Scenic Rim Walk
3-Day Guided Scenic Rim Walk – Pack-Free Adventure by Life’s An Adventure
Embark on a remarkable 3-day guided Pack-Free walk through the breathtaking Scenic Rim, a stunning chain of forested mountain ranges that form part of the Great Dividing Range. This ancient landscape, shaped by volcanic activity millions of years ago, has created a lush environment rich in flora and fauna, providing fertile grounds for rainforests to thrive. The Scenic Rim is home to six National Parks, four of which are part of the World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforest of Australia, making it a premier destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.
During this unforgettable walking experience, you will explore three of the most spectacular locations within the Scenic Rim, including Main Range National Park, Moogerah Peaks National Park, and the impressive Mount Barney. Each day offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the region’s diverse landscapes, featuring breathtaking mountain ridges, lush rainforests, and ancient volcanic plateaus that showcase the stunning scenery this area is known for.
As you traverse the well-marked trails, our knowledgeable guides will share insights about the area’s rich geological history, diverse ecosystems, and the unique plant and animal species that call this remarkable region home. Keep an eye out for native wildlife as you walk, including wallabies, koalas, and a variety of bird species, all thriving in this lush environment.
The Pack-Free aspect of this adventure allows you to enjoy the beauty of the Scenic Rim without the burden of carrying heavy packs. You’ll only need to carry a light day pack with essentials, while all logistics—including accommodations and meals—are taken care of by our team. Each evening, you’ll relax in comfortable lodgings, allowing you to unwind and reflect on the day’s adventures.
This guided walking experience is perfect for those seeking to connect with nature, explore stunning landscapes, and enjoy the tranquility of the Scenic Rim. Whether you’re hiking along breathtaking ridges or wandering through enchanting rainforests, this journey promises to create lasting memories and a deeper appreciation for one of Australia’s most beautiful regions.
Join us for the 3-Day Guided Scenic Rim Walk by Life’s An Adventure and immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty and rich biodiversity of this stunning area. Experience the magic of the Scenic Rim, where every step reveals the remarkable history and natural wonders of this extraordinary landscape!
A Pack-Free walk
Walk with as little as your water and camera
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!
Boonah Valley Cabins
Located in the heart of the Scenic Rim
Boonah is one of the most picturesque places in South-East Queensland and is situated in the Valleys of the Scenic Rim. Boonah Valley Cabins provide spacious rooms, air conditioning, and patio furniture so guests can take in the surrounding bush landscape. You can also enjoy a pool and an on-site restaurant while staying here. Rooms are king beds (or two single beds) based on twin share. See extras for Single Supplement details.
Winery Lunch
Celebratory Lunch day 3
On day 3 of our walk, enjoy a celebratory lunch at a local vineyard for a celebratory lunch and wine tasting, a remarkable way to finish the day.
Local Produce
and regional wines
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.
Flexible itineraries
Choose the walk to suit you
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 CEO Guides
Chief Experience Officers
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.
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Why should you choose us?
Tour Itinerary
This is an all-inclusive tour with no hidden extras:
- 3 day pack Free Walk
- 2 nights accommodation at charming Boonah Valley Cabins
- 2 x delicious dinners featuring beautiful local produce
- 2 x hot and cold breakfasts
- Celebratory lunch and wine tasting day 3 at a local winery
- 2 x packed lunches to enjoy whilst walking
- Fresh fruit and trail mix to enjoy during your walk
- Professionally guided – Our CEO’s – Chief Experience Officers are locals who are passionate, well trained and enthusiastic with the ability to bring to life a depth of information
- Return transfers from Brisbane
- National Parks fees
- Regional boutique wine and non-alcoholic drinks served with dinner.
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.
TRAIL NOTES: 4 hours walk. 12kms return. Moderate. Medium. Elevation 426m.
TERRAIN: Rocky sections with plenty of obstacles. There are inclines along the track. Some of these are made easier with the presence of well-constructed stone stairs.
WALK ITINERARY: Meet your guides in the hotel foyer of the Mercure Brisbane King George Square at 7.45am before setting out on our adventure or alternatively drive and meet us enroute. Today the first of the regions we visit in the stunning Scenic Rim is the spectacular Mount Barney National Park. 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 Cronan Creek Falls on Yellow Pinch trail. Afterwards, we head to our accommodation at the Boonah Valley Cabins located in the heart of the Scenic Rim. Enjoy a superb meal featuring local produce and regional wines at the restaurant.
