Guanaba to Mt Tambourine
About the Track
Track Description

Nice drive from Caballo Road, via Wongawallan Road heading up to Mount Tamborine Queensland.

Some hill climbs albeit moderately steep, loose gravel and exposed rocks.

Very small creek crossing over Guanaba Creek (check video) then climbing up to the top of Mount Tamborine.

Can also head off too Wongawallan Road and follow the power lines along.

Nice drive, some care required. Mostly graded.

Also some fun off track stiff with some practice hill climbs and descents and the like.

Track Logs
User ID Log Vehicle Date
58807 Track is now closed off :-( Huge gates. Suzuki Grand Vitara Apr 15, 2015
45947 Toyota Landcruiser Oct 7, 2014
41612 Went up here today. Sharp rocks up the hill from Birds Rd. Just a short 200mtr run to bitumen on Tarata Rd. Followed that road through and started a track again but that only goes for a another few hundreds meters and the road is closed (about where the black diamond is on the map). Toyota Prado Dec 20, 2013
43170 Track ends on Mount Tamborine on recently sold land. It's a great drive however, heard that spotted vehicles are reported to authorities (National Park and Police). Please watch out. Safe driving. G Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sep 16, 2013
32088 Went and had another explore of these tracks today. A couple of rutted areas around but overall the track in very good condition. All gates we came to were open and a few other 4wd's and trail bikes out exploring as well. A good day. Ford Ranger Aug 17, 2013
37916 Nothing too challenging in the dry, like to see it wet Nissan Navara Aug 4, 2013
39146 Not far from home but good day out. Track is dry so fairly easy driving but some moderately steep hills, a couple of creek crossings and a couple of mud pits added a bit of fun. Found one track that has seen little use lately which has steep decent, loose rock on rock and deep ruts. After about a kilometer the ruts got too deep and we had to turn back. The uphill climb definitely even more challenging and exciting. Nissan Patrol Jul 13, 2013
19155 Been meaning to go here for some time, so finaly got here ... started off smooth, the little creek crossin is nice as the water was cascading down on the Right. But where I ended up do not know but it got challenging in areas, steep climbs, mud areas (as had been raining week before) but nice out here. Mitsubishi Pajero Jun 17, 2013
19155 Great Mitsubishi Pajero Jun 16, 2013
19155 Great Mitsubishi Pajero Jun 16, 2013
40656 Went out here for about 4 hours today, it was heaps of fun with some challenging sections if you really go looking. Jeep Cherokee Jun 9, 2013
39988 went in for a quick look today with Yenski 132 and another mate, was fun, worth another trip back in to look around a bit more. Great veiws. Nissan Patrol May 18, 2013
40085 Good fun track, had a nice up there with a couple mates today. Definitely be visiting again! Mitsubishi Triton May 18, 2013
11190 Gates closed at the Wongawallan Rd end it seems this happens periodically as it was open on Anzac day. The climb the Eagle Close is loose and rocky. There was a real estate agent at the block of land for sale at the top so I don't expect the national park gate to remain open for much longer. It wont be long till this area is also complete gated like Ormeau. Nissan Patrol May 5, 2013
33265 Mitsubishi Pajero Apr 26, 2013
39597 Nice fun track in the dry, nice veiws with some nice steep hills. Good fun Jeep Wrangler Apr 21, 2013
26576 Slippery in places, climb up to Eagle Close is pretty rutted up. Toyota Landcruiser Mar 31, 2013
38918 Trying this track on friday without gps, cant wait Mitsubishi Pajero Mar 27, 2013
26490 Good track, i went alone and ended up with 2 more D22 navaras Toyota Hilux Mar 27, 2013
37642 One of my favourite playgrounds. Here's a video from my recent visit http://www.vimeo.com/62545458 Holden Jackaroo Mar 24, 2013
42915 Head ed in here for another round of fun, I like this spot alot. Came in here with a few less wheels than last time just a Mate & I. did a bit more of a tiki tour around all the spots. Turned left at the fork & left through the gate & tackled the loose rocky climb up to Eagles Close. The old TD LX Rodeo stock standard except for a new set of Michellin A/T's that I got for the right price certainly helped. Holden Rodeo Mar 8, 2013
38314 Realy enjoyed this track, fun in the wet to. look out for little side tracks to make your day even more interesting. Mazda Bravo Mar 1, 2013
38302 Great track for a first timer. Very slippery when wet. Especiall after the water fall. Mitsubishi Triton Feb 27, 2013
37642 Good trip, thanks to Doc for showing me the way, we went back in after Doc left and explored a few side tracks, Did the steep climb out to Eagle Close and had a lot of fun. Thanks to the guys who winched me out of a deep rut on one of the side tracks. I missed my line reversing out and slid into the washout leaving two wheels airborne. All in all, a great spot with a few challenges if you go looking for them. Holden Jackaroo Feb 3, 2013
26345 First time through here successfully(pulled out due to rain last time). A nice run, enough to to make it fun, but only as hard as you want it to be. Thankyou to a member from here who we met on the track in a silver FJ for guiding us through. Toyota Hilux Jan 13, 2013
