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Glass House Mountains lookout track
Be rewarded by panoramic views of the Glasshouse Mountains, Caloundra, Maroochydore, Moreton Island and Brisbane on this short, photogenic circuit.
- Journey type
- Walk
- Distance
- 800m circuit The same start and finish point, but the traveller doesn’t return along the same path
- Time suggested
- Allow 25mins walking time.
- Grade
- Grade 3 walking track
- Where
- View map
Accessible by
- Conventional vehicle
Journey facilities
- Lookout (natural and constructed)
- Toilets (non-flush)
- Walking
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![The Glass House Mountains lookout track has the best panoramic views of the Glass House Mountains and surrounds.]()
The Glass House Mountains lookout track is a popular short circuit with great views.
Photo credit: ©\; Raymond Doherty
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![Stairs lead down from the day-use area along the Glass House Mountains lookout track.]()
Stairs lead down from the day-use area along the Glass House Mountains lookout track.
Photo credit: ©\; MJL Photography
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![The Glass House Mountains lookout track meanders along the side of the hill.]()
The Glass House Mountains lookout track meanders along the side of the hill.
Photo credit: ©\; Ross Naumann
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![Look for wallabies along the Glass House Mountains lookout track.]()
Look for wallabies along the Glass House Mountains lookout track.
Photo credit: ©\; Raymond Doherty
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![The Glass House Mountains lookout track offers views of mountain peaks, Caloundra, Maroochydore, Brisbane and Moreton Island.]()
The Glass House Mountains lookout track offers views of mountain peaks, Caloundra, Maroochydore, Brisbane and Moreton Island.
Photo credit: ©\; Raymond Doherty
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![Mount Coonowrin as viewed from the Glass House Mountains lookout track.]()
Mount Coonowrin as viewed from the Glass House Mountains lookout track.
Photo credit: ©\; Raymond Doherty
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![The Glass House Mountains lookout track has the best panoramic views of the Glass House Mountains and surrounds.]()
The Glass House Mountains lookout track has the best panoramic views of the Glass House Mountains and surrounds.
Photo credit: ©\; MJL Photography
From the Glass House Mountains lookout day-use area, follow this easy track along the side of the hill through open scribbly gum forest with grass trees, and down through a wet eucalypt forest gully with emergent rainforest species.
Enjoy awesome views of the Glass House Mountains and surrounds from lookouts, then continue on the sometimes steep track through ironbark and tallowwood eucalypt forests back to the day-use area.
While you're at the day-use area, check out the fire tower for wider panoramic views of the Glass House Mountains. After your walk, enjoy a picnic with panoramic views as your backdrop.
Getting there and getting around
Glass House Mountains lookout track is in Beerburrum and Beerwah state forests on the Sunshine Coast.
The track starts at the Glass House Mountains lookout day-use area. All access roads to this site are sealed and suitable for conventional vehicles.
- From the Bruce Highway, turn onto Steve Irwin Way.
- From Steve Irwin Way there are multiple routes to Old Gympie Road—from Beerburrum via the Beerburrum–Woodford Road; from Beerwah via the Kilcoy–Beerwah Road or from just south of Glass House Mountains via Barrs and Marshs Roads.
- Turn off Old Gympie Road onto Glass House–Woodford Road.
- Glass House Mountains lookout day-use areais on Glass House–Woodford Road, 2.7km from the junction with Old Gympie Road.
Wheelchair access
There are no wheelchair-accessible facilities.
Before you visit
Opening hours
Glass House Mountains lookout track is open 24 hours a day.
Check park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Beerburrum and Beerwah safely and Walk with care.
- Glass House Mountains lookout track temporarily closed 27 May to 24 July 2020