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#435 Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout

Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout, Brisbane, Australia

About this stone

This summit lookout delivers sweeping panoramic views across Brisbane's skyline, Moreton Bay, and toward the distant Glass House Mountains. The area is well-equipped for visitors, with the Kuta Café and Summit Restaurant & Bar offering refreshments and dining options. Walking and mountain biking trails crisscross the terrain, connecting to the Brisbane Botanic Gardens and the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium nearby. Historically, the spot holds significant World War II heritage—it served as a military base for the Royal Australian Air Force and United States Navy, once storing over 120,000 tonnes of explosives and equipped with searchlights and anti-aircraft defenses. The penguin stone here shares the space with a thriving ant colony, making it a lively—if occasionally protective—addition to the landscape.

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-27.4851008, 152.9590413

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Stone Details

  • Stone Number #435
  • Type 🐧 Standard
  • Status Active
  • City Brisbane
  • Country Australia
  • Placed Date 5 May 2025
  • Hidden by @lk_lh_15

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