Peaks and Lookouts in Sunshine Coast
Hinterland Peaks & Lookouts
Explore the diverse topography of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, from the ancient volcanic plugs of the Glass House Mountains to the lush escarpments of the Blackall Range. This collection features elevated vantage points overlooking the Obi Obi Valley, the Pacific coastline, and dramatic waterfalls. Many sites offer fire towers or purpose-built platforms providing views of the surrounding national parks and the distinctive dacite and trachyte peaks formed millions of years ago.
A Baroon Lookout
Overlooks the Obi Obi Gorge and Baroon Pocket Dam within the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk network.
B Emu Mountain
Low coastal peak in Noosa National Park featuring montane heathland and 360-degree views of Mount Coolum and the Pacific Ocean.
C Glass House Mountains lookout
Fire tower in Beerburrum West State Forest with panoramic views of the volcanic peaks including Mount Tibrogargan and Mount Ngungun.
Beerburrum Lookout
Fire tower at the summit of Mount Beerburrum accessible via a steep, paved 700-metre track.
Mapleton Falls
Wheelchair-accessible platform overlooking a 120-metre drop into the Obi Obi Valley rainforest.
Kondalilla Falls Lookout
Vantage point for the 90-metre falls within the Kondalilla National Park rainforest.
Point Glorious Lookout
Rhyolite bluff in Mapleton National Park overlooking the Mary Valley and the northern Glass House Mountains.
Gerrard's Lookout
Elevated platform on the Maleny-Montville Road with views spanning from Coolum to Maroochydore.
Balmoral Lookout
Roadside viewpoint on the Blackall Range overlooking the coastline and hinterland valleys.
McCarthys Lookout
Observation point near Maleny providing views of the Glass House Mountains volcanic plugs.
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