Queensland Walks

Mount Hobwee Circuit
Beechmont

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Mount Hobwee Circuit is located in the Binna Burra section of Lamington National Park. This stunning national park boasts extensive walking tracks along the McPherson Range, which allow visitors to explore the area's forests, creeks and waterfalls. Dramatic lookouts afford views over the Gold Coast, south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales.

Lamington is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, which includes the most extensive areas of subtropical rainforest in the world. The Mount Hobwee Circuit Track is reached by following the Border Track out through subtropical and temperate rainforest. A turn off to the left leads to any of Araucaria Lookout, Mount Hobwee or Wagawn.

The track winds up Mount Hobwee passing the Araucaria Lookout track on the left, through abundant stands of Helmholtzia lilies. After the departure of the Wagawn track the Mount Hobwee track winds back to the northern side of the mountain to a junction with the circuit track that joins with the Border Track.


ABOUT THE WALK


Distance: 22 kilometres
Duration: 5-8 hours
Category: Full Day Walk
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Type: Circuit

Start Point: This circuit branches off the Border Track.

Walk Highlights

  • Magnificent views
  • Subtropical rainforest
  • Antarctic Beech


Walk Hints

Be aware of leeches in summer, particularly after rain. The weather can change quickly so bring wet-weather gear and warm clothing.


Best Time To Go

The altitude of Lamington National Park provides a great escape from the Summer heat, although winter walkers are rewarded with clear views and a lesened chance of rain and leeches.


CONTACT DETAILS

Phone: 07 5533 3584
Email: csc@epa.qld.gov.au
Web: www.epa.qld.gov.au/projects/park/index.cgi?parkid=97

ENTRY INFORMATION

Free Entry:
Yes.

FURTHER INFORMATION


How to get There

Binna Burra is via Beechmont, about 95 kilometres or 1 hour 30 minutes' drive from Brisbane, or less than an hour from the Gold Coast via Nerang. Take the Nerang turn off from the Pacific Highway (exit 71) and follow the signs to Beechmont and Binna Burra.