A Sunshine Coast mountain popular for its 360-degree views of the region is temporarily closed to the public.
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) is investing $470,000 to provide greater convenience and enjoyment for visitors to Mount Tinbeerwah, by upgrading the car park and day-use area.
It will remain closed until at least mid-September.
Located in the Tewantin National Park and 15 minutes from Noosa Heads, the mountain – which sits 265m above sea level – is a small volcanic plug remnant of volcanic activity 27 million years ago.
Popular for its accessible 1km return hike to the top from the car park, the mountain also has spectacular views over the coastal lowlands and to the hinterland.
The upgrades include the construction of a new bus turning and parking area to provide better access for school groups.
The existing car park will be upgraded with new asphalt, line marking and a disability-compliant car parking space.
Works will also include the construction of a disability-compliant access path from the car park to the restroom building.
The visitor information sign will get a freshen up and there will be landscaping and revegetation around the new construction works.
A Department of Environment and Science spokesperson said access to Mount Tinbeerwah’s car park, day-use area, walking track and lookout was closed to the public for everyone’s safety.
While the original estimated completion of the works was from July 10 until August 31, the spokesperson confirmed the mountain was now expected to open by September 15.
QPWS has a yearly capital works program that provides infrastructure critical for the management, enjoyment and protection of Queensland’s parks and forests.
In 2023-24, capital works investment will total $46.1 million and include funding to upgrade visitor infrastructure in several Queensland national parks and recreation areas.
Other planned upgrades to national park facilities on the Sunshine Coast during 2023-24 include:
- Noosa National Park – Coastal walking track and lookout upgrades;
- Conondale National Park – Booloumba Creek Camping Area 1 upgrade;
- Conondale National Park – Peters Creek walking track upgrade; and
- Kondalilla National Park – Toilet wastewater system upgrade.
Rangers patrol national parks and other protected areas on the Sunshine Coast, and anyone found accessing restricted areas can face an on-the-spot fine of $619.
People can obtain up-to-date information on national parks access, closures and conditions by visiting Park Alerts online.
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