The Glass House Mountains rise up dramatically from the surrounding Sunshine Coast landscape. Standing beneath them, Beerburrum East State Forest envelops you in its peace and serenity.
Beerburrum East State Forest has a rich history. It was long a sacred place for Aboriginal people, a place of ceremonies and trade. They carefully observed the natural world, using signs to know when to gather and when to feast. The bush provided everything they needed for thousands of years.
But in the 1860s, things changed for the Aboriginal people. Settlers arrived and cleared the land for farms and stock. The timber industry thrived. In the early 1900s, ex-servicemen were given land for pineapple farms. But many failed. They turned to the timber industry to survive.
Pine plantations were established in the 1930s. The forest was transformed from a place of ancient history to a place of modern industry.
Today, Beerburrum East State Forest is a place of contrasts. You can find the remnants of the past, like the ancient trees, and signs of the modern era like the pine plantations. It is also a place of wonder and beauty, with its towering mountains and peaceful trails. It invites you to explore and discover.