GUNUNG · Australia

Mount Coot-tha

Area lookout Mount Coot-tha / Mount Coot-tha lookout precinct — Figaro, public domain. Photo: source

Information

Elevation: 226 m
Country: Australia (AU)
Location / Range: Taylor Range
Mountain type: Bukit non-vulkanik / non-volcanic hill
Volcanic?: No (non-volcanic)
Coordinates: -27.4850, 152.9589
Difficulty: Mudah–sedang, sesuai jalur / Easy–moderate, depending on trail
Best Season: Pilih waktu sejuk; hindari panas siang / Choose cooler hours; avoid midday heat
Permits & Rules: Periksa informasi akses dan penutupan Brisbane City Council / Check Brisbane City Council access and closure updates
Hazards: Panas; penyeberangan sungai saat banjir; sinyal telepon tidak merata / Heat; flooded creek crossings; patchy mobile reception

Description

Mount Coot-tha lies at the eastern end of the Taylor Range, west of central Brisbane. The geographic account distinguishes the named Mount Coot-tha peak (226 m) from The Summit (287 m) elsewhere in the massif; 287 m is therefore not used here for the lookout peak. Wikidata confirms the mountain identity and general area coordinates but has no elevation claim. Walkers can reach the lookout through eucalypt forest using the Summit Track or a trail from the botanic gardens. Check track conditions before setting out.

Gallery

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Routes

Eugenia Circuit (Simpson Falls)

Kebugaran sedang / Moderate fitness

2.80 km 1,5 jam sirkuit / 1.5 hours circuit

A forest circuit linked to the Simpson Falls viewing deck and other trails; this is not a summit-lookout route.

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Spotted Gum Trail (Botanic Gardens → lookout)

Kebugaran sedang; tangga / Moderate fitness; steps

2.40 km 1–1,5 jam sekali jalan / 1–1.5 hours one way

Starts at the Australian Plant Communities garden gates and climbs to the lookout. Plan around garden access.

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Summit Track (JC Slaughter Falls → lookout)

Mudah–sedang / Easy–moderate

1.90 km 30 menit sekali jalan menurut Council / 30 minutes one way, Council estimate

Climb from JC Slaughter Falls picnic area to the lookout. The stated distance is one way; allow for the return.

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Climbing Experiences

The sources include four trail videos and two hiking guides. They distinguish the direct Summit Track approach to the lookout from other forest trails such as Powerful Owl. The written guides clarify one-way distances versus circuits and highlight the effect of heat on walking comfort. Videos document particular visits; consult the land manager for current conditions.

References

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