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possums rustle in the trees while yellow-footed antechinus antechinus yellow-footed while trees the in rustle possums

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Mountains. View some incredible geological sculpting at at sculpting geological incredible some View Mountains.

peoples’ powerful creation stories and beliefs. beliefs. and stories creation powerful peoples’ climb the culturally-sacred Beerwah and Tibrogargan peaks. Tibrogargan and Beerwah culturally-sacred the climb

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these uniquely shaped, igneous intrusions—the Glass House House Glass intrusions—the igneous shaped, uniquely these Govt; Qld © Ashdown Robert (D) Govt; Qld ©

place, which is an intrinsic part of the Jinibara and Kabi Kabi Kabi Kabi and Jinibara the of part intrinsic an is which place,

Jinibara and Kabi Kabi peoples request that visitors do not not do visitors that request peoples Kabi Kabi and Jinibara

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purple, yellow and orange. Walk amid stiff, yellow flower flower yellow stiff, amid Walk orange. and yellow purple, out mountains these climb don’t visitors that request As time passed, the softer surrounding rock eroded leaving leaving eroded rock surrounding softer the passed, time As

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Wild Horse Mountain (its traditional name has been lost). been has name traditional (its Mountain Horse Wild

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surface. the beneath rock of bodies form to hardening

dawn breaks across the plains and lights up the remnants remnants the up lights and plains the across breaks dawn

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youngest the and Tunbubudla, Miketeebumulgrai, A profusion of wildflowers colour the landscape in spring. spring. in landscape the colour wildflowers of profusion A but representations of their great cultural heritage and their their and heritage cultural great their of representations but

upwards more than 25 million years ago, cooling and and cooling ago, years million 25 than more upwards Be captivated by glowing, sunlit domes, cones and spires as as spires and cones domes, sunlit glowing, by captivated Be

are Beerburrum, Coochin, Elimbah, Tibberoowuccum, Tibberoowuccum, Elimbah, Coochin, Beerburrum, are

Beerwah and Tibrogargan are not summits to be conquered, conquered, be to summits not are Tibrogargan and Beerwah impressive mountains. Masses of molten rock were forced forced were rock molten of Masses mountains. impressive

a sparse shrubland where lizards and honeyeaters hide. honeyeaters and lizards where shrubland sparse a

they soar overhead. soar they them are their children. Coonowrin is the eldest. The others others The eldest. the is Coonowrin children. their are them

carefully while they are here. For the Traditional Owners, Owners, Traditional the For here. are they while carefully Try to imagine the natural forces that forged these these forged that forces natural the imagine to Try

forming rock, exposed the to cling plants heath montane

as falcons peregrine and black-cockatoos yellow-tailed faithful dingo, lying at his feet. The mountains around around mountains The feet. his at lying dingo, faithful

and Kabi Kabi people. We ask visitors to consider this this consider to visitors ask We people. Kabi Kabi and

Volcanic beginnings beginnings Volcanic hollows of older trees. On the Mount Ngungun summit walk, walk, summit Ngungun Mount the On trees. older of hollows

surrounding landscape. Hear the screeching sounds of of sounds screeching the Hear landscape. surrounding

Tibrogargan is seen as the father with Ngungun, his his Ngungun, with father the as seen is Tibrogargan

significant for local Traditional Owners, the Jinibara people people Jinibara the Owners, Traditional local for significant (B) Sooty owl Sooty (B)

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offering spectacular views of the unique mountains and and mountains unique the of views spectacular offering

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mountain out of respect for its great sacredness. sacredness. great its for respect of out mountain gums. scribbly of bark patterned the over fingers your Trace

heathland, flowering and forest eucalypt fragrant

Sunshine Coast. Sunshine place. Their lore and custom teaches them not to climb this this climb to not them teaches custom and lore Their place. © Qld Govt Qld ©

farms and pine plantations. Scenic walks wind through through wind walks Scenic plantations. pine and farms (Above): The Organ Pipes, Beerwah Pipes, Organ The (Above): away the hotter hours in the shade. shade. the in hours hotter the away

with spectacular mountain views, within 30min of the the of 30min within views, mountain spectacular with

taught to respect and protect Beerwah—a deeply spiritual spiritual deeply Beerwah—a protect and respect to taught

© Ross Naumann, QPWS volunteer volunteer QPWS Naumann, Ross © pineapple orchards, macadamia forests, eucalypt of

snoozing or understorey the grazing wallabies whiptail

communities and a place for visitors to explore forest walks walks forest explore to visitors for place a and communities

(Above left): Yellow-tailed black-cockatoo black-cockatoo Yellow-tailed left): (Above important than a mother giving birth, Jinibara people are are people Jinibara birth, giving mother a than important

tapestry a from up rising monoliths giant before Stand resident koalas. Look for eastern grey kangaroos and and kangaroos grey eastern for Look koalas. resident

landscape feature, a valuable remnant of our native plant plant native our of remnant valuable a feature, landscape is the ancestral, pregnant mother. As there is nothing more more nothing is there As mother. pregnant ancestral, the is

spot might you where ironbark grey and bloodwood

different people. They are an iconic Queensland east south iconic an are They people. different views. magnificent with peaks dramatic Beerwah custom, and lore peoples’ Jinibara to According

Wander through forests of stringybark, blackbutt, pink pink blackbutt, stringybark, of forests through Wander

The Glass House Mountains mean different things to to things different mean Mountains House Glass The discover and Hinterland Coast Sunshine the into Venture

sites still present and protected today. protected and present still sites

Natural beauty beauty Natural

significance for Traditional Owners, with many ceremonial ceremonial many with Owners, Traditional for significance

festivals. These mountains continue to be a place of spiritual spiritual of place a be to continue mountains These festivals.

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future generations. We hope you will enjoy your visit and respect these sacred places. sacred these respect and visit your enjoy will you hope We generations. future peoples who for thousands of years gathered here for for here gathered years of thousands for who peoples

for country and working together with QPWS to protect this valuable cultural and conservation area for for area conservation and cultural valuable this protect to QPWS with together working and country for with stories, music and laughter of Jinibara and Kabi Kabi Kabi Kabi and Jinibara of laughter and music stories, with

at the base of a scribbly gum scribbly a of base the at

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contemporary cultural significance for both groups. This area has both tangible and intangible cultural cultural intangible and tangible both has area This groups. both for significance cultural contemporary goods and perform ceremonies. ceremonies. perform and goods

country and Kabi Kabi country. The national park and adjoining State forests are of traditional and and traditional of are forests State adjoining and park national The country. Kabi Kabi and country this area was a special meeting place for groups to trade trade to groups for place meeting special a was area this

Jinibara of part is area Mountains House Glass the of landscape amazing The the Traditional Owners of this area. With plentiful resources, resources, plentiful With area. this of Owners Traditional the

peoples, Kabi Kabi and Jinibara the of home ancestral

Glass House Mountains National Park National Mountains House Glass These mountains and the surrounding plains are the the are plains surrounding the and mountains These

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Further information Bushwalking Adventure safely qld.gov.au/NationalParks Start your Glass House Mountains getaway on the Visit Tibrogargan where families with children can enjoy Make your visit to the park memorable for all the right Mount Beerburrum summit walk. From Beerburrum the easier walk around Tibrogargan circuit. You’ll easily reasons. Rescues are risky, even for the rescue team. qld.gov.au/Camping Glass House trailhead, you’ll walk through wet eucalypt forest and up distinguish the unique shapes of Beerwah and Coonowrin • Choose activities that suit your skills, experience qld.gov.au/ParkAlerts into drier open forest to reach the fire tower at the top of at Mountain View lookout. Wander around the base of and fitness, and that of your group. (access, closures and conditions) Beerburrum, one of the smaller peaks (280m). The track Tibrogargan through casuarina groves, open eucalypt • Never walk or climb in wet conditions or if it is Mountains qldnationalparks Scan to check includes 750m of very steep, paved pathway, so make sure woodland and paperbark forests for more views of likely to rain as tracks and rock surfaces become park alerts you’re fit enough for this. Once you catch your breath, you Tibberoowuccum and Tunbubudla. Look up through the very slippery. National Park @QldParks; #QldParks can behold hazy mountain silhouettes. forest canopy—black-shouldered kites may be circling • Keep children close and safe. • Let somebody know where you are going, when you This brochure is also available online and hunting. The Yul-yan-man track—meaning ‘walk slowly’ in Kabi Kabi plan to return and what to do if you’re late or lost. at qld.gov.au/ParkBrochures language—is a bushwalking and rock-scrambling challenge. Hike past spear-topped grass trees and golden banksia • Leave plenty of time to complete your park adventure For help planning your holiday, You’ll need good rock-scrambling skills for the sections of flowers on the longer Trachyte circuit at Tibrogargan. in daylight and always keep your group together. Glass House Mountains viewing area exposed rock faces, some with car-sized boulders balanced Marvel at the spectacular mountains, including the glorious • Plan your activity time to avoid heat exhaustion. visitsunshinecoast.com Cheryl Thomson © Qld Govt Tibrogargan, from Jack Ferris lookout on Trachyte Ridge. on the side of the mountain. Start at the Beerburrum In an emergency call Triple Zero (000) trailhead and take your time to enjoy the spectacular country Look for ruby-coloured sundews sparkling on the forest floor. with breathtaking, 360 degree views, especially along Visit the Glass House Take a very short stroll on the Mount Beerwah view walk to the Trachyte Ridge section. You’ll notice different plant a small, grassed, day-use area. Relax and take in a The essential packlist Mountains lookout communities as you walk up and down hills and through the spectacular view of the mountain. • Mobile phone—reception may be poor in places. forest. These change for many reasons—aspect, altitude, To Mooloolaba See the spectacular view over the Glass House Mountains • First-aid kit. Maleny slope, rainfall, soils and fire regime. Get that top-of-the-world feeling on Mount Ngungun summit and peaks and visit the outdoor display to discover • Adequate drinking water—safe drinking water walk. Begin in shaded forest, where blue-faced, scarlet, and more about the landscape and the plant communities and is not provided in the park. white-cheeked honeyeaters dart between flowering plants. wildlife living here. Walk uphill to your reward—a 360 degree panorama of the • Suitable footwear, clothing and equipment for the Legend activity you are planning. (Below): Bushwalking on the surrounding Glass House Mountain peaks with a clear view Beerwah Glass House Trachtye circuit of Tibrogargan, Coonowrin and Beerwah peaks. • A camera to snap the amazing views and wildlife! Mountains Robert Ashdown © Qld Govt Glass House Mountains National Overnight escapes Park (Right): Blue tongue y a Head to nearby Beerwah State Forest and pitch your tent Melastoma malabathricum w © Ross Naumann, QPWS volunteer Woodford h Tread softly g i at Coochin Creek camping area. From here you can launch (Far right): Views from the Tibrogargan H Bribie circuit at Mountain View lookout e Island your canoe, go boating or throw in a line and catch dinner Help maintain this pristine environment and leave no trace

