Things to do

Fig tree, Mount Beerburrum walking track. Rainforest and open forest feature on this walk.

Photo credit: © Ross Naumann, QPWS volunteer

View of Mount Coonowrin and Mount Beerwah from the summit of Mount Ngungun.

Photo credit: © Ross Naumann, QPWS volunteer

Montane heath grows around the Ngungun summit.

Photo credit: © Ross Naumann, QPWS volunteer

Expect challenging and rocky uphill sections on the Yul-yan-man track.

Photo credit: Kate McGuiness © Queensland Government

Mountain bike riders on the Soldier Settlers section of the shared trail between Beerburrum trailhead and Tibrogargan trailhead.

Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government

Walks

• Glass House Mountains walking tracks and shared trail information and maps (PDF, 310.8KB)
• Glass House Mountains and surrounds map (PDF, 273.1KB)

Find out more information on walking in the Glass House Mountains.

Horse riding and mountain biking

• Glass House Mountains walking tracks and shared trail information and maps (PDF, 310.8KB)
• Glass House Mountains and surrounds map (PDF, 273.1KB)

Find out more information on horse riding and mountain biking in the Glass House Mountains.

Day-use areas

There are picnic tables and toilets at Tibrogargan trailhead (beside the car park) and Beerwah trailhead (a short 100m walk from the car park).

At the Tibrogargan trailhead a toilet cubicle is provided for people using wheelchairs—the path to access the cubicle is concrete, gravel and grass.

Day-use areas are also provided nearby in Beerburrum West State Forest (Glass House Mountains lookout day-use area) and Beerwah State Forest (Coochin Creek day-use area). Facilities at both locations include picnic tables, toilets for people using wheelchairs and gas barbecues. At Glass House Mountains lookout, there are spectacular viewpoints over Glass House Mountains National Park and a short walk.

Roped sports—abseiling and rock climbing

Rock climbing and abseiling opportunities are only suitable for experienced and well-equipped climbers—and those under their direct supervision.

Prepare for these activities in a safe area and ensure that people who are not abseiling or rock climbing stay well back from the cliff edges.

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service supports sustainable climbing as an activity in a number of Queensland’s protected areas.

The Glass House Mountains National Park contains numerous anchor points or bolts that have not been approved by QPWS.  The use of such fixtures is not recommended and at your own risk.

Installing, replacing or modifying bolts, anchor points or other fixed protection is prohibited in parks and forests without written authority from Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.

Locations for roped sports:

• Mount Ngungun (253m)

  This mountain provides opportunities for moderately challenging rock face climbing and abseiling for 20m to 40m roped sports. Equipment and expertise are essential.

• Mount Tibrogargan (364m)

  A challenging and potentially dangerous rock face climbing site that requires a high level of expertise and equipment. There is a risk that severe injury or even death could result from accidents while climbing Mount Tibrogargan. If you do not have the required fitness or experience and/or are not willing to accept the risk—do not attempt to climb the mountain.

• Mount Beerwah (556m)

  This mountain provides opportunities for challenging and potentially dangerous rock face climbing. A high level of expertise and equipment is required. There is a risk that severe injury or even death could result from accidents while climbing Mount Beerwah. If you do not have the required fitness or experience and/or are not willing to accept the risk—do not attempt to climb the mountain.

For abseiling and rock climbing safety:

• Use ropes and protective equipment designed for climbing and abseiling.
• The use of existing bolts, anchor points or other fixed protection is at your own risk.
• Your anchor load must not exceed the weight of one person and their equipment.
• Assess the site for hazards and suitability for your experience and skill level, and those in your group.
• Never attempt to climb or abseil unless you are confident you can complete the activity.
• Check weather conditions.
• Never attempt climbs in wet weather as smooth surfaces can be slippery and dangerous. The likelihood of rockfalls and landslides are heightened by rainfall and intense fire activity. Flexible-soled shoes with good grip should be worn.
• Never climb alone—find a climbing or abseiling partner.
• Take care to avoid dislodging rocks as they might hit climbers below—even small       rocks can cause serious injury.
• Plan to abseil or rock climb in daylight hours only.
• Carry emergency communication equipment and a first-aid kit.
• Let a reliable person know your plans, and what to do if you do not return as expected. Remember to let them know if your plans change.
• Minimise vegetation disturbance to protect the area from erosion and the introduction of pest plant species.

Climbing in protected areas: 

• Make sure you adopt leave-no-trace principles and minimise your impact.
• Do not install, replace, or modify bolts, anchor points or other fixed protection, without written authority from Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.
• As much as possible, do not interfere with the natural resources, such as lichens and plants—remember the cliff is an ecosystem too.
• Be aware of nature’s calendar and don’t disturb birds nesting on crags.
• Stay on formed tracks to minimise vegetation disturbance and prevent erosion.
• Carry out all litter and waste.

For more information on roped sports in this region visit Australian Climbing Association (QLD).