Mt Eerwah

22 February 2003

The aboriginals named Mt Eerwah after the death adder but that didn't deter our small group. Four walkers left Brisbane where it was pouring with rain to meet up with another six from Gympie to climb Mt Eerwah just off the highway near Eumundi. Fortunately the Sunshine Coast lived up to its name and our little patch of mountain was rain free.

To get to the base of the mountain we had to cross two deep gullies which were fortunately dry but the normally steep dry banks were muddy from previous rain and we soon started slipping and sliding amid howls of laughter. After the mud came the lantana but fortunately the path cut through had not yet grown over and we exited into light rainforest and yet more slippery mud. After a slightly exposed contour we ascended to the ridge top for morning tea.

We then followed the ridge top to the summit and had lovely views to Point Glorious. After a little exploring we descended with a light sprinkle of rain and much more mud sliding. Our country cousins then headed for Gympie and a bath while the city slickers took to the Eumundi markets for a late lunch and shopping.

Thanks to all for a great day. Linda