Kluvers Lookout

Kluvers Lookout is a 680m high peak west of Dayboro in the D’Aguilar Range. My friend Wayne and I took a mid-week ride up there today.
Kluvers Lookout
We started from Laceys Creek, riding 6km up Wirth Road, and ascending 400m through the rainforest in the process.

From there we climbed another 200m as the road wound slowly up to the lookout.
Kluvers Lookout
The lookout itself is quite small, but the views are fantastic. We were really lucky with the clear blue skies and views out to Moreton Bay.
Looking West
From the lookout we started the long descent back down to the valley. On the way down we were treated to some great scenery of low-lying clouds in the creek-beds to the west looking out towards Mount Byron. Wayne and I kept stopping frequently to enjoy the view.
Wayne the Helicopter
Half-way down the mountain, we came across this helicopter landing pad which was built in the park for emergency rescue. Wayne did an amazing impression of a helicopter. His “chooka chooka” noises were so authentic I expected him to take off.

From there it was a fast descent down Lacey’s Creek Road back to the bottom of the range. I worked my brakes so hard that they started to fade half-way through, and I had to pump them furiously to get them working again – not the sort of surprise you like to experience on a quick downhill run!

We rode 25km with about 930m of vertical ascent, and 2,300kcal. This one rates 8 out of 10 on the tough-o-meter because of the long climb and the tricky descent.

Total distance: 24.67 km
Total climbing: 966 m
Average temperature: NAN
Total time: 02:52:58
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2 Replies to “Kluvers Lookout”

    1. Hi Charly
      I often wondered who “Kluver” was and where he came from. Now I know he was probably Dutch 🙂
      I’m glad You liked the lookout.
      Your artwork looks lovely.
      Neil

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