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Admire the beauty of Girraween National Park
Admire the beauty of Girraween National Park
The impressive granite rock of Girraween
Relax at the comfort base camp
Enjoy tasty, chef cooked meals
Take in the unique rock formations in the Girraween National Park
Sleep on comfortable mattresses at our basecamp
Campsite in Girraween National Park
Stunning scenery in Girraween National Park
Spot wildlife from the campsite

Girraween National Park Walk in Comfort

Explore the ancient landscape of Girraween National Park, through massive granite boulders to cascading waterfalls

5 Days from

$2330 USD

Trip Code: GQN
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Duration

  • 5 Days

Activities

  • Day walks

Accommodation

  • 4 nights camping

Meals

  • 4 Dinners
  • 5 Lunches
  • 4 Breakfasts

Difficulty Grading  

4 / 10

Introductory to Moderate

Trip highlights

  • Enjoy day walks that explore the ancient landscape of Girraween National Park
  • Summit the huge granite outcrop of Terrawambella (The Pyramid)
  • Swim in waterfall fed freshwater creeks and swim holes
  • Walk to multiple granite outcrops including The Sphinx, Castle Rock, and Turtle Rock
  • Relax around the campfire under the stars, whilst enjoying chef prepared meals
  • Observe eastern grey kangaroos, multitudes of birdlife and wildflowers in bloom
  • Sleep under the stars on real mattress beds fitted with luxurious organic cotton bedding

Overview

Girraween National Park is home to many awe-inspiring natural wonders including massive granite rock formations, cascading creeks and red gum woodland. In the local Indigenous language Girraween means ‘place of flowers’, and spring is the peak time for wildflowers in bloom. On this tour you will spend 5 days discovering the National Park in Queensland with the walks easily accessible from our private base camp.

You'll spend 4 nights camping at an exclusive campsite where every comfort has been thought of. You'll have all meals prepared by our chef, spend each night in our comfortable tents, and enjoy marveling at the night sky while sitting around the campfire. Eastern grey kangaroos graze around the campground and multitudes of birdlife can be observed throughout area. The walks each day take in the diverse landscape of the region, from the massive granite rock formations, to cascading waterfalls and freshwater creeks. All in all, this is an epic and immersive experience.

Itinerary

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This trip starts with a late morning transfer from Brisbane. You can be collected from Brisbane airport at 11am or from Roma Street Station in Brisbane CBD at 11:30am. An hours drive will take the group to Main Range National Park for a picnic lunch and a short stroll through the UNESCO world heritage listed rainforest. Another 2hrs drive through some magnificent countryside and into the Granite Belt of Australia. You’ll arrive in Girraween at your perfectly set up camp just in time for afternoon tea and cakes. Settle into your well appointed eco tent accommodation then take a short stroll to the nearby fresh water creek and gaze at the magnificent Terrawambella granite summit. Enjoy dinner served around campfires under the stars.

Meals: L,D

After a delicious breakfast surrounded by grazing kangaroos, your guides will pack a sumptuous lunch and together you will trek towards Terrawambella. At the summit you’ll appreciate the true magnificence of Girraween and its unique granite rock formations. The return journey takes you to the impossibly balanced Granite Arch boulders before returning to camp for a well earned post-walk dip in the waterhole near the campground. You can laze on the warm granite rock with views of Terrawambella before returning to camp for a delicious dinner. Overnight Camp. Walking distance: 6-10km, 4-6 hours including lunch and breaks

Meals: B,L,D

With lunches packed, your guides will take you along the creekside pathway surrounded by red gums, wildflowers and birdlife towards The Junction. This paradise waterway of smooth granite, cascading creeks and pristine swimming holes is where you will settle down for lunch and have the opportunity to take a dip in the cool creek waters. Spend the evening relaxing around the campfire while your guides prepare another scrumptious dinner. Overnight Camp. Walking distance: 8km, 4-6 hours including lunch and breaks

Meals: B,L,D

Today's walk further reveals the true uniqueness of the Girraween granite rock. Summiting Castle Rock will provide some breathtaking 360°views. Further on you’ll be amazed by the up close view of the huge balanced boulders of The Sphinx, whilst at Turtle Rock you’ll see The Sphinx in all its glory. With wildflower blooms in abundance, this walk through the red gums and rocks will fill you with wonder. We have one final night together to enjoy a good meal and good chat around the campfire. Walking distance: 10km, 4-6 hours including lunch and breaks

Meals: B,L,D

After another warm comfortable sleep our chefs will prepare a sumptuous breakfast with locally sourced produce and Byron Bay grown coffee beans. A final bask in the glories of Girraween and your transit back to Brisbane awaits. Departing at 9:30am you’ll cross the great dividing range and head for your lunch stop at Scenic Rim Farm. Following a sumptuous lunch we’ll complete the remainder of the journey arriving at Brisbane CBD at 2pm and Brisbane Airport at 2:30pm.

Meals: B,L

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What’s included?

Included

  • Professional wilderness guide/s
  • 4 nights camping in a private group campground with campground toilets
  • 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners, and hot drinks made with local, organic ingredients
  • National Park fees
  • Emergency communications and group first aid kit
  • Return transfers from Brisbane Airport or Brisbane CBD
  • Group camping equipment including all cooking and eating equipment, camp chairs and tables, safari tent with real mattress beds and organic cotton bedding, and a common area shelter with mobile firepits

Not included

  • Accommodation before or after the trip
  • Items of a personal nature: alcoholic beverages, car parking etc
  • Travel insurance

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