c Robert Ashdown © Qld Govt u r fresh from the creek. Book your camp site before you go at of your visit. It’s easy!

B qld.gov.au/Camping • Take all your rubbish home, including food scraps, cigarette butts, and sanitary and hygiene items. Caboolture • Leave your pets at home—domestic animals are not Scale permitted in national parks. To 0 5 10km Shared trails • Stay on the tracks—don’t cut corners or create new tracks. Beerburrum and Tibrogargan trailheads are linked by a shared trail for mountain biking, walking and running. There are 3 running trails and a shared trail nearby in Never feed wildlife ©State of Queensland 2020. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Beerburrum West State Forest and adjoining Glass House Let animals hunt and forage naturally. Our food can make Department of Environment and Science. Mountains Conservation Park, which is off the D’Aguilar them sick. Animals that are used to being fed lose their fear BP2172 December 2020. of people and become aggressive nuisances around the Printed on eco-friendly paper to save energy and resources. Highway between Wamuran and D’Aguilar townships. Photos: (front cover) view of Beerwah, Robert Ashdown © Qld Govt; day-use areas. (back cover) view from Ngungun summit, © Jason Charles Hill Photography

© Jody Smith © Ross Naumann, QPWS volunteer QPWS Naumann, Ross © qld.gov.au © Tourism and Events Queensland Events and Tourism © for sales outlets. sales for on Guide Field Ranger

occasioned my giving them that name …’ name that them giving my occasioned

Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve. Scenic Cairncross Mary

Horse Mountain, Beerburrum State Forest. State Beerburrum Mountain, Horse

for Search use! Rangers the guide the it’s Yes, Guide.

the view of the mountains. Image taken from from taken Image mountains. the of view the the moods of nature. Image taken at Wild Wild at taken Image nature. of moods the

which very much resemble glass houses which which houses glass resemble much very which

The clouds and shadows continually change change continually shadows and clouds The Experience spectacular mountain views and and views mountain spectacular Experience Mountains National Park by purchasing a Ranger Field Field Ranger a purchasing by Park National Mountains

on account of there singlar form of elivation elivation of form singlar there of account on

Learn more about the fascinating plants of the Glass House House Glass the of plants fascinating the about more Learn

far from each other, they are very remarkable remarkable very are they other, each from far

and brown bandicoots turn the earth for insects. for earth the turn bandicoots brown and ‘These hills lay but a little way inland and not not and inland way little a but lay hills ‘These

possums rustle in the trees while yellow-footed antechinus antechinus yellow-footed while trees the in rustle possums

sooty owls as they mark their territory on the hunt. Ringtail Ringtail hunt. the on territory their mark they as owls sooty notes:

luscious nectar. Listen for the screeching, siren-like calls of of calls siren-like screeching, the for Listen nectar. luscious House Mountains. His journal, dated Thursday 17 May 1770, 1770, May 17 Thursday dated journal, His Mountains. House

feathertail gliders dip their tongues into flowers to drink the the drink to flowers into tongues their dip gliders feathertail east coast, gave these peaks the English name of Glass Glass of name English the peaks these gave coast, east

At night, blossom bats, grey-headed flying-foxes and and flying-foxes grey-headed bats, blossom night, At Australia’s along voyage his on Cook, James Lieutenant

found only on the Glass House Mountains’ peaks. Mountains’ House Glass the on only found and cracked. and

House Mountains House

, are are , hodgei Grevillea grevillea Hills Coochin and kabiana of hexagonal columns formed as volcanic magma cooled cooled magma volcanic as formed columns hexagonal of

the Rangers of the Glass Glass the of Rangers the

Eucalyptus Eucalyptus mallee Beerwah Mount the like species, Some Beerwah day-use area where the Organ Pipes, a tessellation tessellation a Pipes, Organ the where area day-use Beerwah

of behalf on Nat, Ranger

tea-trees. Mountains House Glass of trunks from peeling

Mountains. View some incredible geological sculpting at at sculpting geological incredible some View Mountains.

peoples’ powerful creation stories and beliefs. beliefs. and stories creation powerful peoples’

climb the culturally-sacred Beerwah and Tibrogargan peaks. Tibrogargan and Beerwah culturally-sacred the climb

(E) © Ross Naumann, QPWS volunteer volunteer QPWS Naumann, Ross © (E)

bark of ribbons coppery-red and banksias of spikes of respect for the mountains’ sacred values. sacred mountains’ the for respect of

these uniquely shaped, igneous intrusions—the Glass House House Glass intrusions—the igneous shaped, uniquely these Govt; Qld © Ashdown Robert (D) Govt; Qld ©

place, which is an intrinsic part of the Jinibara and Kabi Kabi Kabi Kabi and Jinibara the of part intrinsic an is which place,

Jinibara and Kabi Kabi peoples request that visitors do not not do visitors that request peoples Kabi Kabi and Jinibara

Creed Adam (C) Govt; Qld Bray, Jodie © (B)

purple, yellow and orange. Walk amid stiff, yellow flower flower yellow stiff, amid Walk orange. and yellow purple, out mountains these climb don’t visitors that request As time passed, the softer surrounding rock eroded leaving leaving eroded rock surrounding softer the passed, time As

of a volcanic era. Appreciate the spiritual significance of this this of significance spiritual the Appreciate era. volcanic a of volunteer; QPWS Naumann, Ross © (A)

Wild Horse Mountain (its traditional name has been lost). been has name traditional (its Mountain Horse Wild

Hovea, wattle and parrot pea provide bright splashes of of splashes bright provide pea parrot and wattle Hovea, place in this land. The Jinibara people and Kabi Kabi people people Kabi Kabi and people Jinibara The land. this in place

surface. the beneath rock of bodies form to hardening

dawn breaks across the plains and lights up the remnants remnants the up lights and plains the across breaks dawn

Banksia spinulosa Banksia candlestick Golden (A)

youngest the and Tunbubudla, Miketeebumulgrai, A profusion of wildflowers colour the landscape in spring. spring. in landscape the colour wildflowers of profusion A but representations of their great cultural heritage and their their and heritage cultural great their of representations but

upwards more than 25 million years ago, cooling and and cooling ago, years million 25 than more upwards Be captivated by glowing, sunlit domes, cones and spires as as spires and cones domes, sunlit glowing, by captivated Be

are Beerburrum, Coochin, Elimbah, Tibberoowuccum, Tibberoowuccum, Elimbah, Coochin, Beerburrum, are

Beerwah and Tibrogargan are not summits to be conquered, conquered, be to summits not are Tibrogargan and Beerwah impressive mountains. Masses of molten rock were forced forced were rock molten of Masses mountains. impressive

a sparse shrubland where lizards and honeyeaters hide. honeyeaters and lizards where shrubland sparse a

they soar overhead. soar they

them are their children. Coonowrin is the eldest. The others others The eldest. the is Coonowrin children. their are them

carefully while they are here. For the Traditional Owners, Owners, Traditional the For here. are they while carefully Try to imagine the natural forces that forged these these forged that forces natural the imagine to Try

forming rock, exposed the to cling plants heath montane

as falcons peregrine and black-cockatoos yellow-tailed faithful dingo, lying at his feet. The mountains around around mountains The feet. his at lying dingo, faithful

and Kabi Kabi people. We ask visitors to consider this this consider to visitors ask We people. Kabi Kabi and

Volcanic beginnings beginnings Volcanic hollows of older trees. On the Mount Ngungun summit walk, walk, summit Ngungun Mount the On trees. older of hollows

surrounding landscape. Hear the screeching sounds of of sounds screeching the Hear landscape. surrounding

