Coonowrin, one of the more notable of the Glasshouse Mountains
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The GlasshouseMountains are a series of steep-sided volcanic plugs which dominate the landscape of the Sunshine coast Hinterland.
The mountains are located 31 kilometres from Brisbane and are approximately 30 minute drive North.
The GlasshouseMountains are approximately 30 km from Brisbane and 120 km from the Gold Coast, travelling time is half an hour and 1.5 hours respectively.
The GlasshouseMountains Holiday Village is a 3.5 star rated holiday accommodation retreat nestled amongst the picturesque GlasshouseMountains, the spectacular backdrop of the Sunshine Coast.
GlasshouseMountains also has it's very own railway station, as it is located along the main Queensland Rail line, from which pick-ups can be arranged.
Things To Do The GlasshouseMountains, named by Captain James Cook in 1770, are a series of 13 breath taking volcanic peaks which jut out from the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, providing a spectacular backdrop to the Sunshine Coast.