Just a 25-minute / 32-kilometre drive from Gladstone, is Mount Larcom, a small rural township with a population of just over 300 people.
Highlights
- Annual agriculture show which has been running for over 100 years. For more information, visit https://mtlarcomshow.com.au/.
- Climbing Mt Larcom.
Things To Do At Mout Larcom
Agriculture Show
The annual Mount Larcom show has been running for over 100 years now and can see up to 18,000 people through the gates over the two-day show.
More information about the show can be found here – https://mtlarcomshow.com.au/.
Mount Larcom Climb
The mountain, Mount Larcom, is 632 metres tall and is an 18-minute drive east of the township of Mount Larcom. From the top of the mountain, you will have uninterrupted 360-degree views, and be able to see all the way to Gladstone, and on a clear day the islands east of Rockhampton.
The climb will take approximately 4 to 5 hours to return the almost 7-kilometre hike, and there are areas of loose rocks and almost vertical slopes. Many hiking and walking websites consider this hiking track very difficult and is not a suitable climb for novice hikers.
Make sure you have enough water and snacks to last you the entire walk. You should carry one litre of water for every hour you will be walking. You should also avoid climbing the mountain on days with extreme heat.
The below map shows the starting point of the climb. To keep you on track there are blue dots and yellow markers along the track.
Local Attractions
There are some local attractions and facilities that will keep you occupied including:
Accommodation
There are several accommodation options available at Mount Larcom:
There are plenty of other accommodation options if you look towards the surrounding towns including Gladstone.
Education
There is only one school in Mount Larcom, Mount Larcom State School. This school has enrollments from prep to grade 10.
Need To Know
Address: Mt Larcom, Queensland
More information: https://www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/mount-larcom/mount-larcom-1
