Mount Bartle Frere — Local services in Wooroonooran

One of the most beautifully amazing and challenging hikes I have done. We were lucky enough to get a stunning view from the top... the rare 5-10% of the year apparently. Its a serious all over workout but the variety of terrain is really cool and the boulder field like a natural scrambling course. We did it comfortably in one day but we started early and are definitely of a very good above average fitness level. Parts of boulder field are exposed and not for nervous hikers. Lying on the rocks on the top felt like being on top of the world, magic. Went to helipad and the summit from josephine falls side. Jumping in the falls after arriving back to carpark hot sweaty and exhausted was the sweetest end to an unforgettable day. About 8hours roundtrip for a very fit and athletic person that can rockhop at height. Would advise to leave 10-12 hours in wetter conditions this hike would take so much longer. Dont take any risks. Always hike in your comfort level and be prepared for...

We have done the summit trail last Monday. It started raining after the first hour of walking and we should have been wise and return back home. We thought being in middle of the rainforest, a little bit of rain was normal and that eventually it would have stopped (weather forecast said it was going to be clear). Really hard work to get to km 6 (being the hardest part between 4 and 5) to find out that there was a signature of Closure until further notice due to area being dangerous after heavy winds and floods. Never got to the Helicopter platforms and camping area on km 7. Had to start our walk back down the mountain in order to camp at Big Rock. Nothing is advised in the Queensland National Park website (it says No alerts for this park) or in the board at the beginning of the trail. Disappointing not to be able to camp on top and see...

Absolutely brutiful hike. Yes. Brutiful. It's so damn stunning yet so damn soul crushing 😂 the first 3kms are a literal walk in the park. Beautiful little creek crossings only a 300m accent. Then, the last 4.5km are a whopping 1,300m!! It's actually disgusting. But I can't recommend enough!

Please go well prepared (calculate your water. Minimum 4L I'd say. I've taken 5 both times for an overnight hike and it's been a good amount. Plus with life straw bottles etc. You're sweet on the way down or can refill from puddles etc.)

No easy task. But the views from the top (if you get a clear day) are...