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Glass House Mountains National Park: Mt. Ngungun Summit

Glass House Mountains

Walking1.4 kmIntermediateOne-wayDogs prohibited 4.3

Climb Mount Ngungun, the best place to view the taller mountains of the scenic Glass House range.

Suitability

Suitable for walkers, easily accessible and manageable for young kids.

Highlights

If you do only one of the famous Glass House Mountains, this is the one. It’s the closest one to Glasshouse township and also the most bang for buck.

The 2.8km return trek begins easily in open forest before starting to steepen and throw in some steps. About half way you pass ‘lovers cave’ so named after an Aboriginal legend.

From there it gets trickier but before you know it you pop out next to a large leaning monolith, and have a long rocky ridgeline to explore.

At the peak there are 360 degree panoramic views of the entire region. And best of all there are no manmade incursions up there unlike some of the other Sunshine Coast peaks. Supervise kids carefully, take your camera.

Afterwards

The smallest of the Glass House Mountains is Wild Horse Mountain, north of Ngungun. It’s well worth a visit because its east of the M1, providing a wonderful panorama of most of the Glass House peaks. There’s a large carpark near the base, providing an easy walk for most people.

How to get there

To the starting point: Head to the township of Glass House Mountains off Steve Irwin Way (off M1). Turn into Reed Street. Follow it around to the left. It quickly runs into Bruce Parade and Burgess St which turns into Coonowrin Street. Turn right into Fullertons Road and the car park to Mt Ngungun will be along on your right (about 3km from the Info Centre). The walk starts from the carpark.

To the end point: The end point is the same as your starting point.

About this place

  • Suitable for walking
  • Dogs prohibited
  • Drinking water available
Walking track grade
Grade 3
A formed track with some obstacles, up to 20km. Expect short steep sections and plenty of steps. Some walking experience helps.

Graded on the Queensland Parks walking track scale. Walk with care(opens in a new tab)

Managed by
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
Glass House Mountains National Park(opens in a new tab)

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Safety

Hazards on this trail

Lots

Check park alerts before you go

Glass House Mountains National Park is managed by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. Check their park alerts for closures and track conditions. Park alerts in the Sunshine Coast region(opens in a new tab)

In an emergency, call 000. Always adventure safely!

  • Always follow any local signage, it contains key information and conditions can change at any time.
  • Use the trails with consideration for your abilities, be prepared for the adventure ahead:
    • Be aware of the weather conditions, found here: Bureau of Meteorology — Queensland(opens in a new tab)
    • Always wear appropriate clothing, focus on good footwear.
    • Always bring more water than you think you will need.
    • Be Sun Safe!
    • Always let someone know where you are going that isn't going with you.
  • Just getting started try this site for good useful information: Trail Hiking Australia — hike safety(opens in a new tab)
  • Sunshine Coast Council does its best to keep this information current, but things change, so be aware that a trail may not be as listed here.

6 ratings
Review by Christine7 years ago

This is a fantastic short but steep walk to the summit, suitable for children, however, there are some steep cliffs up the top. Once you get to the top you are rewarded by incredible 360 degree views. It's really worth the walk. Be early though as it's incredibly popular, it can get crowded!

Review by Chris7 years ago

Great walk that offers a short but steep hike up with good views of the other Glass House Mountains as a reward. Often extremely busy during peak times. Recommended to visit for sunrise