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Brummies Lookout Loop is an 11km, grade 4 hike in Wollumbin National Park, New South Wales. This hike typically takes 4 hours to complete.

Length: 11km

Duration: 4 hrs

Grade 4 (Hard)

Style: Circuit

Start: Tyalgum Ridge Road

End: Tyalgum Ridge Road

Location: Wollumbin National Park

State: New South Wales

Nearby town: Tyalgum

From state capital: 826km

Latitude: -28.39349567

Longitude: 153.22036385536197

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Hike Overview

The Brummies Lookout Loop commences at the end of Tyalgum Ridge Road near the border of the Wollumbin National Park.

This hike initially follows Brumbies Road (a fire trail) through tall forest and rain forest as it gradually climbs towards Brummies Lookout. Along the way you will be able to appreciate rewarding views of the Border Ranges as you make your way through the forest.

Brummies Lookout (as the name promises) offers vast and rare views, namely of the sheer western cliff face of Wollumbin as well as panoramas of the Border Ranges. Urban legend tells a story of a logger by the name of Brummie who used climb this particular spot to spot the red cedar trees, referred to as red gold'.

From the summit, follow the ridge line south east as it descends to Volvcano Road. On reaching the road, turn west then follow this road to Palmer Creek then Condowie Road. After approximately 1.5km you will reach the junction of Brummies Road where turning west (left) will take you back to the trail head.

This hike can also be completed as a return 8km walk from the summit.

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Brummies Lookout Loop Hike (11km)

Total distance: 10387 m
Max elevation: 649 m
Min elevation: 276 m
Total climbing: 615 m
Total descent: -615 m

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Brummies Lookout Loop from Condowie Road

As an alternative, you can commence the summit loop from Condowie Road. The distance, terrain and scenery are similar.

Total distance: 10284 m
Max elevation: 647 m
Min elevation: 320 m
Total climbing: 565 m
Total descent: -565 m

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Getting there

Brummies Lookout Loop Hike (11km)

Access from Swifts Rd near Tyalgum, NSW. Park near end of Tyalgum Ridge Road before the gates on the boundary of Wollumbin National Park. Driving to the trail head does give you the sense you are driving through private property. Tyalgum Ridge Road does run along the edge of the private property but if you feel uncomfortable, you can always seek permission from the owner.

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Track Grade

Grade 4 (Hard) - Challenging Walks for Experienced Walkers: Grade 4 on the AWTGS signifies challenging walking tracks. Bushwalking experience is recommended for these tracks, which may be long, rough, and very steep. Directional signage may be limited, requiring a good sense of navigation. These walks are suited for experienced walkers who are comfortable with steeper inclines, rougher terrain, and potentially longer distances.

About the region

Wollumbin, which rises from World Heritage-listed Wollumbin National Park to a height of 1,157 metres above sea level, is a remnant central vent of an ancient volcano. Formerly known as Mount Warning, this spectacular peak can be viewed from a range of vantage points in the surrounding massive crater (caldera), including Cudgen Nature Reserve, Border Ranges National Park and Nightcap National Park, Cape Byron Lighthouse and various settlements.

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Gear to consider

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Acknowledgement of Country

Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.

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Brummies Lookout Loop Hike (11km)