TRAIL NOTES: 4-5 hours walking with breaks. 12.4kms. Grade: Medium Grade
TERRAIN: Well formed trail. It is a sustained, zig-zagging ascent and consequently a steady, steep descent. There’s a few steps and some rocky, bouldery sections but nothing overly challenging. There are good views at the top but a couple of steep drop-offs near the summit, which give a feeling of exposure.
WALK ITINERARY: This morning we enjoy a breakfast before heading out for our days 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. Afterwards, we return to Boonah Valley Cabins for a wonderful dinner perfectly matched with regional wines.
TRAIL NOTES: 4 hours with break. 8.1km. Grade: Medium
TERRAIN: Well formed trail. It is a sustained, zig-zagging ascent and consequently a steady, steep descent. There’s a few steps and some rocky, bouldery sections but nothing overly challenging.
WALK ITINERARY: Enjoy an early breakfast, featuring homegrown and local produce before we farewell our accommodation and head out for our last walking adventure. Today we head to Mt Mathieson, Main Range to take in the views of Cunninghams Gap from the natural lookouts along this rough trail through lofty eucalypts and lush rainforest. From the Pioneer picnic area the first part of the trail, to Mount Mathieson, is a gentle grade. From there the trail is more rugged and you’ll need to tackle quite steep, rocky and narrow sections. As you walk through the rainforest keep an eye out for the timber jinker (wagon), a relic from the early timber-cutting years. Learn about the early pioneering years from informative signs along the trail. This park is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, famed for its ongoing geological processes, evolutionary history, and diversity (especially of rare, threatened and endemic species). We finish our walk with a special celebratory lunch and wine tasting at a local vineyard. A special way to finish your walk. Afterwards, we return to Brisbane at the end of a fabulous walking adventure approximately 5.00pm.
Tour Availability
& On Sale Prices
- 2027 DEPARTURES – Super Earlybird Savings
Book now and Super Earlybirds SAVE $500 per person for guests who have travelled with us before and SAVE $400 per person for new guests. See pricing below.
NOTE: Prices displayed in the table are for first-time travellers, guests who have travelled with us before receive an additional $100 discount per person which will be applied once your email is entered in the booking.
Prices in Australian Dollars (AUD).
PRIVATE GROUPS:
Departure date of your choice is subjective to availability. A minimum group size of 10 required. Prices are equal to Past Travellers’ discounted rates. Based on twin share – see details about Single Supplement and upgrade extras.
Please contact us for more details on (02) 9975 4553 or email: walks@lifesanadventure.com.au
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SOLO TRAVELLERS & EXTRAS:
SOLO TRAVELLERS WILLING TO SHARE
If you are a solo traveller willing to share a room, we will attempt to match you with another solo traveller of the same gender. If we can’t find you a match of the same gender by around 8 weeks prior to the tour, you will be charged the single supplement cost. Subject to availability at time of booking.
SOLO TRAVELLERS
WANTING THEIR OWN ROOM
For those wanting to guarantee their own room, a single supplement cost will be charged at the time of booking. Subject to availability.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $140
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BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Before you book please read our Booking Terms and Conditions. Click here.
SALE TICKET CONDITIONS:
* Super Earlybird, Earlybird and Spot Special Sale Tickets: Must be paid in full at time of booking. Refunds or cancellations are not permitted for Sale Tickets however, transfers to another date are permitted 8 weeks or more prior to departure however incurs a $200 change fee. 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. We have partnered with Cover-More to provide travel insurance to our guests. To get a quote or purchase travel insurance directly with them Click here. To receive these special discounts, full payment must be made at the time of initial booking. Flexiwalk Add-On option not available on these tickets.
* Those who have travelled with Life’s An Adventure previously, receive a past passenger discount of $100. This discount will automatically be deducted from future bookings when you book online using the same email address used for past bookings.
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.
* Credit Card fees apply or contact us for bank transfer payment options. The following fees apply. Australian Credit Cards including Visa and Mastercard 1% +$0.20 per transaction, International Credit Cards including Visa and Mastercard 3.4% + $0.30 per transaction (payments in AUD). For international guests we also offer bank transfers in your own currency to avoid transaction fees.
* Payments must be made online via our NAB (National Australia Bank) secure payment page via credit card (Visa or Mastercard) or over the phone.
* 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. Click here
* Credit for cancelled activities. If a tour activity has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances a credit for this missed activity can be applied to any future tour with us. Click here.
