Mt Cooroora

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Become your own 'King of the Mountain'.
Mt Cooroora at 446m (Tuchekoi National Park), is probably the most famous of the Sunshine Coast climbs, due to the King of the Mountain race held annually in July since 1979. The fact that it is a race from the pub in town, and the best time is 22:43, gives you the false impression that this might be quite an easy climb, but you would be wrong!
Take time out as you climb to enjoy the stunning views south across the Sunshine Coast and the 360° vista from the top.

Lookouts

Picnic Facilities

Scrambling or Climbing

No Dogs Permitted

No Camping Permitted

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Getting there:

From the Bruce Highway follow the signs to Pomona. Once in Pomona turn into School Street and then turn into Mountain Street. Park near the sign at the beginning of the walk.

Maps:

Mount Cooroora

Route/Trail notes:

Follow the well worn track up through a wooded area, before a short descent and across a creek bridge. Easy!

Now the hard part as you start to climb along the path and up a series of concrete, rock chiselled and metal stairways. Watch your step, as in places the ground has been eroded.

About halfway up is a side trail with good views and a resting point. From here continue up three more sets of stairs and follow the chains. About 30m from the summit the chain ends and it is a scramble to the top. When the path levels out turn right and follow the track to the rocks at the true summit and fantastic views.

To return, just retrace your steps. It is recommended to 'abseil' the chains going down.

Permits/Costs:

None

Other References/Comments:

Take a picnic and plenty of water.

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Comments

Prepare to get sweaty and dusty from scrambling up the eastern-orientated side of this mountain. Go early in the morning if you can. There are a couple of different trail options...we took the right trail going up and the right trail going down. Lady on the trail said the one on the left was "shorter but more intense." That's all relative though. My partner and I like to run back down and this was a good mountain for it.
Only issue was the massive infestation of flying ants at the top during this October visit. Again, could probably be avoided with an earlier start.
K E Harasimowicz on 5 Oct, 2017

Linus Nyqvist on 1 Oct, 2017

If you're only of average fitness like me will find this a challenge. Keep going and you will get there!
luvwalking on 2 Sep, 2017

Fun, short hike and the constant incline keeps the heart rate up! Wiretap views and an easy little scramble at the top.

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Lia Skye on 2 Sep, 2017

Good step ascent, metal stairs in place nice view at peak
troy on Sep, 2017

Challenging walk/climb. My hat off for those that are racing this for the King of the mountain.
Hugues Debeyser on 13 Aug, 2017

One of my favs. Two hours return with a good 20 mins at the top.
Scott on 30 Jul, 2017

Super fun walk. Appreciated the stairs and the chain (chain especially so coming down!)
I would recommend it for people with a moderate + level of fitness.
J_Jenwren on 28 Jun, 2017

A fun way to get some exercise. The stairs and chain make it navigable pretty easily - it's just down to your fitness. Views at the top are nice, but not the best on the Sunshine Coast.
Rey Leon on Jun, 2017

Challenging on the way down recommend good footwear, great views
Pumpkin Peta on 14 May, 2017

Awesome climb. Great views from the top.
l3raeden on May, 2017

Loved this hike! It took about 2 hours but that was with taking in the view from the summit 😄 This was the most rock scrambling I have done and I loved every bit of it 😍 I would say a medium level of fitness is needed. Kids can do this hike but I would not be taking little children as the rock scrambling would be a little challenging for them 😥 Do yourself a favour and stop off to refuel and grab a coffee ☕ in the beautiful little town of Pomona after the awesome climb ⛰ Will definitely be back to do this one again 💕🙏

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Mel on 15 Apr, 2017

Don't usually comment on repeat climbs, but this was different. We got my three and half year old granddaughter up and back with no winging!
Pushed her bum up over the steps going up and she abseiled down the chains like a monkey.
F.A.B. on 6 Mar, 2017

This is definitely harder than medium. Scrambling and plenty of stairs. I'd say about 3 hours but i cannot remember exactly now. :D Great fun, just wish it's closer to Bris so i could do it more often.
Philos on 26 Jan, 2017

Easy, fun and straightforward quadkiller.
Its too bad this is so far from my home. I'd be here every weekend...

If you love Tibrogargan, Warning or Beerwah, choose this next.
dalehikes on 7 Jan, 2017

For two first timers this was a challenge, we stoped to question our lives a few times but pushed through to the top. The chains were a good help but I felt we had to get through 30 scrambles rather than one, haha. We have never hiked before and dont consider ourselves fit so I think this hike can be done by anyone. The walk was fun and enjoyable but very tiring, would do this again/10 and beautiful views.
Scrambled Eggs on 12 Nov, 2016