The Scenic Rim walk
A 3 day guided pack free walk
Queensland suffered from significant bushfires in October 2019. Some residents lost their homes and for many, they will also lose their livelihood relying heavily on tourism as their main source of income. At Life’s An Adventure we believe it is important to support this community in their hour of need, by continuing to run our tours here. We have created a new itinerary showcasing a range of walks and experiences in the Scenic Rim area that have not been affected. Our accommodation has NOT been impacted by the fires, so that part of our journey is unchanged. There is still much beauty and wildlife remaining in this area to be enjoyed and we would love to show this to our guests.
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The Scenic Rim is a chain of forested mountain ranges forming an expansive quarter circle ridge, that is part of the Great Dividing Range. The imposing rim of mountain ranges date back millions of years when they were created by volcanic activity. This activity caused the regions lush flora and fauna to flourish and provided fertile grounds for rainforests to prosper. The region boasts 6 National Parks with 4 of these National Parks declared World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforest of Australia areas. This 3-day pack free walk explores three of the most spectacular locations of the Scenic Rim including Main Range National Park, Moogereh Peaks National Park and the impressive Mount Barney. Exploring breathtaking mountain ridges, lush rainforests and ancient volcanic plateaus known for their breathtaking scenery this will be an unforgettable walking experience.
Explore the Scenic Rim
The Scenic Rim is a vast area covering over four thousand square kilometres and featuring six National Parks. On this 3-day pack-free walk, you will explore escarpments, ridges and forests across ancient volcanic plateaus of the Great Dividing Range of the most spectacular areas of the Scenic Rim.
A Pack Free Walk
One of the biggest drawcards of this walk is that our guests won’t be asked to carry their clothes or overnight bags for the entire walk. This is a big advantage for our guests, in that you will avoid carrying an additional 8kg or more on your back every day. With Life’s An Adventure, you will carry as little as your water bottle and camera each day!
2 nights at the luxurious Bunyip Scenic Rim Retreat
Set on an expansive estate, the Bunyip Scenic Rim Retreat has a stunning position, located high on a hill overlooking the beautiful Scenic Rim. Guests will be able to sit on the terrace or in the magnificent lounge area with its huge gallery windows taking in the spectacular vistas. Secluded, private and special are three words to describe this unique property. This contemporary building has modern and immaculate rooms with all the creature comforts.
Fabulous meals featuring local produce
Our hosts have a passion for good food and their attention to meals is impeccable. You won’t find a menu the chef is always creating a unique menu based on the regional foods in season. Meals are produced with a combination of homemade, homegrown and local produce. The flavours and creativity make for memorable meals, all this accompanied by wonderful wines.
Wow Factor – Winery lunch
On day 3 of our walk, enjoy a celebratory lunch atKooroomba Vineyards and Lavender farm for a picnic lunch and wine tasting, a remarkable way to finish the day.
Two Levels of walking available
As we have two guides on this walk we are able to offer both easier and more challenging walking options for our guests catering for a range of abilities and fitness levels. (subject to groups of over 7 people).
Our Guides
We are very proud of our guides, we call them our CEOs – Chief Experience Officers and it’s their job to ensure your tour exceeds your expectations. Each has an amazing balance of a caring attitude and amazing story-telling ability will make your tour a relaxing, fun and informative experience.
Genuinely all-inclusive
When you travel on one of our walking tours, you won’t be asked to put your hand in your pocket for extras along the way. All meals and wine during our dinner are included in your walking tour with nothing more to pay. You won’t even be charged extra for credit card fees!
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Why should you choose us?
3 Day Scenic Rim Inclusions
This is an all-inclusive tour with no hidden extras:
Please note: we advise drinking in moderation as walking can be strenuous. Wine is served to enjoy with your dinner only, if you would like to enjoy alcohol after dinner you will need to purchase your own.
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Tour Itinerary
REVISED ITINERARY DUE TO BUSHFIRES:
Please note day one’s walk to Mt Barney was affected by the October 2019 bushfires. When this walk is re-established we will add this back into our itinerary.
NEW Day 1: Brisbane – Flinders Peak Walk
7kms. 4 hours. Hard grade. Some rock scrambling.
Easier options available to lower lookouts.
