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Mount Coot-tha Loop
02:46
9.72km
210m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: February 27, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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684 m
Pinnacle Track
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6.59 km
Mount Coot-tha Lookout
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When you get to the top, if the weather is good, you will be treated to a gigantic panorama of Brisbane and the coast. Unfortunately, we were a little unlucky during our visit as the visibility was very hazy and therefore somewhat limited. Nevertheless, we could imagine how incredible the view must be with blue, clear skies!
Mt. Coot-tha and the lookout point have a varied history that began in the late 1830s when trees were removed, with the exception of one tree that was left as a reference point for surveyors. This initially gave the mountain the name One Tree Hill.
In the 1880s, the summit was cleared and a shelter and water tank were built for the popular tourist destination.
The first kiosk was put into operation in the early 20th century and has been continuously expanded. Many of the current buildings were constructed in the late 1960s.
During World War II, the mountain was occupied by the United States Seventh Fleet as a magazine depot.
In 1995, the lookout was added to the permanent register of historic sites as a place of cultural significance.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Coot-tha_Lookout
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9.38 km
JC Slaughter Falls Picnic Area
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9.60 km
View of Brisbane Skyline
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9.72 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
5.89 km
3.53 km
264 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
6.05 km
2.68 km
772 m
211 m
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Elevation
Highest point (250 m)
Lowest point (70 m)
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Trail Reviews
"Our" local forestry Mount Coot-ha• Plenty parking areas are available for a diversity of tracks • We first walked up to the Summit Lookout and had coffee at the café where there are great views over Brisbane, as far as Moreton Bay and Stradbroke Island and also the Border Ranges• Then we combined a few tracks, which is easy to do so you can make your walk as long as you want• Mainly undulating, some narrow, some wider walking paths •
The downhill is loose gravel, so wear good shoes. The uphill is long and easy going so don't fret it