With winter on the way to South East Queensland, many outdoor sports become more pleasurable with the cooler weather. One popular activity in the area is of course hiking the many trails through the Mt Tamborine National Park and surrounding areas.
The walking trails vary in length and difficulty, from 30minute walks that are great for the kids to 6 hour or 2 day overnight hikes for the ultra hiking enthusiast. You can expect to find some of the best views in Australia from the lookouts, walk through gorgeous subtropical and discover waterfalls that will simply leave you breathless.
If you are not an experienced hiker in South East QLD, you will need to consider the following:
Water – It is highly advisable to bring your own water and carry plenty with you during the hike. This will help you avoid drinking water that could possibly be contaminated and making you ill during the hike, as well as avoiding dehydration. Dehydration is a serious concern in QLD as weather can change from cool to extreme heat with high humidity very quickly, having plenty of water on hand to drink will help you avoid dehydration.
Clothing – As mentioned above, the weather in QLD can change quickly from one extreme to the other. To be able to handle the change in temperatures, humidity, sunny or wet weather you will need to dress in appropriate clothing and be able to carry other clothing with you to match the conditions. It is recommended that you dress in light layers that you can easily add or remove as the weather changes. Always wear a hat and sunscreen, carry protective waterproof clothing and sunglasses in your backpack as well as a first aid kit. Your boots should be sturdy and waterproof, never take your shoes off as they will provide your feet with protection from the elements and bites from wildlife.
Camera – Remember to take your camera with you as you will be blown away by the scenery, flora and fauna that you will encounter on your adventure.
Do you want more information on other things to do in Mt Tamborine or maybe or 5 Must Do’s will be of interest to you. Either way have a great time hiking around Mt Tamborine and remember to leave only footprints and take only photos.
