OUTDOORS
TA K E A H I K E I N T H E H I N T E R L A N D
with Andrea Taylor
Tewantin National Park
TEWANTIN Nation Park has so much to offer. I have visited it twice now and just love the tracks I’ve discovered. I started my journey from Gladys and Harry Spring Conservation Park along McKinnon drive, walking to Tinbeerwah Lookout. Although I think it could been signed better I didn’t have any trouble getting to the Lookout. Round trip 15km -
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approximately four hours including half an hour at the lookout. As you enter the conservation track it is very straight and really doesn’t look that appealing, but trust me that changes. You soon get to a beautiful rainforest of palm trees with a lovely little creek running through it, and fallen trees with moss on them. I went just after rain so it was running nicely.
This area is also a bird watching spot so plenty of birds, but unfortunately they are always too quick for me to get a photo. As you start heading up and it gets a little rocky but not too steep, and just as you’re thinking 'how much further?' you will get to Tinbeerwah road where you will follow the road to the lookout. There are Toilets and a Picnic Table at the entrance to the Lookout. You can drive to the lookout and it is a great one for the littlies. I would even say its wheel chair friendly to the first little lookout. Follow the cobble stone path to the lookout where you get a 360 degree view of our beautiful Hinterland and Noosa and beyond. I love the view of the river from up here, winding down to the ocean. There is plenty of room to sit and rest before you head back. I recommend you take something to snack on and at least two litres of water. Tinbeerwah is a popular spot for star gazing, sun rises and sun sets. It is also very popular for abseiling and Rock climbing. If you are interested Climbing Guides Australia are the best. Lisa and Mason will be more than happy to show you the ropes. Go to their website for more information www.climbingguidesaustralia.com.au I have and it was awesome. On your return you will see the trail forks. I returned on the easy trail that loops around, once again not signed very well but you’ll get back to McKinnon drive where you will see a trail to the right. A lovely walk through the flora and fauna, plenty of birds and I even saw a wallaby. Once you have reached the end of that trail you will turn right and then left back to the conservation trail. You will notice there are many little tracks darting off which I haven’t explored, but I honestly don’t think you would get lost. I just used Google Maps for my GPS position. This walk is suitable for everyone, with a reasonable fitness as for kids from around age eight. I am looking forward to returning and exploring more. Remember your sunscreen, hat and water. Happy Hiking - Andrea
