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I grew up bushwalking and rockclimbing in mountains around the Scenic Rim of south-east Queensland and Mount Barney would have to be considered the crown jewel of the region. Back then Mount Barney was almost sacred to me and I spent a lot of time climbing the many ridges and satellite peaks. So it was quite sentimental to head back to its summit nearly two decades later just before the start of our outback roadtrip. After scrounging together some gear (all ours was in storage a long way away) I managed to convince my nephew Reno to come along with me on his first Barney accent and we climbed South East Ridge with overnight packs up to the eastern peak. After watching the sunset on East peak we camped the night at 1087m (3566ft) in the high saddle between the East and West peak, a serene but frosty night under the stars. Getting an early start again with head torches we headed back up East Peak to watch the sunrise (some more shots to come of the massive east face at sunrise). Mount Barney sits at 1,359m (4,459 ft) altitude (which is higher than one might think given it starts reasonably close to sea level) and is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area.
Panoramic version of the same shot below for those looking via a big screen. Mount Barney National Park is in the Scenic Rim Region in south-east Queensland, Australia. The area has since burnt though with the fires and I am interested to see how the fragile alpine summit area fared.
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I've never been there but it's on my list now...Looks spectacular! We're doing a 4 week road trip Adelaide to Cairns in 2021...Might have add this in.
I would say it is the most rugged mountain in Australian mainland (ie excluding Tassie).
I'll do some research I think; Sounds like one which a casual approach is not the way to go. Thanks for putting it on my radar.
I just put up another shot which will put the mountain in a little more perspective.
Cool, will have a look. 👍🏼
Don't let me scare you off; its a great adventure to get up there.
Nah, the contrary actually, I'm doing my research to see if it will fit into our trip.
It's an amazing place. Winter is the best time to go.
I think we'll be heading out around July 2020 or so to capture the better FNQ weather and so should be ok. I'll check it out and hit you up if I have questions. Much appreciated.
I have climbed almost all the ridges so drop me any questions you might have once you have done a bit of background.
Beautiful photos and sounds like a great hike.
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Thanks. It is an amazing hike.
That looks like a magical place to be! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks. It's a special spot.
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This place is wonderful.
Thank you; its a special place to me.