General Questions
We have all the information you need on our Ready to Book page.
To make a booking you can call, email or complete the Booking Request form found on the Ready to Book page.
Please note we do not have online bookings. We have a dedicated reservations team. This allows a personal touch and ensures you have everything you need and a point of contact for the adventure ahead.
For specific walk FAQs please click below.
Our season operates from February to December or as scheduled.
- 2-day tour departs on a Friday
- 3-day tour departs Wednesday / Thursday or as scheduled
- 4-day tour departs Sunday / Monday / Tuesday or as scheduled
- 6-day tour departs as scheduled
See our Tour Dates page for departures.
The trail that exists today was built by the Turner Family in conjunction with Queensland State Government and National Parks. Approximately 40km of new trails were constructed to connect existing trails in Main Range National Park and allow access to the park from the north through Turner Family privately owned land.
The Scenic Rim Trail has been a labour of love by founder Jude Turner. With 20 years of planning and $20m invested in constructing the trail, the camps and the operation.
The trail was created for both private guests and the public to enjoy with three public walkers’ camps also constructed.
To ensure environmental protection we undertake an extensive annual research program working with ecologists and Environmental Scientists. In addition, our tours are capped at 12 guests per tour and a maximum number of tours per week.
Creating a world-class multi-day hike experience over 80km in the remote wilderness takes considerable support and facilitation. The Scenic Rim Trail is on par with other Great Walks of Australia and reflects the significant investment past, present and future in delivering such incredible experiences.
- Self-drive and park on our private property at Clumber located 90mins west of Brisbane
- Hire a car and self-drive
- Book a transfer to / from Brisbane with a transfer operator
The 6-Day Walk is the only walk that starts at Spicers Hidden Vale. All others start at our base in Clumber, please check the meeting time for your walk as it does differ.
The closest small town to Clumber is Aratula or Boonah however there is no public transport.
Guests often find hiring a car can be the most economical however if you prefer a transfer service, please see providers below.
Location
Timings
4-day Tour
- Pre-stay at Hidden Peaks Cabins is from 2pm onwards
- 7am meeting time on the morning of the tour for a prompt 7.30am departure to the trail (5.30am departure from Brisbane)
- 10am departure on final morning from Scenic Rim Trail
2-day tour
- 7am meeting time on the morning of the tour for a prompt 7.30am departure to the trail
- 10am departure on final morning from Scenic Rim Trail
Our bus leaves promptly to the start of the trail. If you are late, you will miss the start of the tour and alternative arrangements would need to be made incurring a $500 charge applied. We cannot guarantee when you would join the tour if the transfer were missed.
Yes, we do.
Please visit our Tour Dates page and look for the GUARANTEED label.
For all other walks as, we reach minimum numbers (8 people) the walk will become guaranteed.
If minimum numbers aren’t reached, we’ll contact you for a suitable alternative date. If an alternative can’t be found a full refund will be provided.
Yes, we can store your luggage however please let us know in advance so we can make arrangements.
Soft drink, tea and coffee are complimentary.
Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase via an honesty system, with payment made via direct deposit on your final morning. For international travellers we can issue an online payment link.
Alcohol is not included as a standard to ensure equal value for all guests including those who don’t drink alcohol.
The beverage offering is as follows & is subject to change:
Soft Drinks
- Kombucha, Coke, Sprite, Mineral Water
Wine / Fortified
- Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Rose, Port
Beer
- Zero alcohol beer, lager & pale ale
- Alcoholic ginger beer
- Spirits
- Gin, Rum, Whiskey, Vodka, Baileys
For Walking
- Packed morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea while on trail plus trail mix
- Mug for tea & coffee on trail
- Sunscreen and insect spray
- First Aid Kits carried by guides
At Camp
- All bedding, linen and towels are provided
- Bathroom products including shampoo, conditioner, body wash & moisturiser
- Yoga mats and rollers
For the 4 and 6 day walks, if you are carrying your gear and not opting for luggage porterage, we assume you’ve done this before but if not here are some recommendations:
Pack: If you don’t have a multi-day hiking pack, go to a hiking store, get properly fitted and buy one with a rain cover
Training: with your pack (full of your gear) is critical, you must be prepared
Weight: Minimalist approach – pack light, the lighter the better
Dry bags: Pack all your gear in dry bags to protect from rain
Water: 1 litre of water weighs 1 kilo and you’ll need 2.5L – 3L so factor this into your weight
Clothing: Make sure you pack a set of clothes for camp in case your trail clothes get wet, this includes a spare jumper.
