Noosa Heads

On our visit to the Glasshouse Mountains information center we had learned about another hike up to the summit of Mount Tibrogargan that was only recommended for experienced climbers. Not knowing what that really meant we were both intrigued. We headed out this morning and got to the base of the hike which had many signs warning of danger and risk of death. The lady at the visitors center had mentioned that a lot of people have to get rescued on this climb because they get scared on the descent. Continuing on we started our ascent. The first part was an easy rocky path that switch backed up the first 100m. After that we hit the fun section. It was near vertical climbing for a few short sections. It was actually really easy climbing so there was no real risk but we got a good work out on the ascent. From the top we had even better views of the surrounding Glasshouse Mountains. There were 2 higher peaks that we could see in the distance that we would have loved to climb but both of the trails were closed for safety reasons. One of the mountains had a really interest shape. It was like a long narrow cylinder jutting out of the ground. We learned this was a volcano plug. It had once stopped a volcano flow and now the volcano had eroded away leaving the singular standing plug remained.

Glasshouse Mountains completed it was time to move on. We stopped at a fruit market on the way that had the best prices on strawberries we have seen so we picked up a pint. We found a Noosa Heads lookout point for lunch and continued on to Noosa where we hit the beach for a couple hours of relaxing. The water was actually warm enough for a dip without a wetsuit. The waves weren’t great so we didn’t rent a surf board. To finish off our time in Noosa we completed a 7km loop in Noosa National Park which led us through the forest and back around via the coast line. A nice walk with a beautiful sunset. Good way to end the day.Read more