Mount Allan from Charlie Moreland Campground

Starting from Sunday Creek Road in Charlie Moreland Campground, Kenilworth, this walk takes you to the summit of Mount Allan and back via the Mount Allan Fire Trail, exploring the woodlands of Imbil State Forest and Conondale NP. Take in the rewarding 360 views over the pine forest after you conquer the challenging ascent. The cozy fire tower atop the summit lets you enjoy unimpeded views of the surrounding area. You may come across wallabies and crimson rosellas as you make your way through the dense forest, along with a nice surprise of monarch butterflies if you’re lucky. The sound of cicadas will accompany you if you’re here in summer. In fact, don’t forget to bring your swimmers as the campground features a beach-like sandy area near the waterhole along Little Yabba Creek. The wide, well-formed track gives you a great leg workout on the ascent, and tests your knees and ankles on the way down. Therefore, proper hiking boots with ankle support can come in handy along with hiking poles to ease the pressure on your knees. An above average level of fitness is recommended. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	At the intersection of Mount Allan Fire Trail & Sunday Creek Road (-26.6162354,152.6509826)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Bruce Highway, M1 Turn on to then drive for 330 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bli Bli Road, 23 and drive for another 1 km Turn left onto Coronation Avenue and drive for another 1.3 km Turn right onto Price Street and drive for another 880 m Keep left and drive for another 60 m Continue onto Nambour Mapleton Road, 23 and drive for another 10.4 km Turn right onto Obi Obi Road and drive for another 20 km Turn left onto Eumundi Kenilworth Road, 22 and drive for another 1 km Turn slight left onto Elizabeth Street, 22 and drive for another 6.8 km Turn right onto Sunday Creek Road and drive for another 4.8 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the visitor information signpost in Charlie Moreland Campground, head northwest towards the cattle grid/gate as you pass by a toilet to your left. Head over/around the said cattle grid/gate, then join the Mount Allan Fire(Hike) Trail. Stay on the designated trail as it turns/veers right and crosses Sunday Creek to continue along Mount Allan from Charlie Moreland Campground Track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Mount Allan Fire Trail & Sunday Creek Road Start heading along Mount Allan Fire Trail (a vehicle track). Then head up the very steep (10% ~ 5.7°) incline After 95 m pass the toilet (30 m on your left). After another 35 m cross over the cattle grid. After another 30 m continue straight, to head along Mount Allan Fire Trail. After another 145 m cross the ford. After another 230 m (at the intersection of Mount Allan Fire Trail & Booloumba Hiking Trail) continue straight, to head along Mount Allan Fire Trail. After another 160 m cross the ford.
	The starting point of an alternate access track. An alternate access point from/to Sunday Creek Road via the Truck Bypass Road. Details below. After another 70 m (at the intersection of Mount Allan Fire Trail & Truck Bypass Road) continue straight, to head along Mount Allan Fire Trail. After another 20 m cross the ford. After another 3.4 km (at the intersection of Conondale Range Great Walk - Mount Allen & Mount Allan Fire Trail) continue straight, to head along Mount Allan Fire Trail. After another 15 m come to "Mount Allan Fire Tower". "Mount Allan".
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 4.2 km to get back to the start.

An alternate access point from/to Sunday Creek Road via the Truck Bypass Road.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Mount Allan Fire Trail & Truck Bypass Road Start heading along Truck Bypass Road (a vehicle track).
	After another 330 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Mount Allan from Charlie Moreland Campground

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	8.5 km
Time	2 h to 3 h 30 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 95 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	95 m	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Nambour Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
  
  Friday 11 October
  
  Mostly clear.
  
  Clear. Light winds.
  
  Saturday 12 October
  
  14°C → 26°C
  Mostly sunny.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog in the early morning, mainly inland. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm from the late morning. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:00am to 3:10pm, UV Index predicted to reach 9 [Very High]
  
  Sunday 13 October
  
  16°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending east to southeasterly in the late morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Monday 14 October
  
  16°C → 24°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Tuesday 15 October
  
  15°C → 27°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Wednesday 16 October
  
  16°C → 27°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Thursday 17 October
  
  16°C → 29°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Friday 18 October
  
  17°C → 30°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Conondale National Park alerts
  Wet weather access Conondale National Park
  As a result of wet weather, access is restricted, and some areas are closed until declared safe. Affected parks: Conondale National Park
  Mt Allan fire tower closed to climbing (update 29 Apr)
  Mt Allan fire tower in Conondale National Park is temporarily closed to climbing. An engineering report has indicated the tower is not suitable for public access. The tower will be closed to all access until further notice. Affected parks: Imbil State Forest; Conondale National Park; Conondale Range Great Walk
  
  Alert kindly provided by © Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

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