Easy hikes and walks in Peachester State Forest

This is one of the main junctions on the track, marked by a sign pointing toward Beerburrum trailhead, Soldier Settlers’ Trail, and the Trachyte Circuit. The paths split in different directions through open forest, with sandy ground and loose leaf litter underfoot. It’s an easy place to check your route, especially if you’re linking different sections rather than sticking to the main circuit.

Rising to around 364 metres in Glass House Mountains National Park, Mount Tibrogargan is one of the most prominent peaks in the range, with a steep, exposed rock face that dominates the surrounding landscape. The mountain is covered in pockets of vegetation around its base, transitioning quickly to bare, smooth rock higher up. While it is possible to reach the summit, the route involves near-vertical scrambling in sections and is not suitable for most walkers. Instead, many choose to walk around the base, where the mountain appears between the trees, often with peregrine falcons seen circling overhead.

Located on the Tibrogargan circuit track, Mountain View lookout opens up to wide views across several of the Glass House peaks, including Mount Beerwah, Coonowrin, Tibberoowuccum, and Tunbubudla.

This 4.1 kilometre return Grade 3 circuit in Glass House Mountains National Park loops around the base of Mount Tibrogargan through a mix of casuarina groves, open eucalypt woodland, and melaleuca forest. The track remains largely shaded due to dense tree cover, offering some relief from the heat along the route. Expect a mostly well-defined path with sections of uneven ground. The mountain’s rock face appears at different points as you move around the circuit.

This is a picturesque vantage point on the Trachyte Ridge with panoramic views of the surrounding volcanic peaks, especially the distinctive outline of Mount Tibrogargan and other nearby Glass House Mountains. From this elevated spot, you can take in sweeping landscape vistas across the eucalypt‑covered hinterland, making it a fantastic spot to capture a few memorable photos and an ideal place for a break along the track.

Yul-Yan-Man, which means “walk slowly” in the Kabi Kabi language, is a challenging bushwalking route in Glass House Mountains National Park that traverses the rugged slopes of Mount Beerburrum. The track’s name is well-suited, as it climbs through forest and over exposed rock along Trachyte Ridge, with some steep sections and scrambling, making it one of the more demanding walks in the park. As the route continues, it connects with the Trachyte Circuit, allowing the option for an extended walk through the park.

Mount Ngungun rises to about 253 metres within the Glass House Mountains, a group of volcanic plugs north of Brisbane formed millions of years ago. The summit is a wide, rocky area with open views across the surrounding peaks and coastal hinterland, popular with walkers and climbers, offering close-up views of Tibrogargan, Beerwah, and Coonowrin. The mountain is a favourite for its accessibility and dramatic outlooks across the range.

From Mount Ngungun’s summit, Mount Tibrogargan dominates the skyline with its steep, slab-sided profile rising prominently to the southeast. The peak is the second-highest in the Glass House Mountains and a defining landmark of the landscape. Clear weather provides an unobstructed perspective of its distinctive volcanic form and surrounding plains.