Exotic pine plantations, open eucalypt forest and rainforest patches surround the peaks of the Glass House Mountains. Glass House Mountains lookout offers great views over all of the Glass House Mountain peaks and walking tracks. Enjoy relaxed camping close to the creek at Coochin Creek camping area.
Location
About 70km or one hour's drive north of Brisbane.
Accessible by
- Conventional vehicle
- 4WD
Park facilities
- Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
- Lookout
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
- Tent camping
- Caravan camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Campervan camping
- Motor home camping
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Horseriding
- Walking
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![Exotic pine plantations surrounded by views of the Glass House Mountains peaks feature in Beerburrum and Beerwah State Forests.]()
Exotic pine plantations surrounded by views of the Glass House Mountains peaks feature in Beerburrum and Beerwah State Forests.
Photo credit: © MJL Photography
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![Coochin Creek day-use area is an ideal spot for fishing enthusiasts hoping to catch bream, flathead or mangrove jack.]()
Coochin Creek day-use area is an ideal spot for fishing enthusiasts hoping to catch bream, flathead or mangrove jack.
Photo credit: © Raymond Doherty
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![Bring your own clean timber and enjoy a camp fire in shared fire rings provided at Coochin Creek camping area.]()
Bring your own clean timber and enjoy a camp fire in shared fire rings provided at Coochin Creek camping area.
Photo credit: © MJL Photography
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![Wildflowers provide splashes of colour in Beerburrum and Beerwah state forests.]()
Wildflowers provide splashes of colour in Beerburrum and Beerwah state forests.
Photo credit: © Ross Naumann
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![Head to Coochin Creek day-use area or stay overnight at the camping area and enjoy the serenity of Coochin Creek.]()
Head to Coochin Creek day-use area or stay overnight at the camping area and enjoy the serenity of Coochin Creek.
Photo credit: Tomek.Z.Genek © Queensland Government
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![Take advantage of the free BBQs provided at Coochin Creek day-use area.]()
Take advantage of the free BBQs provided at Coochin Creek day-use area.
Photo credit: Cheryl Thomson © Queensland Government
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![Look for resident lace monitors at Coochin Creek day-use area.]()
Look for resident lace monitors at Coochin Creek day-use area.
Photo credit: © Raymond Doherty
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![The Ewen Maddock mountain bike trail explores fern gullies, blackbutt forests and melaluca wetlands on the banks of the Ewen Maddock Dam.]()
The Ewen Maddock mountain bike trail explores fern gullies, blackbutt forests and melaluca wetlands on the banks of the Ewen Maddock Dam.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Jump on your bike and enjoy an easy ride on the Ewen Maddock mountain bike trail.]()
Jump on your bike and enjoy an easy ride on the Ewen Maddock mountain bike trail.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![In spring and early summer, look for the pale pink flower of the forest boronia in Beerburrum and Beerwah state forests.]()
In spring and early summer, look for the pale pink flower of the forest boronia in Beerburrum and Beerwah state forests.
Photo credit: © Ross Naumann
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![Enjoy a picnic with scenic views of the Glass House Mountains at the Glass House Mountains lookout day-use area.]()
Enjoy a picnic with scenic views of the Glass House Mountains at the Glass House Mountains lookout day-use area.
Photo credit: © Raymond Doherty
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![Photo of Coochin Creek camping area which is perfect for a weekend escape!]()
Coochin Creek camping area is perfect for a weekend escape!
Photo credit: © Ross Naumann, QPWS volunteer
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![Designed for novice riders, the Ewen Maddock mountain-bike trail explores fern gullies, blackbutt forests and melaluca wetlands on the banks of the dam.]()
Designed for novice riders, the Ewen Maddock mountain-bike trail explores fern gullies, blackbutt forests and melaluca wetlands on the banks of the dam.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Whether you want to have a picnic, do some fishing, paddle a canoe or do all three, Coochin Creek day-use area has you covered.]()
Whether you want to have a picnic, do some fishing, paddle a canoe or do all three, Coochin Creek day-use area has you covered.
Photo credit: Tomek.Z.Genek © Queensland Government
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Climb the fire tower at the Glass House Mountains lookout day-use area for stunning views.
Photo credit: Cheryl Thomson © Qld Govt.
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