Tibrogargan is seen as the father with Ngungun, his his Ngungun, with father the as seen is Tibrogargan

significant for local Traditional Owners, the Jinibara people people Jinibara the Owners, Traditional local for significant (B) Sooty owl Sooty (B)

See scaly-breasted and rainbow lorikeets peek from from peek lorikeets rainbow and scaly-breasted See

offering spectacular views of the unique mountains and and mountains unique the of views spectacular offering

But first and foremost, these mountains are highly highly are mountains these foremost, and first But

mountain out of respect for its great sacredness. sacredness. great its for respect of out mountain gums. scribbly of bark patterned the over fingers your Trace

heathland, flowering and forest eucalypt fragrant

Sunshine Coast. Sunshine place. Their lore and custom teaches them not to climb this this climb to not them teaches custom and lore Their place. © Qld Govt Qld ©

farms and pine plantations. Scenic walks wind through through wind walks Scenic plantations. pine and farms (Above): The Organ Pipes, Beerwah Pipes, Organ The (Above): away the hotter hours in the shade. shade. the in hours hotter the away

with spectacular mountain views, within 30min of the the of 30min within views, mountain spectacular with

taught to respect and protect Beerwah—a deeply spiritual spiritual deeply Beerwah—a protect and respect to taught

© Ross Naumann, QPWS volunteer volunteer QPWS Naumann, Ross © pineapple orchards, macadamia forests, eucalypt of

snoozing or understorey the grazing wallabies whiptail

communities and a place for visitors to explore forest walks walks forest explore to visitors for place a and communities

(Above left): Yellow-tailed black-cockatoo black-cockatoo Yellow-tailed left): (Above important than a mother giving birth, Jinibara people are are people Jinibara birth, giving mother a than important

tapestry a from up rising monoliths giant before Stand

resident koalas. Look for eastern grey kangaroos and and kangaroos grey eastern for Look koalas. resident

landscape feature, a valuable remnant of our native plant plant native our of remnant valuable a feature, landscape is the ancestral, pregnant mother. As there is nothing more more nothing is there As mother. pregnant ancestral, the is

spot might you where ironbark grey and bloodwood

different people. They are an iconic south east Queensland Queensland east south iconic an are They people. different views. magnificent with peaks dramatic Beerwah custom, and lore peoples’ Jinibara to According

Wander through forests of stringybark, blackbutt, pink pink blackbutt, stringybark, of forests through Wander

The Glass House Mountains mean different things to to things different mean Mountains House Glass The discover and Hinterland Coast Sunshine the into Venture

sites still present and protected today. protected and present still sites

Natural beauty beauty Natural

significance for Traditional Owners, with many ceremonial ceremonial many with Owners, Traditional for significance

festivals. These mountains continue to be a place of spiritual spiritual of place a be to continue mountains These festivals.

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future generations. We hope you will enjoy your visit and respect these sacred places. sacred these respect and visit your enjoy will you hope We generations. future peoples who for thousands of years gathered here for for here gathered years of thousands for who peoples

for country and working together with QPWS to protect this valuable cultural and conservation area for for area conservation and cultural valuable this protect to QPWS with together working and country for with stories, music and laughter of Jinibara and Kabi Kabi Kabi Kabi and Jinibara of laughter and music stories, with

at the base of a scribbly gum scribbly a of base the at

dubia Calochlaena bracken Mountain (D) heritage and is an intrinsic part of their country. Their connections with traditional country include caring caring include country traditional with connections Their country. their of part intrinsic an is and heritage Listen to the bush sounds and try to imagine them mixed mixed them imagine to try and sounds bush the to Listen

contemporary cultural significance for both groups. This area has both tangible and intangible cultural cultural intangible and tangible both has area This groups. both for significance cultural contemporary

goods and perform ceremonies. ceremonies. perform and goods

country and Kabi Kabi country. The national park and adjoining State forests are of traditional and and traditional of are forests State adjoining and park national The country. Kabi Kabi and country

this area was a special meeting place for groups to trade trade to groups for place meeting special a was area this

Jinibara of part is area Mountains House Glass the of landscape amazing The

the Traditional Owners of this area. With plentiful resources, resources, plentiful With area. this of Owners Traditional the

peoples, Kabi Kabi and Jinibara the of home ancestral

Glass House Mountains National Park National Mountains House Glass These mountains and the surrounding plains are the the are plains surrounding the and mountains These

Traditional land land Traditional Welcome to the to Welcome

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Queensland National Parks

Further information Bushwalking Adventure safely qld.gov.au/NationalParks Start your Glass House Mountains getaway on the Visit Tibrogargan where families with children can enjoy Make your visit to the park memorable for all the right Mount Beerburrum summit walk. From Beerburrum the easier walk around Tibrogargan circuit. You’ll easily reasons. Rescues are risky, even for the rescue team. qld.gov.au/Camping Glass House trailhead, you’ll walk through wet eucalypt forest and up distinguish the unique shapes of Beerwah and Coonowrin • Choose activities that suit your skills, experience qld.gov.au/ParkAlerts into drier open forest to reach the fire tower at the top of at Mountain View lookout. Wander around the base of and fitness, and that of your group. (access, closures and conditions) Beerburrum, one of the smaller peaks (280m). The track Tibrogargan through casuarina groves, open eucalypt • Never walk or climb in wet conditions or if it is Mountains qldnationalparks Scan to check includes 750m of very steep, paved pathway, so make sure woodland and paperbark forests for more views of likely to rain as tracks and rock surfaces become park alerts you’re fit enough for this. Once you catch your breath, you Tibberoowuccum and Tunbubudla. Look up through the very slippery. National Park @QldParks; #QldParks can behold hazy mountain silhouettes. forest canopy—black-shouldered kites may be circling • Keep children close and safe. • Let somebody know where you are going, when you This brochure is also available online and hunting. The Yul-yan-man track—meaning ‘walk slowly’ in Kabi Kabi plan to return and what to do if you’re late or lost. at qld.gov.au/ParkBrochures language—is a bushwalking and rock-scrambling challenge. Hike past spear-topped grass trees and golden banksia • Leave plenty of time to complete your park adventure For help planning your holiday, You’ll need good rock-scrambling skills for the sections of flowers on the longer Trachyte circuit at Tibrogargan. in daylight and always keep your group together. Glass House Mountains viewing area exposed rock faces, some with car-sized boulders balanced Marvel at the spectacular mountains, including the glorious • Plan your activity time to avoid heat exhaustion. visitsunshinecoast.com Cheryl Thomson © Qld Govt Tibrogargan, from Jack Ferris lookout on Trachyte Ridge. on the side of the mountain. Start at the Beerburrum In an emergency call Triple Zero (000) trailhead and take your time to enjoy the spectacular country Look for ruby-coloured sundews sparkling on the forest floor. with breathtaking, 360 degree views, especially along Visit the Glass House Take a very short stroll on the Mount Beerwah view walk to the Trachyte Ridge section. You’ll notice different plant a small, grassed, day-use area. Relax and take in a The essential packlist Mountains lookout communities as you walk up and down hills and through the spectacular view of the mountain. • Mobile phone—reception may be poor in places. forest. These change for many reasons—aspect, altitude, To Mooloolaba See the spectacular view over the Glass House Mountains • First-aid kit. Maleny slope, rainfall, soils and fire regime. Get that top-of-the-world feeling on Mount Ngungun summit and Noosa National Park peaks and visit the outdoor display to discover • Adequate drinking water—safe drinking water walk. Begin in shaded forest, where blue-faced, scarlet, and more about the landscape and the plant communities and is not provided in the park. Caloundra white-cheeked honeyeaters dart between flowering plants. wildlife living here. Walk uphill to your reward—a 360 degree panorama of the • Suitable footwear, clothing and equipment for the Legend activity you are planning. (Below): Bushwalking on the surrounding Glass House Mountain peaks with a clear view Beerwah Glass House Trachtye circuit of Tibrogargan, Coonowrin and Beerwah peaks. • A camera to snap the amazing views and wildlife! Mountains Robert Ashdown © Qld Govt Glass House Mountains National Overnight escapes Park (Right): Blue tongue y a Head to nearby Beerwah State Forest and pitch your tent Melastoma malabathricum w © Ross Naumann, QPWS volunteer Woodford h Tread softly g i at Coochin Creek camping area. From here you can launch (Far right): Views from the Tibrogargan H Bribie circuit at Mountain View lookout e Island your canoe, go boating or throw in a line and catch dinner Help maintain this pristine environment and leave no trace

c Robert Ashdown © Qld Govt u

r fresh from the creek. Book your camp site before you go at of your visit. It’s easy!

