(Manorina National Park)
Distance:
6km
Duration:
2 hours
Difficulty:
Easy
Getting there
Travel along Waterworks Road at the Gap and follow the signs into the park. The Brisbane Forest Park information centre is just inside the boundry. Follow the winding road Mt Nebo Road
Maps
Route/Trail notes
The trail is clear and easy to follow NO CAMPING IS ALLOWED AT THIS SITE
Permits/Costs
No permits and costs involved
Other References
1300 130 372 _ EPA (Brisbane Forest Park and Mount Mee sections)
email: csc@epa.qld.gov.au
07 3403 8888 - Brisbane City Council (Mt Coot_tha section)
www.brisbane.qld.gov.au
Comments
9 Aug, 2010
A great walk with excellent views at the end. Obviously people camp here.
31 May, 2010
Started this walk at night.. Headtorches on and all wearing full backpacks. We got to the lookout late. We camped overnight took some great night shots of the stars and the cost line. Also when it came to dinner everyone shared what they had brought along it was our little feast. With good friends comes good times out on the track.
On the way there the track was easy to follow well made track. Enjoyed looking for the old mile markers. We set up camp and early the next morning we were busy taking sunrise shots over the water.
A slow and relaxed breakfast followed by a bit of exploring the area and we were soon ready to begin putting away our gear and getting ready for the walk back. During the night a little windy but otherwise conditions good.
Another day.... Another walk....
17 May, 2010
Started this walk in very late afternoon. The track is very clear and easy to follow. Only one obstruction a vine hangs low but is easy to pass under.
As you are walking to the lookout, look on your left side and you'll see old mile markers along the way. Really interesting piece of history.
Towards the end of the walk there's a junction where it meets the Mt. Nebo track continue straight ahead and up ahead curving to the right slightly. Then coming into sight is a large mass of flat rock - there are limited views through the clearing. But an interesting sight at night.
From the lookout to the left there are a pile of large rocks walk through here to the highest point and there are totally amazing views westward. Fantastic for seeing the sunset.
After having dinner in the dark under lantern light. I headed back eager to test out my new headlamp. All good there.
Whenever testing or using new gear I find it of benefit to use the item firstly at home. So you have in your memory how to use the equipement with home close by incase things don't work. Also practice changing batteries/ settings in the dark and finally take your new gear on a small walk. Then when you have everything 'down pat' take it out on all your walks.
- People have camped here before. I assume overnight.