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Discover the breathtaking Scenic Rim Trail, a four-day guided hiking adventure just 90 minutes from Brisbane in South East Queensland. This immersive journey takes you through the magnificent Main Range National Park, renowned for its stunning mountains, ancient rainforests, and volcanic plateaus. You'll traverse over 30,000 hectares of protected parkland, including sections of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforest, one of the oldest rainforests on the planet.
Challenge yourself on dramatic peaks and ridges, witness incredible sunrises and sunsets, and marvel at Australia's diverse wildlife, from koalas to kangaroos. Led by passionate guides, you'll travel in small groups and enjoy unique, comfortable accommodation each night, complete with a refreshing drink, hot shower, and gourmet dinner. The Scenic Rim Trail offers an unforgettable opportunity to connect with Australia’s pristine wilderness.
Day 1 - Your epic advenutre on the Scenic Rim Trail begins today
This tour will begin and end at Hidden Peaks Cabins in Clumber, QLD. Please speak to your travel specialist regarding transfers, car hire, and pre-stay accommodation options from Brisbane.
Your adventure begins with a climb up the Mistake Mountain Range through dry sclerophyll forest, offering incredible views of the valley below. The trail is rough and uphill for most of the day. We use the natural rock to help us climb in some areas known as ‘rock scrambling’. The 10km of trail is Grade 4 & 5. A highlight is the 16m rock ladder, which you’ll be safely harnessed to. You will cheer each other on as each group member makes it to the top. (Please note there is a maximum weight limit of 150kg and minimum of 50kg.) You will arrive at camp by approx. 3.30pm each day depending on conditions & the speed of the group. From here the afternoon is at your leisure ahead of your daily briefing in the lounge before a share style dinner at approximately 6:00pm. Your group will dine together at a set time each evening enjoying stories from the day.
Grading: Hard 10km
Your accommodation: Mount Mistake Farmhouse
Perched high atop Mt Mistake, this authentic working farmhouse and seasonal cabin boasts views of the surrounding ranges and beyond. The welcoming main house feels instantly like home upon your arrival, and your private room is filled with little luxuries that will delight each and every guest. The sprawling lawn surrounding the property completes the spellbinding picture.
Day 2 - Enter the regal Gondwana Rainforest and journey through ancient beauty
Sunrise at Mt Mistake is a highlight of the trip. If it is forecast to be a clear morning, heading out to the escarpment with a warm drink in hand is highly recommended. Breakfast is served at 7am, with tea and coffee available earlier. Lunches are provided, and water bottles can be refilled before departing at 8am. The trail follows a former logging route once traversed by bullock and cart, starting with a climb before entering Gondwana Rainforest. Wide sections allow walking side by side with moderate inclines, and exposed areas require plenty of water in warmer months. The final section leads deep into the rainforest on a Grade 5 track into camp.
Take a moment to enjoy the views over the natural amphitheatre. Spend the afternoon in a treehouse-style cabin. Two wash pavilions are available, and after a well-earned shower, the lounge is open to relax. Sunset from the viewing deck is highly recommended, with dinner served at approximately 6pm.
Grading: Moderate 18km
Your accommodation: Amphitheatre Eco Camp
Amphitheatre Eco Camp features modern wooden cabins nestled among gum trees, resembling treehouses. Each cabin has two king single beds, a day bed, and a private balcony with a louvre window opening to the forest. Two nearby wash pavilions offer hot showers and toilets. The main lodge includes an observation deck for sunset drinks and an elegant dining room for shared dinners.
Day 3 - Enjoy another day of exploring the beautiful Scenic Rim Trail
Each cabin includes a yoga mat, so it is possible to stretch on the balcony or the viewing deck before heading to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast, packing, and gathering gear, the day’s walk begins at 8am. The trail starts with a relatively flat warm-up along the access road, accompanied by the sounds of rainforest birds. Muddy patches may require careful navigation around puddles. As the trail descends into the valley, the rainforest becomes denser. Half of the day follows Grade 5 unmarked trails, including rocky boulder sections that require slow, careful footing over tree roots and rocks.
Arrival at camp is at a former logging site, where the old tin shack used by timber getters can be viewed. The afternoon is at leisure to explore and enjoy the environment. Gather in the lounge for the daily briefing before dinner.
Grading: Moderate to hard 16km
Your accommodation: Timber Getters Eco Camp
This former logging site, blends luxury with forest immersion, offering hillside views across Dalrymple Creek Valley. Cabins feature charred timber exteriors, two king single beds, a day bed, and a private balcony with a louvre window opening to the forest. Nearby wash pavilions provide hot showers and toilets. Enjoy meals in the timber-themed dining room.
Day 4 - Take in every moment of your last day on the trail before you reach your final desination
The birdlife is beautiful here, particularly at dawn for early risers. Following breakfast, packing, and gathering gear for the day, the walk begins at 8am. The day starts with a heartwarming climb up the fire trail, passing an old pine plantation. Once at the top, the trail heads deep into the rainforest on a Grade 5 track. Huge rainforest trees with six-foot buttresses line the path, and the pace is slower to take care with footing over roots and rocky sections.
The trail emerges from the rainforest to climb Bare Rock, offering 360-degree views on a clear day. From here, public trails are joined, occasionally passing fellow walkers. In the final section, the sounds of the modern world become audible as trucks carry goods from the coast to the west. Vehicles are waiting at the end of the trail to transfer participants to Hidden Peaks Cabins. The 15-minute drive brings walkers to camp, where each log cabin has its own en-suite. After settling in, gather around the fire pit to share stories and favourite memories from the trip, followed by the final dinner.
Grading: Moderate to hard 16km
Your accommodation: Hidden Peaks Cabin - remote
Hidden Peaks Cabins, set against the soaring cliffs of Main Range National Park, is an off-grid bush retreat. Rustic hardwood cabins feature queen beds and private ensuites, with earthy tones, soft fabrics, and wooden finishes creating a peaceful, bucolic feel. The main lodge’s wide deck provides a welcoming space to gather, share stories, and enjoy the natural surroundings.
Day 5 - Farewell your guides and your fellow hikers
On the final morning, a BBQ farmhouse breakfast is served at a leisurely 8am. Enjoy some free time before saying a fond farewell to guides and fellow walkers at 10am.
You will depart the Scenic Rim Trail with lifelong memories and a renewed love of nature.
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