B qld.gov.au/Camping • Take all your rubbish home, including food scraps, cigarette butts, and sanitary and hygiene items. Caboolture • Leave your pets at home—domestic animals are not Scale permitted in national parks. To Brisbane 0 5 10km Shared trails • Stay on the tracks—don’t cut corners or create new tracks. Beerburrum and Tibrogargan trailheads are linked by a shared trail for mountain biking, walking and running. There are 3 running trails and a shared trail nearby in Never feed wildlife ©State of Queensland 2020. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Beerburrum West State Forest and adjoining Glass House Let animals hunt and forage naturally. Our food can make Department of Environment and Science. Mountains Conservation Park, which is off the D’Aguilar them sick. Animals that are used to being fed lose their fear BP2172 December 2020. of people and become aggressive nuisances around the Printed on eco-friendly paper to save energy and resources. Highway between Wamuran and D’Aguilar townships. Photos: (front cover) view of Beerwah, Robert Ashdown © Qld Govt; day-use areas. (back cover) view from Ngungun summit, © Jason Charles Hill Photography

© Jody Smith © Ross Naumann, QPWS volunteer QPWS Naumann, Ross © qld.gov.au © Tourism and Events Queensland Events and Tourism © for sales outlets. sales for on Guide Field Ranger

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Learn more about the fascinating plants of the Glass House House Glass the of plants fascinating the about more Learn

far from each other, they are very remarkable remarkable very are they other, each from far

and brown bandicoots turn the earth for insects. for earth the turn bandicoots brown and ‘These hills lay but a little way inland and not not and inland way little a but lay hills ‘These

possums rustle in the trees while yellow-footed antechinus antechinus yellow-footed while trees the in rustle possums

sooty owls as they mark their territory on the hunt. Ringtail Ringtail hunt. the on territory their mark they as owls sooty notes:

luscious nectar. Listen for the screeching, siren-like calls of of calls siren-like screeching, the for Listen nectar. luscious House Mountains. His journal, dated Thursday 17 May 1770, 1770, May 17 Thursday dated journal, His Mountains. House

feathertail gliders dip their tongues into flowers to drink the the drink to flowers into tongues their dip gliders feathertail east coast, gave these peaks the English name of Glass Glass of name English the peaks these gave coast, east

At night, blossom bats, grey-headed flying-foxes and and flying-foxes grey-headed bats, blossom night, At Australia’s along voyage his on Cook, James Lieutenant

found only on the Glass House Mountains’ peaks. Mountains’ House Glass the on only found and cracked. and

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, are are , hodgei Grevillea grevillea Hills Coochin and kabiana of hexagonal columns formed as volcanic magma cooled cooled magma volcanic as formed columns hexagonal of

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Mountains. View some incredible geological sculpting at at sculpting geological incredible some View Mountains.

peoples’ powerful creation stories and beliefs. beliefs. and stories creation powerful peoples’

climb the culturally-sacred Beerwah and Tibrogargan peaks. Tibrogargan and Beerwah culturally-sacred the climb

(E) © Ross Naumann, QPWS volunteer volunteer QPWS Naumann, Ross © (E)

bark of ribbons coppery-red and banksias of spikes of respect for the mountains’ sacred values. sacred mountains’ the for respect of

these uniquely shaped, igneous intrusions—the Glass House House Glass intrusions—the igneous shaped, uniquely these Govt; Qld © Ashdown Robert (D) Govt; Qld ©

place, which is an intrinsic part of the Jinibara and Kabi Kabi Kabi Kabi and Jinibara the of part intrinsic an is which place,

Jinibara and Kabi Kabi peoples request that visitors do not not do visitors that request peoples Kabi Kabi and Jinibara

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purple, yellow and orange. Walk amid stiff, yellow flower flower yellow stiff, amid Walk orange. and yellow purple, out mountains these climb don’t visitors that request As time passed, the softer surrounding rock eroded leaving leaving eroded rock surrounding softer the passed, time As

of a volcanic era. Appreciate the spiritual significance of this this of significance spiritual the Appreciate era. volcanic a of volunteer; QPWS Naumann, Ross © (A)

Wild Horse Mountain (its traditional name has been lost). been has name traditional (its Mountain Horse Wild

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surface. the beneath rock of bodies form to hardening

dawn breaks across the plains and lights up the remnants remnants the up lights and plains the across breaks dawn

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youngest the and Tunbubudla, Miketeebumulgrai, A profusion of wildflowers colour the landscape in spring. spring. in landscape the colour wildflowers of profusion A but representations of their great cultural heritage and their their and heritage cultural great their of representations but

upwards more than 25 million years ago, cooling and and cooling ago, years million 25 than more upwards Be captivated by glowing, sunlit domes, cones and spires as as spires and cones domes, sunlit glowing, by captivated Be

are Beerburrum, Coochin, Elimbah, Tibberoowuccum, Tibberoowuccum, Elimbah, Coochin, Beerburrum, are

Beerwah and Tibrogargan are not summits to be conquered, conquered, be to summits not are Tibrogargan and Beerwah impressive mountains. Masses of molten rock were forced forced were rock molten of Masses mountains. impressive

a sparse shrubland where lizards and honeyeaters hide. honeyeaters and lizards where shrubland sparse a

they soar overhead. soar they

them are their children. Coonowrin is the eldest. The others others The eldest. the is Coonowrin children. their are them

carefully while they are here. For the Traditional Owners, Owners, Traditional the For here. are they while carefully Try to imagine the natural forces that forged these these forged that forces natural the imagine to Try

forming rock, exposed the to cling plants heath montane

as falcons peregrine and black-cockatoos yellow-tailed faithful dingo, lying at his feet. The mountains around around mountains The feet. his at lying dingo, faithful

and Kabi Kabi people. We ask visitors to consider this this consider to visitors ask We people. Kabi Kabi and

Volcanic beginnings beginnings Volcanic hollows of older trees. On the Mount Ngungun summit walk, walk, summit Ngungun Mount the On trees. older of hollows

surrounding landscape. Hear the screeching sounds of of sounds screeching the Hear landscape. surrounding

Tibrogargan is seen as the father with Ngungun, his his Ngungun, with father the as seen is Tibrogargan

significant for local Traditional Owners, the Jinibara people people Jinibara the Owners, Traditional local for significant (B) Sooty owl Sooty (B)

See scaly-breasted and rainbow lorikeets peek from from peek lorikeets rainbow and scaly-breasted See

offering spectacular views of the unique mountains and and mountains unique the of views spectacular offering

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mountain out of respect for its great sacredness. sacredness. great its for respect of out mountain gums. scribbly of bark patterned the over fingers your Trace

heathland, flowering and forest eucalypt fragrant

Sunshine Coast. Sunshine place. Their lore and custom teaches them not to climb this this climb to not them teaches custom and lore Their place. © Qld Govt Qld ©

farms and pine plantations. Scenic walks wind through through wind walks Scenic plantations. pine and farms (Above): The Organ Pipes, Beerwah Pipes, Organ The (Above): away the hotter hours in the shade. shade. the in hours hotter the away

with spectacular mountain views, within 30min of the the of 30min within views, mountain spectacular with

taught to respect and protect Beerwah—a deeply spiritual spiritual deeply Beerwah—a protect and respect to taught

© Ross Naumann, QPWS volunteer volunteer QPWS Naumann, Ross © pineapple orchards, macadamia forests, eucalypt of

snoozing or understorey the grazing wallabies whiptail

communities and a place for visitors to explore forest walks walks forest explore to visitors for place a and communities

(Above left): Yellow-tailed black-cockatoo black-cockatoo Yellow-tailed left): (Above important than a mother giving birth, Jinibara people are are people Jinibara birth, giving mother a than important

tapestry a from up rising monoliths giant before Stand

resident koalas. Look for eastern grey kangaroos and and kangaroos grey eastern for Look koalas. resident

landscape feature, a valuable remnant of our native plant plant native our of remnant valuable a feature, landscape is the ancestral, pregnant mother. As there is nothing more more nothing is there As mother. pregnant ancestral, the is

spot might you where ironbark grey and bloodwood

different people. They are an iconic south east Queensland Queensland east south iconic an are They people. different views. magnificent with peaks dramatic Beerwah custom, and lore peoples’ Jinibara to According

Wander through forests of stringybark, blackbutt, pink pink blackbutt, stringybark, of forests through Wander

The Glass House Mountains mean different things to to things different mean Mountains House Glass The discover and Hinterland Coast Sunshine the into Venture

sites still present and protected today. protected and present still sites

Natural beauty beauty Natural

significance for Traditional Owners, with many ceremonial ceremonial many with Owners, Traditional for significance

festivals. These mountains continue to be a place of spiritual spiritual of place a be to continue mountains These festivals.