Meet your guides in the hotel of the Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane at 7.45am before setting out on our adventure. Today the first of the regions we visit in the stunning Scenic Rim is impressive Flinders Peak. Today’s walk features 2 peaks offering impressive views over the Scenic Rim and on a clear day all the way to Brisbane. Along the way you will be entranced by the bushland and there are some lookouts on the lower trail for anyone who is looking for a shorter and easier hike. Afterwards, we head to our accommodation at the superb Scenic Bunyip Lodge set high on the hill and offering stunning views of the Fassifern Valley and mountain ranges. Enjoy a superb meal featuring local produce and regional wines prepared by our hosts.
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ORIGINAL ITINERARY: Mt Barney (currently not operating due to Oct ’19 bushfire damage). 4 hours walk. 7.4kms. Moderate to steep grading. Medium. Elevation 332m. Meet your guides in the hotel of the Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane at 7.45am before setting out on our adventure. Today the first of the regions we visit in the stunning Scenic Rim is the spectacular Mount Barney. Today’s walk features magnificent scenery everywhere and you will be entranced by the bushland, crystal clear rock pools and pretty waterfalls of this area. We will visit the stunning Lower Portals. Afterwards, we head to our accommodation at the superb Mount French Lodge set high on the hill and offering stunning views of the Fassifern Valley and mountain ranges. Enjoy a superb meal featuring local produce and regional wines prepared by our hosts.
NOTE: PHOTO & MAP ARE OF ORIGINAL WALK.
REVISED ITINERARY DUE TO BUSHFIRES:
Please note day one’s walk to Mt Mitchell was affected by the October 2019 bushfires. When this walk is re-established we will add this back into our itinerary.
NEW Day 2: Mt Greville Walk
12kms. 4 hours. Moderate grade.
Enjoy a wonderful breakfast, featuring homegrown and local produce. Today we walk to Mount Greville following a well-defined route up Palm Gorge and descending into the south-east ridge. The walls of the gorge are covered with staghorns, elkhorns, ferns, mosses and lichen. From here we ascend along a grassy ridge dotted with eucalypts. From a rocky outcrop, you can enjoy impressive views of Cunninghams Gap, the Main Range Ramparts, the southern Fassifern valley and the southern Mountains of the Main Range, Mt Ballow, Mt Barney, Mt Edwards, Mt Moon, Mt Maroon and Moogerah Dam. Afterwards, we return to Bunyip Scenic Rim Resort for a wonderful dinner perfectly matched with regional wines.
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ORIGINAL ITINERARY: Mt Mitchell (currently not operating due to Oct ’19 bushfire damage). 4 hours with break. 10.98km. Total Climb 424m. Enjoy a wonderful breakfast, featuring homegrown and local produce. Today we head to Mount Mitchell, one of two peaks on either side of Cunningham’s Gap. Along the way, you’ll see a diverse range of birdlife including hearing the wonderful sounds of the bellbirds. Stunning views from the summit provide great views of the impressive Main Range, the Moogerah Peaks and Mt Barney. Afterwards, we return to Bunyip Scenic Rim Resort for a wonderful dinner perfectly matched with regional wines.
NOTE: PHOTO & MAP ARE OF ORIGINAL WALK.
NO CHANGE TO ITINERARY ON THIS DAY
This morning we enjoy an early breakfast before we farewell our accommodation and head out for our last walking adventure. We walk today in the north of Cunninghams Gap in the Main Range National Park. This walk has exceptional views of the Moogerah Peaks, Mt Barney and North to the Mistake Mountains, perfect for photo opportunities! Our walk starts through the stunning rainforest with moss-draped ancient trees, boulders, lush ferns and tiny outcrops of bright orange fungus. Look out for lyrebirds, lizards and fauna along the way. This part of the National Park has been included in the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area. Once at the summit you’ll be rewarded with a bird’s eye view of the rugged landscape, here we will stop for lunch while soaking up the stunning views of Main Range National Park. For those who want an extra challenge, we will take an additional side trip to amazing Bare Rock which looks out over the fertile valleys of Tarome. We finish our walk with a special celebratory lunch at Kooroomba Vineyards and Lavender Farm for a celebratory picnic lunch and wine tasting. A special way to finish your walk. Afterwards, we return to Brisbane at the end of a fabulous walking adventure.
Tour Accommodation
Bunyip Scenic Rim Retreat
2 nights accommodation
The 180-degree views of the Scenic Rim from this amazing scenery are truly superb, photos don’t do this wonderful property justice. This contemporary property features spacious and natural light, a stunning pool, as well as modern rooms featuring impeccable decor, king size bed and ensuite. The spectacular lounge area known as The Great Room features large gallery windows, natural stonework and a warm cosy fireplace to relax around with a glass of wine. This is a secluded and private place you will always remember.
