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Mount Cordeaux

Mount Cordeaux (Aborigin: Niamboyoo)

Information

Elevation: 1.135 m
Country: Australia (AU)
Location / Range: Main Range, Scenic Rim, Kawasan Warisan Dunia Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, sekitar 116 km barat daya Brisbane
Mountain type: Puncak berhutan hujan di tepi utara Cunninghams Gap — salah satu dari sepasang 'sentinel' yang mengapit celah, bersama Mount Mitchell di seberang jalan raya
Volcanic?: No (non-volcanic)
Coordinates: -28.0500, 152.4000
Difficulty: Menengah (Queensland Parks grade 4) — jalur menanjak bertahap namun panjang; disarankan berpengalaman jalan kaki, jalur bisa kasar dan curam di bagian tertentu
Best Season: Sepanjang tahun; paling nyaman pada musim gugur hingga semi (sekitar April–Oktober) yang lebih sejuk dan kering. Hindari siang terik musim panas
Permits & Rules: Tidak perlu izin untuk pendakian harian; kawasan dikelola Queensland Parks. Berkemah harus booking. Anjing dilarang di jalur Bare Rock
Hazards: Cuaca pegunungan yang cepat berubah, jalur licin setelah hujan, dan tebing bereksposur di sekitar lookout puncak serta Bare Rock. Bawa air yang cukup dan mulai lebih pagi pada hari panas

Description

Mount Cordeaux rises about 1,135 metres in the Main Range of Queensland's Scenic Rim, immediately north of Cunninghams Gap and roughly 116 km southwest of Brisbane. Together with Mount Mitchell across the Cunningham Highway, the two are known as the twin 'sentinels' that flank the gap; the mountain's Aboriginal name is Niamboyoo. The track to the summit lookout climbs steadily through lush rainforest for about 3 km, and can be extended along the ridge to Bare Rock — a rocky outcrop sitting roughly 30 metres higher and forming the highest point of this section of the Main Range. Along the way the track opens to views over the Fassifern Valley and the Scenic Rim. Part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, it is a popular day walk from Brisbane, with parking, toilets and water (which should be treated) at the trailhead.

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Routes

Mount Cordeaux track (dari Crest Carpark, Cunninghams Gap)

Grade 4 (menengah, Queensland Parks)

±2,5 jam, sekitar 6,8 km pulang-pergi

Jalur utama dari Crest Carpark di Cunninghams Gap, menanjak bertahap sekitar 3 km lewat hutan hujan menuju lookout puncak Mount Cordeaux dengan panorama Lembah Fassifern. Jalur umumnya jelas dan terpelihara, cocok sebagai pendakian sehari dari Brisbane.

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Perpanjangan ke Bare Rock (via Mount Cordeaux)

Grade 4 (menengah)

±4–5 jam, sekitar 12,4 km pulang-pergi

Kelanjutan dari lookout Mount Cordeaux menyusuri punggungan sejauh sekitar 2,8 km (40–50 menit ekstra sekali jalan) menuju Bare Rock — singkapan batu yang duduk sekitar 30 meter lebih tinggi dan menjadi titik tertinggi bagian Main Range ini. Sepanjang jalan ada percabangan pendek Morgans walk menuju grove montane heath.

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Climbing Experiences

First-hand accounts of Mount Cordeaux generally describe an enjoyable, accessible day hike from Brisbane. Recurring themes: a steady climb through lush rainforest to the summit lookout with views over the Fassifern Valley, then the option to extend along the ridge to Bare Rock. Many sources pair it with Mount Mitchell across the gap as the two 'sentinel' walks of Cunninghams Gap. Vlogs and guides stress an early start on hot days, carrying enough water, and enjoying the Gondwana World Heritage forest along the way.

References

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