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future generations. We hope you will enjoy your visit and respect these sacred places. sacred these respect and visit your enjoy will you hope We generations. future peoples who for thousands of years gathered here for for here gathered years of thousands for who peoples

for country and working together with QPWS to protect this valuable cultural and conservation area for for area conservation and cultural valuable this protect to QPWS with together working and country for with stories, music and laughter of Jinibara and Kabi Kabi Kabi Kabi and Jinibara of laughter and music stories, with

at the base of a scribbly gum scribbly a of base the at

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contemporary cultural significance for both groups. This area has both tangible and intangible cultural cultural intangible and tangible both has area This groups. both for significance cultural contemporary

goods and perform ceremonies. ceremonies. perform and goods

country and Kabi Kabi country. The national park and adjoining State forests are of traditional and and traditional of are forests State adjoining and park national The country. Kabi Kabi and country

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Further information Bushwalking Adventure safely qld.gov.au/NationalParks Start your Glass House Mountains getaway on the Visit Tibrogargan where families with children can enjoy Make your visit to the park memorable for all the right Mount Beerburrum summit walk. From Beerburrum the easier walk around Tibrogargan circuit. You’ll easily reasons. Rescues are risky, even for the rescue team. qld.gov.au/Camping Glass House trailhead, you’ll walk through wet eucalypt forest and up distinguish the unique shapes of Beerwah and Coonowrin • Choose activities that suit your skills, experience qld.gov.au/ParkAlerts into drier open forest to reach the fire tower at the top of at Mountain View lookout. Wander around the base of and fitness, and that of your group. (access, closures and conditions) Beerburrum, one of the smaller peaks (280m). The track Tibrogargan through casuarina groves, open eucalypt • Never walk or climb in wet conditions or if it is Mountains qldnationalparks Scan to check includes 750m of very steep, paved pathway, so make sure woodland and paperbark forests for more views of likely to rain as tracks and rock surfaces become park alerts you’re fit enough for this. Once you catch your breath, you Tibberoowuccum and Tunbubudla. Look up through the very slippery. National Park @QldParks; #QldParks can behold hazy mountain silhouettes. forest canopy—black-shouldered kites may be circling • Keep children close and safe. • Let somebody know where you are going, when you This brochure is also available online and hunting. The Yul-yan-man track—meaning ‘walk slowly’ in Kabi Kabi plan to return and what to do if you’re late or lost. at qld.gov.au/ParkBrochures language—is a bushwalking and rock-scrambling challenge. Hike past spear-topped grass trees and golden banksia • Leave plenty of time to complete your park adventure For help planning your holiday, You’ll need good rock-scrambling skills for the sections of flowers on the longer Trachyte circuit at Tibrogargan. in daylight and always keep your group together. Glass House Mountains viewing area exposed rock faces, some with car-sized boulders balanced Marvel at the spectacular mountains, including the glorious • Plan your activity time to avoid heat exhaustion. visitsunshinecoast.com Cheryl Thomson © Qld Govt Tibrogargan, from Jack Ferris lookout on Trachyte Ridge. on the side of the mountain. Start at the Beerburrum In an emergency call Triple Zero (000) trailhead and take your time to enjoy the spectacular country Look for ruby-coloured sundews sparkling on the forest floor. with breathtaking, 360 degree views, especially along Visit the Glass House Take a very short stroll on the Mount Beerwah view walk to the Trachyte Ridge section. You’ll notice different plant a small, grassed, day-use area. Relax and take in a The essential packlist Mountains lookout communities as you walk up and down hills and through the spectacular view of the mountain. • Mobile phone—reception may be poor in places. forest. These change for many reasons—aspect, altitude, To Mooloolaba See the spectacular view over the Glass House Mountains • First-aid kit. Maleny slope, rainfall, soils and fire regime. Get that top-of-the-world feeling on Mount Ngungun summit and Noosa National Park peaks and visit the outdoor display to discover • Adequate drinking water—safe drinking water walk. Begin in shaded forest, where blue-faced, scarlet, and more about the landscape and the plant communities and is not provided in the park. Caloundra white-cheeked honeyeaters dart between flowering plants. wildlife living here. Walk uphill to your reward—a 360 degree panorama of the • Suitable footwear, clothing and equipment for the Legend activity you are planning. (Below): Bushwalking on the surrounding Glass House Mountain peaks with a clear view Beerwah Glass House Trachtye circuit of Tibrogargan, Coonowrin and Beerwah peaks. • A camera to snap the amazing views and wildlife! Mountains Robert Ashdown © Qld Govt Glass House Mountains National Overnight escapes Park (Right): Blue tongue y a Head to nearby Beerwah State Forest and pitch your tent Melastoma malabathricum w © Ross Naumann, QPWS volunteer Woodford h Tread softly g i at Coochin Creek camping area. From here you can launch (Far right): Views from the Tibrogargan H Bribie circuit at Mountain View lookout e Island your canoe, go boating or throw in a line and catch dinner Help maintain this pristine environment and leave no trace

c Robert Ashdown © Qld Govt u

r fresh from the creek. Book your camp site before you go at of your visit. It’s easy!

B qld.gov.au/Camping • Take all your rubbish home, including food scraps, cigarette butts, and sanitary and hygiene items. Caboolture • Leave your pets at home—domestic animals are not Scale permitted in national parks. To Brisbane 0 5 10km Shared trails • Stay on the tracks—don’t cut corners or create new tracks. Beerburrum and Tibrogargan trailheads are linked by a shared trail for mountain biking, walking and running. There are 3 running trails and a shared trail nearby in Never feed wildlife ©State of Queensland 2020. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Beerburrum West State Forest and adjoining Glass House Let animals hunt and forage naturally. Our food can make Department of Environment and Science. Mountains Conservation Park, which is off the D’Aguilar them sick. Animals that are used to being fed lose their fear BP2172 December 2020. of people and become aggressive nuisances around the Printed on eco-friendly paper to save energy and resources. Highway between Wamuran and D’Aguilar townships. Photos: (front cover) view of Beerwah, Robert Ashdown © Qld Govt; day-use areas. (back cover) view from Ngungun summit, © Jason Charles Hill Photography

© Jody Smith © Ross Naumann, QPWS volunteer QPWS Naumann, Ross © qld.gov.au © Tourism and Events Queensland Events and Tourism © for sales outlets. sales for on Guide Field Ranger

occasioned my giving them that name …’ name that them giving my occasioned

Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve. Scenic Cairncross Mary

Horse Mountain, Beerburrum State Forest. State Beerburrum Mountain, Horse

for Search use! Rangers the guide the it’s Yes, Guide.

the view of the mountains. Image taken from from taken Image mountains. the of view the the moods of nature. Image taken at Wild Wild at taken Image nature. of moods the

which very much resemble glass houses which which houses glass resemble much very which

The clouds and shadows continually change change continually shadows and clouds The Experience spectacular mountain views and and views mountain spectacular Experience Mountains National Park by purchasing a Ranger Field Field Ranger a purchasing by Park National Mountains

on account of there singlar form of elivation elivation of form singlar there of account on

Learn more about the fascinating plants of the Glass House House Glass the of plants fascinating the about more Learn

far from each other, they are very remarkable remarkable very are they other, each from far

and brown bandicoots turn the earth for insects. for earth the turn bandicoots brown and ‘These hills lay but a little way inland and not not and inland way little a but lay hills ‘These

possums rustle in the trees while yellow-footed antechinus antechinus yellow-footed while trees the in rustle possums

sooty owls as they mark their territory on the hunt. Ringtail Ringtail hunt. the on territory their mark they as owls sooty notes:

luscious nectar. Listen for the screeching, siren-like calls of of calls siren-like screeching, the for Listen nectar. luscious House Mountains. His journal, dated Thursday 17 May 1770, 1770, May 17 Thursday dated journal, His Mountains. House

feathertail gliders dip their tongues into flowers to drink the the drink to flowers into tongues their dip gliders feathertail east coast, gave these peaks the English name of Glass Glass of name English the peaks these gave coast, east

At night, blossom bats, grey-headed flying-foxes and and flying-foxes grey-headed bats, blossom night, At Australia’s along voyage his on Cook, James Lieutenant

found only on the Glass House Mountains’ peaks. Mountains’ House Glass the on only found and cracked. and

House Mountains House

, are are , hodgei Grevillea grevillea Hills Coochin and kabiana of hexagonal columns formed as volcanic magma cooled cooled magma volcanic as formed columns hexagonal of

the Rangers of the Glass Glass the of Rangers the

Eucalyptus Eucalyptus mallee Beerwah Mount the like species, Some Beerwah day-use area where the Organ Pipes, a tessellation tessellation a Pipes, Organ the where area day-use Beerwah

of behalf on Nat, Ranger

tea-trees. Mountains House Glass of trunks from peeling

Mountains. View some incredible geological sculpting at at sculpting geological incredible some View Mountains.

peoples’ powerful creation stories and beliefs. beliefs. and stories creation powerful peoples’ climb the culturally-sacred Beerwah and Tibrogargan peaks. Tibrogargan and Beerwah culturally-sacred the climb

(E) © Ross Naumann, QPWS volunteer volunteer QPWS Naumann, Ross © (E)

bark of ribbons coppery-red and banksias of spikes of respect for the mountains’ sacred values. sacred mountains’ the for respect of

these uniquely shaped, igneous intrusions—the Glass House House Glass intrusions—the igneous shaped, uniquely these Govt; Qld © Ashdown Robert (D) Govt; Qld ©

place, which is an intrinsic part of the Jinibara and Kabi Kabi Kabi Kabi and Jinibara the of part intrinsic an is which place,

Jinibara and Kabi Kabi peoples request that visitors do not not do visitors that request peoples Kabi Kabi and Jinibara

Creed Adam (C) Govt; Qld Bray, Jodie © (B)

purple, yellow and orange. Walk amid stiff, yellow flower flower yellow stiff, amid Walk orange. and yellow purple, out mountains these climb don’t visitors that request As time passed, the softer surrounding rock eroded leaving leaving eroded rock surrounding softer the passed, time As

of a volcanic era. Appreciate the spiritual significance of this this of significance spiritual the Appreciate era. volcanic a of volunteer; QPWS Naumann, Ross © (A)

Wild Horse Mountain (its traditional name has been lost). been has name traditional (its Mountain Horse Wild

Hovea, wattle and parrot pea provide bright splashes of of splashes bright provide pea parrot and wattle Hovea, place in this land. The Jinibara people and Kabi Kabi people people Kabi Kabi and people Jinibara The land. this in place

surface. the beneath rock of bodies form to hardening

dawn breaks across the plains and lights up the remnants remnants the up lights and plains the across breaks dawn

