Mt Glorious, 2026–Greenes Falls and Western Window, D’Aguilar National Park

Description: This day walk is composed of two shorter walks. Greenes Falls (4.5km return) and The Western Window Walk (Approx 3km return).

We’ll meet at the Maiala Picnic Area, Mt Glorious, for morning tea at 9am (Bring a chair in case there are no spare tables. Toilets are on site). Around 9.30am, we’ll head out through the rainforest and along boardwalks to Green Falls which are on the eastern side of Mt Glorious Road. The falls are quite substantial and should be flowing well from recent rains. On the return journey, we’ll take the Cypress Grove Track, slightly longer but closer to the creek from the way out with different vegetation.

Back at Maiala Picnic Area, we’ll have a break and enjoy lunch. After lunch, we’ll turn westwards and follow the track to the Western Window. This track basically parallels the Mt Glorious Road but on the western side, through the rainforest below the road level. At the end, there are excellent views, (as the name suggests) of the country west of Mt Glorious including Wivenhoe Dam.

Returning to our vehicles at Maiala, we’ll head home, stopping at the Mt Glorious Café for a coffee.

Meet:- 9.00am Meet at the picnic ground, Maiala Section, D’Aguilar National Park at Mount Glorious. (Public toilets available).

What to Bring: Hat, light jacket, rain gear (just in case), insect repellent (leeches), torch, whistle, 2+ litres of water, morning tea, lunch, $5.00 NPA Fee.

Nominations:- Please register for this activity via the NPAQ website completing all fields.

Please do not attend this activity if you are feeling unwell.

 Walk Grading: Easy. 7.5km – a moderate level of fitness is required.

Directions: From Brisbane, head north through Ferny Grove, through Samford and follow the road to Mt Glorious. Alternatively, head north through The Gap, onto Mt Nebo Road and follow the road to Mt Glorious.

Nominations: Via NPAQ Website.

Leader: Frank Freeman 0427 655 514; Email: frank_fr@bigpond.net.au

Activity Report

Mt Glorious 2026

In low cloud, six enthusiastic walkers left Maiala Picnic Area after morning tea towards Greenes Falls. Cautiously. The walkers negotiated the muddy track, made sloppier by the light rain. The running stream enhanced the falls and the mandatory photos were taken.

Following lunch back at Maiala, the group headed towards the Western Lookout. As this was closer than expected, it was decided to push on. However, following a couple of falls on slippery stone steps, the group decided to retrace their steps to Maiala, and headed down to the café for coffee.