Mt Coonowrin is one of the peaks forming the Glass House Mountains, and part of the Glass House Mountains National Park. Mt Coonowrin is also known as Crookneck, the meaning derived from the Aboriginal word coonoon-warrang. Aboriginal tales tell that Coonowrin is the son of Tibrogargan (father) and Beerwah (mother), and after running off in … Read more
Gerrard’s Lookout, shown on the brown signs as Scenic Lookout, is along the Maleny-Montville Rd on the Blackall Range near Montville and looks east off the range towards the coast. A shelter has a couple of tables and seating at either end, suitable for having a break with some stunning views. A plaque near the shelter … Read more
McCarthy’s Lookout is in Maleny, on the aptly named Mountain View Rd. It looks east off the Blackall Range towards the coast and the gorgeous Glasshouse Mountains. The area was owned by Joseph McCarthy, purchased in the 1880s, and became known as McCarthy’s Farm. Namesakes from the McCarthy family still exist with McCarthy Road, McCarthy … Read more
The brown sign destination Purling Brook Falls Lookout is a highlight at Springbrook. It is accessible from the Gwongorella Picnic Area , or from The Settlement Day Use Area. The brown signs lead you to Gwongorella Picnic Area. I was at Gwongorella Picnic Area the afternoon before, and had a quick look at the falls, … Read more
Hardys Lookout is a small lookout along Springbrook Rd, looking to the west over the farmland. The lookout has a lot of trees obstructing the view, so only a narrow view is seen. Being right at the road it is worth stopping for a look if you haven’t before. A monument is at Hardys Lookout … Read more
The name of some destinations is based on what you can see and provide you with an expectation of what the view will be. Nearby Canyon Lookout , for example, looks over a canyon. So when a lookout is named “Best Of All Lookout”, it sets a high bar for itself. Best Of All Lookout in … Read more
Goomoolahra Picnic Area is a picnic area at the end of Springbrook Rd at Springbrook. It is set beside the Mundora Creek, with some picnic spots right at the creek. Goomoolahra is an Aboriginal word meaning ‘big waterfall’. There are picnic tables and wood BBQs, although it appeared only one BBQ was functional. Make sure … Read more
Canyon Lookout is in Springbrook, only a few metres from the parking area. It has views across the canyon, and down the valley through to the Gold Coast in the distance. Rainbow Falls can be seen on the other side of the canyon, falling from the rock cliffs opposite the Canyon Lookout. The Twin Falls … Read more
Wunburra Lookout is the first brown sign tourist destination entering into the Springbrook Mountain area, at the southern end of a split section of the road. Wunburra is an Aboriginal word meaning “run up hill – hunting dog” The view from is from a platform built to the edge of the hillside. The lookout is across … Read more
Denmark Hill Conservation Reserve displayed on the brown signs as Enviro. Park Lookout, is a pocket of bushland not far from the centre of Ipswich. The name on the brown sign doesn’t accurately describe what the area is, as the lookout is just one part of much more contained in this area. The signs around … Read more
