The Scenic Rim walk
A 3 day guided Pack-Free walk
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.
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.
NO Credit Cards Fees!
To find out more click on any of the below links:
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 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
We run regular weekly departures during the months of late May to August. We will also consider opening up a new departure date if we have enough demand. Email us at walks@lifesanadventure.com.au
_____________________________
PRIVATE GROUPS:
Date of your choice is available for groups of 10 people. Subject to availability.
Please contact us for more details on (02) 9975 4553 or email: groups@lifesanadventure.com.au
Tour Prices
|
Spot Special Prices
From
$
1799
/p
Save up to $400 per person on specific departures |
|
THIS SEASON’S DEPARTURES FIRST TIME PASSENGERS: TRAVELLED WITH Spot Special prices available on specific departures when you book and pay in full at time of booking. Offer ends until sold out. See departures dates for specific dates. Normal Price requires $300 deposit only, with final payments due 8 weeks prior. Past passengers $100 extra savings also available on normal price fares. Based on twin share – see details about Single Supplement extras. See full ticket conditions below under Discount information. |
|
Solo Travellers &
$
Xtras
/p
|
|
The following extras can be purchased with your tour: SOLO TRAVELLERS SOLO TRAVELLERS _____________________ TRAVEL INSURANCE |
|
|
|
Private Group Prices
From
$
1799
/p
Departure of your choice |
|
PRIVATE GROUPS Departure date of your choice PRICES Departure date of your choice is subjective to availability. A minimum group size of 10 required. Prices are equal to Past Travellers’ discounted rates. Additional Past Traveller’s’ discount not available for groups. Based on twin share – see details about Single Supplement and upgrade extras. |
FlexiWalk Option – Cancel for any Reason
Click here for full conditions on our FlexiWalk Option
Discount Information:
PAST PASSENGER DISCOUNT: 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.
EARLYBIRD & SPOT SPECIAL CANCELLATIONS: Refunds or 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. Flexiwalk Add-On option not available on these tickets.
Travel Insurance
We strongly advise our clients travelling within Australia to take out Travel Insurance. 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 .
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.
- No Credit Cards 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.
Booking Terms and Conditions
Before you book please read our Booking Terms and Conditions. Click here.
To find out more click on any of the below links:
Explore
Contact Us
