millions of years in the making

GUIDED WALKING ADVENTURES

EXPLORE UNDISCOVERED PARTS OF QUEENSLAND WHILE EXPERIENCING SPICERS’ RELAXED LUXURY SERVICE ON THE SCENIC RIM TRAIL

Walk along the Great Dividing Range, through World Heritage Listed Gondwana Rainforest and see native fauna and flora in all its glory. Experience awe inspiring views as you traverse the Scenic Rim, and all within one and a half hours of Brisbane.

Borne out of a desire to showcase the best of the Australian bush with sustainability at the forefront and relaxed luxury as its defining difference, it has been Jude’s vision to share this landscape with the world.

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JUDE TURNER, FOUNDER SPICERS RETREATS & SPICERS SCENIC RIM TRAIL

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SPICERS MOUNT MISTAKE

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SPICERS AMPHITHEATRE

- NIGHT 3

SPICERS TIMBER GETTERS

- NIGHT 4

MAIN RANGE NATIONAL PARK

SPICERS PEAK NATURE REFUGE

CUNNINGHAMS GAP 770M

SPICERS CANOPY - NIGHT 6 & 7

SPICERS PEAK LODGE (LUXURY RECOVERY ADD-ON)

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SPICERS HIDDEN PEAKS CABINS

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THE HISTORY

In the late 1990’s owners Jude and Graham Turner (Flight Centre founders) purchased two large farming properties an hour’s drive apart, with the Main Range National Park residing in between.

It has long been Jude’s dream to join the two, and there was born the idea of the Scenic Rim Trail.

The trail first opened in 2009 with a three-day walk based out of Spicers Canopy, a stunning eco glamping campsite that is now home to the two-day walk.

In 2011, the Queensland Government released a public request for eco-tourism ventures. Spicers submitted a proposal for an extended Scenic Rim Trail that would connect the two farms creating a seven-day walk with two state of the art eco-camps to be built within the Main Range

National Park. The submission was approved and after many years of planning, ecological studies and offsite construction, the extended trail opened in May 2020.

As one of the largest ecotourism ventures ever to open in Queensland, the extended Scenic Rim Trail is set to be a global sensation. The walk covers 50 kilometres of hiking trails and is Queensland’s only inclusion in the Great Walks of Australia collection.

THE EXPERIENCE

Small groups of up to 12 walkers will join expert guides as they venture on foot through one of Australia’s most unique landscapes.

Travellers can choose the length, with the five and seven-day walks both encompassing the new trail

and accommodation, and the two and three-day walks continuing to depart from Spicers Canopy.

Pack-free walking means luggage is transferred daily with guests only carrying a daypack.

As an all-inclusive experience guests can relax knowing that everything is taken care of.

For people who love the outdoors and enjoy a touch of bush luxury the Spicers Scenic Rim Trail is a must.

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THE VIEW TO MOUNT MITCHELL FROM SPICERS CANOPY MAIN RANGE NATIONAL PARK

MAIN LODGE AT SPICERS CANOPY

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MOUNT MITCHELL SUMMIT

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SPICERS SCENIC RIM TRAIL 2 OR 3 DAYThis unique adventure begins in the foothills of South East Queensland’s Main Range National Park, famous for its stunning collection of peaks, ridges, forests and ancient volcanic plateaus.

Our experienced guides will lead you through a region of more than 30,000 hectares of parkland,

state forests and national parks. Combined with Spicers Peak Station, a 2,000 hectare private nature refuge, you’ll enjoy an opportunity to explore the Australian bushland.

If you are new to multi-day hiking or are short on time, our two and three-day walks are ideal.

INCLUSIONS• Stay at Spicers Canopy • All chef prepared meals • Beverages including alcohol• Experienced trail guides• Select hiking gear provided• Daily porterage• March to November season*

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DAY ONE - SPICERS TRAILHEAD TO SPICERS CANOPY• Meet and greet before transferring to the start of the walk• Ascend the range taking in the spectacular westerly views• Cross into the Nature Refuge and learn about conservation initiatives• Arrive into camp for afternoon tea and a soak in the hot tub

DAY TWO - SPICERS CANOPY TO SPICERS PEAK LODGE• Walk east along Oakey Creek as the elevation rises• Ascend to Spicers Peak Lodge atop Cedar Mountain• Be welcomed at the summit with refreshments • Returning to Spicers Canopy for sunset drinks & dinner

EXTENDED 3-DAY EXPERIENCE• 3-days / 3-nights operating on select departure dates• Following the above itinerary with an additional guided walk • Time for afternoon relaxation taking in the mountain views• Chef prepared dinner with fireside star gazing afterwards

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HIGHLIGHTS• Magnificent mountain top views

as you stand on the edge of the Great Dividing Range

• Keep an eye out for the elusive platypus while crossing Millar Vale Creek

• Experience the height of luxury with afternoon tea at Spicers Peak Lodge

PER PERSONTWIN SHARE

PER PERSONTWIN SHARE

DISCOVERING ANCIENT FORESTS ONE OF THE MANY PEAKS ON THE TRAIL

SPICERS TIMBER GETTERS

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INCLUSIONS• Accommodation at Spicers Bush

Camps and Spicers Hidden Vale • Guided walking • All nourishing meals • Beverages including alcohol • Experienced trail guides • Hiking gear including day pack,

water bottles, walking poles & gaiters provided

• Daily porterage • Small groups of max. 12 • March to November season*

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DAY ONE - SPICERS HIDDEN VALE• Meet and greet at Spicers Hidden Vale• After lunch join researchers for a Koala Safari • Enjoy a group welcome dinner tonight

DAY TWO - TO SPICERS MOUNT MISTAKE FARMHOUSE• Transfer to the start of the walk • Ascend the Mistake Mountain Range

DAY THREE - TO SPICERS AMPHITHEATRE ECO CABINS• Wake early for sunrise before crossing over into the National Park

DAY FOUR - TO SPICERS TIMBER GETTERS ECO CABINS • Spend the day beneath the canopy walking through the World

Heritage Listed Gondwana Rainforest• Take a moment to rest by the calm waters of Dalrymple Creek

DAY FIVE - TO SPICERS HIDDEN PEAKS CABINS• Return to the edge of the ancient volcano and take in stunning views• Celebration dinner held this evening

DAY SIX & SEVEN - SPICERS CANOPY• Those continuing on will join the two-day trail and enjoy two nights

at Spicers Canopy

On the newly created five and seven-day walks you will ascend the dramatic peaks, ridges and escarpments of the Main Range National Park from the Mistake Mountains in the north to Cunningham’s Gap in the south.

Spend each night in a unique eco-camp and at the end of each

day be welcomed with a cool beverage and hot shower, all while experiencing the relaxed luxury service Spicers is renowned for.

If you are and avid walker and want to experience the Scenic Rim trail end-to-end, then the seven-day walk is just for you.

HIGHLIGHTS• World Heritage Gondwana

Rainforest encounter• Stunningly unique

accommodation• World class walking trails &

expert guides

PER PERSONTWIN SHARE

PER PERSONTWIN SHARE

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 13 77 42 OR VISIT SCENICRIMTRAIL.COM

*Trail routes and walking season are subject to change. Prices quoted are valid for travel from the 1st April 2021 for the walk season and are subject to availability and may be varied without notice. Prices shown are fully inclusive of taxes, levies and government charges current at the time of publication.

Set departures for the walks are in place, with additional exclusive group departures available on request. The 2 and 3 day walks depart on a Friday and the 5 and 7 day walks depart on a Sunday and Tuesday.