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Moderate to Challenging
Activities
  • 4 days walking
Accommodation
  • 4 nights homestead / eco-camp
Meals
  • 4 Dinners
  • 4 Lunches
  • 4 Breakfasts

5 Days$3799AUD

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Trip Code: SR4

Scenic Rim Trip highlights

  • View the stunning collection of mountains, ridges, escarpments, forests and ancient volcanic plateaus of South East Queensland’s Main Range National Park
  • Spend your evenings at unique off-grid accommodation each night - mountain top farmhouse, eco camps and cabins. Take in the tranquility and enjoy a touch of luxury
  • Traverse a variety of terrain including Mallee scrub, wet sclerophyll, ancient hoop pine forests and exciting rocky outcrops

Why Book With Us

  • Join a small group on this all-inclusive walking adventure
  • Knowledgeable guides who will take care of all arrangements for you
  • Walk with just a day pack
  • This is the only Great Walks of Australia trip in Queensland

Experience the best of the walks on the Scenic Rim Trail. This trip includes four night's accommodation in a mix of mountain top farm house, eco camps and cabins with expert service, panoramic scenery, comfort, and gourmet food and wine which brings new meaning to the concept of luxury walking experiences in Australia. The 4 days of walking includes climbing the Mistake Mountain Range and exploring the Gondwana Rainforest.

Set in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range just outside Brisbane, and surrounded by World Heritage listed National Parks, the Scenic Rim region is renowned for its exquisite natural beauty. The combination of rainforests, ancient volcanic plateaus, mountains, ridges, escarpments, forests as well as scenic wining and dining options has helped the Scenic Rim to quickly gain a reputation as one of Australia's most sought after gourmet walking experiences. With an abundance of unique Australian plants, native animals and distinctive vegetation types, this exciting trail embraces a region which is littered with the legend of the early pioneers who tried to make a living from the harsh but beautiful country. Your local guide will help interpret the land and its stories during each walk, many of which are on private Nature Refuge or National Park and can only be accessed via private land; making this trail one of the least frequented and most untouched walks in Australia. Each evening you'll stay at accommodations that offer a level of detailed service, panoramic scenery, comfort as well as gourmet food and wine which brings new meaning to the concept of luxury walking experiences in Australia.

Activities:

Itinerary

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Your journey starts at our meeting point on our private property at 7791 Cunningham Highway, Clumber, 4309. It is a 1.5 hour drive from Brisbane if you are self-driving - Aratula bakery is 10min away from the meeting point and ideal for an early morning breakfast and coffee. Please make your way to the above address, to meet the rest of the group and your Scenic Rim Trail guides at 7:00am on the morning of your departure for a prompt 7:30am departure. It is then a 1.5 hour drive from the meeting point to the start of the trail. There is a bathroom at our meeting point and at the trailhead. An adventurous day sees you climb up the Mistake Mountain Range with a 600m ascent. The ecosystem is dry sclerophyll forest with incredible views afforded throughout the day. Trails will be long, rough, and steep in sections with some rock scrambling required. We use the natural rock to navigate some sections and your guides will safely lead the way. A highlight is the 16m rock ladder, which you’ll be safely harnessed to while also wearing a helmet. You will cheer each other on as each group member makes it to the top. We aim to arrive into camp by approximately 3:30pm each day (depending on conditions & the group) where you will be eagerly awaited by your host. From here the afternoon is at your leisure ahead of your daily briefing in the lounge at approximately 5:30pm before a share style dinner at 6:00pm. Walking distance: 10km Walking time: 6-7 hours Accommodation: Mount Mistake Farmhouse

Meals:  L,D

Breakfast is served at 7am with tea and coffee available earlier (times may vary depending on the time of year and conditions). Sunrise at Mt Mistake is a highlight of the trip. If it is forecast to be a clear morning, we highly recommend heading out to the escarpment with a warm drink in hand. After breakfast you will pack your luggage and make your final preparations for the day. Your guides will provide you with your lunches and show you where to refill your water bottles before walking out at 8am. Today's trail follows a former logging route once traversed by bullock and cart. We will start the day with a meandering climb before entering the Gondwana Rainforest for your first encounter of this natural wonder, World Heritage listed since 1986. You’ll emerge from the rainforest to follow the former logging trail, which is wide enough to allow for walking side by side with moderate inclines and many flat sections. The trail is exposed in sections so in the warmer weather we take plenty of water breaks. In the final section of the trail, we step deep into the rainforest on a private Grade 5 trail that takes us into camp. Take a moment to enjoy what you achieved today while overlooking the natural amphitheatre then enjoy the afternoon in your tree house style cabin. Sunset at the viewing deck is highly recommended with dinner being served at approximately 6pm. Overnight, if you wish, you may leave the tilt door in your cabin open to enjoy the sounds of the forest. Walking distance: 18km Walking time: 7-8 hours Accommodation: Amphitheatre eco-camp

