Mt Barney Summit Walk
Mt Barney Summit Walk
$155.00
Mt Barney, the Everest of South East Queensland!
Mt Barney is located120km south-west of Brisbane via the Mt Lindesay Highway. Along with Mt Maroon, Mt May, Mt Lindesay, Mt Ernest, Mt Ballow and Mt Clunie it makes up Mount Barney National Park. These rugged peaks are the remains of the ancient Focal Peak Shield Volcano which erupted 24 million years ago.
Barney is the second highest peak in south-east Queensland and rises above the surrounding landscape in this wild, beautiful, World Heritage-listed park which is home to many rare animals, plant species and communities. Much of the country is open eucalypt forest, with some beautiful grassy slopes and lower country bearing tall, spreading eucalypts.
Creeks with cascades, deep pools and shallow sections flow through the park, and are lined with river she-oaks , red-flowering bottlebrushes , golden silky oaks and patches of rainforest. Rarely-seen platypus swim in the lower reaches of the creeks and nest in their banks, kingfishers swoop over the water, and colourful honeyeaters and robins can be spied nearby.
Higher rocky slopes and depressions support patches of montane heath, some of which have spectacular wildflower displays in spring. Steep, rocky slopes are the habitat of brush-tailed rock-wallabies, which are listed as vulnerable to extinction.
Mt Barney Summit Walk
Walk above the clouds!!!
Duration: 7-8 hours walking
1hour at summit for photos and lunch
Walk Highlights
Amazing views from the second highest mountain in SE Qld!
Cascading creeks
Rock scrambling and climbing
The unmarked trails to the summit of Mt Barney are very steep and require bushwalking experience, navigational skills and excellent preparation. Our guides will get you there safely, working at your pace providing plenty of encouragement along the way!
The easiest route to the summit is the South Ridge. The terrain is steep and challenging and there are sections of climbing and scrambling along the way. The views are absolutely amazing and the experience will provide memories that will last for a lifetime.
What you will need
This walk is very steep and is recommended for particpants with above average fitness.
We recommend you take plenty of drinking water and wear a hat and sunscreen. Wear sturdy shoes a small daypack and bring plenty of snacks to keep up the energy level.
We will provide any equipment( ropes/harnesses etc) needed toensure safety at all times. We work with you at your pace no matter what your age or fitness level.
Your guides will allow plenty of time to complete your walk in daylight. It may be possible that due to slow progress or changes in weather, a decision is made by your guide to abandon the summit attempt.
Climate and weather
Mount Barney experiences rapid changes in temperature and weather. Winters are usually dry and cold with frosty nights, temperatures dropping to an average minimum of –4 degrees Celsius. Summers are warm to very hot, especially on the exposed ridges, reaching 25 to 40 degrees Celsius, with cooler nights which average 15 to 18 degrees Celsius. Late spring and summer thunderstorms, which bring lightning and unseasonably cold weather can often cause rescheduling of bookings around these times. Most rain falls between November and March.
We can organise this amazing adventure any time of the year, early starts are mandatory! We will tailor the day to suit you or your group so please feel free to contact us for further information. We generally meet at the base of Mount Barney but transport form Brisbane or the Gold Coast can be arranged.
COST: Group discounts are available so please contact us if booking as a group.
Pinnacle Sports
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info@pinnaclesports.com.au
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