Mount Rooper and Swamp Bay (6.7km)

Length: 6.7km
Duration: 2.5hrs
Grade: 2
Style: Circuit
Start: Mt Rooper carpark
End: Mt Rooper carpark
Closest Town: Shute Harbour
Location: Conway National Park
Distance from state capital: 1108km
State: QLD
Latitude: -20.2856000885
Longitude: 148.7712209020

Summary

The first section of the Mount Rooper and Swamp Bay circuit climbs up through mixed forest for a view over Shute Harbour to the Conway range.
The shallow,stony clay soils support brush box,grass trees,wattles,and other woodland vegetation.

soak up the panoramic vista of the Whitsunday passage and islands at the summit.

Continue from lookout passing views to Daydream and North Molle Islands descend through mixed forest to meet swamp bay track.

Turn right onto swamp bay track you will then arrive at swamp bay, where a coral strewn beach offers views of islands .

Tips

Use good quality insect repellent

Total distance: 6735 m
Max elevation: 228 m
Min elevation: 4 m
Total climbing: 386 m
Total descent: -386 m

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