Banksia spinulosa Banksia candlestick Golden (A)

youngest the and Tunbubudla, Miketeebumulgrai, A profusion of wildflowers colour the landscape in spring. spring. in landscape the colour wildflowers of profusion A but representations of their great cultural heritage and their their and heritage cultural great their of representations but

upwards more than 25 million years ago, cooling and and cooling ago, years million 25 than more upwards Be captivated by glowing, sunlit domes, cones and spires as as spires and cones domes, sunlit glowing, by captivated Be

are Beerburrum, Coochin, Elimbah, Tibberoowuccum, Tibberoowuccum, Elimbah, Coochin, Beerburrum, are

Beerwah and Tibrogargan are not summits to be conquered, conquered, be to summits not are Tibrogargan and Beerwah impressive mountains. Masses of molten rock were forced forced were rock molten of Masses mountains. impressive

a sparse shrubland where lizards and honeyeaters hide. honeyeaters and lizards where shrubland sparse a

they soar overhead. soar they them are their children. Coonowrin is the eldest. The others others The eldest. the is Coonowrin children. their are them

carefully while they are here. For the Traditional Owners, Owners, Traditional the For here. are they while carefully Try to imagine the natural forces that forged these these forged that forces natural the imagine to Try

forming rock, exposed the to cling plants heath montane

as falcons peregrine and black-cockatoos yellow-tailed faithful dingo, lying at his feet. The mountains around around mountains The feet. his at lying dingo, faithful

and Kabi Kabi people. We ask visitors to consider this this consider to visitors ask We people. Kabi Kabi and

Volcanic beginnings beginnings Volcanic hollows of older trees. On the Mount Ngungun summit walk, walk, summit Ngungun Mount the On trees. older of hollows

surrounding landscape. Hear the screeching sounds of of sounds screeching the Hear landscape. surrounding

Tibrogargan is seen as the father with Ngungun, his his Ngungun, with father the as seen is Tibrogargan

significant for local Traditional Owners, the Jinibara people people Jinibara the Owners, Traditional local for significant (B) Sooty owl Sooty (B)

See scaly-breasted and rainbow lorikeets peek from from peek lorikeets rainbow and scaly-breasted See

offering spectacular views of the unique mountains and and mountains unique the of views spectacular offering

But first and foremost, these mountains are highly highly are mountains these foremost, and first But

mountain out of respect for its great sacredness. sacredness. great its for respect of out mountain gums. scribbly of bark patterned the over fingers your Trace

heathland, flowering and forest eucalypt fragrant

Sunshine Coast. Sunshine place. Their lore and custom teaches them not to climb this this climb to not them teaches custom and lore Their place. © Qld Govt Qld ©

farms and pine plantations. Scenic walks wind through through wind walks Scenic plantations. pine and farms (Above): The Organ Pipes, Beerwah Pipes, Organ The (Above): away the hotter hours in the shade. shade. the in hours hotter the away

with spectacular mountain views, within 30min of the the of 30min within views, mountain spectacular with

taught to respect and protect Beerwah—a deeply spiritual spiritual deeply Beerwah—a protect and respect to taught

© Ross Naumann, QPWS volunteer volunteer QPWS Naumann, Ross © pineapple orchards, macadamia forests, eucalypt of

snoozing or understorey the grazing wallabies whiptail

communities and a place for visitors to explore forest walks walks forest explore to visitors for place a and communities

(Above left): Yellow-tailed black-cockatoo black-cockatoo Yellow-tailed left): (Above important than a mother giving birth, Jinibara people are are people Jinibara birth, giving mother a than important

tapestry a from up rising monoliths giant before Stand resident koalas. Look for eastern grey kangaroos and and kangaroos grey eastern for Look koalas. resident

landscape feature, a valuable remnant of our native plant plant native our of remnant valuable a feature, landscape is the ancestral, pregnant mother. As there is nothing more more nothing is there As mother. pregnant ancestral, the is

spot might you where ironbark grey and bloodwood

different people. They are an iconic south east Queensland Queensland east south iconic an are They people. different views. magnificent with peaks dramatic Beerwah custom, and lore peoples’ Jinibara to According

Wander through forests of stringybark, blackbutt, pink pink blackbutt, stringybark, of forests through Wander

The Glass House Mountains mean different things to to things different mean Mountains House Glass The discover and Hinterland Coast Sunshine the into Venture

sites still present and protected today. protected and present still sites

Natural beauty beauty Natural

significance for Traditional Owners, with many ceremonial ceremonial many with Owners, Traditional for significance

festivals. These mountains continue to be a place of spiritual spiritual of place a be to continue mountains These festivals.

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future generations. We hope you will enjoy your visit and respect these sacred places. sacred these respect and visit your enjoy will you hope We generations. future peoples who for thousands of years gathered here for for here gathered years of thousands for who peoples

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Further information Bushwalking Adventure safely qld.gov.au/NationalParks Start your Glass House Mountains getaway on the Visit Tibrogargan where families with children can enjoy Make your visit to the park memorable for all the right Mount Beerburrum summit walk. From Beerburrum the easier walk around Tibrogargan circuit. You’ll easily reasons. Rescues are risky, even for the rescue team. qld.gov.au/Camping Glass House trailhead, you’ll walk through wet eucalypt forest and up distinguish the unique shapes of Beerwah and Coonowrin • Choose activities that suit your skills, experience qld.gov.au/ParkAlerts into drier open forest to reach the fire tower at the top of at Mountain View lookout. Wander around the base of and fitness, and that of your group. (access, closures and conditions) Beerburrum, one of the smaller peaks (280m). The track Tibrogargan through casuarina groves, open eucalypt • Never walk or climb in wet conditions or if it is Mountains qldnationalparks Scan to check includes 750m of very steep, paved pathway, so make sure woodland and paperbark forests for more views of likely to rain as tracks and rock surfaces become park alerts you’re fit enough for this. Once you catch your breath, you Tibberoowuccum and Tunbubudla. Look up through the very slippery. National Park @QldParks; #QldParks can behold hazy mountain silhouettes. forest canopy—black-shouldered kites may be circling • Keep children close and safe. • Let somebody know where you are going, when you This brochure is also available online and hunting. The Yul-yan-man track—meaning ‘walk slowly’ in Kabi Kabi plan to return and what to do if you’re late or lost. at qld.gov.au/ParkBrochures language—is a bushwalking and rock-scrambling challenge. Hike past spear-topped grass trees and golden banksia • Leave plenty of time to complete your park adventure For help planning your holiday, You’ll need good rock-scrambling skills for the sections of flowers on the longer Trachyte circuit at Tibrogargan. in daylight and always keep your group together. Glass House Mountains viewing area exposed rock faces, some with car-sized boulders balanced Marvel at the spectacular mountains, including the glorious • Plan your activity time to avoid heat exhaustion. visitsunshinecoast.com Cheryl Thomson © Qld Govt Tibrogargan, from Jack Ferris lookout on Trachyte Ridge. on the side of the mountain. Start at the Beerburrum In an emergency call Triple Zero (000) trailhead and take your time to enjoy the spectacular country Look for ruby-coloured sundews sparkling on the forest floor. with breathtaking, 360 degree views, especially along Visit the Glass House Take a very short stroll on the Mount Beerwah view walk to the Trachyte Ridge section. You’ll notice different plant a small, grassed, day-use area. Relax and take in a The essential packlist Mountains lookout communities as you walk up and down hills and through the spectacular view of the mountain. • Mobile phone—reception may be poor in places. forest. These change for many reasons—aspect, altitude, To Mooloolaba See the spectacular view over the Glass House Mountains • First-aid kit. Maleny slope, rainfall, soils and fire regime. Get that top-of-the-world feeling on Mount Ngungun summit and Noosa National Park peaks and visit the outdoor display to discover • Adequate drinking water—safe drinking water walk. Begin in shaded forest, where blue-faced, scarlet, and more about the landscape and the plant communities and is not provided in the park. Caloundra white-cheeked honeyeaters dart between flowering plants. wildlife living here. Walk uphill to your reward—a 360 degree panorama of the • Suitable footwear, clothing and equipment for the Legend activity you are planning. (Below): Bushwalking on the surrounding Glass House Mountain peaks with a clear view Beerwah Glass House Trachtye circuit of Tibrogargan, Coonowrin and Beerwah peaks. • A camera to snap the amazing views and wildlife! Mountains Robert Ashdown © Qld Govt Glass House Mountains National Overnight escapes Park (Right): Blue tongue y a Head to nearby Beerwah State Forest and pitch your tent Melastoma malabathricum w © Ross Naumann, QPWS volunteer Woodford h Tread softly g i at Coochin Creek camping area. From here you can launch (Far right): Views from the Tibrogargan H Bribie circuit at Mountain View lookout e Island your canoe, go boating or throw in a line and catch dinner Help maintain this pristine environment and leave no trace

