One of our esteemed members surveyed and constructed this track by swinging the pick and shovelling the dirt to one side. He was helped by Ranger Stacey & Rowland. Because of all his hard work, we have this beautiful track that gives us stunning views of the coastal plain towards Moreton Bay, highlighting the Moogara Peaks, of both peaks of Cunninghams Gap and the Main Range heading northwards, and over to the very impressive Spicers Peak. (Never let the truth get in the way of a good promotion)

The road trip to the start is only 1½hr, so you will be on your way by 9am. The track is your normal National Parks graded track, contouring around so the gradient is a pleasant one. It goes out to points where you overlook the surrounding countryside offering good views into the distance.

Just a reminder – there will not be a Coffee Stop at Aratula on the way down to this walk.

The vegetation contains open eucalypt with some minor rainforest and open grassland. We will be in Autumn, however it could still be a bit warm during the day and at times certainly out in the sunshine.

There is only one part where the track passes through some rocky ground where you may have to extend your legs to get up to the next level – not scarry, but for some, a challenge. In 30sec it will be done

Lunch shall be in shade on the slopes of Mt Matherson, giving excellent views of Mts Mitchell & Cordeau and the range heading north to Mt Castle and beyond. Soak up the atmosphere.

Along the way, there are the historic Timber Jinker, left over from the logging days, Governor’s Chair, the Moss Garden, Pioneer Graves and the few remains of the Pioneer House. Along the Spicers Gap Road, there have been erected signs describing the construction of this historic track over this Gap and onwards to Warwick.

Come for a pleasant day out in the wilds giving spectacular views over our favourite mountains.