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3 Days$1390USD

Activities
  • 2 days walking
Accommodation
  • 2 nights eco-camp
Meals
  • 2 Dinners
  • 2 Lunches
  • 2 Breakfasts
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Introductory to Moderate
 
 

Scenic Rim Trip highlights


  • Spend your evenings at Spicers Canopy eco-camps. Take in the tranquillity and enjoy a touch of luxury.
  • Scenic Rim Experience is a trip of the Great Walks of Australia
  • View the stunning collection of mountains, ridges, escarpments, forests and ancient volcanic plateaus of South East Queensland’s Main Range National Park
  • Traverse a variety of terrain including Mallee scrub, wet sclerophyll, ancient hoop pine forests and exciting rocky outcrops

Why Book With Us

  • Join a small group on this all-inclusive walking adventure
  • Knowledgeable guides who will take care of all arrangements for you
  • Walk with just a day pack

If you're short on time this 3 day itinerary allows you to experience part of the Scenic Rim Trail and stay at the exclusive Spicers Canopy eco-camp.

Set in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range just outside Brisbane, and surrounded by World Heritage listed National Parks, the Scenic Rim region is renowned for its exquisite natural beauty. The combination of rainforests, ancient volcanic plateaus, mountains, ridges, escarpments, forests as well as scenic wining and dining options has helped the Scenic Rim to quickly gain a reputation as one of Australia's most sought after gourmet walking experiences. With an abundance of unique Australian plants, native animals and distinctive vegetation types, this exciting trail embraces a region which is littered with the legend of the early pioneers who tried to make a living from the harsh but beautiful country. Your local guide will help interpret the land and its stories during each walk, many of which are on private Nature Refuge or National Park and can only be accessed via private land; making this trail one of the least frequented and most untouched walks in Australia. Each evening you'll stay at accommodations that offer a level of detailed service, panoramic scenery, comfort as well as gourmet food and wine which brings new meaning to the concept of luxury walking experiences in Australia.

Trip Code: SR2

Your journey starts at our meeting point on our private property at 7791 Cunningham Highway, Clumber, 4309. If you have elected to self-drive, please make your way to the above address, to meet the rest of the group and your Scenic Rim Trail guides at 8:00am on the morning of your departure. If you have pre-booked a transfer from Spicers Balfour Hotel, please be there no later than 6:30am (transfer can be arranged for a supplement). You’ll start your journey with a vehicle transfer to the Main Range National Park. The walk starts on Australia’s Great Dividing Range. Today we ascend Mt Mathieson through World Heritage Listed Rainforest tracing the historic steps of early settlers. After lunch, walkers will cross into Spicers private land and descend into camp. Keeping your eyes peeled for wallabies, you will cross open woodland forest to Spicers Canopy at around 4pm. A warm welcome from our Camp Host and onsite Chef await along with freshly made afternoon tea and cold beverages. There is now time to unwind, relax on a bean bag or in the lounge, take a dip in the hot tub and have a hot shower before meeting your group back in the main lodge for your chef-prepared, and locally sourced, evening meal. Walking distance: 13km Walking time: 7-8 hours

Meals:  L,D

If the weather is clear we highly recommend getting up early and watching the sunrise over the mountains. During the warmer months breakfast will be held earlier to make the most of the cool mornings. Walking out of camp we cross through the farm fields before descending into Oakey Creek with its morning sunlight glittering through the trees. We follow the creek before starting our ascent up the ridgeline, keeping our eyes & ears peeled for the endangered Glossy Black Cockatoo that is known to frequent this particular area. We will walk up to Cooyoonirra Lookout, a gorgeous rocky outcrop with incredible valley views, looping back to Spicers Canopy. Using a combination of trails & farm roads to reach a remote section of the Main Range National Park we put our fitness to the test as we climb higher along the ridge & over rocky outcrops before resting for lunch where we are afforded stunning views of the valley below. Dinner will be at 6pm with tales from the days adventure being shared around the table. Walking distance: 15km Walking time: 8 hours

Meals:  B,L,D

Wake up to the birds and enjoy a restful morning with a cooked breakfast at 8am. Sit under the trees and relax before your 10am transfer back to our meeting point in Clumber. A return transfer to Brisbane can be arranged (supplement applies).

Meals:  B


Inclusions

  • Two nights twin accommodation at exclusive luxury eco-camp
  • Gourmet meals throughout the itinerary (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners)
  • All beverages throughout the itinerary
  • Experienced tour guide
  • Porterage of luggage

  • Airfares
  • Accommodation in Brisbane before and after the trip
  • Items of a personal nature such as laundry or postage
  • Travel to and from the Spicers resorts
  • Travel insurance

Accommodation


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Notes

Note:
If you are travelling on your own you will need to pay the single supplement. We are unable to pair you with another traveller of the same sex. Only 1 single supplement is available per departure date.
DN2
Full payment is required at the time of booking.

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Priceper person from

$1390USD

Options & Supplements*
  • Return transfers from Spicers Balfour Hotel BrisbaneUSD$0
  • Single SupplementUSD$300
*Prices listed are per person

Essential Information

Ready to book? Make sure you download and read the detailed Scenic Rim Experience trip notes which contains all the essential information you need to know before booking. Once you’ve booked, we will supply you with a Pre-Departure document which contains a detailed gear list and other important information to help you prepare for your adventure ahead.


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Enhancing your journey with authentic experiences, genuine cultural exchange and real exploration are the focal points on all of our adventures. In 2019, we were crowned by our peers as the best in adventure travel at The Travel Awards in Sydney.

Thoughtful Travel

Our vision is to leave the world a better place by following our sustainable active outdoor travel charter. All our adventures are 100% carbon offset and our Regenerative 2030 Project aims to integrate ‘regenerative’ projects into every one of our global operations by 2030.

Ultimate Value

 When you book one of our adventures, you will receive quality services at the best prices with plenty of inclusions. There are no hidden costs, single travellers don’t pay more and you’ll enjoy many ‘extra touches’ that ensure your holiday is excellent value for money.

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