Summary

Boarding NSW and the pacific Ocean, it is not uncommon for hikes to have views of both worlds (ocean and hinterland). Hikes here are typically on the great dividing range.

History

Any interesting history for the region?

Features

What are the standout bushwalking features?

Access

How do you get there? Include all access points if there are many?

Maps

Which maps cover the region?

Accommodation

Where can I stay there? or near there?

Camping

Council Areas:

1. Scenic Rim Regional
2. Gold Coast City
3. Logan City
4. Redland City
5. Ipswich City
6. Lockyer Valley Regional
7. Brisbane City
8. Somerset Regional
9. Moreton Bay Regional
10. Sunshine Coast Regional
11. Noosa Shire

Contact details

See Qld National parks website

Walks in Main Range National Park

Medium

6.8 km return

2.5 hrs

Mt Cordeaux

Mt Cordeaux forms the Northern side of Cunningham's Gap. The track ends at a platform just below the main peak and is ideal for viewing South, down the length of Main Range National Park. There are also good views of the Moogerah Peaks, Mt Barney and North to the Mistake Mountains.

National Parks signage officially lists this walk as Grade 4 difficulty (most of the track is unsealed, with hazards such as tree roots/rocks, muddy sections and occasional tree-falls across the path). Walkers with a moderate level of fitness should find this a comfortable walk and be able to complete it in under the given timeframe.

Hard

6 km return

3 hrs

Mt Doubletop

A quick but challenging walk up to one of the lesser known peaks of the Great Dividing Range with excellent views out to Moogerah and Spicers Peak. The peak is very distinctive with it's double summit, can be seen clearly when driving towards Cunninghams Gap from the East, it sits to the left of Spicers Peak.

Very Hard

12 km return

6 hrs

Mt Huntley

A steep walk up one of the lesser climbed peaks on the Great Dividing Range. Though Mt Huntley is usually tackled when doing the Main Range traverse, this route allows you to directly hit the summit in a single day trip.

Medium

10.98 km

3.5 hrs

Mt Mitchell

Mt Mitchell, one of two peaks on either side of Cunningham's Gap, is a good track walk which provides great views of Main Range, the Moogerah Peaks and through to Mt Barney. There is a wide variety of biome types along the track, including luxuriant rainforest, eucalyptus forest, and montane heath, as well as impressive natural rock formations, making this an incredibly scenic walk.

Hard

9.5 km return

3.5 hrs

Mt Mitchell via West Peak

A variation on the usual Mt Mitchell walk, for those who want to "bag" another peak

Hard

12.2 km return

8 hrs

Mt Roberts + Lizard Point

A reasonably well marked trail leading up to the summit of Mt Roberts, then proceeding on to one of the best lookout points in SEQ - Lizard Point.

Medium

10.5 km

3 hrs

Mt. Mathieson Circuit

This track was built by volunteers in 1986 from the National Parks Assoc of Qld. The mountain is named after the chief commissioner of railways from 1880s to 1912

Medium

7 km return

3 hrs

North Branch Track

Commencing opposite the Kurrajong picnic area, this trail follows the north branch of Dalrymple Creek, before ending just inside the rainforest edge.

Hard

18 km return

7 hrs

Northern Scenic Rim Trail to Mt Mistake Campsite Day walk

Explore the first part of the Scenic Rim Trail walk - a good workout and nice views

Easy

4.4 km

2 hrs

Palm Grove Circuit

Branching from the Rainforest Circuit, this walk ends in a one kilometre circuit featuring a dense grove of Piccabeen palms in rainforest and open eucalypt forest. A variety of birdlife can be seen and the track is suitable for all ages.