Glass House Mountains National Park: Soldier Settlers Loop

Highlights

This is a wonderful, mostly flat circuit that offers good views of Glass House Mountain peaks above, with usually a lot less people along the way and an easier access route. If you do this walk late in the afternoon or early in the morning, around this section you are likely to come across large flocks of Black cockatoos.

Make sure to pop up to Jack Ferris Lookout as the views of the local mountains are well worth it and it is a view well earned by the journey here. Drop down off the lookout and you will leave the park along Caves road to Mathew Flinders Park and the return path heads south along Steve Irwin Way back to Beerburrum and your train or car.

How to get there

To the starting point: Heading South (or north) on Steve Irwin Way turn west into Beerburrum Road. You will immediately cross over the railway line and find Parrot Park on the right. You can park your car here or continue on a short way and turn right into the school’s carpark, where you see a blue cemetery sign.

This walk effectively starts and ends in Beerburrum, (either at Parrot Park or the School car park). It can be done in either direction. The description is for the going clockwise from your starting point.

There are toilets in Beerburrum at Parrot Park and at Matthew Flinders Park on Steve Irwin Way. Take drinking water with you.

To the end point. It’s the same as your starting point.

About this place

Suitable for walking
Suitable for mountain biking
Dogs prohibited

Walking track grade: Grade 3; A formed track with some obstacles, up to 20km. Expect short steep sections and plenty of steps. Some walking experience helps.

Graded on the Queensland Parks walking track scale. Walk with care(opens in a new tab)

Managed by

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

Glass House Mountains National Park

To report damage, a hazard or another problem with the trail:

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Safety

Check park alerts before you go

Glass House Mountains National Park is managed by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. Check their park alerts for closures and track conditions. Park alerts in the Sunshine Coast region(opens in a new tab)

In an emergency, call 000. Always adventure safely!

Always follow any local signage, it contains key information and conditions can change at any time.
Use the trails with consideration for your abilities, be prepared for the adventure ahead:
- Be aware of the weather conditions, found here: Bureau of Meteorology — Queensland(opens in a new tab)
- Always wear appropriate clothing, focus on good footwear.
- Always bring more water than you think you will need.
- Be Sun Safe!
- Always let someone know where you are going that isn't going with you.
Just getting started try this site for good useful information: Trail Hiking Australia — hike safety(opens in a new tab)
Sunshine Coast Council does its best to keep this information current, but things change, so be aware that a trail may not be as listed here.

2 ratings

Kristie7 years ago

Started Mountain biking with my 2 boys a couple of months ago. This was our first track and we loved it!! Definitely got us hooked to explore more. Perfect for the whole family to enjoy.

Greta7 years ago

Glass House Mountains National Park: Soldier Settlers Loop Being a Local Sunshine Coast resident, I was looking for somewhere new, the website was perfect offering many locations to explore, and very easy to use. Track condition was excellent with my partner mentioning how well maintained it was. Whilst exploring this pristine Australian bush, you can’t ignore the majestic Tibrogargan and Crook neck Mountains in the the distance. With a casual Sunday stroll in mind the website helped in the decision making and guided us to the perfect trail.