Beerburrum (and Beerwah) State Forest

Camping Areas at Beerburrum (and Beerwah) State Forest  (1 campsite)

Coochin Creek Camping Area - This open, flat and shady campsite sits on the edge of Coochin Creek in the Beerburrum State Forest, only 90km north of Brisbane. more...

About Beerburrum (and Beerwah) State Forest

A mixture of planted pine, native eucalypt forest with areas of rainforest and coastal wallum gives these state forests diversity

Being only about 90km from Brisbane means this area is suitable for daytrips and weekend camping trips (it also means it is fairly busy during peak times).

Head up to the Glass House Mountains lookout / picnic area for spectacular views of the Glass House Mountains (the first place to receive sunlight on the Australian Mainland).

There is excellent fishing to be had from the Coochin Creek (where you can also camp). Mangrove Jack, Bream and Flatthead are popular target species.

Walking Tracks

Glass House Mountains Lookout

This short (800m return) track takes you from the Lookout through scribbly gum forest and wet eucalypt and returns to the lookout picnic area. There are gas barbecues and picnic tables here so makes for a great lunch stop. The lookout has excellent views of the surrounding area including Caloundra, Maroochydore, Brisbane and Moreton Island.

Wild Horse Mountain

This is another short (1.5km return) that is paved and easy going. It leads to a fire tower platform that offers 360 degree views of the Glass House Mountains and surrounding state forest.

Geology, Flora and Fauna

The rugged cliffs and peaks of the surrounding area were formed over 25 million years ago by volcanic action and the large vertical columns were caused by cooling lava as it forced its way to the surface.

The park is now home to a wide variety of iconic Australian animals including goannas, echidnas, possus Kookaburras, cockatoos, and glossy black cokatoos (as well as the obligatory eastern grey kangaroo).

Entry Fees

More Information can be found at http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au...