GUIDED WALKING ADVENTURES millions of years in the making
THE HISTORY Come and explore an undiscovered part of Queensland, Australia. Walk along the Great Dividing Range, through World Heritage Listed Gondwana Rainforest and see our native fauna and flora in all its glory. Experience wild luxury as you traverse through the Scenic Rim, only one hour from Brisbane. It has been my vision to share this landscape with the world and, after 10 years of planning, you can be among the first to experience it. JUDE TURNER - FOUNDER SPICERS RETREATS & SPICERS SCENIC RIM TRAIL In the late 90 s owners Jude and Graham Turner purchased two farming properties in the Spicers Gap area along the Scenic Rim: Old Hiddenvale and Spicers Station (previously Henrietta Downs). Jude imagined a walk between the two properties, with a different but high quality experience for each night. In 2009, David Stent (Jude s broher) and Graham Hickson started Hidden Peaks Walks. Together with Jude, they built the luxury tented site on Spicers Peak Station and devised an adventure starting at Spicers Gap, walking into and up to Spicers Peak Lodge the original Spicers three-day Scenic Rim Trail which opened in 2014. Meanwhile in 2011, the Queensland Government had released a public request for ecotourism ventures. Spicers submission for the five-day walk, made in 2013, was one of three that met all the criteria, and the project has been gradually developed from there. The five-day walk is a logical progression from the three-day adventure (which had been in development prior to the 2011 govt call for new ventures). The five-day walk is scheduled to open in 2019. THE VISION Spicers Retreats latest ecotourism project the new five-day Scenic Rim Trail, due to open in 2019 is the result of owner Jude Turner s long-standing vision to share Queensland s high country with the rest of the world. The five-day Scenic Rim Trail embodies an effort to protect an area of significant natural wonder, reflecting Spicers genuine commitment to sustainability and nature conservation. Spicers aims to deliver a unique sense of relaxed luxury that exists alongside and in harmony with nature, and a place s particular local surroundings. The new world-class trail will extend Spicers existing three-day trail to traverse the Main Range National Park, part of the unique Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area. Guests will experience a continuous journey, walking to a new destination each day where they will find awe-inspiring views, soothing rainforests and rich cultural and natural heritage.
SPICERS SCENIC RIM TRAIL 2-DAY This 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 land only touched by early pioneers. And as a guest of Spicers you can expect luxurious, gourmet food and wine, and attentive service. DAY ONE - SPICERS TRAILHEAD TO SPICERS CANOPY Ascend Mt Mitchell Descend to Spicers Peak Station and Spicers DAY TWO - SPICERS CANOPY TO SPICERS PEAK LODGE INCLUSIONS Two nights single or twin All meals Select beverages Experienced trail guide Hiking gear including day pack, hydration equipment and water bottle provided Porterage each day Millar Vale Creek Ascend Spicers Peak in Spicers private nature refuge Arrive at Spicers Peak Lodge for refreshments Transfer to Spicers SPICERS PEAK LODGE 1125M SPICERS CANOPY 650M MT MITCHELL EAST 1170M $1490PP TWIN MAR-APR, OCT-NOV 2019 MAR 2020 $1490 PP TWIN $1790 PP SINGLE MAY-SEP 2019 $1690 PP TWIN $1990 PP SINGLE 13KM 6.5 HOURS MODERATE 4 MILLAR VALE CREEK 1200 1100 1000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 CUNNINGHAMS GAP 770M FROM 15KM 8 HOURS MODERATE TO DIFFICULT 5
SPICERS SCENIC RIM TRAIL 5-DAY guides, interpreting the wonder and history of this region of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia - a declared World Heritage Area. At the end of each day s walk you will be welcomed with champagne and hot showers, chef prepared meals and the relaxed luxury Spicers is famous for. It s an escape to nature without sacrificing the finer things. DAY ONE - SPICERS HIDEAWAY CABINS AND SPICERS HIDDEN VALE INCLUSIONS Spicers Hidden Vale & Hidden Vale Wildlife Centre tour Degustation dinner at Homage Restaurant Hideaway Cabins 7KM 4-5 HRS MODERATE - DIFFICULT 6 $3190PP TWIN $3590PP SINGLE DAY FIVE - SPICERS TIMBER GETTERS ECO CABINS TO SPICERS HIDDEN PEAKS CABINS 18KM 8 HRS EASY - MODERATE 8.7KM 8 HRS MODERATE (WITH STEPS) CUNNINGHAMS GAP 770M SPICERS HIDDEN PEAKS BARE ROCK 1169M DALRYMPLE CREEK Bare Rock lookout Open ridgeline and Mt Cordeaux Hidden Peaks Cabins SYLVESTER S LOOKOUT MT MISTAKE FARMHOUSE 900M HIDEAWAY CABINS THORNTON VIEW 300M 1200 1100 1000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 SPICERS HIDDEN VALE Cross into Main Range National Park, World Heritage Declared Gondwana Rainforest Winder Track Amphitheatre Eco Cabins YEAR ROUND Rainforest and woodland throughout Main Range NP Sylvester s Lookout Timber Getters Eco Cabins AMPHITHEATRE VIEW 900M DAY THREE - SPICERS MOUNT MISTAKE FARMHOUSE TO SPICERS AMPHITHEATRE ECO CABINS DAY FOUR - SPICERS AMPHITHEATRE ECO CABINS TO SPICERS TIMBER GETTERS ECO CABINS BLACKFELLOW CREEK Transfer to Spicers Scenic Rim Trailhead Ascend Mount Mistake in Spicers private nature refuge Mount Mistake Farmhouse CHUTE LOOKOUT DAY TWO - SPICERS TRAILHEAD TO SPICERS MOUNT MISTAKE FARMHOUSE Five nights single or twin Bush Camps All meals Select beverages Experienced trail guide Hiking gear including day pack, hydration equipment and water bottle provided Porterage each day TIMBER GETTERS 890M Fulfilling the original vision of its founders, the Spicers Scenic Rim Trail Five-Day walk is a remarkable Queensland experience. Ascend the dramatic peaks, ridges and escarpments of the Main Range National Park from the Mistake Mountains in the north to Cunningham s Gap. Be led by our expert 13KM 7 HRS EASY - MODERATE 7
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