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B qld.gov.au/Camping • Take all your rubbish home, including food scraps, cigarette butts, and sanitary and hygiene items. Caboolture • Leave your pets at home—domestic animals are not Scale permitted in national parks. To Brisbane 0 5 10km Shared trails • Stay on the tracks—don’t cut corners or create new tracks. Beerburrum and Tibrogargan trailheads are linked by a shared trail for mountain biking, walking and running. There are 3 running trails and a shared trail nearby in Never feed wildlife ©State of Queensland 2020. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Beerburrum West State Forest and adjoining Glass House Let animals hunt and forage naturally. Our food can make Department of Environment and Science. Mountains Conservation Park, which is off the D’Aguilar them sick. Animals that are used to being fed lose their fear BP2172 December 2020. of people and become aggressive nuisances around the Printed on eco-friendly paper to save energy and resources. Highway between Wamuran and D’Aguilar townships. Photos: (front cover) view of Beerwah, Robert Ashdown © Qld Govt; day-use areas. (back cover) view from Ngungun summit, © Jason Charles Hill Photography Ranger favourites Legend Map 1 To Landsborough and To Sunshine Coast Glass House Mountains Parking Map 3 National Park Toilets Experience solitude in the middle State forest d Picnic table of the Sunshine Coast by tackling a o Highway R the Yul-yan-man track. Although Kilc Sheltered picnic area oy Beerwah ie Major road Roa p Ngungun a challenging hike, the feeling d m y Minor road Drinking water provided

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From Beerwah entrance See Map 1 5 Tibrogargan Summit S (364m) Mount Beerwah view walk 200m 15min Ca 7 ve t s e Near vertical F v M e rockface T I From Glass House Mountains lookout See Map 1 Glass House r w The equivalent Mountains in No waiting zone to ascending Glass House Mountains W National Park High risk of rockfalls 800m 45min 8 To Glass House a lookout track y 55–60° Mountains lookout Average slope Beerburrum Mountain View Be Cemetery erb lookout urr um high rise building 50 storey –W 5 oo 4 Track and trail classifications dford Ro ad Beerburrum Grade Symbol Suits Track and trail description 3 Beerburrum West Barrs Rd People with some bushwalking Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Tracks may have State Forest Beerburrum 3 experience short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps. Beerburrum trailhead 4 People with bushwalking experience Tracks may be long, rough and very steep.

Very experienced bushwalkers with Tracks are likely to be very rough, and very steep. Road 5 specialised skills Scale To Caboolture Beerburrum To Brisbane 0 0.5 1km train station Tibrogargan Skilled mountain Trail with moderate gradients, variable surface and Beerburrum Views from the Yul-yan-man track

Intermediate © Qld Govt Adam Creed Photo: bike riders obstacles. May include steep sections. trailhead Kate McGuiness © Qld Govt Ranger favourites Legend Map 1 To Landsborough and To Sunshine Coast Glass House Mountains Parking Map 3 Dularcha National Park National Park Toilets Experience solitude in the middle State forest d Picnic table of the Sunshine Coast by tackling a o Highway R the Yul-yan-man track. Although Kilc Sheltered picnic area oy Beerwah ie Major road Roa p Ngungun a challenging hike, the feeling d m y Minor road Drinking water provided

G you get from standing on the d Unsealed road l Barbecue—gas Peachester Beware of saddleback without a sign of O Fire management trail (FMT) cliff edges. civilisation is well worth it! Walking track Bells Creek Road Railway line Ranger Cheryl Viewpoint Roys Road Walking track Beerwah Lookout Shared trail (walkers and Glass House mountain-bike riders) Camping Mountains Enjoy mountain bike Creek d Campervan National Park touring, trail running a Coochin o Ro Contour line R y s R Caravan and bushwalking on e o

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e Fishing (B) Shared trail v Ranger James e Glass House Gate 7 t Fullertons Road Ngungun hara Ro S Canoeing/kayaking To Glass Sa ad Mountains Coochin Creek entrance Beerwah camping and Visitor information centre House Council park Mountains day-use area Beerwah Ngungun day-use area Wi-Fi access Coonowrin township See Map 3 Service centre M Information shelter Scale o Fullertons Road Bruce Highway 0 100 200m u Bowen Road Train station n t B ee r Glass House w oad ah Coonowrin Road R Mountains lookout Ro rs Johnston ad ar B Road Marshs Wild Horse To Glass House Road Mountain lookout Summit routes at a glance Know the hazards: lass House Mountains G Tibrogargan • falling rocks and loose rock debris can occur Conservation ord When deciding whether to climb, consider respecting the oodf Road anytime and in large amounts Park W Tibrogargan Jinibara and Kabi Kabi peoples request to not climb the • steep, exposed rock faces and slabs 8 trailhead culturally-sacred Beerwah and Tibrogargan peaks. Tibberoowuccum eerburrum W See Map 2 • very slippery rocks in wet conditions B o o d The summit routes are only suitable for fit and • heat exhaustion and dehydration fo rd R experienced rock scramblers. This is a steep, strenuous • strong winds (A) Take in many amazing views on oad the challenging Yul-yan-man track. climb with sheer rock faces. • poor visibility in mist or fading daylight Beerburrum • Be fully informed and suitably equipped before you go. • becoming trapped on cliff edges by deviating off-route (C) Glass House Mountains tea-tree Beerburrum • Never climb in wet or impending wet conditions—rocks Leptospermum luehmannii • slips and falls from inexperience, poor preparation Beerburrum become very slippery, making fall and injury risk higher and inappropriate gear. I love exploring the park’s diverse Tunbubudla trailhead and rescue more difficult. vegetation with my Glass House Mountains (The Twins) O See Map 2 • Plan to start early in the day and allow at least 3–4hr. l d Climb safely

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Leptospermum luehmannii, which only R to dislodge rocks. o • Check weather at bom.gov.au and fire danger at a d • Wear a helmet and sturdy, flexible-soled footwear grows in the Glass House Mountains area. Donnybrook Road ruralfire.qld.gov.au My favourite thing to Ranger Shelley with good grip. do in the park is a Don’t be bullied up the summit by others. These are tough • Stay in pairs—never climb alone. walk along the shared climbs and not suitable if you: • If you choose to stop, don’t wait in high-risk rockfall zones and ‘no waiting zones’. trail to see wildflowers Photos: (A): Kate McGuiness © Qld Govt; • are looking for a bushwalking experience—there in bloom in August. (B): Robert Ashdown © Qld Govt; are alternatives • Take care near cliff edges—they are unstable and (D) Native sarsaparilla Hardenbergia violacea (C): Shelley Novello © Qld Govt; Scale Ranger Dave (D): © Ross Naumann, QPWS volunteer Elimbah 0 2 4km • are visiting with young children or unfit people can give way. Miketeebumulgrai To Brisbane • require assistance or you’re unsure of your ability. • Look back regularly to make sure you are Elimbah Bruce Highway comfortable with the steepness. If not, climb down. Rescues are risky, even for the rescue team. Walking tracks and shared trail at a glance To Steve To Glass House Map 2 Irwin Way Mountains township Beerwah Summit Track name Grade Distance Walk time Map location Legend Cooee (556m) To Beerwah and Glass House Summit route Mountains lookout C ooe From Tibrogargan trailhead See Map 2 e FM Rockfalls Mountain T Marshs Steve Irwin Way Tibrogargan circuit 4.1km return 1.5hr 1 Roa View lookout 1 No waiting zone T d No waiting zone M F High risk of rockfalls Trachyte circuit 5.7km return 2–3hr m 2 u c Tibrogargan d c T a u o

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From Beerwah entrance See Map 1 5 Tibrogargan Summit S (364m) Mount Beerwah view walk 200m 15min Ca 7 ve t s e Near vertical F v M e rockface T I From Glass House Mountains lookout See Map 1 Glass House r w The equivalent Mountains in No waiting zone to ascending Glass House Mountains W National Park High risk of rockfalls 800m 45min 8 To Glass House a lookout track y 55–60° Mountains lookout Average slope Beerburrum Mountain View Be Cemetery erb lookout urr um high rise building 50 storey –W 5 oo 4 Track and trail classifications dford Ro ad Beerburrum Grade Symbol Suits Track and trail description 3 Beerburrum West Barrs Rd People with some bushwalking Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Tracks may have State Forest Beerburrum 3 experience short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps. Beerburrum trailhead 4 People with bushwalking experience Tracks may be long, rough and very steep.

