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of the G the of The timber industry is a signifi a industry timber The is • Caution needed at creek crossings, cliff edges and naturally Glass House Mountains Walking track classifi cation occurring lookouts. • Reasonable level of fi tness and ankle-supporting footwear The Glass House Mountains are the eroded remnants Each track has been classifi ed so you are better able to recommended. of volcanoes active approximately 25–27 million years select a walk that matches your bushwalking experience and fi tness. Wheelchair-assisted access is possible at Glass ago. These mountains were formed from plugs and Class 4 track Australian Standards masses of molten rock which solidifi ed into hard rock House Mountains Lookout, Coochin Creek camping and day-use area, and Stony Creek day-use area. Take time to called trachyte and rhyolite. Since then, extensive • Distinct tracks with junctions signposted, rough track read these classifi cation details before walking out into the surfaces with exposed roots and rocks. erosion and lowering of the land surface has removed park — you owe it to yourself and those in your party. the exteriors of the volcanic cones and the surrounding • Variable in width, muddy sections and steep grades likely to be encountered. softer sandstone rocks. As the volcanic mountains cooled, interesting vertical columns formed and this Class 2 track Australian Standards • May be extensively overgrown, hazards such as fallen trees can be seen today at Mount Beerwah, Mount Ngungun • Easy level track, suitable for all fi tness levels. and rockfalls likely to be present. and Mount Coonowrin. • All junctions signposted and include interpretive signs. • Caution needed at creek crossings, cliff edges and naturally occurring lookouts. This park offers • Moderate fi tness level with bushwalking experience and Class 3 track Australian Standards some spectacular ankle-supporting footwear recommended. walking tracks which DERM • Distinct tracks with junctions signposted, rough track wind through open surfaces with some exposed roots and rocks. Class 5 track Australian Standards woodlands, montane • Variable in width; muddy sections, steep grades and heath and high summit steps may be encountered. • Steep track with irregular surface and loose stones. peaks. This area is home • May be partially overgrown; hazards such as fallen trees • Considerable exposure to the elements may be experienced. to koalas, goannas, and rock falls may be present. • High level of physical fi tness; rockclimbing experience, echidnas and grey fl exible-soled shoes with good grip required. kangaroos. Many birds such as kookaburras, cockatoos, lorikeets, The vulnerable glossy black-cockatoo Walking track classifi cation - a quick glance rosellas and peregrine is found in the Glass House falcons can also be seen. Mountains area. Track name Classifi cation Km return Time Platform lookout Pictogram Lookout circuit Class 3 800m 25mins √ Boat ramp Fishing legend Mount Beerburrum track Class 4 1.4km 1hr √ Picnic shelter Constructed lookout Wild Horse Mountain lookout track Class 3 1.4km 1hr √ Toilet Picnic area Campfi res Mount Ngungun summit Class 4 2.4km 2hrs prohibited Information Walking track Mountain View lookout Class 3 800m 45mins √ Wheelchair Trailbikes access Viewpoint prohibited Tibrogargan circuit Class 3 3.3km 1.5hrs Drinking water Domestic provided Car camping animals Trachyte circuit Class 4 6km 2–3hrs √ prohibited Barbecue Caravan site Western boundary walk Class 2 1.4km 45mins Car camping Fire rings Bike riding prohibited Tunnel track Class 3 6km 2hrs Bike riding Parking area Horse riding Mooloolah River circuit Class 2 500m 20mins prohibited Melaleuca walk Class 2 1.3km 40mins Places to visit 2 Mount Beerburrum (278m) 4 Mount Ngungun (253m)
1 Glass House Mountains Lookout Mount Beerburrum track Mount Ngungun summit 1.4km return. Allow 1hr. 2.4km return. Allow 2hrs. This steep paved track leads you to a fi re tower which A short drive from Glass House Mountains township will offers great views of the surrounding area. Mount take you to the lookout. The sheltered fi re tower provides Beerburrum’s fi re tower is used to detect and manage a platform to view the mountain peaks, Caloundra, fi res throughout the forestry areas. Maroochydore, Brisbane and Moreton Island. Robert Ashdown Robert Ross Naumann Ross Mount Ngungun
This summit provides spectacular views of all of the four major mountain peaks. The trail is relatively short but steep in places and may be unstable in some
Ross Naumann Ross sections. Family groups should be careful, as the trail Banksia spinulosa passes close to the cliff line. Adults should supervise children at all times. Warning: This track can become very slippery when wet. 3 Wild Horse Mountain (123m) Interpretation display at the lookout.
