MOUNT CASTLE LOOKOUT, Main Range National Park - 4K

The Mount Castle Lookout is located in the Goomburra section of Main Range National Park, approximately 175 km south-west of Brisbane. The lookout offers superb views over Laidley Valley, Little Liverpool Range, and Mount Castle, with potential views of Brisbane on clear days. Immerse yourself in lush rainforest scattered with towering hoop pines on the way to the lookout. Trees in this area, including red cedar, hoop pine and New England blackbutt, were harvested from the 1840s until 1985. The timber was used for buildings and furniture in Brisbane, Ipswich and nearby towns and villages. A sign at the lookout labels the features of the sweeping view. Take in the peaks of the Little Liverpool Range, including Mount Castle directly in front of the lookout. Follow the line of the Laidley Valley and the craggy outline of the D’Aguilar Range and Mount Coot-tha. If it’s a fine day, you’ll also have good views of Brisbane. This park is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, famed for its ongoing geological processes, evolutionary history, and diversity (especially of rare, threatened and endemic species). The lookout track is a short walk through lush rainforest, typically taking about 30 minutes to complete. The track is well-marked and suitable for all fitness levels, making it accessible for both experienced hikers and casual visitors. The lookout provides a peaceful moment to enjoy the surrounding landscape and learn about the area's history, including the timber harvested from the region. The Mount Castle lookout track is in the Goomburra section of Main Range National Park, about 175km south-west of Brisbane. The Goomburra section can be reached from both the New England and Cunningham highways. From the New England Highway turn off the highway 3km south of Allora onto Inverramsay Road, follow Inverramsay Road, then Forestry Reserve Road east for about 35km to the park entrance. From the Cunningham Highway turn off at Gladfield, 25km west of Cunninghams Gap or 13km east of the Cunningham and New England highway junction, and travel 8km to join Inverramsay Road, then follow Inverramsay Road, and Forestry Reserve Road to the park entrance. Turn left at the park entrance, cross the causeway and follow Lookout Road for 6.5km to the track. To view photography and video galleries, click on link below https://www.oz-straya-panoramas.com/