Very experienced bushwalkers with Tracks are likely to be very rough, and very steep. Road 5 specialised skills Scale To Caboolture Beerburrum To Brisbane 0 0.5 1km train station Tibrogargan Skilled mountain Trail with moderate gradients, variable surface and Beerburrum Views from the Yul-yan-man track

Intermediate © Qld Govt Adam Creed Photo: bike riders obstacles. May include steep sections. trailhead Kate McGuiness © Qld Govt Ranger favourites Legend Map 1 To Landsborough and To Sunshine Coast Glass House Mountains Parking Map 3 Dularcha National Park National Park Toilets Experience solitude in the middle State forest d Picnic table of the Sunshine Coast by tackling a o Highway R the Yul-yan-man track. Although Kilc Sheltered picnic area oy Beerwah ie Major road Roa p Ngungun a challenging hike, the feeling d m y Minor road Drinking water provided

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d Unsealed road l Barbecue—gas Peachester Beware of saddleback without a sign of O Fire management trail (FMT) cliff edges. civilisation is well worth it! Walking track Bells Creek Road Railway line Ranger Cheryl Viewpoint Roys Road Walking track Beerwah Lookout Shared trail (walkers and Glass House mountain-bike riders) Camping Mountains Enjoy mountain bike Creek d Campervan National Park touring, trail running a Coochin o Ro Contour line R y s R Caravan and bushwalking on e o

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e Fishing (B) Shared trail v Ranger James e Glass House Gate 7 t Fullertons Road Ngungun hara Ro S Canoeing/kayaking To Glass Sa ad Mountains Coochin Creek entrance Beerwah camping and Visitor information centre House Council park Mountains day-use area Beerwah Ngungun day-use area Wi-Fi access Coonowrin township See Map 3 Service centre M Information shelter Scale o Fullertons Road Bruce Highway 0 100 200m u Bowen Road Train station n t B ee r Glass House w oad ah Coonowrin Road R Mountains lookout Ro rs Johnston ad ar B Road Marshs Wild Horse To Glass House Road Mountain lookout Summit routes at a glance Know the hazards: lass House Mountains G Tibrogargan • falling rocks and loose rock debris can occur Conservation ord When deciding whether to climb, consider respecting the oodf Road anytime and in large amounts Park W Tibrogargan Jinibara and Kabi Kabi peoples request to not climb the • steep, exposed rock faces and slabs 8 trailhead culturally-sacred Beerwah and Tibrogargan peaks. Tibberoowuccum eerburrum W See Map 2 • very slippery rocks in wet conditions B o o d The summit routes are only suitable for fit and • heat exhaustion and dehydration fo rd R experienced rock scramblers. This is a steep, strenuous • strong winds (A) Take in many amazing views on oad the challenging Yul-yan-man track. climb with sheer rock faces. • poor visibility in mist or fading daylight Beerburrum • Be fully informed and suitably equipped before you go. • becoming trapped on cliff edges by deviating off-route (C) Glass House Mountains tea-tree Beerburrum • Never climb in wet or impending wet conditions—rocks Leptospermum luehmannii • slips and falls from inexperience, poor preparation Beerburrum become very slippery, making fall and injury risk higher and inappropriate gear. I love exploring the park’s diverse Tunbubudla trailhead and rescue more difficult.

vegetation with my Glass House Mountains (The Twins) O See Map 2 • Plan to start early in the day and allow at least 3–4hr.

l d Climb safely

Ranger Field Guide in hand. There are G • Return in daylight. y

many unique plants to discover like the m • Always check conditions and abandon climbing if they’re • Be aware of what is happening around you. p

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From Beerwah entrance See Map 1 5 Tibrogargan Summit S (364m) Mount Beerwah view walk 200m 15min Ca 7 ve t s e Near vertical F v M e rockface T I From Glass House Mountains lookout See Map 1 Glass House r w The equivalent Mountains in No waiting zone to ascending Glass House Mountains W National Park High risk of rockfalls 800m 45min 8 To Glass House a lookout track y 55–60° Mountains lookout Average slope Beerburrum Mountain View Be Cemetery erb lookout urr um high rise building 50 storey –W 5 oo 4 Track and trail classifications dford Ro ad Beerburrum Grade Symbol Suits Track and trail description 3 Beerburrum West Barrs Rd People with some bushwalking Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Tracks may have State Forest Beerburrum 3 experience short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps. Beerburrum trailhead 4 People with bushwalking experience Tracks may be long, rough and very steep.

Very experienced bushwalkers with Tracks are likely to be very rough, and very steep. Road 5 specialised skills Scale To Caboolture Beerburrum To Brisbane 0 0.5 1km train station Tibrogargan Skilled mountain Trail with moderate gradients, variable surface and Beerburrum Views from the Yul-yan-man track

Intermediate © Qld Govt Adam Creed Photo: bike riders obstacles. May include steep sections. trailhead Kate McGuiness © Qld Govt Ranger favourites Legend Map 1 To Landsborough and To Sunshine Coast Glass House Mountains Parking Map 3 Dularcha National Park National Park Toilets Experience solitude in the middle State forest d Picnic table of the Sunshine Coast by tackling a o Highway R the Yul-yan-man track. Although Kilc Sheltered picnic area oy Beerwah ie Major road Roa p Ngungun a challenging hike, the feeling d m y Minor road Drinking water provided

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e Fishing (B) Shared trail v Ranger James e Glass House Gate 7 t Fullertons Road Ngungun hara Ro S Canoeing/kayaking To Glass Sa ad Mountains Coochin Creek entrance Beerwah camping and Visitor information centre House Council park Mountains day-use area Beerwah Ngungun day-use area Wi-Fi access Coonowrin township See Map 3 Service centre M Information shelter Scale o Fullertons Road Bruce Highway 0 100 200m u Bowen Road Train station n t B ee r Glass House w oad ah Coonowrin Road R Mountains lookout Ro rs Johnston ad ar B Road Marshs Wild Horse To Glass House Road Mountain lookout Summit routes at a glance Know the hazards: lass House Mountains G Tibrogargan • falling rocks and loose rock debris can occur Conservation ord When deciding whether to climb, consider respecting the oodf Road anytime and in large amounts Park W Tibrogargan Jinibara and Kabi Kabi peoples request to not climb the • steep, exposed rock faces and slabs 8 trailhead culturally-sacred Beerwah and Tibrogargan peaks. Tibberoowuccum eerburrum W See Map 2 • very slippery rocks in wet conditions B o o d The summit routes are only suitable for fit and • heat exhaustion and dehydration fo rd R experienced rock scramblers. This is a steep, strenuous • strong winds (A) Take in many amazing views on oad the challenging Yul-yan-man track. climb with sheer rock faces. • poor visibility in mist or fading daylight Beerburrum • Be fully informed and suitably equipped before you go. • becoming trapped on cliff edges by deviating off-route (C) Glass House Mountains tea-tree Beerburrum • Never climb in wet or impending wet conditions—rocks Leptospermum luehmannii • slips and falls from inexperience, poor preparation Beerburrum become very slippery, making fall and injury risk higher and inappropriate gear. I love exploring the park’s diverse Tunbubudla trailhead and rescue more difficult. vegetation with my Glass House Mountains (The Twins) O See Map 2 • Plan to start early in the day and allow at least 3–4hr. l d Climb safely

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Leptospermum luehmannii, which only R to dislodge rocks. o • Check weather at bom.gov.au and fire danger at a d • Wear a helmet and sturdy, flexible-soled footwear grows in the Glass House Mountains area. Donnybrook Road ruralfire.qld.gov.au My favourite thing to Ranger Shelley with good grip. do in the park is a Don’t be bullied up the summit by others. These are tough • Stay in pairs—never climb alone. walk along the shared climbs and not suitable if you: • If you choose to stop, don’t wait in high-risk rockfall zones and ‘no waiting zones’. trail to see wildflowers Photos: (A): Kate McGuiness © Qld Govt; • are looking for a bushwalking experience—there in bloom in August. (B): Robert Ashdown © Qld Govt; are alternatives • Take care near cliff edges—they are unstable and (D) Native sarsaparilla Hardenbergia violacea (C): Shelley Novello © Qld Govt; Scale Ranger Dave (D): © Ross Naumann, QPWS volunteer Elimbah 0 2 4km • are visiting with young children or unfit people can give way. Miketeebumulgrai To Brisbane • require assistance or you’re unsure of your ability. • Look back regularly to make sure you are Elimbah Bruce Highway comfortable with the steepness. If not, climb down. Rescues are risky, even for the rescue team. Walking tracks and shared trail at a glance To Steve To Glass House Map 2 Irwin Way Mountains township Beerwah Summit Track name Grade Distance Walk time Map location Legend Cooee (556m) To Beerwah and Glass House Summit route Mountains lookout C ooe From Tibrogargan trailhead See Map 2 e FM Rockfalls Mountain T Marshs Steve Irwin Way Tibrogargan circuit 4.1km return 1.5hr 1 Roa View lookout 1 No waiting zone T d No waiting zone M F High risk of rockfalls Trachyte circuit 5.7km return 2–3hr m 2 u c Tibrogargan d c T a u o

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From Beerwah entrance See Map 1 5 Tibrogargan Summit S (364m) Mount Beerwah view walk 200m 15min Ca 7 ve t s e Near vertical F v M e rockface T I From Glass House Mountains lookout See Map 1 Glass House r w The equivalent Mountains in No waiting zone to ascending Glass House Mountains W National Park High risk of rockfalls 800m 45min 8 To Glass House a lookout track y 55–60° Mountains lookout Average slope Beerburrum Mountain View Be Cemetery erb lookout urr um high rise building 50 storey –W 5 oo 4 Track and trail classifications dford Ro ad Beerburrum Grade Symbol Suits Track and trail description 3 Beerburrum West Barrs Rd People with some bushwalking Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Tracks may have State Forest Beerburrum 3 experience short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps. Beerburrum trailhead 4 People with bushwalking experience Tracks may be long, rough and very steep.

Very experienced bushwalkers with Tracks are likely to be very rough, and very steep. Road 5 specialised skills Scale To Caboolture Beerburrum To Brisbane 0 0.5 1km train station Tibrogargan Skilled mountain Trail with moderate gradients, variable surface and Beerburrum Views from the Yul-yan-man track

Intermediate © Qld Govt Adam Creed Photo: bike riders obstacles. May include steep sections. trailhead Kate McGuiness © Qld Govt