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Lake Alexandra to Forty Foot Falls

Lake Alexandra to Forty Foot Falls

6.7 km return

2 h 15 min to 3 h 30 min

6.7 km

Return

Starting from the Lake Alexandra carpark, at the intersection of Queen Street and Alfred Street, Mittagong, this walk leads to Forty Foot Falls and back via the Forty Foot Falls Walking Track. The walk starts at Lake Alexandra, a quaint little pond with ducks all around. The lake is ideal for families, with a playground, toilet facilities and numerous picnic areas. From the lake, the walk leads to Forty Foot Falls through lush fern forest, mostly following the creek along a dirt track and over small wooden bridges. Behind Forty Foot Falls is a large cavern, allowing you to walk around the back of the falls and stand under them. There is also a lookout above the falls. While there is no clear or defined swimming hole, there are plenty of deep pools to take a dip in and cool off on a hot day. The walk is well signposted, and marked by red tabs or poles with a red tip spray painted on them. The track is mostly flat until the last section where you go down a series of steps, down a ladder built into the rock to reach the falls. The walk also involves creek crossings, overgrown sections, a couple of short steep climbs, and some rocks to scramble over to access the waterfall. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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2 h 15 min to 3 h 30 min

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Mount Tibberoowuccum Track

Mount Tibberoowuccum Track

1.5 km return

1 h to 2 h 30 min

Starting from Marshs Road, Beerburrum, this walk takes you to the summit of Mount Tibberoowuccum and back, exploring the eucalypt woodland of Glass House Mountains National Park along the way. The magical 360 views from the summit are going to surprise you, making you think why you haven’t cleared this hidden gem of a mountain before. Savor the unimpeded views over Sunshine Coast to the north along with the surrounding Glass house Mountains. The hike is short enough to be of great value, but not so easy that you’ll feel like you were just given the views. In fact, there’s a 5-10 metre rock scrambling part near the peak. Don’t give up on this walk if that scares you though, the views are still available to you from the base of the peak. Come real early and watch the sun rise, or schedule the walk on a full moon to have a completely different experience. Wear grippy shoes and avoid doing this walk under wet conditions to be safe. An insect repellent will come in handy against the mozzies(Australian word for mosquitos). Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Starting at the well-established Girrakool picnic area, this walk visits four lookouts and an Aboriginal engravings site. The walk offers a couple of side trips, visiting some nice spots on Piles Creek. The views from each of the lookout are filtered through trees, but still worth the visit. The walk is especially nice in late winter and early spring, when the wildflowers are blooming. A good walk when picnicking at Girrakool. Let us begin by acknowledging the Darkinjung & Guringai people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Girrakool Loop Track

1.4 km circuit

30 min to 45 min

Waterfall

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Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay walk

Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay walk

3 km oneway

1 h 15 min to 1 h 30 min

3 km

Oneway

This walk explores a great section of Sydney Harbour. Starting with some historic points at Bradleys Head, you can enjoy views of Sydney's Opera House and Harbour Bridge. The views will continue to delight as you explore bushland and the bays along the way. The pleasant walk ends at Clifton Gardens, where you will find a kiosk and equipment for the kids to play. Let us begin by acknowledging the Borogegal & Cammeraigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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1 h 15 min to 1 h 30 min

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Coral Beach Track to The Beak Lookout

Coral Beach Track to The Beak Lookout

3.5 km return

1 h 15 min to 1 h 45 min

3.5 km

Return

Starting from the car park off Whitsunday Drive, Shute Harbour, this return walk takes you to the Coral Beach via the same-titled walking track, then proceeds to visit The Beak Lookout after a walk along the beach. Enjoy this pleasant stroll through the hoop pines as you make your way towards the secluded Coral Beach. Here, you’ll be able to cool off in the crystal clear waters of the pacific. Bring diving goggles to view the gorgeous corals underwater and collect some seashells. The Beak Lookout provides you great views of the Whitsunday Islands and beyond. You’ll be under the canopy throughout the track, excluding the beach part. Keep an eye out for snakes. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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1 h 15 min to 1 h 45 min

