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
- Motor home camping
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Horseriding
- Trail bike riding
- Walking
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![Jump in your 4WD and explore exotic pine plantations surrounded by the Glass House Mountains in Beerburrum and Beerwah state forests.]()
Jump in your 4WD and explore exotic pine plantations surrounded by the Glass House Mountains in Beerburrum and Beerwah state forests.
Photo credit: © MJL Photography
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![Wild Horse Mountain lookout, in Beerburrum State Forest, offers 360-degree views from the sheltered fire tower platform.]()
Wild Horse Mountain lookout, in Beerburrum State Forest, offers 360-degree views from the sheltered fire tower platform.
Photo credit: © Ross Naumann
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![Throw in a fishing line or enjoy a dip in Coochin Creek at Coochin Creek day-use area or camping area.]()
Throw in a fishing line or enjoy a dip in Coochin Creek at Coochin Creek day-use area or camping area.
Photo credit: © MJL Photography
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![Coochin Creek camping area is perfect for a weekend escape—bring your tent, camper trailer, caravan or motorhome!]()
Coochin Creek camping area is perfect for a weekend escape—bring your tent, camper trailer, caravan or motorhome!
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 picnic tables and free BBQs at Coochin Creek day-use area.]()
Take advantage of the picnic tables and free BBQs at Coochin Creek day-use area.
Photo credit: © MJL Photography
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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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![Glass House Mountains lookout and Wild Horse Mountain lookout both offer great views of the peaks of the Glass House Mountains.]()
Glass House Mountains lookout and Wild Horse Mountain lookout both offer great views of the peaks of the Glass House Mountains.
Photo credit: © Ross Naumann
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![Climb the fire tower at the Glass House Mountains lookout day-use area for stunning views.]()
Climb the fire tower at the Glass House Mountains lookout day-use area for stunning views.
Photo credit: © Raymond Doherty
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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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![Coochin Creek camping area is perfect for a weekend escape—bring your tent, camper trailer, caravan or motorhome!]()
Coochin Creek camping area is perfect for a weekend escape—bring your tent, camper trailer, caravan or motorhome!
Photo credit: Tomek.Z.Genek © Queensland
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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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