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Glass House Mountains National Park: Mathew Flinders Park to Jack Ferris Lookout

Beerburrum

Walking3.9 kmEasyOne-way

A great way to experience view Tibrogargan without the crowds.

Suitability

Suitable for most walkers and mountain bikers.

Highlights

This trail from Matthew Flinders Park to Jack Ferris Lookout is a neat, mostly level, trail that puts you right in the midst of the Glass House Mountains. It starts at Matthew Flinders Park, where it can be easier to park on weekends. Head west under the rail bridge and along the quiet Caves Road with macadamia orchards on your left and tall gums and other trees on your right.

Along this section of the road you can – at the right time of day – encounter large flocks of black cockatoos. Back at Matthew Flinders Park there are some interesting information boards to round out this experience, including a cairn that commemorates the site nearby where Matthew Flinders camped in July 1799. There are toilets here and sheltered picnic tables and water.

Afterwards

To continue a connection with Matthew Flinders why not climb Mount Beerburrum, which Flinders summitted in 1799. The climb, accessible from Beerburrum (just south of Mattew Flinders Park) is the quickest way to get some heights and 360 degree views of the area.

Just north of here, on Steve Iwin Way, is a great little coffee shop called Fresca. It’s well worth calling in. Buy a coffee and they'll happily refill your water bottles.

How to get there

To the starting point: Matthew Flinders Park is located just off Steve Irwin Way, approximately 2.5 km north of Beerburrum and 6 km south of the township of Glass House Mountains.

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

About this place

  • Suitable for walking
  • Drinking water available
  • Barbeque on site
  • Picnic table on site
  • Toilets on site
Walking track grade
Grade 2
A formed track with gentle hills and the occasional step. Clearly signposted, and no walking experience needed.

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

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.

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