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Girraween National Park is home to many awe-inspiring natural wonders including massive granite rock formations, cascading creeks and red gum woodland. In the local Indigenous language Girraween means ‘place of flowers’, and spring is the peak time for wildflowers in bloom. On this tour you will spend 5 days discovering the National Park in Queensland with the walks easily accessible from our private base camp.
You'll spend 4 nights camping at an exclusive campsite where every comfort has been thought of. You'll have all meals prepared by our chef, spend each night in our comfortable tents, and enjoy marveling at the night sky while sitting around the campfire. Eastern grey kangaroos graze around the campground and multitudes of birdlife can be observed throughout area. The walks each day take in the diverse landscape of the region, from the massive granite rock formations, to cascading waterfalls and freshwater creeks. All in all, this is an epic and immersive experience.
Day 1
Late morning pick up from Brisbane, transfer to Girraween National Park
This trip starts with a late morning transfer from Brisbane. You can be collected from Brisbane airport at 11am or from Roma Street Station in Brisbane CBD at 11:30am. An hours drive will take the group to Main Range National Park for a picnic lunch and a short stroll through the UNESCO world heritage listed rainforest. Another 2hrs drive through some magnificent countryside and into the Granite Belt of Australia. You’ll arrive in Girraween at your perfectly set up camp just in time for afternoon tea and cakes. Settle into your well appointed eco tent accommodation then take a short stroll to the nearby fresh water creek and gaze at the magnificent Terrawambella granite summit. Enjoy dinner served around campfires under the stars.
Meals: L,D
Day 2
Walk to the summit of Terrawambella (The Pyramid) and the Granite Arch
After a delicious breakfast surrounded by grazing kangaroos, your guides will pack a sumptuous lunch and together you will trek towards Terrawambella. At the summit you’ll appreciate the true magnificence of Girraween and its unique granite rock formations. The return journey takes you to the impossibly balanced Granite Arch boulders before returning to camp for a well earned post-walk dip in the waterhole near the campground. You can laze on the warm granite rock with views of Terrawambella before returning to camp for a delicious dinner. Overnight Camp. Walking distance: 6-10km, 4-6 hours including lunch and breaks
Meals: B,L,D
Day 3
Walk to The Junction for a cool freshwater dip
With lunches packed, your guides will take you along the creekside pathway surrounded by red gums, wildflowers and birdlife towards The Junction. This paradise waterway of smooth granite, cascading creeks and pristine swimming holes is where you will settle down for lunch and have the opportunity to take a dip in the cool creek waters. Spend the evening relaxing around the campfire while your guides prepare another scrumptious dinner. Overnight Camp. Walking distance: 8km, 4-6 hours including lunch and breaks
Day 4
Walk to Castle Rock, The Sphinx and Turtle Rock
Today's walk further reveals the true uniqueness of the Girraween granite rock. Summiting Castle Rock will provide some breathtaking 360°views. Further on you’ll be amazed by the up close view of the huge balanced boulders of The Sphinx, whilst at Turtle Rock you’ll see The Sphinx in all its glory. With wildflower blooms in abundance, this walk through the red gums and rocks will fill you with wonder. We have one final night together to enjoy a good meal and good chat around the campfire. Walking distance: 10km, 4-6 hours including lunch and breaks
Day 5
Return transfer to Brisbane where the trip concludes
After another warm comfortable sleep our chefs will prepare a sumptuous breakfast with locally sourced produce and Byron Bay grown coffee beans. A final bask in the glories of Girraween and your transit back to Brisbane awaits. Departing at 9:30am you’ll cross the great dividing range and head for your lunch stop at Scenic Rim Farm. Following a sumptuous lunch we’ll complete the remainder of the journey arriving at Brisbane CBD at 2pm and Brisbane Airport at 2:30pm.
Meals: B,L
What's included
What's not included
On this trip you will spend 4 nights camped at a basecamp within the Girraween National Park where there are toilets, drinking water and private washing rooms or canvas cubicles. On request we can provide hot water for washing.
We provide single or twin share tent accommodation in premium canvas tents with living space and bedroom.
Most groups are made up of a mixture of single participants and couples. If you are travelling independently you will receive your own tent for no extra cost.
All beds are made up with seasonally appropriate quilts on real mattresses with organic cotton sheets. Tents can be configured to suit single, twin share or double (kingsize) sleeping. The tents also include chairs and tables. The tents offer plenty of room for two people and gear. In winter we double quilt the beds for extra warmth overnight and have fires in the morning and evening.
Easy access to brand a new amenities block provided by QLD National Parks that include flush toilets and private wash rooms.
The campsite is set up with your comfort and enjoyment in mind. We have a common covered area which includes a library of books and magazines, art supplies, and wood carving tools for you to use at your leisure. There is also a common shelter area with mobile firepits.
Our partners Bower Camp Co will make sure that you're well looked after throughout the trip. The team will be there to guide each walk, to share their knowledge of the area, and to ensure that each meal is delicious.
We believe our walking adventures are heaps of fun, and we want to ensure you have the best experience possible. It’s important to us that you have the fitness and skills to enjoy your time with us so please read on. For our full day bush walking experiences, participants require a good level of fitness and must be willing and able to walk over rugged terrain with some steep ascents and descents. In order to complete this walk you should already have a good level of fitness and ideally undertake regular exercise three or fours times a week. Experience hill walking with a day pack is recommended. Participants will get the most out of their walk if they feel comfortable walking up and down stairs and on uneven ground.
Per Person, Twin Share
There is some phone reception in specific areas near the camping area. There is phone reception in some parts of the National Park but you will not have full reception throughout the trip.
Yes, you will be able to charge your phone/devices via USB ports at the camp. There is limited access and the ports are shared amongst the group so we recommend bringing your own portable chargers.
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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.
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