Our time on the Sunshine Coast Regional in Queensland has been delightful, and we've found a bit of exploring to be just what we needed.
We took a pleasant drive to take in the views of the Glasshouse Mountains. The rolling hills and distant peaks are a soothing sight.
While we appreciate the scenery, we also find the history of the region fascinating.
A conveniently located sign explained that Lieutenant James Cook named the mountains in 1770 because they reminded him of glass furnaces in his hometown in Yorkshire, England. Quite a stretch of the imagination, if we do say so ourselves! Apparently, Matthew Flinders reached the summit of Mt Beerburrum in 1799, but failed to climb Mt Tibrogargan. We didn't attempt either.
Even on a slightly overcast day, the view was worth the trip.
We observed two peaks, shrouded slightly in mist, that dominated the horizon. According to the information we read, these distinctive formations are the result of millions of years of erosion on former volcanic cones. Makes you feel rather small, doesn't it? We're glad we made the detour. A bit of history and impressive scenery always make for a good day out in the Sunshine Coast Regional area.
