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This return walk starts from the old Garawarra Farm car park and heads down the ridge through the Royal National Park, to the coast. The walk then follows the coast, through Burning Palms beach, and around the base of the headland to the famous Figure Eight Pools. This walk explores 4 distinct environments and gives a great cross section of what the park has to offer. The Figure Eight pools are on an ocean rock platform. Rock platforms can be very dangerous places, especially at high tide and during high seas. Only plan to visit the rock platform at low tide and low seas (see BOM website for forecast). Please also wear appropriate footwear for the walk and rock platforms. Let us begin by acknowledging the Dharawal 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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2 h 15 min to 3 h 15 min

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Great North Walk – Palm Grove Nature Reserve

Great North Walk – Palm Grove Nature Reserve

6.1 km return

2 h 30 min to 3 h 30 min

6.1 km

Return

This return walk in Palm Grove Nature Reserve is a part of the iconic Great North Walk. As you journey through the forest read the interpretative signs along the way to learn more about plants and animals of this nature reserve. Let us begin by acknowledging the Awabakal 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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2 h 30 min to 3 h 30 min

Coomies Walk is a circuit walk starting from the Abrahams Bosom Beach car park that takes you through the beautiful natural coastal landscape of Abrahams Bosom Reserve. The walk offers plenty of heritage, panoramic coastal views and swimming opportunities. Remember to visit the wreck of S.S. Merimbula and explore the deep waters in Lobster Bay. The reserve is home to the yellow hornbill, rufous whistler, jacky winter, silvereye and more. Dogs are allowed on lead, and there is plenty of shade. Some parts can get muddy and flooded after rainfall. Be extra careful around the cliff edges. 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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Coomies Walk

6.2 km circuit

1 h 45 min to 2 h 45 min

1 h 45 min to 2 h 45 min

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Starting from the car park off the intersection of Beecroft Parade and Crookhaven Parade, Belmont, this walk takes you on a circuit around Abrahams Bosom Reserve via the Coomies Walk. This moderately easy loop winds its way around Abrahams Bosom Reserve on the Beecroft Peninsula, which forms the northern headland of Jervis Bay and is home to spectacular coastal scenery, passing several side trips to various points of interest along the way. The walk initially crosses a wooden footbridge over Abrahams Bosom Creek, then heads to Whale Point, where the 1928 shipwreck of the S.S. Merimbula is located. Leaving the wreck site, the walk passes Wilsons Beach and Lobster Bay, then continues to a cliff edge lookout near Mermaids Inlet. After passing a side trip to Beecroft Head, the walk heads past the Merimbula Trig Station, then crosses the creek again and passes an Aboriginal rock shelter before returning to the car park. Walkers should note that access to Gosangs Tunnel and Mermaids Inlet is closed to the public for safety reasons, and after heavy rains, sections of the trail can get very muddy. This loop consists of wide and narrow, gently undulating walking trails with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural surfaces, boardwalk sections and rocky sections. It is 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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Coomies Walk

6.2 km circuit

2 h 30 min to 3 h 30 min

2 h 30 min to 3 h 30 min

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Rocks Riverside to Pioneer Belz

Rocks Riverside to Pioneer Belz

6.2 km return

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

6.2 km

Return

Starting from the car park of Rocks Riverside Park, Seventeen Mile Rocks, this return walk takes you to Pioneer Belz Park along the Brisbane River, passing through several scenic parks and playgrounds along the way. Expect a peaceful riverside stroll on a flat & paved track while you admire the urban and natural views as you go through different sections and parks. The walk is wheelchair accessible and dog friendly as well. Featuring plenty of picnic tables and BBQs along with the 8000 square metre open grass area called the ‘Great Lawn’, this walk can make for a great family trip. You may also spot a frilled-neck lizard if you’re lucky. Remember to pack heaps of food and enjoy a serene picnic by the water. 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 30 min to 2 h 30 min

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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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Chandler View Circuit Walk

