While navigating the Queensland coast in 1770, Captain Cook was surprised to encounter towering peaks in a region known for its plains. Their silhouettes reminded him of the glass furnaces he'd seen in England, leading him to name them the Glass House Mountains.
The summit of the highest peak, Mount Beerwah, reaches only 556 meters above sea level. The Glass House Mountains play a significant role in the mythology of the local Aboriginal people. Mount Tibrogargan, which resembles a giant gazing out to sea, is held in particular reverence.
The Glass House Mountains are part of the Glass House Mountains National Park, with eight hiking trails of varying lengths and difficulty. Additionally, these areas are a popular training ground for rock climbers.
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