GUIDED HIKING ADVENTURES Millions of Years in the Making QUEENSLAND BRISBANE AIRPORT
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GUIDED HIKING ADVENTURES millions of years in the making QUEENSLAND BRISBANE AIRPORT GOLD COAST AIRPORT EXPLORE UNDISCOVERED PARTS OF QUEENSLAND WHILE EXPERIENCING SPICERS’ RELAXED NEW SOUTH WALES LUXURY SERVICE ON THE SCENIC RIM TRAIL Hike along the Great Dividing Range, through World Heritage Listed Gondwana Rainforest and see START OF SPICERS HIDDEN VALE THE TRAIL native fauna and flora in all its glory. Experience - NIGHT 1 awe inspiring views as you traverse the Scenic Rim, and all within one and a half hours of Brisbane. SPICERS Borne out of a desire to showcase the best of the MOUNT MISTAKE Australian bush with sustainability at the forefront - NIGHT 2 and relaxed luxury as its defining difference, it has been Jude’s vision to share this landscape with the world. N SPICERS AMPHITHEATRE - NIGHT 3 SPICERS TIMBER GETTERS - NIGHT 4 BRISBANE 110KM MAIN RANGE NATIONAL PARK 1H 30M GOLD COAST 135KM 2H CUNNINGHAMS GAP 770M SPICERS CANOPY - NIGHT 6 & 7 SPICERS HIDDEN PEAKS CABINS SPICERS PEAK - NIGHT 5 NATURE REFUGE SPICERS PEAK LODGE (LUXURY RECOVERY ADD-ON) JUDE TURNER, FOUNDER SPICERS RETREATS & SPICERS SCENIC RIM TRAIL 2 MAIN LODGE AT SPICERS CANOPY THE VIEW TO MOUNT MITCHELL FROM SPICERS CANOPY MAIN RANGE NATIONAL PARK THE HISTORY built within the Main Range National and three-day hikes continuing In the late 1990s owners Jude Park. The submission was approved to depart from Spicers Canopy. and after many years of planning, and Graham ‘Skroo’ Turner (Flight Pack-free hiking means luggage is ecological studies and offsite Centre founder) purchased two transferred daily with guests only construction, the extended trail large farming properties an hour’s carrying a daypack. drive apart, with the Main Range opened in May 2020. As an all-inclusive experience guests National Park residing in between. As one of the largest ecotourism can relax knowing that everything ventures ever to open in Queensland, It has long been Jude’s dream to is taken care of. the extended Scenic Rim Trail is join the two, and there was born set to be a global sensation. For people who love the outdoors the idea of the Scenic Rim Trail. The hike covers 60 kilometres of and enjoy a touch of bush luxury The trail first opened in 2009 hiking trails and is Queensland’s the Spicers Scenic Rim Trail is with a three-day hike based out only inclusion in the Great Walks a must. of Spicers Canopy, a stunning eco of Australia collection. glamping campsite that is now home to the two-day hike. THE EXPERIENCE In 2011, the Queensland Small groups of up to 12 hikers will Government released a public join expert guides as they venture request for eco-tourism ventures. on foot through one of Australia’s Spicers submitted a proposal for most unique landscapes. an extended Scenic Rim Trail Travellers can choose the length, that would connect the two farms with the five and seven-day hikes creating a seven-day hike with two both encompassing the new trail state of the art eco-camps to be and accommodation, and the two 3 MOUNT MITCHELL SUMMIT THE FIREPIT AT SPICERS CANOPY SPICERS CANOPY 4 SPICERS SCENIC RIM TRAIL 2 OR 3 DAY This unique adventure begins in the Combined with Spicers Peak foothills of South East Queensland’s Station, a 2,000 hectare private HIGHLIGHTS Main Range National Park, famous nature refuge, you’ll enjoy an • Magnificent mountain top views for its stunning collection of opportunity to explore the as you stand on the edge of the peaks, ridges, forests and ancient Australian bushland. Great Dividing Range volcanic plateaus. • Keep an eye out for the elusive If you are new to multi-day hiking platypus while crossing Millar Our experienced guides will lead or are short on time, our two Vale Creek you through a region of more than and three-day hikes are ideal. • Experience the height of 30,000 hectares of parkland, luxury with afternoon tea at state forests and national parks. Spicers Peak Lodge DAY ONE - SPICERS TRAILHEAD TO SPICERS CANOPY INCLUSIONS • Meet and greet before transferring to the start of the hike • Stay at Spicers Canopy • Ascend the range taking in the spectacular westerly views • All chef prepared meals • Cross into the Nature Refuge and learn about conservation initiatives • Beverages including alcohol • Arrive into camp for