GUIDED WALKING ADVENTURES millions of years in the making AIRPORT

GOLD COAST AIRPORT MAIN LODGE AT SPICERS CANOPY EXPLORE UNDISCOVERED PARTS OF QUEENSLAND WHILE EXPERIENCING SPICERS’ RELAXED NEW SOUTH WALES LUXURY SERVICE ON THE TRAIL Walk along the , through

World Heritage Listed Gondwana Rainforest and START OF SPICERS HIDDEN VALE THE TRAIL see native fauna and flora in all its glory. Experience - NIGHT 1 awe inspiring views as you traverse the Scenic Rim, and all within one and a half hours of Brisbane. SPICERS Borne out of a desire to showcase the best of the MOUNT MISTAKE Australian bush with sustainability at the forefront - NIGHT 2 and relaxed luxury as its defining difference, it has been Jude’s vision to share this landscape with the world. N THE VIEW TO MOUNT MITCHELL FROM SPICERS CANOPY

THE HISTORY National Park. The submission and accommodation, and the two SPICERS In the late 1990’s owners Jude and was approved and after many and three-day walks continuing AMPHITHEATRE - NIGHT 3 Graham Turner (Flight Centre years of planning, ecological to depart from Spicers Canopy. founders) purchased two large studies and offsite construction, Pack-free walking means luggage SPICERS farming properties an hour’s drive the extended trail opened in TIMBER GETTERS is transferred daily with guests - NIGHT 4 apart, with the Main Range May 2020. only carrying a daypack. National Park residing in between. As one of the largest ecotourism BRISBANE As an all-inclusive experience 110KM ventures ever to open in MAIN RANGE It has long been Jude’s dream to guests can relax knowing that NATIONAL PARK 1H 30M join the two, and there was born Queensland, the extended Scenic everything is taken care of. GOLD COAST the idea of the Scenic Rim Trail. Rim Trail is set to be a global 135KM For people who love the outdoors 2H sensation. The walk covers 50 The trail first opened in 2009 kilometres of hiking trails and is and enjoy a touch of bush luxury with a three-day walk based out the Spicers Scenic Rim Trail is 770M Queensland’s only inclusion in the of Spicers Canopy, a stunning eco Great Walks of collection. a must. glamping campsite that is now

SPICERS CANOPY home to the two-day walk. THE EXPERIENCE - NIGHT 6 & 7 SPICERS HIDDEN In 2011, the Queensland PEAKS CABINS Small groups of up to 12 walkers - NIGHT 5 Government released a public NATURE REFUGE request for eco-tourism ventures. will join expert guides as they SPICERS PEAK LODGE Spicers submitted a proposal for venture on foot through one (LUXURY RECOVERY ADD-ON) an extended Scenic Rim Trail of Australia’s most unique that would connect the two farms landscapes. JUDE TURNER, FOUNDER creating a seven-day walk with Travellers can choose the length, SPICERS RETREATS & SPICERS SCENIC RIM TRAIL two state of the art eco-camps to with the five and seven-day walks be built within the Main Range both encompassing the new trail

2 3 SPICERS SCENIC RIM TRAIL 2 OR 3 DAY

This unique adventure begins state forests and national parks. in the foothills of South East Combined with Spicers Peak HIGHLIGHTS Queensland’s Main Range Station, a 2,000 hectare private • Magnificent mountain top views National Park, famous for its nature refuge, you’ll enjoy an as you stand on the edge of the Great Dividing Range stunning collection of peaks, opportunity to explore the • Keep an eye out for the elusive ridges, forests and ancient Australian bushland. platypus while crossing Millar volcanic plateaus. Vale Creek If you are new to multi-day • Experience the height of Our experienced guides will lead hiking or are short on time, luxury with afternoon tea at Spicers Peak Lodge you through a region of more our two and three-day walks than 30,000 hectares of parkland, are ideal.

DAY ONE - SPICERS TRAILHEAD TO SPICERS CANOPY • Meet and greet before transferring to the start of the walk INCLUSIONS • Ascend the range taking in the spectacular westerly views • Stay at Spicers Canopy • All chef prepared meals • Cross into the Nature Refuge and learn about conservation initiatives • Beverages including alcohol • Arrive into camp for afternoon tea and a soak in the hot tub • Experienced trail guides • Select hiking gear provided • Daily porterage DAY TWO - SPICERS CANOPY TO SPICERS PEAK LODGE • March to December season* • Walk east along Oakey Creek as the elevation rises • Ascend to Spicers Peak Lodge atop Cedar Mountain 2-DAY FROM PER PERSON • Be welcomed at the summit with refreshments TWIN SHARE • Returning to Spicers Canopy for sunset drinks & dinner $1490