Swim

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Sandringham Jetty to Ricketts Point Walking Track

Sandringham Jetty to Ricketts Point Walking Track

7.8 km oneway

2 h to 3 h 30 min

This lovely, mostly flat walk starts at the Jetty Road parking area and follows the track along the coastline to Ricketts Point. At some places you can opt to walk along the sandy beach or follow the dirt track. Lovely views open up at every step of the way and there are plenty of seats to take a rest and take in the scenic coastal views. Dogs on leash are welcome too. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Cafe

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Giant Tree to Coalmine Beach

Giant Tree to Coalmine Beach

6.2 km oneway

1 h 45 min to 3 h

Starting from the car park on Tingle Drive, Walpole, this walk takes you to Coalmine Beach Holiday Park via Bibbulmun Track. The walk commences from the Giant Tingle Tree with a girth of 24m, the largest-girthed living eucalypt known in the world and allows visitors to enjoy panoramic views of Nornalup Inlet and the Southern Ocean. Visitors then descend to Coalmine Beach on the shores of the Walpole and Nornalup Inlets Marine Park. The area is host to a number of splendid karri and red tingles, which are a feast for the eye during springtime. The walk can be completed as a return as well. Some bushwalking experience is required; the track can have short steep sections and rough surfaces. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Swim

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Duffy's Track and Slade Lookout

Duffy's Track and Slade Lookout

2.9 km return

1 h 15 min to 1 h 30 min

2.9 km

Return

A less frequented track, this rough, steep bush track abounds with wildlife including goannas and black snakes. Slade Lookout is definitely worth the short trip along the management trail to see good views over the marina at Bobbin Head. The mangroves at Duffy's Wharf (Cowan Creek) are also teeming with wildlife. Let us begin by acknowledging the Guringai people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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1 h 15 min to 1 h 30 min

This great walk goes to some amazing places. Pindar Lookout, Pool and Cave are the greatest features of the walk, with each feature deserving of its own unique track. Stand in awe of the cave, one of the largest in the region and great place to camp. The walk takes off from the tiny Wondabyne Station to climb onto the plateau and continues along the ridgeline to Mt Pindar. The track is faint, passing over rocky terrain with many spider webs across the track, so only for people comfortable with off-track navigation. Unless you come by water, the only access is by train, you cannot drive to the start of this walk. Let us begin by acknowledging the Darkinjung & Guringai people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Pindar Cave

11.5 km return

4 h, 6 h to 2 days

Caves

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Special

Train

Starting from the Minyon Falls car park on Minyon Drive, Whian Whian, this walk takes you on a circuit past the Minyon Falls Lookout, the base of Minyon Falls and the Minyon Grass Lookout via the Minyon Falls Walk. This moderately challenging loop initially follows a boardwalk to a wheelchair accessible lookout at the top of Minyon Falls, an impressive 100m high plunge waterfall located within Nightcap National Park. From there, the walk crosses Repentance Creek via stepping stones and follows the ridge through dry eucalypt forest, passing an optional side trip to Condong Falls, then descends into the gorge and continues through dense rainforest, passing small cascades and crystal clear creeks. The walk crosses Repentance Creek again before reaching a large pile of boulders, marked with orange triangles, which requires scrambling over to reach the base of Minyon Falls. After exploring the waterfall and swimming hole, walkers can continue to the Minyon Grass Lookout, which offers spectacular views across the rainforest towards the falls. The walk can also be started from the Minyon Grass car park and can be done as a loop by walking along Minyon Drive from one car park to the other. This loop consists of wide and narrow walking trails and unsealed roads, with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural surfaces, compacted gravel surfaces, boardwalk sections, rock scrambling sections, creek crossings, steep hills and steps, suitable for moderate fitness levels. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Minyon Falls Walk

6.6 km circuit

2 h to 3 h

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Toohey Mountain & Mayne Ridge

