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 Watch Your Nose!
S 17° 25.658 E 145° 49.555
55K E 375306 N 8072754
A rewarding but strenuous walk up to a lookout offering stunning views into each direction.
Waymark Code: WM6TDK
Location: Queensland, Australia
Date Posted: 07/18/2009
Views: 8
Passionate Bushwalkers will appreciate this
lookout as an encouragement to do a lovely and to some
extent DEMANDING hike to a
huge rock outcrop that offers tremendous views to the
coastline, the Russel River Valley with the mountain range
beyond in the South and even to the Tablelands. To the North
one can see the densely overgrown ridge leading up to the
summit of Bartle Frere.
You have to be prepared to be attacked by leeches. An easy way to
deter most of them is by applying insect repellent to your shoes
and ankles.
Up to date information whether the path is open and other useful
hints for the area can be obtained at
http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/projects/park/index.cgi?noback=1&parkid=239
and
http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/parks_and_forests/find_a_park_or_forest/bartle_frere_trail_wooroonooran_national_park/#walking_options
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From Bruce Hwy turn off South of Miriwinni to Josephine Falls.
From the parking area, there is a walking track leading up 3½km
(approx. 2h) to Majuba Creek offering a basic tent site. Leave the
water to your right and, after a short breather filling up
WATER
continue
straight for a quite steep climb gaining over 500m in altitude. The
clear defined path will then lead you left eventually approaching
Broken Nose Lookout (approx. 2km / 2½h). Stunning views from here
will be an appropriate reward for the tiring climb you have done.
Be aware that there are NO RAILS securing the place – so practice
CAUTION!
Going down be careful again and “watch your nose”!
Good hike, fine weather, and have fun!
Type of overlook: Walk by
Overlook designation: Designated
Elevation: 3,000.00
View:
Tremendous views to the coastline, the Russel River Valley with the mountain range beyond in the South and even to the Tablelands. To the North one can see the densely overgrown ridge leading up to the summit of Bartle Frere.
Picnic tables: Not Listed
Benches: Not Listed
Water/restrooms: Not Listed
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