millions of years in the making

GUIDED WALKING ADVENTURES

THE HISTORY In the late 90’s owners Jude and Graham Turner purchased two farming properties in the Spicers Gap area along the Scenic Rim: Old Hiddenvale and Spicers Station (previously Henrietta Downs). Jude imagined a walk be-tween the two properties, with a different but high quality experi-ence for each night.In 2009, David Stent (Jude’s broher) and Graham Hickson started Hidden Peaks Walks. Together with Jude, they built the luxury tented Canopy site on Spicers Peak Station and devised an adventure starting at Spicers Gap, walking into Canopy and up to Spicers Peak Lodge – the origi-nal Spicers three-day Scenic Rim Trail which opened in 2014. Meanwhile in 2011, the Queensland Government had

released a public request for eco-tourism ventures. Spicers’ submis-sion for the five-day walk, made in 2013, was one of three that met all the criteria, and the project has been gradually developed from there. The five-day walk is a logical progression from the three-day adventure (which had been in development prior to the 2011 govt call for new ventures). The five-day walk is scheduled to open in 2019.

THE VISION Spicers Retreats’ latest ecotourism project – the new five-day Scenic Rim Trail, due to open in 2019 – is the result of owner Jude Turn-er’s long-standing vision to share Queensland’s high country with the rest of the world. The five-day Scenic Rim Trail embodies an

effort to protect an area of signif-icant natural wonder, reflecting Spicers’ genuine commitment to sustainability and nature conser-vation. Spicers aims to deliver a unique sense of “relaxed luxury” that exists alongside and in har-mony with nature, and a place’s particular local surroundings.The new world-class trail will extend Spicers’ existing three-day trail to traverse the Main Range National Park, part of the unique Gondwana Rainforests of Austra-lia World Heritage Area. Guests will experience a continuous journey, walking to a new desti-nation each day where they will find awe-inspiring views, soothing rainforests and rich cultural and natural heritage.

Come and explore an undiscovered part of Queensland, Australia.

Walk along the Great Dividing Range, through World Heritage Listed Gondwana Rainforest and see our native fauna and flora in all its glory. Experience wild luxury as you traverse through the

Scenic Rim, only one hour from Brisbane.

It has been my vision to share this landscape with the world and, after 10 years of planning, you can be among the first to experience it.

JUDE TURNER - FOUNDER SPICERS RETREATS &

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DAY ONE - SPICERS TRAILHEAD TO SPICERS CANOPY• Ascend Mt Mitchell • Descend to Spicers Peak

Station and Spicers Canopy• Accommodation - Spicers

Canopy

DAY TWO - SPICERS CANOPY TO SPICERS PEAK LODGE• Millar Vale Creek• Ascend Spicers Peak in Spicers

private nature refuge• Arrive at Spicers Peak Lodge

for refreshments• Transfer to Spicers Canopy• Accommodation - Spicers

Canopy

SPICERS SCENIC RIM TRAIL 2-DAY

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This unique adventure begins in the foothills of South East Queensland’s Main Range National Park, famous for its stunning collection of peaks, ridges, forests and ancient volcanic plateaus.Our experienced guides will lead you through a region of more than 30,000 hectares

of parkland, state forests and national parks. Combined with Spicers Peak Station, a 2,000 hectare private nature refuge, you’ll enjoy an opportunity to explore land only touched by early pioneers.And as a guest of Spicers you can expect luxurious accommodation at Spicers

Canopy, gourmet food and wine, and attentive service.

INCLUSIONS

• Two nights single or twin accommodation at Spicers Canopy

• All meals • Select beverages • Experienced trail guide • Hiking gear including day

pack, hydration equipment and water bottle provided

• Porterage each day

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$1490PP TWIN SHARE

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MAY-SEP 2019

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DAY THREE - SPICERS MOUNT MISTAKE FARMHOUSE TO SPICERS AMPHITHEATRE ECO CABINS• Cross into Main Range National

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DAY FOUR - SPICERS AMPHITHEATRE ECO CABINS TO SPICERS TIMBER GETTERS ECO CABINS• Rainforest and woodland

throughout Main Range NP• Sylvester’s Lookout• Accommodation - Spicers

Timber Getters Eco Cabins

DAY FIVE - SPICERS TIMBER GETTERS ECO CABINS TO SPICERS HIDDEN PEAKS CABINS• Bare Rock lookout• Open ridgeline and Mt

Cordeaux• Accommodation - Spicers

Hidden Peaks Cabins

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Fulfilling the original vision of its founders, the Spicers Scenic Rim Trail Five-Day walk is a remarkable Queensland experience. Ascend the dramatic peaks, ridges and escarpments of the Main Range National Park from the Mistake Mountains in the north to Cunningham’s Gap. Be led by our expert

guides, interpreting the wonder and history of this region of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia - a declared World Heritage Area. At the end of each day’s walk you will be welcomed with champagne and hot showers, chef prepared meals and the relaxed

luxury Spicers is famous for. It’s an escape to nature without sacrificing the finer things.

INCLUSIONS

• Five nights single or twin accommodation at Spicers Bush Camps

• All meals • Select beverages • Experienced trail guide • Hiking gear including day

pack, hydration equipment and water bottle provided

• Porterage each day

YEAR ROUND

$3190PP

$3590PP

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 13 77 42 OR VISIT SCENICRIMTRAIL.COM