At the beginning of the year I decided that this year I was going to fill my some of weekends with a little adventure and climb the Glass House Mountains. I guess it was a resolution of sorts, although I generally don’t make them. Resolutions tend to get abandoned one or two weeks down the track, so I prefer to just decide and then do it rather than attach a label to it. The Glass House Mountains are a cluster of jutting mounds, that feature strikingly across the landscape of the Sunshine Coast. Anyone travelling north or south on the Bruce Highway from Brisbane will have seen their impressive silhouettes from their car windows as they passed at some stage or another. I have lived on the Sunshine Coast for over 20 years, and it is only this year, now that I have nearly climbed them all that I have learned their – sometimes tongue-twisting – names. It is amazing how once you have exerted the effort to get to the top of these mounds that you from then on never forget their names! It is now just July, and I am happy with my progress. I should at this point share some of the credit with my cherry babe, and say ‘we’ rather than ‘I’ as he has been there every step of the way. He has not only accompanied me on all of these walks, but helped keep me motivated, hone my navigation skills (or lack there of) and carry my ‘way to heavy for me’ pack filled with cameras, munchies, water and anything else I might deem useful on the day. He has proven to be very handy ☺ Together we have pretty much conquered most of the Glass House Mountains, with only a few minor ones to go, and with the exception of Mt Beerwah and Mt Coonowrin, the routes of which are currently closed to the public. Having said that, I did actually climb Mt Beerwah a number of years ago when the summit route was still open, and it is a great shame that this route is no longer open – it is pretty amazing. So here is the list with links to the stories of our climbs. The stories cover the access points, a bit of history and anything else you might like to know about the Glass House Mountains we have climbed so far, as well as lots of piccies to get you inspired.
Mt Ngungun – 253m
Great reasonably easy climb, visit this one at sunrise or sunset for SPECTACULAR views. Click here to read about Mt Ngungun 
Mt Tibrogargan – 364m
I loved this one – it is quite difficult, so be prepared. Click here to read about Mt Tibrogargan
Mt Tunbubudla East & West – 312m & 293m
Great walk, we did both on the one day. Click here to read about Mt Tunbubudla East & West
Mt Tibberoowuccum – 220m
Only markers on this trail and a little bit of a climb at the end, but one of my favourites. Click here to read about Mt Tibberoowuccum
Mt Beerburrum – 278m
One of the easier walks, though it is quite steep. Click here to read about Mt Beerburrum
Wild Horse Mountain – 123m
The easiest walk of them all, but probably one of the most scenic, great sunset viewing location from the lookout. Click here to read about Wild Horse Mountain 
Mt Coonowrin 377m
Closed to the public. 
Mt Beerwah 556m
Unfortunately Mt Beerwah Summit Route is closed due to a rock slide a number of years ago. You can access the picnic area at the base of the mount, but fines apply if you ignore the signs and go any further. 
We still have these to go, but I will update details as we nail them: Mount Miketeebumulgrai 199m Mount Coochin 235m Mount Elimbah 129m 
There are also some great vantage points throughout the Sunshine Coast if you would just like to view them from level ground, here are a couple worth visiting: Mary Cairncross Park – Maleny Glass House Mountains Lookout Maleny Botanical Gardens – Maleny Mt Mee Lookout 
Climbing the various Glass House Mountains has been incredibly fun and it is well worth at least putting one on your ‘must do list’ and hopefully, if I have not inspired you to climbed at least one, you will have enjoyed reading about our climbs. This story was written by Petra Frieser – Pebbles + Pomegranate Seeds
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