Overview
If you've ever wanted to give one of Queensland's most famous walks, The Scenic Rim, a proper go but lack the gear, constitution or team to make the 60-kilometre trip — now you can do it without having to (literally) sweat the burden of carrying your accommodation and provisions on your back.
Thanks to this new luxurious package, you can strap on your boots and set out for each daily leg sans guide, tent and tiresome dehydrated meals, instead retiring to nightly eco-friendly farmhouse and cabin stays that come with professionally made food, a soft bed and a hot shower.
Designed for groups of capable hikers who want to dial up the luxury on the famed walk, which is a mere 90-minute drive from Brisbane, this new offer is reminiscent of the lodge-to-lodge style of walk that's available on similarly famous routes worldwide, but these are no dingy shacks, the Scenic Rim wants you to rest comfortably.
Three accommodations are included in the journey. Mt Mistake Farmhouse boasts a sprawling lawn and hillside view outside, with a rustic feel and private amenities for every traveller inside. The Amphitheatre Eco Camp among the gumtrees comes with showers and toilets, king beds, private balconies, views of the National Park and a communal dining room to discuss a trail well-walked. And the Timber Getters Eco Camp puts you within reach of the forest for your final night, secluded enough for comfort but still within reach of working plumbing and chef-prepared meals.
Founder Jude Turner said the new offering tailors to the experienced hiker who still fancies some of the comforts of home, saying, "Until now, we haven't had an offering for experienced hikers who want to walk independently but don't want to carry tents, food and overnight gear."
"This experience completes our overall offering," Turner adds, "opening up the trail to people with strong outdoor skills who value both independence and comfort." The pre-existing guided experiences remain, if that's your trip of choice, otherwise the self-guided walk is available for groups of between six and 12 hikers for $1500 per person and bookable from Wednesday, June 10.
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