With its stunning views and rugged scenery, Flinders Peak is a beautiful formation about a 50 minute drive out of Brisbane and just a stone’s throw from Ipswich.
Flinders may be pretty, but don’t let that deceive you. It’s a tough 7km return hike - that’s a grade 5 track - the highest of all difficulty ratings.
Starting at the Flinders Plum recreation area, straight out of the car park - it’s a leg-burner with over 500 metres of vertical climb!
The trail doesn’t waste much time before it starts heading up. First, through grassy hills with a good view of the peak you’re about to climb, and then up a rugged dirt path past gumtrees and lantana.
The trail is easy to follow up the hill till we reach a line of rocks on top of the ridge where we will need to rock-hop for a few minutes with markers showing the way. Then our legs get a bit of a rest as we wind our way through trees before another push up to the Summit.
The Flinders Peak summit is a little deceiving, it looks harder to reach than it actually is from the first lookout - in reality it’s only a 15-minute hike down into the saddle and up the moderately steep mountainside where you will be greeted with views of the Scenic Rim and Amberley RAAF Base. If the weather is right we will be able to scout out the high-rises of Bris-Vegas.
This area is all volcanic and was formed over a three-million-year period about 26 million years ago. To say it is ancient land is an understatement. It’s stunning.
On our return we will enjoy morning tea and a well earned homemade sweet treat (supplied)
Please note that there are toilet facilities in the Flinders Plum Picnic Area.
● Conquering the summit of Flinders Peak
● Amazing views across the scenic rim
Adventurous Women® Hosts
Morning tea
Homemade sweet treat
Lunch
Travel to/from
- Hat, sunscreen
- Water to suit the day (Min 3L recommended)
- Sturdy walking shoes or boots
- Hiking poles if you use them
- Snacks
- Lunch
This is a tough, grade 5 (the highest rating), 7km return hike and is only suitable for experience hike fit walkers
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No refund is available after departure of a tour has commenced.
What a lovely day out. The weather was just about perfect. Cool (not hot) and no rain.
I have done this walk before and I enjoyed the second time just as much as the first time. Jazzy had so much info about the places we were passing. She definitely puts the effort in to keep us informed about our own “Backyard”…..
Very much enjoyed my first walk with Adventurous Women. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming and I'm really looking forward to the next one.
A beautiful walk in the very old rainforest with lots of waterfalls and cascades. Leader Chis carefully guided us over the many river crossings and rock hopping which all added to the fun adventure.
If you’re up for a challenge & prepared to ‘rough it’ a little - this is a great trip. Many highlights if you’re prepared for the challenge - choose your own adventure! Pack light & enjoy your inner ‘bogan’
Caring, knowledgeable and inspiring guides plus a group of friendly ladies looking for an opportunity to enjoy hiking along the Bibbulmun equals a wonderful event.
Serendipity in the Bush
Another lovely walk with the AW group! Great to meet lots of new ladies there enjoying friendly company and the beauty of our natural environment, which although it's so nearby to Perth, I had never visited before! Thanks AW for getting us out there to appreciate it!
Thank you everyone for a memorable and fun experience full of encouragement and laughter. Group hiking make the physical challenges seem less.
I had a great day for my first adventure . Excellent leadership with Leonie and I met some lovely ladies and I look forward to the next adventure.
A lovely walk with a variety of terrain and perfect walking weather. Lovely to meet new people and share stories and of course enjoy the well earned coffee at the end.
We had a wonderful weekend celebrating Christmas in July in the Bunya Mountains. We laughed endlessly, ate a lot, drank a little, sang a bit, and also managed to squeeze in some beautiful hikes. Kat and Caron were superb hosts who went above and beyond to ensure we all had a great time.
