Mount Tibrogargan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Tibrogargan |
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| Elevation | 364 m (1,194 ft) |
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 Mount Tibrogargan
Location in Queensland
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| Parent range | Glass House Mountains |
Mount Tibrogargan is a well-known hill located in the Glass House Mountains National Park. You can find it north-northwest of Brisbane, Australia. This mountain is actually a giant rock plug, called a volcanic plug, made of hard rock called alkali rhyolite. It formed inside an ancient volcano about 27 million years ago.
Tibrogargan is easy to spot in South East Queensland. Many people think it looks like a woman holding a baby and looking over her shoulder. However, in 2004, some parts of the rock that looked like eyes wore away and fell off. The name Tibrogargan comes from local Aboriginal words. Chibur means 'flying squirrel' and kaiyathin means 'biting'.
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Aboriginal Story of Mount Tibrogargan
In the stories of this area, Tibrogargan was the father of all the other Glass House Mountains. His wife was Beerwah.
One day, Tibrogargan saw the ocean waters rising. He quickly told his son Coonowrin to take his mother, Beerwah, to a safe place. But Coonowrin, also known as Crookneck, did not obey. He failed to protect his mother.
Tibrogargan became very angry. He hit Coonowrin and broke his neck. Because of this, Tibrogargan is said to have turned his back on Coonowrin forever.
Exploring Mount Tibrogargan
Mount Tibrogargan is not as tall as some other mountains in Queensland. It stands at 364 metres high. However, it is the third tallest of the Glass House Mountains. The tallest is Mount Beerwah, which is 556 metres high.
Hiking and Climbing
Climbing to the top of Tibrogargan is a popular activity. The path on the western side of the mountain is fairly easy to follow. You don't need special climbing skills, just a moderate level of fitness. Most people can reach the summit in about one to two hours. This makes it a favorite spot for bushwalkers and tourists.
Even though it's a popular climb, some visitors still get into trouble. Sometimes, the State Emergency Service or rescue helicopters need to help them.
Tibrogargan is also a great place for rock climbers. There are many climbing routes on the mountain. These routes range from easy ones for beginners to very difficult ones for experts. You can find both single-pitch and multi-pitch climbs. Most of these climbing routes are on the eastern side of Mount Tibrogargan.
Walking Trails Around the Mountain
Besides the summit climb, there are other walking trails around Tibrogargan. These trails are less challenging.
- The Tibrogargan Circuit is 3.3 kilometres long.
- The Trachyte Circuit is 5.6 kilometres long.
All these trails, including the path to the summit, start from the car park at the base of Tibrogargan.
See also
In Spanish: Monte Tibrogargan para niños
