Mount Coonowrin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Coonowrin |
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Coonowrin is one of the more notable of the Glass House Mountains.
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| Elevation | 377 m (1,237 ft) |
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 Mount Coonowrin
Location in Queensland
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| Parent range | Glass House Mountains |
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| Mountain type | Volcanic |
Mount Coonowrin, also known as Crookneck, is a special mountain in the Glass House Mountains range. It is located in Queensland, Australia. You can find it about 19 km north of Caboolture. This is about an hour's drive north of Brisbane. Coonowrin is easy to spot because of its unique, rocky top.
The Story of Coonowrin: Aboriginal Dreamtime
The Glass House Mountains are very important in Aboriginal stories. One famous tale explains why Coonowrin looks the way it does.
In this story, Coonowrin is the son of Mount Tibrogargan and Mount Beerwah. One day, a big storm hit the land. Tibrogargan told Coonowrin to help his mother Beerwah and his brothers and sisters find safety.
But Coonowrin was scared of the storm. He ran away instead of helping his family. When his father, Tibrogargan, found him, he hit Coonowrin on the back of the head. This caused Coonowrin's neck to become crooked.
Tibrogargan was so disappointed in his son's actions. Because of this, he still sits with his back to Coonowrin today.
Why You Can't Climb Coonowrin: Safety First
Mount Coonowrin was once a popular place for climbing. However, the mountain was permanently closed to the public in March 1999. This decision was made because of a high risk of falling rocks. These rockfalls had caused harm to climbers in the past.
During a study of the mountain in 1999, experts found problems with the stability of the slopes. They also found that individual rocks on the east and south sides could be dangerous. For everyone's safety, climbing Mount Coonowrin is no longer allowed.