Lookout circuit Wild Horse Mountain lookout track 800m circuit. Allow 25min. 1.4km return. Allow 1hr. A short walking track takes you through open scribbly Turn off the Bruce Highway at the Mobil Service Station gum forest, down through a wet sclerophyll gully and or take the Johnstone Road turnoff from the Glass House back to the lookout. This track is quite steep in places. Mountains township. Wild Horse Mountain is named after the brumbies (wild horses) that once lived there. A moderately steep paved track leads to the lookout. Stop! Enjoy panoramic 360 degree views of Pumicestone Don’t have your visit spoilt. Passage, coastal plains, the Glass House Mountains Reduce the risk of theft by removing and forestry plantations from the sheltered fi re valuables from your vehicle. tower platform. 5 Mount Tibrogargan (364m)
Mountain View lookout 800m return walk from carpark. Allow 45min. Walk to a lookout with views over Mount Beerwah, Mount Coonowrin, Mount Tibberoowuccum and Mount Tunbubudla. Tibrogargan circuit – track 1 3.3km circuit. Allow 1.5hrs. This walking track leads around the base of Mount Tibrogargan through casuarina groves, open eucalypt day-use area and melaleuca forests. The track offers great views of Mount Tibrogargan. Look up occasionally — peregrine falcons may be circling overhead.
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Trachyte circuit – track 2 6km return walk from carpark. Allow 2–3hrs. Railway line This circuit links Mount Tibrogargan, Mount Tibberoowuccum and the Trachyte range. It passes past exotic pine plantations and native forest before heading up to the Jack Ferris lookout. The lookout and walking track was constructed with assistance from local community group Glass House Mountains Advancement Network (GMAN) as part of the Centenary of Federation celebrations in 2000. Summit access for experienced Roped sports (abseiling rock climbers and rockclimbing)
Routes that lead to the summits of Mount Tibrogargan SSuitableuitable fforor eexperiencedxperienced climbersclimbers only.only. and Mount Beerwah (currently closed) have steep rocky Any artifi cial anchors at rockclimbing sites have sections and irregular surfaces with loose stones that not been approved for use by the Department of require rock scrambling and rockclimbing skills. Environment and Resource Management. Never attempt these tracks in wet weather as smooth Mount Ngungun (253m) surfaces can be slippery and dangerous. Flexible soled This mountain provides opportunities for shoes with good grip should be worn. moderately challenging rock-face climbing Mount Tibrogargan summit and abseiling for 20 to 45 metre roped sports. Equipment and expertise is required. 3km return. Allow 3 to 4hrs. Caution: These trails require some rock climbing Mount Tibrogargan (364m)
DERM experience. Considerable exposure to the elements This mountain provides opportunities for Mount Tibrogargan may be experienced. challenging and potentially dangerous rock-face climbing. A high level of expertise and specialised Mount Beerwah summit equipment, in good condition, is required. 6 Mount Beerwah (556m) The Mount Beerwah summit trail, including access to the cliff face Climbing safely lookout, is closed until Western boundary walk further notice due to Never attempt any activity that you are unsure of. a major rockfall. 1.4km return walk from the picnic area to the Always use appropriate equipment. Helmets are western park boundary gate. Allow 45min. On-the-spot fi nes strongly recommended. are issued for accessing an area Allow enough time to fi nish your climb in daylight closed to the public. hours. Carry enough water and food for your climb. Carry a mobile phone and keep emergency phone DERM numbers with you. Mount Beerwah Never climb alone. Be aware of those below — take care not to dislodge rocks when climbing. Watch the weather — if it looks like it will rain do not attempt the climb. Rocks will become slippery and dangerous. Access road Carry a well equipped fi rst aid kit. Tunnel bypass track 2 For further information Protect the area’s natural values 220m one way. Moderate grade SEQ Horse Trail Network Standard. Obtaining camping permits Help protect the natural values of this area by observing the following: This track passes over the ridge and is designed for visitors You