View of the Glasshouse Mountains

View of the Glasshouse Mountains, originally uploaded by Ladymaggic.

The Glass house Mountains were wonderful...marred only by the mosquitoes in hungry hordes after the rains.

I did 5 walks and sweltered in the heat, whilst amazing at the views and beating off mosquitoes that were attracted to the only human on the mountains in this time.
The quietness was wonderful, broken by the call of the bellbirds, and the silent fluttering of the occasional butterfly as it lured me to stand still, bait for the mosquitoes.
The damp undergrowth was rich in fungi and lichens and I saw many beautiful examples that are now immortalized.
It was a beautiful walk and experience, and if not for the mosquitoes I would have done the 12 walks as planned.

http://www.australianexplorer.com/glass_house_mountains.htm

Glass House Mountains were named by Captain Cook and are fantastic volcanic crags, just 20km north of Caboolture. There are some fabulous scenic drives through the Glass House Mountains, which are also popular amongst walkers and climbers due to is fabulous bushwalking trails, and rock climbing. The Glass House Mountains also hold a rich Aboriginal history.

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Within the Glass House Mountains you will come across the small Glass House Mountains township. You can also visit the four smaller national parks set within the Glass House Mountains National Park, all offering more walking trails and rock climbing.

The national parks include Mt Beerwah which is an intermediate climb, Mt Coonowrin which is an advanced climb, Mt Ngungun which is a fairly easy walk, and Mt Tibrogargan which is also an intermediate climb.


Further walking trails can be found around Mt Tibrogargan, which is set within the Mt Tibrogargan Relaxapark. You will also find accommodation at Mt Tibrogargan. For fabulous views head to the lookouts at Beerburrum and Mary Cairncross, and don't forget your camera.
Surrounding the Glass House Maintains are the Beerburrum State Forests, which offer a number of different lookouts across the Glass House Mountains. You will also find several picnic areas, as well as some wonderful walking trails.