Mountain Climbing
The Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Glass House region offer a number of tracks, climbs and walks all from the beginner to the advanced.
The volcanic peaks of the Glass House Mountains rise dramatically from the surrounding Sunshine Coast landscape. For many generations, these mountains have held great spiritual signifi cance for Aboriginal people. Their creation stories and beliefs are refl ected in strong links that remain in the Aboriginal community today.Individually, the mountain peaks have traditional Aboriginal names. Collectively they are known as the Glass House Mountains — a name given to them by Lieutenant James Cook in 1770
The Glass House Mountains
The locality of the Glass House Mountains is approximately 80 kilometers north of Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland. Glass House Mountains township is one of six townships that make up the regional area of Glass House Country which in turn is part of the Sunshine Coast. The local townships. Beerburrum , Glass House Township , Beerwah , Peachester , Landsborough and Mooloolah Valley . You can view more about these townships by tapping on the links above, these connect to our sister site
Walking Tracks
Get that ‘on top of the world’ feeling on the Mount Ngungun summit walking track. Walk upwards through shaded forest to the summit, where blue-faced, scarlet and white-cheeked honeyeaters dart among the heath flowers. Here is your reward—admire 360 degree views of the surrounding Glass House Mountains, letting the fresh air rejuvenate your spirit. Experience an up-close vista of the majestic Mount Beerwah and Mount Coonowrin from here.Families with children will appreciate the gentle walk around Tibrogargan walking circuit. Witness the unique forms of Mount Beerwah and Mount Coonowrin from Mountain View lookout as they appear nestled together, rising out of the earth. Wander around the base of Mount Tibrogargan through casuarina groves, open eucalypt and paperbark forest to take in more views of Mount Tibberoowuccum and Mount Tunbubudla. Look up through the forest—black-shouldered kites may be circling, hunting for prey.
- Mount Ngungun summit walking track (Grade 4) 2.8km return
- Mount Tibrogargan walking circuit (Grade 3) 3.3km return
- Mount Tibrogargan, Trachyte Walking Circuit (Grade 4) 6km return
Attractions
Apart from visiting the mountains there is a multitude of sights and attractions in the area including the world famous ‘Australia Zoo’ home of the legendary Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin( deceased ). Other attractions are within easy reach too, all of the Sunshine Coast Beaches, the Hinterland townships of Maleny and Montville. Aussie World where you can see the old Etammogah Pub and ride the fairground attractions or play paintball, ride the Go Cart track in Mooloolah Valley and much more besides.
