Nearly two decades in the making, the Scenic Rim Trail is a four day guided hiking experience that pairs mountainous sub-tropical wilderness, spectacular views, ancient rainforests and incredible accommodation in the Scenic Rim region, located one and a half hours of Brisbane in South East Queensland.
The Experience
Flaunting awe-inspiring views at every turn, the four-day Scenic Rim Trail takes guests along the Great Dividing Range and through the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Gondwana Rainforest, deeply immersing you in the treasure trove of Queensland’s diverse and fascinating native fauna and flora.
Ascend the dramatic peaks, ridges and escarpments of the Main Range National Park from the Mistake Mountains in the north, to Cunningham’s Gap in the south, in an area that contains more than 30,000 hectares of parkland, state forests and national parks.
Challenge yourself to take on ‘The Ladder,’ see incredible sunrises and sunsets, and experience Queensland’s UNESCO World Heritage List Gondwana Rainforest – an unforgettable experience and opportunity to connect with one of the oldest rainforests on the planet.
The Scenic Rim Trail is also extraordinary for wildlife lovers; from koalas, to kangaroos and goannas, and an abundant array of birdlife, the walk is an endless parade of beings big and small who call the Scenic Rim home.
Travelling in small groups, guests are led by experienced, passionate guides, and stay in different accommodation each night, welcomed with a cool beverage, hot shower and delicious gourmet dinner at the end of each days walking,
Relax In Comfort
The Scenic Rim Trail is a continuous through-walk, with options to add-on luggage porterage.
A journey designed to encourage you to unwind, connect and revive, Spicers renowned, generous hospitality is offered throughout the walk, with exclusive accommodation, low-footprint, eco-friendly amenities, incredibly comfortable beds, and delicious gourmet food and wine each day.
The meeting point for the four-day walk is 1.5hrs from Brisbane and pre-departure accommodation is available. From here you’ll enjoy a scenic bus ride to the start of the walk before traversing the Mistake Mountain range, to Spicers Mt Mistake Farmhouse, perched on the edge of an escarpment, and your accommodation for night one.
The second and third nights of the walk are spent in state-of-the-art, off-grid eco cabins nestled gently into the forest, custom built using industry-leading sustainability techniques.
The final night of the walk is at Spicers Hidden Peaks Cabins – handcrafted timber slab huts each with their own ensuite and a unique mountain view.
Extend The Journey
An additional 2-day walk can be added to the Scenic Rim Trail to create a 6-day walk. For those who would like to extend the journey, you will spend additional nights staying at Spicers Retreats.
Committed to the Environment
Sustainability has been a core focus of Spicers Retreats from the start and something they strive for every day. With a goal of zero net emissions and zero waste by 2030, they are continuing to find new ways to reduce their impact on the environment.
Their non-urban properties support biodiversity and sustainability; 90% of the freehold land is managed considerately to create a balance of ecotourism, livestock production and nature conservation, and only 10% is used as farmland.
Walk Overview
- Accessed via Brisbane, QLD
- Duration: 4 days / 4 nights
- Distance: 60km
- Grade: Moderate to Hard
- Walk operates: March to November
- Bush trails, rainforest, rock scrambles, rock ladder, steep sections and some grade five tracks
- Group size: Max 12
- Av. Km per day: 15km
- Rates: From $3,399 pp four night twin share or $4,149 single
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Climb to the summit of Mount Mitchell for stunning views of the Scenic Rim in Queensland.
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Encounter unique Australian wildlife like the koala on the Scenic Rim Trail in Queensland.
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Reviews
"What a privilege to hike this track. Walking through mystical World Heritage Listed rainforest - where few people have the opportunity to go. Guides were amazing. Hike was challenging (in a positive and rewarding way). Accommodation five star."
Guest – Scenic Rim Trail
Elevation Graph
This graph loosely depicts the gradient of the track, providing you with some basic understanding of how challenging the walk will be. The graphs are useful in helping you decide which walk suits you best. Whatever your ability or fitness, there’s sure to be a walk that suits in the Great Walks of Australia collection.
* Elevations are indicative only and are not to scale. Walkers should contact individual walk companies to better understand the terrain and difficulty of each walk.
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Walk Itinerary
- Day One 12km, moderate to difficult, 6-7 hours, grade 4 track, with 600m elevation gain, rock ladder & steep sections. Meet your guides and fellow walkers at the Scenic Rim Trail base located 1.5hrs west of Brisbane in Clumber. Setting out, you'll head for the Mount Mistake mountain range, passing through dry sclerophyll forest with sweeping views. Wildlife spotting is also on the agenda today; the endangered Brush-Tailed Rock-Wallaby is found in this region, as are birds of prey such as the Peregrine Falcon. Your accommodation tonight will be Spicers Mt Mistake Farmhouse. Arriving, afternoon tea will be served on the escarpment overlooking the valley below. Share style dinner is served before enjoying fireside drinks afterwards.
- Day Two 18km, easy to moderate, 8 hours, mostly grade 3 track with some obstacles Sunrise on the escarpment offers a beautiful start to the day. After breakfast, step across the border into the Main Range National Park. Evidence of European history can be found along the trail as old logging equipment once discarded can be seen. Learn how logging changed this ecosystem and spot some remaining Red Cedar and Hoop Pine. In the final portion of the day we walk deep into the rainforest on a private grade five track that takes us into camp at Spicers Amphitheatre - a purpose built eco-camp. On arrival, enjoy drinks and nibbles on the Amphitheatre viewing deck looking down into Kulgin Valley, before heading off for a warm shower and relax before dinner and drinks are served.
- Day Three 16km, moderate to difficult, 8 hours, grade 3 - 5 track with some steps Spend an exciting day mostly under the canopy of the World-Heritage-Listed Ancient Gondwana rainforest, enjoying the sounds of the birds as you walk. Half of today is on grade five track with the guides leading the way on the unmarked trails. We ascend down some rocky boulder sections that require you to go slowly, before arriving into Dalrymple Creek. The last section of the day offers a climb up to Spicers Timber Getters Eco camp where your hosts will be waiting to welcome you with drinks and a grazing platter for afternoon tea. Yet another delicious dinner will be served before retiring to your cabin with a tilt door that opens out into the bush.
- Day Four 16km, moderate to difficult, 8 hours, grade 3 - 5 track A variety of diverse ecosystems will be explored today as we emerge from the rainforest, through montane heath and out to the ridgeline where the most incredible views await. After a steep climb to the top of Bare Rock, we stop for lunch and look back at where we have just walked. From here we join the public trail to Mount Cordeaux and down through the final section of rainforest to Cunningham’s Gap where a vehicle will be waiting to take you to Spicers Hidden Peaks Cabins. Enjoy a celebratory dinner, then sit by one of the two outdoor fire pits with your fellow walkers to share stories of your adventures. The next morning you will have a BBQ breakfast before departing at 10am. The start and end of the walk are at the same location for an easy departure.
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