Flinders Peak

"Amazing Challenging Hike … took us 2 hours to the lower peak … we left it a little late as decided to start our hike 2 pm in the afternoon… in 32 degrees but the next 2 days after would have been 37-40 degrees. Very rocky uphill and some scrambling up.. very hazy in summer so will come back for crisper views in winter.. " — Tillie • Jan 24, 2026

"A friend Kerry Smith has never been up the back way so today I took her up that way. Only saw two other people on the mountain. Also was excited to see hundreds of ladybird beetles in what may have been a mass hatching. :)" — donizen • May 11, 2020

"Family tradition with my daughters to climb a mountain early each Boxing Day. My son-in-law also came. Started at 5.20 am and returned at 9.20 am. Went slowly with frequent stops to take in the views. First time up Flinders for daughters and son-in-law." — donizen • Dec 26, 2016

"Went early due to commitments but the gate was not opened when I arrived. Waited about 40 minutes for the security guard to arrive and open the gate. Then only had time to reach the top of The Chimney then turned around and went back so almost reached the top." — donizen • Dec 3, 2016

"My 17th time. Always nice to have a place like this so close to Brisbane. Took 2hr47 incl. a few short stops to take photos. Have read of others managing to do it in under 2 hrs by running/jogging, although I think that could be dangerous, given the terrain." — norbhoffa • Jun 8, 2016

"Meetup group Hiking Etc SE Qld event. Hosted a group of 22 climbers. Varying abilities and fitness levels so spread out. First ones to leave Flinders Plum Picnic Area left at 7.15 am last at 7.35 am. Last ones down about 12.40 pm. Followed with a BBQ. Was overcast and warm." — donizen • Apr 9, 2016

"Led Meetup group up Flinders Peak, followed by a BBQ in Flinders Plum Picnic Area. Group spread out due to varying levels of fitness and mobility. Slowest took about 7 hours. Fastest not sure. But they were also waiting at the top for the slower ones for ages." — donizen • Apr 2, 2016

"Took a friend along. She had not climbed it or any other mountains. Thought it would be a good gentle first one for her. She enjoyed it, though we took a wrong turn on the way down and ended up east of the main ridge and took a while to get back on the track. This is a relatively easy mountain to climb but involves a little bit of scrambling in a few places." — donizen • Sep 11, 2015

"Another spur of the moment thing. Woke up early and started climb in the dark. Back down about 8 am. First time. Loved it. Easy to follow, just go up the ridge. Telstra (?) complex at the top." — donizen • May 24, 2015