Chandler View Circuit Walk

6.2 km circuit

2 h to 3 h

Starting from Long Point parking area this circuit walk in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park leads through unique dry rainforest to Chandlers Lookout and scenic views over the river. Let us begin by acknowledging the Gumbaynggirr & Anaiwan 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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Starting from the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre on Dome Road, Dorrigo Mountain, this walk takes you on a circuit via the Lyrebird Link, Wonga Walk and Walk with the Birds tracks. Enjoy a walk amongst subtropical rainforest and 600-year-old trees along the Wonga Walk in Dorrigo National Park, home to the Tristania and Crystal Shower Falls. The walk starts from Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, heading along the Lyrebird Link track for 400 metres before joining the Wonga Walk. The path heads down gently through towering trees, leading to the first waterfall. Tristania Falls runs down into a clearing in the forest and flows to the valley below. The trail crosses a bridge immediately in front of the falls, providing unimpeded views. From Tristania Falls the trail rises moderately steeply, leading up from the wet subtropical rainforest and into dryer Eucalypt forest. Further along, Hardwood Lookout provides good views through the trees towards the coast. Next is Crystal Shower Falls, the main highlight of the Wonga Walk. A beautiful waterfall flowing over a sheer cliff, Crystal Shower Falls features a path running behind the waterfall itself. Near The Glade Picnic Area, the hike incorporates the Walk with the Birds Boardwalk, a 500 metre walkway that takes hikers into the forest canopy. Bird watchers will love this side trail, as it features two viewing platforms that provide excellent vantage points to observe the forest's avian species. The Wonga Walk is on a sealed track for its entire length, with benches at semi-regular intervals and clear signage throughout. The track descends to the bottom of the two waterfalls it passes before ascending to the start again. There are some steep sections along the walk, a few steps and some boulder crossings. 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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Wonga Walk

6.2 km circuit

2 h 45 min to 4 h

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Statham’s Quarry Walk

6.2 km circuit

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

Statham’s Quarry Walk

6.2 km

Circuit

Starting from a car park on Lascelles Parade, Gooseberry Hill, this circuit track lets you visit Statham's Quarry, the Beyond Blue Painted Tree, and the Zig Zag Railway. Embark on a captivating adventure through Gooseberry Hill National Park on the enchanting Statham's Quarry Walk, a popular circuit track nestled in the picturesque Perth Hills, beckoning with promises of breathtaking vistas and historical wonders. As you meander through the landscape, immerse yourself in the rich history encapsulated by Statham's Quarry, once a bustling hub for Perth's street paving materials in the early 1900s. Today, the quarry stands as a testament to its storied past, attracting adventure seekers eager to explore its rocky cliffs through exhilarating activities like rock climbing and abseiling. Delve into the historical allure of the disused Zig Zag Railway, an iconic relic of the region's timber transportation legacy, as you traverse the winding paths of this captivating trail. Be sure to keep an eye out for the subtle grey markers that guide your path as you traverse along the dirt tracks, loose gravel, and smooth bitumen. Let us begin by acknowledging the Whadjuk 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 30 min to 2 h 30 min

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Starting from the Bluff Knoll Car park at the end of Bluff Knoll Road, Stirling Range National Park, this walk takes you to the summit of Bluff Knoll and back. The Bluff Knoll hike starts at a large interpretive shelter near the car park, and the path from there is easy to follow. The trail is steep in places but well marked and maintained throughout, with steps in place for much of the early steep inclines. Once you reach the rocky plateau that forms the peak of Bluff Knoll, you'll be rewarded with spectacular views over the surrounding Stirling Ranges and even as far south as Porongurup National Park. Bluff Knoll is continually surrounded by a dense layer of mist that swirls around the summit as the wind pushes it between the gullies and the rocks. Make sure to bring warm clothing, as it can get very cold at the summit. Mountain mists, wind chill, and rain can occur on the mountains at any time, and there are even snowfalls most winters on the peaks. 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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Bluff Knoll

6.2 km return

3 h 15 min to 4 h 30 min

3 h 15 min to 4 h 30 min

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Len Howard Conservation Park Trail

