This Year
26
Number of Walks Ticked
306.3km
Total Distance Ticked
All Time
193
Number of Walks Ticked
1,830.7km
Total Distance Ticked
| Name | Date | Difficulty | Distance/Duration | |
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Pages Pinnacle (South East Queensland) |
27 Jun, 2020 |
Hard |
6.7km return 2.5 hrs |
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| From the carpark you follow a combination of firetrails and well marked bush tracks until reaching the ridge line. At that point there are two tracks, one on the left running down beside the ridge which leads to the highest point bypassing the iconic razorback ridgeline, and the other heading to the lookout via the ridge. We chose to head up the ridge track, and from there it is a short but fun section of easy scrambling to the lookout. Most people get to the lookout and turn around and head back, however if you descend from the ridge to the track below (or backtrack to the place the tracks diverge) you can continue walking to the very top. The views along the way are better than the views at the very top, but still very enjoyable and rewarding to get to the highest point. | ||||
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The Pyramid (Girraween National Park) |
7 Jun, 2020 |
Hard |
3.8km return 2 hrs |
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| It's a bit like a small easier Beerwah except the rock is so course and grippy. Can walk up the whole way no problems (apart from a few little scrambling sections). Loved the views on the way up and especially at the top. By far the most popular attraction in Girraween, heaps of people there on the weekend. | ||||
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Mt Norman (Girraween National Park) |
6 Jun, 2020 |
Hard |
10.4km return 4 hrs |
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| Nice full day walk with heaps to see along the way! Castle Rock was probably the highlight but Turtle Rock and the Sphinx are worth checking out. Went to Mt Norman and found the "track" to the summit. Overall the scrambling isn't too bad so long as you are relatively agile. There is one part where you are walking in a section of rock that is a bit like an inverted uphill triangle that is getting more and more narrow which is a bit hard going. If you climb to the side of it it's a bit easier. After you get past that part the rest of it is pretty straight forward. If you feel comfortable climbing Beerwah you can probably manage the summit of Mt Norman. | ||||
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Castle Rock (Girraween National Park) |
6 Jun, 2020 |
Hard |
4.4km return 90 mins |
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| This was a very worthwhile sidetrack on our way to Mt Norman. The track up has some fun yet easy scrambling sections. My favourite part is up on the top there is a deep crack in the rock and you have to jump from one side to the other if you want to get the best vantage point. Nice central location for checking out all the main attractions in Girraween, definitely recommend. | ||||
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Mount Amos (Freycinet National Park) |
17 Feb, 2020 |
Hard |
4km return 3 hrs |
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| This mountain has a bit of a reputation as a challenging climb (not hike) with plenty of warning signs at the bottom alluding to it's difficulty. However I would rate the scrambling as moderate. It is similar to Mt Beerwah in that there are smooth surfaces you have to scramble up but there is nowhere near the same level of exposure, and it's also not as steep. I think it would be very challenging in the wet (there were a few wet patches and we saw people repeatedly slipping and falling on them) but in the dry it's not too bad. The track is very easy to follow and the views are fantastic. Overall I would say the scrambling on Cradle Mountain Summit was more intense. | ||||
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Hansons Peak (Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park) |
15 Feb, 2020 |
Hard |
5km return 2 hrs |
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| Fantastic walk and great alternative to Cradle Mountain if the weather is poor. The track is very well marked and has excellent views the whole way up. There is a little bit of light scrambling but there are plenty of handholds and chains to assist you. From the top you can continue to Cradle Mountain if you wish or go back the way you came. | ||||
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Cradle Mountain Summit (Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park) |
15 Feb, 2020 |
Hard |
18km return 7 hrs |
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| Probably the best views of any mountain I've climbed so far. The summit track is a sidetrack away from the main tracks that circumvent Dove Lake. It starts off as a steep hike, then becomes light rock hopping, then more intense rock hopping, and then scrambling over large boulders. I would rate the difficulty as similar to Tibrogargan with less exposure. Definitely worth heading up there on a clear day, the view is absolutely phenomenal - 360 degrees! | ||||
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Saint Valentines Peak (Tasmania) |
14 Feb, 2020 |
Medium |
9km return 4 hrs |
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| St Valentines Peak for Valentines Day - we appeared to be the only ones who saw the novelty in that, didn't see a single soul on the walk. Was very misty and windy but despite that it was a very enjoyable walk. River crossing early on - can be negotiated relatively easily without wetting your shoes. But our dry clothes didn't last because of the overhanging vegetation on either side of the track. Being quite a misty day everything was wet and it is impossible to do this walk without brushing past a lot of wet bushes. The track is very easy to follow, even in low visibility. Towards the top it gets quite exposed and there is some light scrambling but nothing to extreme. Saw an echidna and one little whip snake. | ||||
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Northbrook Mtn bush camp walk (D'Aguilar National Park) |
12 Jan, 2020 |
Hard |
10.4km 4.5 hrs |
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| Really nice walk, took us about 2 hours return. We walked along the fire roads to the camp site, up to the top of Northbrook Mountain, then down the faintly marked track to the next mountain which links back with the fire road. Would be keen to go back and stay the night at the camp site, would be fantastic waking up to that view! | ||||
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Table Top Loop (Toowoomba) |
18 Dec, 2019 |
Hard |
2km return 2 hrs |
