How long is the walk up Mt Coot-tha?

Summit Track (#58) – 1.9 kilometres (30 minutes each way) Arguably the mountain’s most popular hike, this relatively easy amble leads from J. C. Slaughter Falls picnic area to Mt Coot-tha Lookout (near the roundabout).

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Why is it called JC Slaughter Falls?

JC Slaughter Falls is a picnic ground and an access point for walks in Mt Coot-tha Reserve. It is a nice bushy area with a creek running through, with grassy areas and plenty of places to setup for a picnic. JC Slaughter Falls is named after a town clerk of Brisbane, James Cameron Slaughter.

Is Mt Coot closed?

The information centre is open every day of the year (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day and Good Friday) from 8am-6pm in summer (September-March) and 8am-5pm in winter (April-August). On Anzac Day, the Mt Coot-tha Visitor Information Centre is open from 1.30-5pm.

Is Mt Coot-Tha open for walking?

Mt Coot-tha Reserve offers a variety of walking tracks (for pedestrian use only), mountain bike trails (suitable for off-road cycling only) and some horse riding trails.

Can you swim at Mt Coot-tha?

Mt Coot-tha The falls are surrounded by some beautiful bush walking tracks, so you can get nice and sweaty before you plunge into the water (but not too hard, this guy can get a little shallow if it hasn’t rained in a while).

Can you drive up Mount Coot-tha?

The Mt Coot-tha Scenic Drive takes a circuitous route through the Mount Coot-tha Forest and Walkabout Creek section of D’Aguilar National Park.

What time does Mount Coot-tha close?

They are a key attraction in the Brisbane City Council Mt Coot-tha precinct. Founded in 1970 and officially opened in 1976, the 56-hectare gardens open daily from 8am-6pm in summer (September to March) and 8am-5pm in winter (April to August).

How tall is Mt Coot?

Elevation: 220+ meters, 722+ feet

Elevation Info:	Elevation range: 220 – 240 m (20-meter closed contour)
Latitude/Longitude (WGS84)	27° 29′ 6” S, 152° 57′ 32” E -27.485005, 152.958791 (Dec Deg)
Country	Australia
State/Province	Queensland

Can you take dogs to Mt Coot-tha?

The mountain is steeped in history, and offers an amazing variety of cool, shady paths, great picnic areas, diverse wildlife – all just 5km (15 minutes’ drive) from the city centre. Best of all, Mt Coot-tha is dog-friendly, so your best friend is welcome, just as long as they stay on a lead and you clear up after them.