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.

GPS Tracks

Comments

Nice walk easy...

- Time - 51:30
- Distance 2.41km from sign to peak
- Elevation 188m
- Pace 21:24 (min/km)
Anthony Gambino on 21 Sep, 2019

Recently reopened and looking great. Still an amazing trail. Made easier now with a lot of barriers and rock stairs added. We took our 3 and 5 year old kids and they practically ran up. Would describe as a sister to mt coolum only 20x better.
Nomadcam on 15 Sep, 2019

Nice new track
Deon Krahe on 12 Sep, 2019

Nice walk, and the views up top are amazing. Check it out: https://youtu.be/BsItzISPxvs
Oztralien on 4 Sep, 2019

This walk is quick but going up is a sure test of fitness! Basically an hour up and 10 mins down hahaha. Really worth it once you get to the top just make sure you pack plenty of water and maybe a picnic for when you get up top
Kaitys on 2 Sep, 2019

Easy walk with an excellent track. Can get busy but there is heaps of room at the top.
Cfizzle on Jun, 2019

Did this walk again as the second of three hikes as it will be closed until end of August. Was disappointed to see people throwing rubbish off the summit. The popularity of this easy and beautiful mountain has unfortunately led to its temporary closure as people have not been respecting the environment or keeping on the walking tracks.
JayWalker on 7 Apr, 2019

This was my 'go to' climb for about the last 12 months. I started off just doing 1 lap and then quickly started climbing it 2 or 3 times each visit. Just to make the 40 minute drive worth it. Very easy 'climb' or rather walk up the mountain. Great for beginners. Awesome view from the top. Very popular on weekends, almost too crowded!
Chris M on 3 Apr, 2019

Easy track, took 20 minutes to reach the summit and beautiful views to enjoy once there
Madison on 31 Mar, 2019

This walk was busy once again even though there’s a bit of rain around. The path wasn’t too slippery but you do need to take care on the rock stairs.
Ian and Sue on 30 Mar, 2019

Beautiful, especially the panoramic view at the end
Amy B on 28 Mar, 2019

A great short walk, nice and easy with pretty scenery and lovely views at the top.
Nads on 10 Mar, 2019

Very easy walk and beautiful views.
Ryan Ramsay on 8 Mar, 2019

Nice foggy/rainy morning made for a quiet walk and lovely fresh air.
Milke82 on 2 Mar, 2019

Love this little mountain although there is usually too much foot traffic for my liking. Had a rare occasion this time of being the only ones on the summit.
Crazypoola on Mar, 2019