Mt Ngungun

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Mount Ngungun (pronounced 'noo noo')but generally known as "Gun Gun" is a very popular hike due to its relative ease and fantastic views. Traditional owners have asked that this mountain not be climbed.

A well defined graded track with some steep sections. The track begins in open forest with a fern understory. Part way up the mountain, there is a great view of Mt Tibrogargan as the track passes a small rock overhang. The summit provides spectacular close-up views of nearby Mt Tibrogargan, Mt Tibberoowuccum, Mt Coonowrin and Mt Beerwah.

Lookouts

Bird Watching

No Dogs Permitted

No Camping Permitted

Rainforest

259m

Maximum Elevation

200m

Total Climb

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Getting there:

Follow Steve Irwin Way to the Glasshouse Mountains Township. Follow the road to the west over the railway lines and turn left into Coonowrin Road at the T junction. Then turn right into Fullertons Road just after the State School and along this road to the car park at the base of the mountain.

Maps:

Glass House Mountains Walking Tracks

Route/Trail notes:

A graded path starts from the sign post and information board. Follow the path, which switch backs up the hill till you reach a steep, loose, rocky gully, requiring big steps or light scramble/rock hop up. When you reach the top, it's a good place to have a rest, picnic and the view.

Return by retracing your steps.

Permits/Costs:

None.

Other References/Comments:

None provided.

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Comments

Amazing summit view, incredibly photographic- not just the view but the summit rock features and flowering bushes as well. It was a wow moment as you crested the top.
Anonymous on 12 Jan, 2021

A nice stroll up the Mt Ngungun. Beautiful 360 views from the top. Also, there is a cool cave about halfway up which looks super cool. I flew my drone from the top and it was spectacular. You can see all the other Glasshouse Mountains from the summit. A good intro to hiking the other glasshouse mountains.
0zzyDave1234 on 12 Jan, 2021

Great walk, nice and easy.
Henry Lin on 1 Jan, 2021

Great walk for the family..
Quite easy.
For a change do it late in the Arvo and watch the sunset, it's amazing. But remember to bring ba touch for the way back down.
Matt on 2021

Relatively easy walk did it in under an hour easily with long brakes because there wasn’t any rush. Could have done it in 40 mins but wouldn’t have time to soak up the view
Polarbear88 on 25 Dec, 2020

Pretty easy walk, although there are quite a few steps. Probably not good for anyone with bad knees. Lovely views at the top of the Glass House Mountains.
Olwyn on 7 Nov, 2020

Nice walk on graded path for the most part but a little rocky in parts. The track has changed a bit in places on the way up. Great views from the top and a very popular track. Get there early to avoid crowds.
Chewie on Nov, 2020

It’s a beautiful hike for beginners. Had a wonderful day with family today.
Rudra Chhetri on 22 Oct, 2020

Great walk and the views are spectacular 360 degrees of the Glasshouse mountains.
Tess on 12 Oct, 2020

Nice easy walk, but very crowded. Lots of Instagram hikers
Mon86 on 27 Sep, 2020

Awesome walk. Nice and dry after the rain
Leigh James on 12 Sep, 2020

Completed numerous times but this morning did a sunrise climb. Views were stunning
Deb on 4 Sep, 2020

Moderately hard walk, but can be completed by anyone. The sunset view from mountain is beautiful
Kieran Wiggins on Sep, 2020

Nice walk through forest at the start, then lots of stairs, much like Mt Coolum. Right at the top you've got a massive vertical drop, so be careful!
Simon Hazelgrove on 24 Aug, 2020

A relaxing stroll.

Perfect for young kids, who respond to their parents when needed, as there were parts of this walk that had dangerous drop offs.

The walk was very relaxing, a gentle incline and descent, with an interesting path.... I managed to walk most of the way on the larger path boulders, this kept my walk interesting and really gave my legs a lovely, much needed, work out.

Relaxing spots to sit on the summit. We watched the magpies eat the flying ants, right beside us on a rock. The view is delightful, and there is also a plateau of sorts.

A great little walk.
Lina de Rouen on 14 Aug, 2020

Mt Coolum lite! Nice and shady for the first two thirds of the climb. Fabulous views from the top and loads of rocks to scramble over when you’re there. My kids (13&10) loved it. Very busy on a sunny Sunday though.
Scrase on 19 Jul, 2020

It was a good walk. We left from the carpark around 4.30 pm and we reached the top about 4.50, it is an easy walk, a few steps but nothing too hard and the landscape is very lovely. We wanted to see the sunset and it was good. We left at 5.15 and we ran down it took only 12 min coming down. Dion l love you ❤️
Daniela Paroletti on 18 Jul, 2020

What a fabulous walk to get kids interested in hiking up mountains. Not too gruelling, only taking about 30mins to get up, easy but fun rock scrambling, plenty of rock steps, and an interesting cave to see on the way up.
It is a busy walk and if only others respected the environment the way I expect them too. I found the loud talking of tourist families so disrespectful to the environment and to other users. Just as there are signs in on tracks like this telling people to protect the vegetation, I would like signs encouraging people to maintain the peaceful ambience.
Dvette on 4 Jul, 2020