Glacier Rock — Attraction in Kuranda

We got dropped off at Speewah trailhead and walked to the Glacier rock. It's an awesome walk, very overgrown but the track is well defined. The rainforest is unreal. Heaps of small creek crossings. Going on further we Followed the Douglas track it led us to Surprise creek. Great place for a well deserved swim. So take a towel. The track is very steep. We then walked to Karanda via a couple more lookouts. The Douglas track follows the power lines for a bit. You need to be fit for this walk and have good hiking shoes. It took us around 4-5 hrs to do the walk. Total length was...

As a very new (and older) hiker (think couch potato this time last year) this was an incredibly challenging hike. We took about 4 hours (9kms according to FitBit) from Stoney Creek all the way to Glacier Rock and back. The track is rough - lots of rocks and rainforest tree roots to navigate. The view is awesome, but be realistic before you attempt it. Take plenty of water & snacks, take your time, and if it’s been raining think about using sticks to help you balance. We swam at the Stoney Creek causeway when we finished - felt so good to be in the cold fresh...

Truly amazing! And not just the lookout, I did a big loop: From Stoney Creek go up the Douglas Track, to the Glacier Rock Lookout, continue back on the Track to the west, then the Gandal wandun Track until you get to Smiths Track. Follow it to the gorgeous Stoney Creek Falls and continue until you get back to Stoney Creek Road. I highly recommend this Route, you can enjoy a stunning view from Glacier Rock Lookout, stand at the upper edge of the Stoney Creek Falls and enjoy a beautiful walk through the rainforest. I was lucky enough to see a grown cassowary...