need to book your permits before you visit: with horses that are uncomfortable in the tunnel confi nes. • On-line at www.qld.gov.au/camping • Camp only in camping areas. For reserves covered by this publication, camping is permitted only at Coochin Roses circuit 3 • By phone 13 13 04 (24 hours) Creek camping area. 8.8km return. Moderate grade SEQ Horse Trail Network • Do not take or interfere with plants, animals, soil or Standard. For all other enquiries: rocks. Everything within national parks and forests is protected. This trail passes through dry sclerophyll forest and Visit us online at www.derm.qld.gov.au • Open fi res are not permitted, except in fi re rings rainforest gullies and includes some views south to the Phone 1300 130 372 provided at Coochin Creek camping area. It is illegal Glass House Mountains. to collect wood from the forest. Fallen timber provides homes for many insects and small animals. Other trails are for mountain bike riders and walkers only. Emergency contacts • Domestic animals are not permitted in national parks and Coochin Creek section of Beerwah State Forest. Ambulance non-urgent medical transport: 13 12 33 • Do not feed or leave food for animals. Human food Bray Road Mooloolah can harm wildlife and cause some animals to become Emergency: 000 aggressive. Paget N Dorson Street River D • Stay on track. Do not cut corners or create new tracks. ve
If you have diffi culty connecting to 000 from your • Take rubbish home with you. Bins are not provided. ! mobile phone try: 112 King Road • Obey signs and safety notices. Mooloolah • Respect that some areas are not developed or open to
1 RAILWAY public access to retain their natural values or for visitor 2 safety due to unstable rock formations. Roses t Road oses circu i R Connection trackTunnel Ridge track King Road COAST 3 7 Dularcha National Park
Gully track NORTH Dularcha National Roses Park circuit Special thanks to the Gubbi Gubbi people for sharing their knowledge. Tunnel track 1 Special thanks to Stan Tutt for information from his book Sunshine Coast k Mooloolah Forest Reserve c 1 Heritage, and Pat and Sim Symons for information from their book ra 6km return. Allow 2hrs. Easy grade SEQ Horse Trail t Bush Heritage. 3 la Network Standard My Front cover artwork depicts the peregrine falcon — the world’s fastest animal it reaches speeds of up to 200km/h! Cliffs in this area provide important From northern entrance the tunnel is 900m one-way nesting habitat for this bird which is considered endangered on a global scale. Old Maleny Rd T From southern entrance the tunnel is 1.2km one-way Tunnel track Beech Rd ! Alternatively catch a train to Mooloolah, walk to the Myla Rd ©State of Queensland 2009. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, national park and take the Tunnel track. Then walk to To Landsborough Department of Environment and Resource Management. the Landsborough train station to get back on a train 1.25km BP1535 December 2009 Printed on eco-friendly paper to save energy and resources. (about 6km).
The historic curved railway tunnel, constructed in 1890, Scale is a heritage feature of this park. Take a torch and look for Railway Line 0 500m 1000m the bat colony huddled in crevices in the tunnel’s ceiling. cant rugged rugged cant spectacular views spectacular mountains and mountains signifi Culturally Culturally Beerburrum Beerburrum and Bellthorpe Beerwah, Beerwah,
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Stony Creek day-use area day-use Creek Stony will You for a picnic. place a great is area day-use This to fi surprised be pleasantly small many with and rainforest open forest containing your pool. For and a rock cascades creek waterfalls, never jump or safety; Refer to G information. access and boating. Take the Roys Road turnoff from the turnoff Road the Roys Take and boating. road is The access the signs. and follow Highway Bruce suitable for conv Coochin Creek Creek Coochin Mountains and surrounds map) and surrounds Mountains — online in advance be obtained must permits Camping at 21 consecutive is length stay (24 hours). Maximum of nights. fi Use stove. bring a fuel Preferably an open fi not fi permitted. are not animals Ross Naumann Ross Mooloolah River River Mooloolah 1 many attract g trees
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