Len Howard Conservation Park Trail

6.2 km circuit

1 h 30 min to 2 h

Starting from the car park off Dampier Ave, Erskine, this walk takes you on a circuit within Len Howard Conservation Park via the Erskine Nature Trail. Len Howard Conservation Park is a hidden gem for bird watching in Mandurah. Explore the lovely Len Howard Conservation Park along the Erskine Trail and discover Mandurah's natural heritage and the region's internationally significant Peel-Yalgorup Wetlands, including the remarkable wildlife that calls them home. Walk through diverse habitats including remnant old growth swamp paperbark and banksia coastal woodland, and travel along boardwalks meandering through a network of samphire saltmarshes. You will have lots of chances to spot some waterbirds as the trail meanders along the shoreline. There is an artificial nesting platform along the trail where you can come across breeding ospreys. Some of the birds you may see include the Chestnut Teal, Banded Stilt, Red-necked Avocet, Whimbrel, Eastern Curlew, Sharp-tailed Sandpiper, and Regent Parrot. This walk can be a great choice for families. The track has a compacted dirt surface with a gentle, mostly flat gradient and some slightly overgrown, narrow and sandy sections. The walk can be done as a shorter 1.2km circuit or extended with a walk to the beautiful Peel Inlet beach near the Mandurah Quay Resort. 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 from the Manning Gorge Campground off the Gibb River Road, King Leopold Ranges, this walk takes you to Manning Gorge and back. For camping under a star-filled outback sky, swimming in pristine waters and immersing yourself in Aboriginal history, visit Manning Gorge in the Kimberley region. This adventurous walk takes you to the top of the gorge, following the informal trail markers made up of rock cairns, red discs and arrows. From the campground, Manning Creek needs to be crossed. Visitors may swim across, use the rope-guided dinghy or take a detour around the end of the waterhole, across some swampy sections. The trail follows a route overland rather than along the creek, with great views over the ranges and savanna woodlands along the way. While the first half of the walk is fairly flat and easygoing, there are a few steep, rocky and uneven areas towards the end of the trail. Eventually, you'll emerge at the beautiful gorge, where you can cool down with a refreshing swim. Keep an eye out for Aboriginal art on the gorge walls. There's limited shade on the walk and it can get pretty hot and dusty, so most people choose to head off fairly early in the morning. You'll need to pay the entrance and camping fees at the Mount Barnett Roadhouse before heading to Manning Gorge. Be sure to bring plenty of drinking water and don't forget your hat. Pets are allowed in the campground, but they can't be taken on the gorge walk. Let us begin by acknowledging the Ngarinyin 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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Manning Gorge

6.2 km return

2 h to 3 h

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Bidi Bo Djinoong, Perth Western Suburbs

Bidi Bo Djinoong, Perth Western Suburbs

6.2 km oneway

1 h 30 min to 3 h 30 min

6.2 km

Oneway

Starting from Wollaston Theological collage, Mount Claremont, this one-way walk takes you to Bold Park, visiting Challenger Parade and Jubilee Park. It is a diverse walk allowing you to enjoy the views from the Indian ocean along the shoreline before you enter the city for more. As you enter the Bold park, the texture shifts again, and you can enjoy some more bushwalking. The trail is marked with proper signage; you can follow the triangular markers. Dogs are allowed throughout the walk, and cycling is also possible. However, cycling is excluded in Kulbardi Trail and Bold Park. While the cell phone coverage is good, the area can be hot during summer. You can bring ample water with you. 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 30 min to 3 h 30 min

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Mount Nangar Walking Track

Mount Nangar Walking Track

6.2 km return

5 h to 6 h

Starting from Dreeping Rock Road take this walk through mugga ironbark and red stringybark woodlands to Mount Nangar Lookout for great views over the park. Let us begin by acknowledging the Wiradjuri 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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Starting from the car park at the end of D'Entrecasteaux Drive, Windy Harbour, this walk takes you on a journey along the cliffs of D'Entrecasteaux National Park. This walk is both informative and scenic due to the variety of rock formations just before the ocean. The featured informative signs along the path allow visitors to learn more about the geological and botanical background of the area as well. Visitors can opt to complete the walk as a one-way as there is a car park at the end of the trail. The track is formed, but there can be uneven rock surfaces and gentle hilly sections. 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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Clifftop Survivors Trail

6.2 km return

1 h 45 min to 3 h

Clifftop Survivors Trail

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