afternoon tea and a soak in the hot tub • Experienced trail guides • Select hiking gear provided DAY TWO - SPICERS CANOPY TO SPICERS PEAK LODGE • Daily porterage • Walk east along Oakey Creek as the elevation rises • March to November season* • Ascend to Spicers Peak Lodge atop Cedar Mountain 2-DAY FROM • Be welcomed at the summit with refreshments * PER PERSON TWIN SHARE • Returning to Spicers Canopy for sunset drinks and dinner $1490 EXTENDED 3-DAY EXPERIENCE 3-DAY FROM * PER PERSON • 3-days / 3-nights operating on select departure dates TWIN SHARE • Following the above itinerary with an additional guided hike $1890 • Time for afternoon relaxation taking in the mountain views 2 DAY SINGLE SUPPLEMENT - $200 • Chef prepared dinner with fireside star gazing afterwards 3 DAY SINGLE SUPPLEMENT - $300 ELEVATION MAP SPICERS PEAK 1214M ELEVATION SPICERS PEAK LODGE SPICERS PEAK LODGE 1125M ELEVATION MT MITCHELL EAST 1170M ELEVATION 1200 1100 1000 900 CUNNINGHAMS GAP 770M ELEVATION 800 SPICERS CANOPY 650M ELEVATION 700 CREEK MILLAR VALE 600 500 400 300 13KM • 6.5 HOURS 15KM • 8 HOURS MODERATE MODERATE TO DIFFICULT WITH A SHORTER ALTERNATIVE 5 SPICERS TIMBER GETTERS DISCOVERING ANCIENT FORESTS ONE OF THE MANY PEAKS ON THE TRAIL 6 SPICERS SCENIC RIM TRAIL 5 OR 7 DAY On the newly created five and be welcomed with a cool beverage seven-day hikes you will ascend and hot shower, all while HIGHLIGHTS the dramatic peaks, ridges and experiencing the relaxed luxury • World Heritage Gondwana escarpments of the Main Range service Spicers is renowned for. Rainforest encounter National Park from the Mistake If you are an avid hiker and want • Stunningly unique Mountains in the north to accommodation to experience the Scenic Rim trail Cunningham’s Gap in the south. end-to-end, then the seven-day • World class hiking trails and expert guides Spend each night in a unique eco- hike is just for you. camp and at the end of each day DAY ONE - SPICERS HIDDEN VALE INCLUSIONS • Meet and greet at Spicers Hidden Vale • Accommodation at Spicers • After lunch join researchers for a Koala Safari bush camps and Spicers • Enjoy a group welcome dinner tonight Hidden Vale • Guided hiking DAY TWO - TO SPICERS MOUNT MISTAKE FARMHOUSE • All nourishing meals • Transfer to the start of the walk • Beverages including alcohol • Ascend the Mistake Mountain Range • Experienced trail guides • Hiking gear including day pack, DAY THREE - TO SPICERS AMPHITHEATRE ECO CABINS water bottles, walking poles • Wake early for sunrise before crossing over into the National Park and gaiters provided • Daily porterage DAY FOUR - TO SPICERS TIMBER GETTERS ECO CABINS • Small groups of max. 12 • Spend the day beneath the canopy walking through the World Heritage • March to November season* Listed Gondwana Rainforest 5-DAY FROM • Take a moment to rest by the calm waters of Dalrymple Creek * PER PERSON TWIN SHARE DAY FIVE - TO SPICERS HIDDEN PEAKS CABINS $3390 • Return to the edge of the ancient volcano and take in stunning views 7-DAY FROM • Celebration dinner held this evening * PER PERSON TWIN SHARE DAY SIX & SEVEN - SPICERS CANOPY $4880 • Those continuing on will join the two-day trail and enjoy two nights 5 DAY SINGLE SUPPLEMENT - $500 at Spicers Canopy 7 DAY SINGLE SUPPLEMENT - $700 ELEVATION MAP SYLVESTER’S LOOKOUT 1064M ELEVATION BARE ROCK BARE ROCK 1169M ELEVATION 1200 AMPHITHEATRESPICERS 900MELEVATION CHUTE LOOKOUT SPICERS MOUNT MISTAKE MISTAKE MOUNT SPICERS 900MELEVATION 1100 GETTERS TIMBER SPICERS 890M ELEVATION BLACKFELLOW CREEK 1000 CUNNINGHAMS GAP 770M ELEVATION DALRYMPLE CREEK 900 PEAKS HIDDEN SPICERS 800 700 600 SPICERS HIDDEN VALE HIDDEN SPICERS THORNTON VIEW 300M 500 400 300 10KM • 4-5 HRS 18KM • 8 HRS 16KM • 8 HRS 16KM • 7 HRS MODERATE - DIFFICULT EASY - MODERATE MODERATE (WITH STEPS) EASY - MODERATE 7 FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 13 77 42 OR VISIT SCENICRIMTRAIL.COM *Trail routes and hiking season are subject to change. Prices quoted are valid for travel from the 1st April 2021 for the hike season and are subject to availability and may be varied without notice. Prices shown are fully inclusive of taxes, levies and government charges current at the time of publication. Set departures for the hikes are in place, with additional exclusive group departures available on request. The 2 and 3 day hikes depart on a Friday and the 5 and 7 day hikes depart on a Sunday and Tuesday..