Mount Barney National Park Brisbane

Watch the Mount Barney safety video to plan your visit

There is no easy way to climb Mount Barney and preparation is the key to a safe and enjoyable visit. The safety video only takes 4.5 minutes to watch but it could save you from being caught out overnight or being rescued. Photo credit: Steve Browne © Queensland Government

Montserrat Lookout remote bush camp

Montserrat Lookout camping area is a popular open forest site on summit with good views of Mount Barney from a different perspective.

Accessible by

  • Walk-in

Camping area facilities

  • Tent camping
  • Long walk to tent
  • Walking

Always check

Camping area features: Popular open forest site on summit with good views of Mount Barney from a different perspective. There is limited protection in windy weather.

Location: Grid Reference: 655-739, GPS Reference: 56J 0465514 6873919 (WGS84)

Access: Nearest vehicle access is by 4WD to Cleared Ridge via Waterfall Creek Road south-east of Boonah.

Number of sites: 2 camp sites allowing 3 people per site. Maximum of 6 people at this remote bush camp.

Camp sites are suitable for: self-sufficient, walk-in camping.

Camp site surface: Soil, leaf litter.

Facilities: None. Must be self-sufficient. Water collected from creeks should be treated before drinking. All rubbish (including food scraps) must be carried out.

Open fires: Prohibited. Use fuel stoves only.

Generator use: Not allowed.

Essentials to bring: Drinking water, extra food, first-aid kit, topographic map, compass, torch, warm clothing, wet weather gear, rubbish bags, insect repellent, fuel or gas stove and a small trowel for burying faecal waste. Read more about before you visit.

Mobile phone coverage: Average. You might need to use 07 prefix if calling Queensland numbers.

Bookings

Book online or learn about our camping booking options.

Visiting safely

For more safety information see Visiting Mount Barney safely and camp with care.

  • There are currently no park alerts for this park.