Toohey Mountain & Mayne Ridge

3.3 km circuit

1 h to 1 h 45 min

Starting from Mayne Estate Picnic Area, Salisbury, this circuit walk gives you a tour of the northwestern corner of Toohey Forest, visiting Toohey Mountain along the way. The Toohey Mountain & Mayne Ridge track is a great way to escape the chaos of the city without leaving it. The walk takes you through a mixture of terrain and scenery. Toohey Forest is home to 400+ animal species, and the most common ones you can see in this part of it are the turkeys. These tracks are suitable for trail running as well. The signage may not be on point, but using the app/map will help you stay on track. It's an excellent option for those who want to enjoy a bit of nature and solitude within the city limits. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Pets

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Urban

Bus

Starting from the car park at the end of Beedlup Falls Car Park, Beedlup, this walk takes you to Beedlup falls and back via the Bibbulmun Track. You can take a short stroll around the falls and enjoy the views scattered through the karri forest with a cluster of nature that has existed for thousands of years. It is also possible to encounter wild birds, which makes the walk appealing for enthusiasts. The area around the falls has a boardwalk and bridges are present at crossings. There are certain sections with stairs on the second half of the walk, but you can backtrack from the lookout to avoid them. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Beedlup Falls Circuit

890 m circuit

20 min to 30 min

Beedlup Falls Circuit

Waterfall

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Starting from the car park at the end of Point Peron Road, Peron, this walk takes you on a circuit around the coastline of Cape Peron. Cape Peron, known locally as Point Peron, is a coastal beauty and the headland at Rockingham Lakes Regional Park, just a few minutes drive from the city centre of Rockingham. The area is known for its protected sandy beaches, rugged limestone cliffs, offshore reefs and panoramic sea views, and is home to many different family-friendly trails. Cape Peron is surrounded by the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, which is home to bottlenose dolphins, Australian sea lions, loggerhead turtles and a variety of birdlife, including penguins. The calm and clear waters are ideal for swimming, snorkelling, fishing and kayaking, while the shoreline makes for some very scenic walks. Plenty of coves, beaches and viewpoints are present, along with WW2 ruins. Enjoy the coastal beauty of Cape Peron on a walk along its shores, or take the plunge to explore some of the underwater features of the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park. This is a relatively short walk, but the panoramic ocean views you'll get from almost every possible angle may prolong the time you'll spend. More if you decide to explore all the coves and lookouts. The walk can be considered easy and is mostly wheelchair-friendly. Dogs are allowed, as long as they're kept on a leash. Along the mainland foreshore of the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, there are water stations, toilets, barbecues, picnic tables and several locations to purchase provisions. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Cape Peron Loop Walk

2 km circuit

30 min to 1 h

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Bus

Nature, Echidna, Bakers Gully and Sundews Ridge Loop

Nature, Echidna, Bakers Gully and Sundews Ridge Loop

11.7 km circuit

3 h to 5 h

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

Starting from the Gate 11 car park on Piggott Range Road, Onkaparinga Hills, this walk takes you on a circuit around Onkaparinga River National Park via the Nature Trail, Echidna Trail, Bakers Gully Track and Sundews Ridge Hike. This challenging hike combines several trails in the eastern end of Onkaparinga National Park, with spectacular views over the narrow river valley of Onkaparinga Gorge. The loop was designed to stay on the same side of the river, which is often difficult to cross. The park protects some of the finest remnant vegetation in the region, providing habitat for native wildlife such as birds, koalas, kangaroos, possums and echidnas. The hike initially follows the Nature Trail through regenerating pink gum and grey box woodlands, then heads along the Echidna Trail, passing the ruins of an old cottage and a side trip to a seasonal waterfall. The hike continues along the Bakers Gully Track, descending to the river before returning along the Nature and Echidna trails, then follows the Sundews Ridge Hike past the Sundews Lookout, which offers great views over the river. This loop consists of fire tracks and narrow walking trails, with some short steep hills and creek crossings, suitable for average fitness levels. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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