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Beehive Falls and Briggs Bluff Track

Beehive Falls and Briggs Bluff Track

9.8 km return

3 h 30 min to 5 h 30 min

9.8 km

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3 h 30 min to 5 h 30 min

Starting at the Beehive Falls Car park on Roses Gap Road, this walk leads past the Beehive Falls to Briggs Bluff and back along a well-maintained and marked track. Enjoy a hike over rocks alongside the cliff tops, with beautiful views over the Grampians all the way to the plateau. Take a walk to the base of the falls, where seasonal rains fill fern-lined rock pools. This area makes for a peaceful resting spot. Moving on from Beehive Falls, the track immediately becomes steeper. Although short, this walk is challenging, with the terrain varying between flat, rocky, sandy and steep. The walk to Briggs Bluff can involve water crossings, slippery track surfaces, rock hopping and rock scrambling. Visit the Beehive Falls after rain for the best views, and in spring to see the wildflowers. Keep in mind that the rocks on the trail can get very slippery after rain. 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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Waterfall

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Mount Difficult Summit

16.4 km return

5 h, 9 h to 2 days

Mount Difficult Summit

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This walk is closed from June to October long weekends. It starts from the Selwyn Snow Resort car park and leads through a snowgum forest past Mt Selwyn Radio Tower, and along grasslands to Four Mile Hut located near Four Mile Creek. Let us begin by acknowledging the Ngarigo 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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Four Mile Hut Walk

10.2 km return

3 h 30 min to 4 h 30 min

3 h 30 min to 4 h 30 min

Ruins

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From the ridges above Cowan Creek, this walk takes in some great lookouts (especially around Mt Kuring-gai) as well as enjoying an extremely pleasant bush track along the creek. Easily accessible by public transport, this track gives walkers a good taste of what Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park has to offer. Be sure to spare some time for a dawdle around the bays on Cowan Creek. 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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Berowra to Mt Kuring-gai

9.5 km oneway

3 h 45 min to 4 h 30 min

Berowra to Mt Kuring-gai

9.5 km

Oneway

Walk

3 h 45 min to 4 h 30 min

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Poona Lake via Carlo Sandblow

Poona Lake via Carlo Sandblow

18.6 km return

5 h to 8 h

Starting from the car park at the end of Coolala Drive, this walk takes you to the Poona Lake via the Carlo Walking Track (a part of Cooloola Great Walk) and back, visiting the Carlo Sandblow along the way. Explore the lively rainforest that is filled with the birdsong of wompoo fruit-doves, noisy pittas and catbirds as you make your way to the tea-coloured lake. The water at the lake is clear despite the tea leaves on it. The pristine white sand around the lake can make for a great picnic spot. In spring, lilly pillies cover the entire area with white berries, creating a lovely sight for you to see. Keep an eye out for impressive strangler figs and piccabeen palms as well. 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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Starting from the car park on Seagers Road, Macgillivray, this walk takes you to Curly Creek and back via the Curley Creek Hike. Located on the south coast of Kangaroo Island, Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park features vast areas of wilderness, spectacular coastal scenery and pristine beaches, as well as the island's largest lagoon, Murray Lagoon, which provides a wetland habitat for abundant birdlife. This hike follows a fire track along the edge of Murray Lagoon to Curly Creek, offering walkers the chance to discover a wide range of bird species and vegetation communities. The track passes a viewing platform at Bald Hill, offering excellent views across Murray Lagoon and a tranquil spot for birdwatching. Camping is available nearby at the Murray Lagoon Campground, which has toilet facilities, picnic tables and a gas barbecue. Sections of this track can become flooded in the winter months. Dogs are not permitted in this park. 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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Curley Creek Hike

9.5 km return

2 h to 3 h

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McBrides Beach and Cape Hawke Lookout

McBrides Beach and Cape Hawke Lookout

4.7 km return

1 h to 2 h 30 min

Starting from the car park at the end of Burgess Road, Forster, this walk takes you past McBrides Beach to the Cape Hawke Lookout and back via the McBrides Beach and Cape Hawke walking tracks. This moderately challenging walk meanders through the coastal rainforest to the Cape Hawke Lookout, located at the northernmost end of Booti Booti National Park. The walk initially enters the park and begins climbing steadily, following a narrow trail through regenerating littoral rainforest. About halfway up the hill, the walk reaches a car park, where there's an optional side trip to McBrides Beach, then continues uphill to the car park at the end of Cape Hawke Drive. From there, the walk climbs a series of steps, following a short trail to the Cape Hawke Lookout, which offers panoramic views along the coast from the top of a dedicated observation tower, as well as excellent whale watching opportunities. The walk can be done in either direction, and can also be done as a one-way walk requiring a car shuffle. This walk consists of narrow walking trails and sealed roads, with uneven natural surfaces, sealed surfaces, short steep hills and steps. Suitable for average fitness levels. Let us begin by acknowledging the Worimi 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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Salisbury Waters Walking Track