Meals:  B,L,D

Each cabin has a yoga mat so feel free to roll it out on your balcony or take it down to the viewing deck and enjoy some morning stretching before coming to the lodge for breakfast. Following our morning routine of breakfast, packing and gathering our gear, we walk out at 8am. We start the day with a relatively flat warm up as we make our way up the access road enjoying the sounds of the rainforest birds as we go. This access track can sometimes get muddy so we may have to skirt our way around some puddles as we make our way past. As we descend into the valley, we become enveloped by rainforest. Half of today is on Grade 5 trail with our guides leading the way on the unmarked trails. We ascend down some rocky boulder sections that will require us to crouch down and go slowly. The pace is slower as we take care with our footing navigating the tree roots and rocks. Along the way, we have an afternoon tea break at Dalrymple Creek. The last section of the day offers a climb up to camp where your hosts will be waiting to welcome you to Timber Getters Eco Camps. Architecturally, the camps are the same, however each has a unique interior and exterior. Formerly a loggers camp, you can view the old tin shack that once housed loggers "timber getters" of the era. Once you have unwound for the afternoon, gather in the lounge for your daily briefing ahead of dinner. Walking distance: 16km Walking time: 8 hours Accommodation: Timber Getters Eco Camps

Meals:  B,L,D

The birdlife is beautiful here, particularly at dawn for the early risers - listen to the morning songbirds while you admire the giant blue gum trees. Following our morning routine of breakfast, packing, and gathering our gear for the day, we walk out at 8am. We start the day with a heart-warming climb up the fire trail past an old pine plantation. Once at the top we head deep into the rainforest on Grade 5 trail. We come across some huge rainforest trees with buttresses six feet tall. Once again, the pace is slower as we all take care with our footing navigating the tree roots and rocky sections. Emerge from deep in the rainforest to climb up and over Bare Rock offering 360-degree views on a clear day. From here we join the public trails and will often pass fellow walkers, not many of whom will ever venture where you have just been. In the final section of the trail the modern world comes into earshot as we hear trucks carrying goods from the coast to the west. Vehicles will be waiting for you at the end of the trail ready to transfer you to Hidden Peaks Cabins. The drive is approximately 15 minutes to camp where you will be greeted and shown to your handcrafted log cabin, each with its own ensuite. After you have rested and settled into camp, meet around the fire pit to share stories and your favourite memories from the trip followed by a final celebration dinner together. Walking distance: 16km Walking time: 7-8 hours Accommodation: Hidden Peaks Cabins

Meals:  B,L,D

On your final morning, a BBQ farmhouse breakfast will be served at a leisurely 8am. Enjoy some free time before you say a fond farewell to your guides and fellow walkers at 10am. You will depart the Scenic Rim Trail with lifelong memories and a renewed love of nature. The trip will end at Clumber at our private property nearby, for own onward travel.

Meals:  B

Inclusions

What's included

  • 4 nights twin share accommodation at unique off-grid accommodation - mountain top farmhouse, eco camps and cabins
  • Gourmet meals throughout the itinerary (4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners and snacks)
  • Tea, coffee & soft drinks with a selection of alcoholic beverages for purchase
  • Experienced tour guide
  • Porterage of luggage - one bag per person of max 12kg (you can remove this for a discount if you prefer to carry all of your gear for the trip)
  • Lunch box and coffee cup to use during the trip

  • Airfares
  • Accommodation in Brisbane before and after the trip
  • Travel to and from Hidden Peaks Cabins or Clumber
  • Items of a personal nature such as laundry
  • Travel insurance
  • Beverages other than tea, coffee and soft drinks (a selection of alcoholic beverages will be available to purchase)

Accommodation

Eco-Cabins and Farmhouse rooms

Over the 4 nights we experience the luxury and comfort of numerous properties including the Mount Mistake farmhouse, Amphitheatre eco-camp, Timber Getters eco-camp and Hidden Peaks cabins. Each property is unique escape from the everyday into a world of luxury, personalised service and attention to detail. All rooms are configured with king single beds, which can be pushed together if you are travelling as a couple, except for Hidden Peaks cabins - there are 5 x cabins with a queen bed and a loft bed overhead and 2 x cabins with twin king single beds.

Mount Mistake farmhouse and Hidden Peaks cabins offer your own ensuite with each room, while at the two eco-camps you will have access to shared facilities with hot showers and flushing toilets located near the cabins.

