Mount Cordeaux track
Aratula, Scenic Rim Area

Free Entry - Entry Information

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Description

This return track in the Main Range National Park branches off the Rainforest Circuit and meanders up through rainforest past strangler figs, buttressed trees, ferns, vines, hoop pines, and palms. The track climbs steadily past gullies and small streams with a recommended stop to marvel at the large brush box along the way.

Further up, the forest changes to open montane heath with grasstrees. At the junction, the left fork leads to Bare Rock, which is more suitable for walkers with greater capacity, while the right fork leads to the end of the Cordeaux Track.

Flowering giant spear lillies on the cliff face make a spectacular show in spring. Enjoy the view before returning the same way or take the left fork along the Rainforest Circuit for a great view at Fassifern Lookout.

About the Walk

6.8 kilometres
2.5-3 hours
Half Day Walk
Moderate
Return
The Mt Cordeaux Track starts from the eastern end of the car park, at the Cunningham's Gap Crest on the Northern side of the highway.

Walk Highlights

• Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves World Heritage Area
• Unique geology
• Subtropical and cool temperate rainforest

Walk Hints

This track can be slippery after rain and is uneven in places. There are steps towards the summit.

Be very careful at the cliff edge towards the top of Cordeaux. Best avoided on windy days.

Best Time To Go

Enjoy this track all-year-round. Spring is best for orchids and spear lillies.

Property Details

Facilities

• BBQ Facilities
• Car park
• Public toilet
• Walking Tracks

Activities

• Animal Watching
• Birdwatching
• Walking

Other Information

Further Details:
The Mount Cordeaux track features the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, unique geology, sub-tropical and cool temperate rainforest. The track to Mount Cordeaux (1135 metres) branches off the Rainforest circuit and zigzags through rainforest to the exposed upper slopes, ending at a natural lookout.
The track is approximately 6.8 kilometres long and has a moderate degree of difficulty and should take you between two and half hours to complete it. This track can be slippery after rain and is uneven in places. There are steps towards the summit. Be very careful at the cliff edge towards the top of Cordeaux. Remain on the track, stay behind fences, away from cliff edges and supervise children at all times. Caution: limited group access. For your safety, 10 people per group recommended on the Mount Cordeaux track and lookout. Best avoided on windy days.

How To Get There:
Main Range National Park is 116 kilometres south-west of Brisbane and 50 kilometres east of Warwick. The Cunningham Highway crosses the park at Cunninghams Gap and provides access to the northern part of the park and visitor facilities and attractions at the Gap and Goomburra.

Free Entry