Rooms are a king bed or two twin beds.
The property has a maximum of 4 rooms – taking a total of 8 guests.
Dinners are prepared by hosts Rob and Marina featuring a creative menu of local and homegrown produce. Menus vary every day but tantalising flavours such as seared premium eye fillet with poached vegetables and bearnaise sauce, roasted blue cheese stuffed figs wrapped in prosciutto and roasted pears in a decadent sweet red wine sauce with vanilla bean ice cream are just a sample what you might expect.
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Tour Availability
We run regularly scheduled tours from May to August every year. This is the best time to travel as all Kakadu regions have generally been opened by this time.
We run regular weekly departures during the months late May to August. Dates are listed below however availability changes by the hour – to see real-time availability click on the monthly calendar at the bottom of the page and select the month you require. We will also consider opening up a new departure date if we have enough demand. Email us at walks@lifesanadventure.com.au
SPECIALS
Check below to see if your preferred departure has a special savings. Conditions apply see pricing page.
| Departure Dates | Availability | Specials/Notes |
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| 15 May 2020 | Available | Super Earlybirds Save $300 per person |
| 19 June 2020 | Available | Super Earlybirds Save $300 per person |
| 17 July 2020 | Available | Super Earlybirds Save $300 per person |
| 2021 Dates | Available | Enquire for dates |
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PRIVATE GROUPS:
Date of your choice is available for groups of 8 people. Subject to availability. Free Group T’shirts also available – see details.
Please contact us for more details on (02) 9975 4553 or email: walks@lifesanadventure.com.au
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Tour Prices
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Spot Special Price
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1649
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Prices for those doing their first walk with us |
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Past Passenger Spot Special Price
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1549
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Guests that have travelled with us before |
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PAST PASSENGER SPOT SPECIAL _____________________ NORMAL PRICES Guests that have completed at least one Life’s An Adventure walk in the past. Email us for your special promotional code. |
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Private Groups
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1599
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Departure of your choice |
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PRIVATE GROUPS Group Normal Price…. $1749 $100 extra Past Passenger discount available for those in the group that have travelled with Life’s An Adventure previously. |
Single Supplement
Unfortunately, due to limited rooms in the accommodation single supplements are not available on this tour.
Solo travellers will need to share with another solo traveller of the same gender.
Discount Information
PAST PASSENGER DISCOUNT: Those who have travelled with Life’s An Adventure previously, receive a past passenger discount of $100. In order to receive this discount please email us for your special “promo code” to use when booking. In your email, you should outline what Life’s An Adventure tour you have done with us in the past so we can cross-check.
EARLYBIRD CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations are not permitted for Earlybird Deals or Spot Specials, however, transfers to another date are permitted 8 weeks or more prior to departure. We advise taking out travel insurance, in case unexpected circumstances prior to the trip, prevent you from joining this tour. Early bird or Spot Special discounts cannot be used in conjunction with another offer. To receive these special discounts, full payment must be made at the time of initial booking.
Travel Insurance
We advise taking our Travel Insurance to cover items such as cancellation of tour due to minimum numbers not met, or adverse weather conditions, injury, evacuation, delayed flights, illness, etc. We have organised through NIB Insurance for you to purchase travel insurance directly with them – please click here for details.
Additional Information
- Prices are per person in Australian dollars and include GST.
- A deposit of $300 per person is required to secure your booking. (unless taking advantage of Earlybird or Spot Specials in which full payment is required at time of booking).
- Note: If you are booking within 90 days of your departure date – we will require full payment at the time of booking
- Prices are based on twin share of rooms. If you are travelling solo you may be required to share with someone of the same gender. If this is not suitable you can request to pay a single supplement, however, limited single rooms are available per trip so are on a request basis.
- Payments must be made online via our NAB (National Australia Bank) secure payment page via credit card (Visa or Mastercard) or over the phone.
- NO Credit Card fee applies.
- We advise taking our Travel Insurance to cover items such as cancellation of tour due to minimum numbers not met, or adverse weather conditions, injury, evacuation, delayed flights, illness, etc.
Booking Terms and Conditions
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Cancellation Policy and Conditions of Travel
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