The twin peaks of Mount Cougal, act like
sentinels watching over Currumbin Valley beckoning you to visit them. If
you are feeling adventurous and you are an experienced bush walker this is a
wonderful day out. However if your idea of a walk is strolling along the
beach front and dropping into the local Cafe for breakfast and coffee
this walk isn't for you.
Read my blog for more details.
Map of Mount Cougal's Location
Explore this map to get a real feel for this
locality and where Mount Cougal walking trail is located.
You may have to download Google 3D
software to view this map.
Head for Currumbin Creek Road, continue along till
you see the sign Tomewin Mountain Road. Take this turn on your left and
follow this scenic drive through the NSW Tick Gates and just beyond the
gates is Garden of Eden Road on your right. This is a one lane dirt
track (last visit no 4WD is required) follow this road till you come to
the end around 5 Kilometres.
Where to next ?
At the end of this road you will see a locked
gate, this where Mount Cougal walking trail begins. Climb the gate and
immediately turn left and follow the barbed wire fence all the way to
the Eastern Summit of Mount Cougal.
The Mount Cougal National Park walking
trail will take a 4 hour minimum round trip, a real
adventure through rugged country. All the precautious should be taken
first aid kit etc read
my blog to get a feel of what to expect.
Magnificent Gold Coast Views
The views alone are worth walking this bush trail,
they are spectacular, but it's rugged country so you must be prepared.