Cape Creek to Mount Funnel

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Cape Creek to Mount Funnel

Highlights

  • Climb the base of Mount Funnel for breathtaking views across the Cape, rewarding your effort with stunning landscapes.
  • Settle in at Windmill Bay or Cape Creek for a night under the stars, enjoying the tranquillity of nature.
  • Circumnavigate Mount Funnel to experience its unique volcanic cap, offering a rare perspective of the surrounding area.
  • Explore the rugged terrain with care, as the lack of defined tracks adds an adventurous edge to your journey.

From your camping area (Windmill Bay or Cape Creek) you can see the wonderful landscape view featuring Mount Funnel, rising 344 metres above sea level, with a distinctive volcanic cap. Experienced climbers can climb the base, with a circumnavigation providing exquisite views across the Cape. There is no defined walking track, so climbers must take extra care, but the view from the top is well worth it.

Head back to Cape Creek to set up for the night.

Features

Service facilities

  • Lookouts

Journey Travel Type

  • 4×4
  • Four Wheel Drive

Route Types

  • One way

Difficulty

  • Grade 2

Sevice Activity

  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Four Wheel Driving
  • Hiking
  • Rock Climbing
  • Scenic Drives
  • Walks

Operation information

A Natural Adventure through The Mackay Region

Escape the modern world with a rugged and remote adventure to lift your spirits and clear your mind. Soak up splendid isolation, peace and tranquility amongst the remoteness of the Mackay Region’s National Parks! See a variety of open woodlands, dense rainforests, mangroves and gullies of paperbark trees all growing towards a beautiful, picturesque coastline.

Distance units

  • Kilometres

Time units

  • Hours

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