15187 Nice run Standard FJ Cruiser ate it up and most of the side tracks would be a handful on standard tyres in the rain. Toyota FJ Cruiser Oct 21, 2012
34945 Good day out made it to the end but gate was closed so drove all the way back. Jeep Wrangler Oct 15, 2012
32157 They locked and gated this trail today :( Nissan Pathfinder Oct 1, 2012
33864 went on this track to day great fun the wife enjoyed it to some hill climbs needed low range but made up (factory Navara) will be going back again soon (need some rain) Nissan Navara Sep 23, 2012
32088 Went and explored this track, 1st time out in my Ranger. Found quite a few side tracks that were dead ends but had a lot of fun. Ford Ranger Aug 24, 2012
31950 Jeep Grand Cherokee Aug 22, 2012
25376 Nice run. A bit limpy in places but no dramas whatsoever. Could be very slippery in the wet with the clay sections. Chevrolet 4wd Aug 17, 2012
25376 Nice run. A bit limpy in places but no dramas whatsoever. Could be very slippery in the wet with the clay sections. Chevrolet 4wd Aug 17, 2012
30886 got there late in the day so i didnt go all the way through but looked good what i seen kids like it Toyota Landcruiser Aug 7, 2012
29020 Great track, like many others I missed the turnoff to the creek, being fairly new to the world of 4x4 I found the small incline a bit daunting, but after going up and down (i did the track in reverse too) I have started to realise that I just have to put a bit of faith in the equipment and stop being such a pansy! Toyota Hilux Jun 27, 2012
23608 Went up there the other day. Fairly dry. Wasn't much water in the creek crossing, though the waterfall was spectacular. Being a learner driver, there was some tyre scrabbling through the creek. Took me a few goes. Gotta wind those torsion-bars up a bit to give us a bit more clearance under the front. Turned right and went down Wongawallen Road, emerging at Welches Road. We had a great day on this family outing. Mitsubishi Triton Mar 26, 2012
42915 Nice & dry, Slippery clay descent after turning right at fork in road. very rocky & washed out creek crossing with another very steep slippery clay ascent up to Wongawallan Road. Holden Rodeo Mar 25, 2012
3197 Do it some great forrest out there & excellent for beginners just an easy cruise but if its rained a fair bit have your recovery gear in order. Nissan Patrol Mar 6, 2012
26067 Got stuck towards the end past the turn off to the creek. We headed towards the Eagles Cl exit and it's very boggy and slippery, not like the rest of the track. Apart from getting stuck and having to be rescued (read about it here http://www.4x4earth.com.au/forum/general-4x4-discussion/16958-help-were-stuck.html), it was a great track and lots of fun! Toyota Landcruiser Mar 4, 2012
26271 Moderate with small creek crossing Volkswagon 4wd Mar 3, 2012
26274 Volkswagon 4wd Mar 3, 2012
23608 Howdy 4X4 Earth adventurers, the last time dad and I went up this track, we missed the turnoff to the creek crossing/waterfall. However some kindly 4X4 Earth members got us back on track with some directions. Despite the recent rainfall, the track was relatively easy. The first steep climb was somewhat rutted and washed out. Our Tritons wheels started to spin momentarily, but then the tight LSD kicked in and helped us up. The ascent of the roller-coaster was tricky as usual, steep, rocky and rutted. The creek crossing was fairly easy, with some careful wheel placement. However, the waterfall was in full flow and looked great. When we got to the end of the track, we turned right and headed back down Wongawallan Road, coming out at Welches Road. Will definitely be going back soon. We love this track, as it's only twenty-five minutes drive from our home. I drove most of the track (with dad's guidance). Mitsubishi Triton Feb 13, 2012
19973 track in reasonable condition. one short steepish hill. towbar on landcruiser (ute) dragged going through creek crossing, but not badly. Also, for those without a GPS which can upload track gps files, we missed the right hand (120 degree) turn down to the creek crossing first time round. this is the turn required to get to mt tamborine. Toyota Landcruiser Feb 5, 2012
23435 Finally made it up the insane hill to eagles close! Even with the locker it was difficult, right on the limit. Red clay sections are more rutted and looks like someone carved a new track into the back of one of the houses - not cool! Mitsubishi Pajero Feb 2, 2012
23435 Finally made it up the insane hill to eagles close! Even with the locker it was difficult, right on the limit. Red clay sections are more rutted and looks like someone carved a new track into the back of one of the houses - not cool! Mitsubishi Pajero Feb 2, 2012
25409 Good fun track for the couple of hours in the morning or arvo good to try out new gear couldn't find the exit though got to a creek crossing and was very overgrown so we turned around but was good fun Ford Ranger Jan 25, 2012
25295 i completed this track early jan 2012. it was relatively easy going along the graded bits. has one decent hill climb on the main track which is loose rock and gravel. Didnt explore any off track stuff. Popped out at eagle hieghts. was extremly dry at the time Nissan Navara Jan 21, 2012