Salisbury Waters Walking Track

14 km return

5 h 30 min to 8 h

Salisbury Waters walking track in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park starts at Dangars Falls picnic area. It is a challenging walk but rewarded by excellent views of the area. The walk spends most of the time high on the ridge then leads down to Salisbury Waters, providing an opportunity for a cool dip. Let us begin by acknowledging the Aniwan 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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Waterfall

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From School Road parking area in Tremont this circuit walk heads south west along School Track. The track then steeply ascends along the wide and nicely shaded Belview Terrace trail to reach One Tree Hill picnic area. Take a breather before another workout - downhill along the narrow 1000 steps track. 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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Belview Terrace Circuit

4.9 km circuit

2 h to 2 h 45 min

Belview Terrace Circuit

Cafe

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Starting from the Boatshed Café car park at the end of Heron Way, Hallett Cove, this walk takes you on a circuit around Hallett Cove Conservation Park. This scenic family-friendly loop explores Hallett Cove Conservation Park, an area of geological and archaeological significance, protecting some of the earliest evidence of glaciation and Aboriginal settlement in Australia. The park also has a beach for swimming and fishing, as well as several lookouts with stunning coastal views and interpretive signs detailing the area's history, geology, sea life and Aboriginal and European heritage. The walk initially follows a bitumen path to Black Cliff Lookout, then heads along a boardwalk across Waterfall Creek, passing a side trip to the Shore Platform. Once the boardwalk ends, the walk turns inland and climbs towards Second Street, then follows a wide fire track past the Shepherd's Hut Ruins. After crossing the creek again, the walk continues towards Tornado Avenue, and then descends back to the car park. This loop consists of gently undulating bitumen paths, boardwalks and fire tracks, with many steps and some short steep hills, suitable for average fitness levels. The first section leading up to the lookout near Waterfall Creek is suitable for prams and wheelchairs, but beyond that is a series of steps. Dogs are not permitted in this park. 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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Hallett Cove Loop

3.4 km circuit

1 h to 1 h 30 min

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The Monolith & Lake Catani Loop Walk

The Monolith & Lake Catani Loop Walk

9 km circuit

2 h 45 min to 4 h 30 min

9 km

Circuit

Walk

2 h 45 min to 4 h 30 min

Run

1 h 15 min to 2 h 15 min

Starting near the Gorge Car park on Chalet Road, this walk leads first to The Monolith, then loops around Lake Catani via the Gorge - Lake Catani Track. You'll be welcomed by the colossal balancing rock as you make your way to the top. Take your time to enjoy the spectacular 360-degree views of the plateau. Continue along a well-marked trail to Lake Catani, an idyllic spot surrounded by alpine ash and snow gum forests where there are plenty of pretty picnic nooks and wildlife to be spotted. In summer, you can hire a kayak and glide atop the pristine waters of Lake Catani or enjoy a swim to escape the heat. 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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Starting from Point D'Entrecasteaux car park, Windy Harbour, this walk takes you on a stroll in D'Entrecasteaux National Park. This host walk offers visitors to enjoy the views of the coastline and the ocean without any serious effort and also provides information about how important the area was for Noongar custodians of the South West. It is universally accessible, and there are useful facilities around the car park. Visitors can also enjoy the views from spectacular viewpoints such as The Window Lookout and Point D'Entrecasteaux. Let us begin by acknowledging the Noongar 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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Pupalong Loop

380 m circuit

7 min to 15 min

Heritage

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Pinnacle Walk and Lookout

Pinnacle Walk and Lookout

510 m return

30 min to 45 min

This short return walk in Border Ranges National Park starts from Tweed Range Scenic Drive and takes you through World Heritage-listed rainforest to the Pinnacle lookout with scenic views over the park. Let us begin by acknowledging the Bundjalung 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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Patonga to Warrah Trig Station

Patonga to Warrah Trig Station

4.1 km return

2 h to 4 h

This walk explores part of the ridge heading out of Patonga. The walk visits two great lookouts, with great views of Lion Island, West Head and Palm beach. Warrah trig is not that interesting, but it is a high point in the area with more views. Make a day of it by catching the ferry from Palm beach or Brooklyn and spend some time exploring the township of Patonga. 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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Cafe

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