The Blackall Range is peppered with a terrific selection of towns. Montville, Maleny, Mapleton to name a few. But it’s also home to a wonderful collection of National Parks and as you may have guessed there is a trail that snakes its way through many of them. Taking in some of the most beautiful spots. It’s called the Sunshine Coast Great Walk.
The Sunshine Coast Great Walk passes through Kondalilla and Mapleton Falls National Parks and can be completed in about four days.
The trail can also be broken down into sections and achieved as a series of day walks. One of the most popular is the Kondalilla Falls Circuit.
John and Lyn Daly are hiking enthusiasts who’ve tackled trails in Australia and overseas. They lead guided hikes and have created a series of books called ‘Take a Walk’. The suggested treks cover different regions in Australia. One of the Daly’s guides focuses on the walking tracks of south-east Queensland.
For those seeking a touch of luxury along with their walk, Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat near Montville will drop off and collect guests at various spots along the Great Walk. The retreat also offers deluxe trekking packages which include a guide, snacks and champagne lunch.
Narrows Escape is luxury wrapped in a rainforest. There are 6 pavilions, each boasting a double spa bath, log fire, Queen size bed, kitchen and Wi-Fi internet.
Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat
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