17562 Took this track with the young fella and found the hill climbs interesting. Came out at Mt Tambourine. Saw heaps of tracks off to the side which we will have to go back and explore. Nissan Patrol Dec 30, 2011
13915 Awsum track some tracks for beginners and some tracks for the more experienced , alot of side tracks will be defanatly be goin back again :) Mitsubishi Pajero Dec 29, 2011
24632 I need to go back to this track. Not finished it yet. Started to poor down and got a little slippery. Toyota Hilux Dec 16, 2011
23608 Explored this track from the Cabello Road end. A great day trip, awesome views, and quite challenging drive in places. The 'roller coasters' were great fun. There is a very steep climb however the mighty Triton scrabbled up (with the aid of its tight LSD), despite having worn tyres. Unfortunately, we couldn't find our way all the way up to Eagle heights :( We followed the white arrows (painted on tree-trunks, past the 'playground'), and traversed some 'roller coasters', the aforementioned very-steep hill, cont. on and came to a Y-junction with a Nat Parks sign next to a gate (a tree had blown over and knocked down the gate :D). We turned left here (through the gate), and cont. on a short distance until we came to another Y-junction (with another Nat. Parks sign). The track to the left has some very deep ruts, whilst the track on the right is becoming overgrown. We ended up backtracking to the previous Y-junction and took the turn to the right, but it soon became very rough and narrowed considerably. Could someone who has driven this track the whole way PM me with the directions. Mitsubishi Triton Nov 1, 2011
23435 Great fun - network has three very very steep hill climbs, two are dead ends and the third exits onto eagles retreat. Second creek crossing looks like it could be fun too! Mitsubishi Pajero Oct 28, 2011
13151 It is a great half day trip (from Brisbane). There are some steep hills, but nothing at all difficult. The waterfall is worth stopping at. You can climb down to the bottom relatively easily. There is even a little surprise there for kids. Toyota Landcruiser Oct 16, 2011
22113 Good easy track the kids loved the waterfall Toyota Landcruiser Sep 18, 2011
20693 Very easy beginners track Nissan Patrol Jul 24, 2011
14176 Track is great Condition would only do in dry Last climb out to Eagle Close was steep and a lot of loose rocks but great fun Mitsubishi Triton Jun 28, 2011
2523 track was easy no ruts some nice hill climbs was 1st time out there was some other track to try another weekend Mazda BT-50 Jun 26, 2011
2523 Mazda BT-50 Jun 26, 2011
18994 Fun track, with nice views of the Gold Coast, a small creek crossing and a waterfall next to it. Good as a scenic short cut up to Mt Tamborine and an introduction to hill climbs. Would only do track in the dry as the hills become slippery. Main entrance to the track is the end of Tarata Rd Jeep Grand Cherokee Apr 23, 2011
16273 went out today took us a bit to find the entrance really good run through there when its a bit wet the clay can be a bit menacing but still managed to get the rover through there LandRover Discovery Mar 13, 2011
13711 We run this track a lot, it's like our "hit" track, or where we take friends if they want a taste of 4WDING. Track is still in superb condition. The 20metre or so clay run into the waterfall crossing has been quite chewed up by something bigger than my machine, but is still perfectly crossable, just need good tyres and stay in the ruts really. Something for everybody here, especially if you go up to Tambourine, then back down Wangawallan Road, then turn immediately right at bottom of Wongawallan Road and head up hill via the power line trail :-) Mitsubishi Pajero Feb 14, 2011
13711 We run this track a lot, it's like our "hit" track, or where we take friends if they want a taste of 4WDING. Track is still in superb condition. The 20metre or so clay run into the waterfall crossing has been quite chewed up by something bigger than my machine, but is still perfectly crossable, just need good tyres and stay in the ruts really. Something for everybody here, especially if you go up to Tambourine, then back down Wangawallan Road, then turn immediately right at bottom of Wongawallan Road and head up hill via the power line trail :-) Mitsubishi Pajero Feb 14, 2011
11190 Great track found my way into the a national park (went straight ahead instead of turning right toward the creek crossing). Lots of possibilties on off-shoot tracks. Mitsubishi Challenger Jan 30, 2011
14718 Great track - little bit of everything - creek crossing - mud - rocky climbs - little bit greasey in spots, dusty in others. First real crack at 4wd ing in the mighty triton. Handled it with ease. Mitsubishi Triton Jan 29, 2011
14762 i travel this track every week, dont worry about the sign sayin no 4x4ing. have been a tamborine resident for over 22 years n never seen n e one else but 4x4ers through there, exception for bush fires. Toyota Landcruiser Jan 13, 2011
6765 Easy track, all graded. Nice scenic drive up to Tamborine. NB: This track is on Conservation land and has a sign on the higher Tamborine side saying no 4wd's etc, so be aware of this. Toyota Hilux Dec 15, 2010