EXTENDED 3-DAY EXPERIENCE 3-DAY FROM MOUNT MITCHELL SUMMIT PER PERSON • 3-days / 3-nights operating on select departure dates TWIN SHARE • Following the above itinerary with an additional guided walk $1890 • Time for afternoon relaxation taking in the mountain views 2 DAY SINGLE SUPPLEMENT - $200 • Chef prepared dinner with fireside star gazing afterwards 3 DAY SINGLE SUPPLEMENT - $300

ELEVATION MAP 1214M ELEVATION ELEVATION SPICERS PEAK SPICERS PEAK LODGE SPICERS PEAK LODGE 1125M ELEVATION MT MITCHELL EAST 1170M ELEVATION

1200 1100 1000

900 CUNNINGHAMS GAP 770M ELEVATION 800 SPICERS CANOPY 650M ELEVATION 700 CREEK MILLAR VALE 600 500 400 300

13KM • 6.5 HOURS 15KM • 8 HOURS THE FIREPIT AT SPICERS CANOPY SPICERS CANOPY MODERATE MODERATE TO DIFFICULT WITH A SHORTER ALTERNATIVE

4 5 SPICERS SCENIC RIM TRAIL 5 OR 7 DAY

On the newly created five and day be welcomed with a cool seven-day walks you will ascend beverage and hot shower, all HIGHLIGHTS the dramatic peaks, ridges and while experiencing the relaxed • World Heritage Gondwana escarpments of the Main Range luxury service Spicers Rainforest encounter National Park from the Mistake is renowned for. • Stunningly unique Mountains in the north to accommodation If you are and avid walker and Cunningham’s Gap in the south. • World class walking trails & want to experience the Scenic expert guides Spend each night in a unique Rim trail end-to-end, then the eco-camp and at the end of each seven-day walk is just for you.

DAY ONE - SPICERS HIDDEN VALE • Meet and greet at Spicers Hidden Vale INCLUSIONS • After lunch join researchers for a Koala Safari • Accommodation at Spicers • Enjoy a group welcome dinner tonight Bush Camps • Guided walking DAY TWO - TO SPICERS MOUNT MISTAKE FARMHOUSE • All nourishing meals • Transfer to the start of the walk • Beverages including alcohol • Ascend the Mistake Mountain Range • Experienced trail guides • Hiking gear including day pack, water bottles, walking poles & DAY THREE - TO SPICERS AMPHITHEATRE ECO CABINS gaiters provided • Wake early for sunrise before crossing over into the National Park • Daily porterage • Small groups of max. 12 DAY FOUR - TO SPICERS TIMBER GETTERS ECO CABINS • March to December season* • Spend the day beneath the canopy walking through the World SPICERS TIMBER GETTERS Heritage Listed Gondwana Rainforest 5-DAY FROM PER PERSON • Take a moment to rest by the calm waters of Dalrymple Creek TWIN SHARE $3190 DAY FIVE - TO SPICERS HIDDEN PEAKS CABINS • Return to the edge of the ancient volcano and take in stunning views 7-DAY FROM PER PERSON • Celebration dinner held this evening $4680 TWIN SHARE DAY SIX & SEVEN - SPICERS CANOPY 5 DAY SINGLE SUPPLEMENT - $400 • Those continuing on will join the two-day trail and enjoy two nights 7 DAY SINGLE SUPPLEMENT - $600 at Spicers Canopy

ELEVATION MAP SYLVESTER’S LOOKOUT 1064M ELEVATION BARE ROCK BARE ROCK 1169M ELEVATION

1200 AMPHITHEATRESPICERS 900MELEVATION CHUTE LOOKOUT SPICERS MOUNT MISTAKE MISTAKE MOUNT SPICERS 900MELEVATION

1100 GETTERS TIMBER SPICERS 890M ELEVATION BLACKFELLOW CREEK

1000 CUNNINGHAMS GAP 770M ELEVATION DALRYMPLE CREEK 900 PEAKS HIDDEN SPICERS 800 700 600 SPICERS HIDDEN VALE HIDDEN SPICERS THORNTON VIEW 300M 500 400 300

7KM • 4-5 HRS 18KM • 8 HRS 8.7KM • 8 HRS 13KM • 7 HRS DISCOVERING ANCIENT FORESTS ONE OF THE MANY PEAKS ON THE TRAIL MODERATE - DIFFICULT EASY - MODERATE MODERATE (WITH STEPS) EASY - MODERATE

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*Trail routes and walking season are subject to change. Prices quoted are valid for travel for the 2020 and 2021 walk season, are subject to availability and may be varied without notice. Prices shown are fully inclusive of taxes, levies and government charges current at the time of publication.