If you are travelling on your own you will need to pay the single supplement. We are unable to pair you with another traveller of the same sex.

Suitability

Moderate to Challenging

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To determine the grade of a particular adventure we consider a number of factors. These include the condition of the walking terrain, altitude and the length of the trek. This trek is graded introductory to moderate. This trek involves 6 – 8 hours walking each day over rugged terrain with some steep ascents and descents. Some days will include sections of rock scrambling. Day 1 includes a rock ladder which for most, is a highlight of the day, and your guides will lead you through this exciting experience with a harness and helmet. If you have a grave fear of heights a walk around track is available. In order to complete this trek we advise that you undertake regular three or four times a week for at least three months prior to your departure. Hill walking with a daypack is recommended. Be sure to include bush walks in your trip preparation, particularly walks with uneven ground, and as many hills as you can find.

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Notes

Note:
If you are travelling on your own you will need to pay the single supplement. We are unable to pair you with another traveller of the same sex.
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Departures marked with a 'D' are family-friendly departures. Minimum child age for these departures is 12 years old and will pay the standard adult price. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults can travel without children.

Priceper person from

$3799AUD

Options & Supplements*
  • Discount to remove luggage porterageAUD$-400
  • Single SupplementAUD$750
*Prices listed are per person

Essential Information

Ready to book? Make sure you download and read the detailed Best of the Scenic Rim Trail trip notes which contains all the essential information you need to know before booking. Once you’ve booked, we will supply you with a Pre-Departure document which contains a detailed gear list and other important information to help you prepare for your adventure ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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There is very minimal phone reception throughout the region. All camps have WIFI in the main lodge, and you can generally make calls over WIFI on your phone. While on the trails, we ask all guests to switch their phone to flight mode that we aren’t interrupted by the odd call or text when we get a moment of service. This allows all guests to switch off and immerse themselves into nature as well as preserving your phone battery if you wish to take photos throughout the day.

It is a condition of booking a tour with us, and your responsibility to ensure that you are adequately insured for the full duration of the tour in respect of illness, injury, pre-existing medical conditions, death, loss of baggage and personal items and cancellation and curtailment. You must provide evidence to AWH that you have obtained personal travel insurance. You must ensure that your personal travel insurance covers all of the activities you expect to participate in.

You will need to make your own way to the meeting point on our private property in Clumber to meet your guides and group at 7:00am. It’s approximately 1.5 hours by car from Brisbane. On arrival you will have a meeting with your guides before setting off at 7:30am for a 1.5 hour drive to start the walk. Please have breakfast before you arrive.

Luggage porterage is included in the trip cost. We recommend a water-resistant duffel style bag with a maximum weight of 12kg (one bag per person).

Enjoy a leisurely morning with a cooked breakfast at 8:00am ahead of a 10:00am fond farewell from your guides and fellow walkers. The trip will end at Clumber.

Over the 4 nights we experience the luxury and comfort of numerous properties including the Mount Mistake farmhouse, Amphitheatre eco-camp, Timber Getters eco-camp and Hidden Peaks cabins. Each property is unique escape from the everyday into a world of luxury, personalised service and attention to detail. All rooms are configured with king single beds, which can be pushed together if you are travelling as a couple, except for Hidden Peaks cabins - there are 5 x cabins with a queen bed and a loft bed overhead and 2 x cabins with twin king single beds.

Mount Mistake farmhouse and Hidden Peaks cabins offer your own ensuite with each room, while at the two eco-camps you will have access to shared facilities with hot showers and flushing toilets located near the cabins.

If you are travelling on your own you will need to pay the single supplement. We are unable to pair you with another traveller of the same sex.

For travel to the meeting point in Clumber (address provided upon booking), you can self-drive and park on our private property - note that this is not under cover. Alternatively, you can pre-book a private transfer from Brisbane - you will need to arrange this directly with a local transfer company. We suggest Limoso - phone 1300 546 676 or email [email protected]

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Positive Impact Travel

By joining this trip you are directly supporting positive impact projects in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

We’ve offset the carbon emitted by this trip by purchasing credits that support important projects that address the UN’s seventeen SDGs, like reducing poverty, affordable and clean energy, reducing hunger, clean water and climate action.

Proceeds from this adventure purchase carbon credits through the world’s largest and most awarded carbon project developer, South Pole, which are invested into projects accelerating the transition to renewable energy sources in developing countries.

Supported projects are based on internationally recognised standards and are third-party audited. They entail a series of positive impacts on the ground, which benefit local communities and ecosystems, that are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.