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| Possibly not the best one to do if you are prone to spraining your ankle, lots of rock hopping, walking on loose rocks, climbing up rock faces. Very enjoyable little hike with a lot of variety and a nice view at the top. Track is very easy to follow, would have a hard time getting lost. | ||||
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Mt Tomaree (New South Wales) |
25 Nov, 2019 |
Easy |
2.2km return 45 mins |
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| Very easy walk, quite similar to Mt Coolum. The views at the top are sensational! On the way down we saw a massive python sitting up in a tree. We also checked out the old gun emplacements - not much left apart from the sealed tunnels, but there are some nice views over that side if you divert from the track a little. | ||||
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Boulder Mountain (Woondum National Park) |
30 Oct, 2019 |
Hard |
3.2km return 2.5 hrs |
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| May not be the most scenic mountain in the region but the hike was sensational. The track is well marked and for the most part pretty clear of loose rocks. As others have said it gets pretty steep towards the end and actually makes for a nice little challenge. In saying that I wouldn't really call it a scramble, just a very steep hike. Took me around 35 minutes to reach the top where you will find a communication tower and a small building - if you walk around the side of the building you will get a fraction of a view through the trees. Similar intensity to Mt Coorora. | ||||
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Mt Cooran (Sunshine Coast) |
30 Oct, 2019 |
Hard |
1.3km return 1 hr |
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| Fantastic walk, doesn't take too long to intercept the track, and once you're on it you will have no problems navigating to the summit. There is some light scrambling but it doesn't last very long. The loose rocks are probably more likely to cause you grief. The view from the top is remarkable, I preferred it over Mt Cooroy. Can be a little intimidating to start with because it feels like you are trespassing, but just ask one of the locals and they will reassure you. Very friendly people living around there! | ||||
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Neglected Mountain (Lamington National Park) |
26 Oct, 2019 |
Medium |
10km return 5 hrs |
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| Fairly straight forward mountain with some exceptional views on your way to the summit (views at the summit are a bit obstructed). Was pretty dry up there so the track was quite clear the whole way, only place you could come unstuck is at the start around the hut where there are a few tracks going off in different directions but as the others have said, follow the ridge and you'll be pretty well right. | ||||
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Mount Taylor (Australian Capital Territory) |
22 Oct, 2019 |
Easy |
2km return 1 hr |
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| Very similar in intensity to Mt Beerburrum. Nice view at the top and a good opportunity to catch some wildlife - we saw heaps of kangaroos up there! Not as touristy as some of the other peaks around Canberra but quite a few locals jogging/hiking around it. | ||||
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Bukit Lapai (Malaysia) |
15 Oct, 2019 |
Medium |
2.4km return 1 hr |
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| Nice walk, I did it on my way back to the airport, gives you a great perspective over the region! Can be quite slippery and muddy but otherwise a very well marked and well utilized track. | ||||
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Mt Kinabalu (Malaysia) |
13 Oct, 2019 |
Hard |
17km return 2 days |
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| Best way to describe this mountain is 2 Mt Barneys with a Mt Beerwah on top!! Very well kept track, lots of stairs, handrails, ropes, picnic areas and taps every km or so (although you will have to add your own water purification tablet). It gets quite cold and after noon it tends to get fairly overcast/rainy/stormy so you kind of are racing against the clock. First day is continuous uphill for 6km, one nights rest at a very well decked out set of cabins complete with restaurant/bar. Second day you leave at 2am for a very steep walk to the summit (2.5km) which in my opinion was a lot easier than day 1. Missed out on the sunrise because clouds came over just before it rose but got good views on the way down. You have to book with a tour company to get your climbing pass (and they have check stations along the way to make sure). I went with River Junkie because they were the cheapest and I was very satisfied with the package they supplied. | ||||
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Mt Elimbah (The Saddleback) (Glass House Mountains National Park) |
4 Oct, 2019 |
Medium |
1.7km return 75 mins |
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| Not bad for a little mountain. Only took 30mins return but it was a nice little hike. It's pretty burnt up there after a recent fire but the view from the top was great. Excellent vantage point for the other Glasshouse Mountains. The track wasn't really signposted but pretty easy to figure out where to go and the track is fairly well marked. | ||||
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Burringbar Mountain (New South Wales) |
29 Sep, 2019 |
Medium |
3km return 2 hrs |
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| The track was easy enough to follow, starts off as a fire trail then a little way down the road a track pops up on your right. The walk is short and steep and not unlike Mt Coochin. Unlike Mt Coochin there aren't really any views from the top, probably the best view was from where I parked the car and even that wasn't great. Did see a lot of friendly snakes though! | ||||
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Whitsunday Peak (Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday) |
20 Sep, 2019 |
Hard |
5km return 4 hrs |
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| We used the Whitsunday island water taxi service to get to Sawmill Beach from Shute Harbour. From the beach there is a well marked track to the summit. It's similar to Mt Edwards in terms of difficulty (so not all that difficult). The view from the top is amazing, see all the way out to Hamilton Island and beyond. We were harassed by a March fly that wouldn't leave us alone, apart from that the top is fantastic! https://marscharters.rezdy.com/319465/3-location-zone-3-pass-over-20-off |
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