Provided items: Lunch box, trail mix, coffee cup weighs approx. 800g
Clothing tips
1 or 2 pairs of pants for hiking, wearing the same pants daily is common practice
1 set of evening clothes for the duration of your trip
Light weight and quick dry are key
Refer to packing list above for the rest.
Many people wear traditional hiking boots; others wear trail running shoes. Whatever your preference you must have good grip, standard running shoes are not suitable.
You are out in the bush so if it’s wet your shoes will get muddy and creek crossings may mean wet feet.
Please ensure you have used your shoes recently and regularly as our most common concern on trail is walkers wearing older shoes and the sole detaching.
Here are a few recommendations from our team, click here to read our blog.
Yes!
We will still commence the hike in most weather conditions (please bring along your sense of adventure) unless it poses a threat to the safety of our guests.
Sometimes walks have to be cancelled due to adverse weather. We appreciate this is highly disruptive to your travel plans however yours and our team’s safety is our priority.
A quality rain jacket is essential.
You will need a good level of fitness, balance and stability to comfortably navigate our trails.
Most days we will be walking on some Grade 4 & 5 tracks (Australian Walking Trade Grading Standard) which means tracks are less defined and are rough and steep in sections.
Approximately 50% of the trails are Grade 5 rainforest trails. There is no formed track, and you can expect tree roots, rocks and obstacles. In wet weather it maybe slippery underfoot.
If you haven’t done a multi-day hike before you may wish to start with our 2-day Walk and work your way up.
Bushwalking does have inherent dangers and walkers participate at their own risk.
The rock ladder was installed to protect Brush Tailed Rock Wallaby habitat and is a standout feature on Day 1 of our 4-day hike. Guests who choose to climb 16m ladder will be safely harnessed at all times.
If heights aren’t your thing, there’s an alternative walk-around option that still lets you enjoy the surrounding trail and scenery, before rejoining the climbers at the top. You may even spot a Rock Wallaby along the way.
Please note: The rock ladder has a weight restriction of 50kg–150kg. If this may affect you, please advise our reservations team in advance or speak with your guides on the day.
The Scenic Rim Trail is a mountainous hike traversing through dry eucalypt forest and extensive Gondwana Rainforest.
The Scenic Rim Trail is bushwalking at its finest.
You need a good level of fitness and stability to enjoy the experience.
In terms of challenge and terrain the Scenic Rim Trail is on par with the following Great Walks of Australia:
- Cradle Mountain Signature Walk (Overland) in Tasmania
- Seven Peaks Walk on Lord Howe Island.
We have an age limit of 18 years and over however we do reserve the right to allow children 10+ onto tours.
We operate dedicated Family Friendly walks and Family Adventures in the school holidays.
We don’t have an upper age limit however may ask for medical clearance from your doctor.
There is very minimal phone reception throughout the region. All camps have Wi-Fi in the main lodge and you can generally make calls over Wi-Fi on your phone. Given the remote locations Wi-Fi can be patchy.
While on trail we ask all guests to switch their phone to flight mode that we aren’t interrupted by the odd call or text when we get a moment of service. This allows all guests to switch off and immerse themselves into nature.
All camps on the Scenic Rim Trail are off-grid so we don’t have conventional heating or cooling.
Electric blankets are provided for winter and communal lodges are heated by fireplace (gas or wood).
For the warmer months windows can be opened, and rooms have ceiling fans (except for the tents at Canopy).
Winter is cold in the mountains and can be cold indoors so please come prepared with thermals, layers and appropriate clothing.
You are staying in a remote luxury bush camp, which have many modern conveniences but not all.
We can cater to the following dietary needs:
- Gluten free
- Vegetarian / Vegan
- Diabetic
- Lactose free
If you are pescatarian we can offer fish on the last night of the 4-day walk and one of the nights on the 2-day walk. On the alternate evenings a delicious vegetarian option is served.
Given our remote setting and style of our tours we are unable to cater to all dietary preferences. If you have a food allergy, please let us know and if required our chef will arrange a time to call you.
There are toilets at the following locations:
Fixed toilets
- At our base at Clumber before/after the bus transfer
- At the trailhead in Thornton
- Banshee public walkers camp on day four
- At the end of the trail on your final day at Cunningham’s Gap / Crest Car Park
Toileting on Trail
- If you need to defecate on trail use a toilet kit
- Dig a hole using your trowel to 15 – 20cm
- Cover the hole back in once done
- Leave no trace behind
- If you use toilet paper for bush wees take it with you in a zip lock back and dispose of it in the toilet at camp
