

Permits/Costs:

None.

Other References/Comments:

None provided.

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Comments

Mt Coolum lite! Nice and shady for the first two thirds of the climb. Fabulous views from the top and loads of rocks to scramble over when you’re there. My kids (13&10) loved it. Very busy on a sunny Sunday though.
Scrase on 19 Jul, 2020

It was a good walk. We left from the carpark around 4.30 pm and we reached the top about 4.50, it is an easy walk, a few steps but nothing too hard and the landscape is very lovely. We wanted to see the sunset and it was good. We left at 5.15 and we ran down it took only 12 min coming down. Dion l love you ❤️
Daniela Paroletti on 18 Jul, 2020

What a fabulous walk to get kids interested in hiking up mountains. Not too gruelling, only taking about 30mins to get up, easy but fun rock scrambling, plenty of rock steps, and an interesting cave to see on the way up.
It is a busy walk and if only others respected the environment the way I expect them too. I found the loud talking of tourist families so disrespectful to the environment and to other users. Just as there are signs in on tracks like this telling people to protect the vegetation, I would like signs encouraging people to maintain the peaceful ambience.
Dvette on 4 Jul, 2020

Easy climb and great views.
Joshua Hartshorne on Jul, 2020

Relatively cruisey hike with a properly built trail but a killer view!
Kaina on 30 Jun, 2020

This was a good walk. Kids enjoyed it. Very busy. Great view and photo opportunities at the top. Highly recommend.
Fammez on 21 Jun, 2020

Nice easy walk. Great view from the top.
Took about 18 minutes To ascend at a steady pace
Jacqui Rennell on 14 Jun, 2020

This walk is not very hard. Well defined stone steps. My son is almost 4 and managed it fine. A lot of kids. The views from the top are amazing. Very busy on weekends.
OlgaM on 7 Jun, 2020

Nice easy walk
Stoz on 5 Jun, 2020

Great walk. Lots of stairs. Well maintained track. Very busy, but a great view
Elfofam on 4 Jun, 2020

always great veiws
Apples on 3 Jun, 2020

Awesome.
Marlaina Embling on 12 May, 2020

Easy, well maintained walk. Even our 2 years old could manage most of it. The view is nice. Way too busy though!
Thomas M on 4 May, 2020

Not to hard. Lovely view.
ian parker on 28 Mar, 2020

One of my favourite walks in Queensland to date. It was a decent walk up, with a few stops to catch my breath on a warm day, but the view (reward) at the top is spectacular as you can see 360 degrees and the beauty of the glass house mountains.

Ensure that you take water and I suggest that it is best to do on a cooler day. Take your camera!
Shazlex on 22 Mar, 2020