Goolman Lookout Circuit

Starting from Harding’s Paddock Picnic Area & Campground, Goolman, this walk takes you on a circuit in the northern parts of Flinders - Goolman Conservation Estate, visiting the Goolman Lookout with a side trip. Expect a peaceful & quiet walk that gives you a bit of a challenge with its elevation changes along with lovely views of the Scenic Rim between the trees. The lookout provides westerly views over the city of Peak Crossing. You’ll be walking along mostly even and wide fire trails that are well-maintained. After the hike, you can enjoy a good picnic at Harding’s Paddock as you take in the scenery. Keep in mind that the tracks don’t have much shade, therefore lots of water and a hat can go a long way. Try to avoid doing this track midday in summer. 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	(-27.7349695,152.7673048)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Cunningham Highway, A15 Turn on to Cunningham Highway, A15 then drive for 1.7 km Turn left onto Ipswich - Boonah Road, 93 and drive for another 5.7 km Turn left onto Carmichaels Road and drive for another 4.3 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the paved road directly behind the toilet facilities in Harding’s Paddock Picnic Area & Campground, pass through the bollard and head towards the sheltered informational signpost along the dirt path. Pass by the said signpost (to your right) then head along the small boardwalk. At the 4-way intersection shortly after, take a perpendicular right turn following the Goolman Lookout signage to continue along Goolman Lookout Circuit(counterclockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. There is a toilet (about 25 m back from the start).
	After another 105 m turn right.
	After another 145 m continue straight. After another 60 m continue straight, to head along Boonah Ipswich Trail. After another 500 m (at the intersection of Boonah Ipswich Trail & Gamlen Circuit) continue straight, to head along Boonah Ipswich Trail.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This side trip takes you to the Goolman Lookout where you can get great views over the land. It'll take around 30 minutes out & back, which is included in the total walk time. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 1.3 km turn left.
	After another 980 m continue straight. After another 75 m continue straight. After another 1 km continue straight. After another 240 m continue straight.
	After another 205 m turn left.
	After another 380 m continue straight. After another 40 m head into the "Hardings Paddock Picnic Area".
	After another 40 m come to the end.

This side trip takes you to the Goolman Lookout where you can get great views over the land. It'll take around 30 minutes out & back, which is included in the total walk time.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Boonah Ipswich Trail. After 260 m head through/around the gate.
	Continue straight. After another 530 m come to "Goolman Lookout". "Goolman Lookout".
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 780 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Goolman Lookout Circuit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	5 km
Time	2 h to 3 h 15 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one -24 m back from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	-24 m	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Ipswich Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers along the coastal fringe, slight chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm near the coast. Winds southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h turning southerly 15 to 20 km/h in the evening.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions for the rest of the day are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  14°C → 25°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely from the late morning. The chance of a thunderstorm near the coast. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h tending southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:10am to 2:10pm, UV Index predicted to reach 5 [Moderate]
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  15°C → 26°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  14°C → 26°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog in the south. Medium chance of showers along the coastal fringe, slight chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Wednesday 7 May
  
  13°C → 27°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of morning fog in the south. Slight chance of a shower near the coast, near zero chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to high 20s.
  
  Thursday 8 May
  
  12°C → 28°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Friday 9 May
  
  15°C → 26°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Saturday 10 May
  
  15°C → 25°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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