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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

Walk

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

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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Starting near the Belair Railway Station on Sheoak Road, Belair, this walk takes you on a circuit within Belair National Park via the Yurrebilla and Lodge tracks. As you walk through the oldest national park in South Australia, you'll be amazed by the wildlife in the area. The tracks are well maintained and clearly signposted, and there's a sheltered informative display at the trailhead. The trail is mostly pavement, gravel and dirt, with gentle undulation throughout. 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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Microcarpa Circuit

4.4 km circuit

1 h 15 min to 2 h

Pets

Environment

On this walk, you will explore historically significant and majestic sections on the tip of Sydney Harbour's South Head. Explore the confronting sea cliffs at The Gap, visit the first landing place for Europeans in Australia and climb through some of Sydney Harbour's military defense systems. You will also enjoy great views from Hornby Lighthouse and there are a few chances to grab a drink or a bight to eat along the way. 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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South Head Tour

4 km circuit

1 h 30 min to 1 h 45 min

1 h 30 min to 1 h 45 min

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Mount George and Stirling Golf Club Circuit

Mount George and Stirling Golf Club Circuit

6.8 km circuit

2 h 15 min to 3 h 30 min

6.8 km

Circuit

Walk

2 h 15 min to 3 h 30 min

Starting from the end of Mount George Road, Mount George Conservation Park, this circuit walk takes you to the summit of Mount George and around the Stirling Golf Club. The first section of this hike follows the Lewis Fire track and Ridge Trail to the summit of Mount George. A nearby rocky outcrop has a magnificent lookout with views over Bridgewater to Mount Lofty. When you complete the Mount George circuit, the walk takes you around the Stirling Golf Club, regarded as one of the most picturesque golf courses in South Australia. A large section of this walk leads along a road contouring the golf course, with no dedicated footpath. Overall, this hike has gentle gradients, clear signage and mostly well-formed tracks, suitable for most ages and 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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Environment

Starting from the dirt car park in Wunaamin Miliwundi Ranges, this return walk takes you to Grevillea Gorge and back. Go on a stroll through which you can enjoy the views of the plain land and reflective surface of Grevillea Gorge. The area shows how ancient erosive forces have shaped the land, and the enormous long curve in the steep gorge wall is a great example to observe. The path and the climb to the waterfall can be slippery at certain sections, and there is a part where visitors need to climb a metal ladder to bypass a steeper section. There are also no railings around the gorge. 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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Grevillea Gorge

450 m return

8 min to 15 min

Swim

Environment

Epping to Thornleigh Station

Epping to Thornleigh Station

7.9 km oneway

2 h 30 min to 3 h

This walk, between Epping and Thornleigh Stations, follows Devlins Creek then Lane Cove River as they wind through the valley. There are a number of interesting rock features to enjoy along the walk. The walk starts and ends near shops, so you can fill up with a coffee or a bite to eat at each end. From Whale Rock, the track becomes wide and very easy to follow. Let us begin by acknowledging the Darug 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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Jack Evans Track to Erskine Creek

Jack Evans Track to Erskine Creek

2.5 km return

1 h 30 min to 2 h

This walk explores the Jack Evans Track, from the end of Nepean Lookout fire trail to Erskine Creek. The walk boasts fantastic rock formations, great views, grass trees and mosses, and gets up close to Erskine Creek. Erskine Creek is a great place to rest, and wet the toes, before the climb back up to the car park. Let us begin by acknowledging the Dharug & Gundungurra 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

Environment

Starting from a car park just off the Lyell Highway, Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, this walk leads to Nelson Falls and back via the Nelson Falls Trail. This delightful short walk takes visitors alongside a burbling river to the beautiful Nelson Falls, a picturesque waterfall that cascades down a stepped rockface and splashes onto boulders covered in green moss. The short walk to the falls takes you on a flat gravel path through a dense rainforest full of giant ferns, myrtle and sassafras. It's great for all ages, and is also wheelchair access-friendly. Along the way, interpretive panels highlight how the habitat has evolved. The falls are best viewed after heavy rain, or during winter and spring when they're in full flow. 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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Nelson Falls

1.2 km return

20 min to 30 min

Waterfall

Environment

Starting from the Walyunga Pool Carpark off Walyunga Road, Walyunga National Park, this walk takes you on a circuit past Walyunga Pool, Boongarup Pool and alongside the Swan River via the Kangaroo Trail. With rich Indigenous history, tree-filled valleys and the cooling waters of the Swan River, Walyunga National Park is one of Perth's best-kept secrets. The Swan River draws many people to the park as it is a permanent, scenic river with flat granite boulders around it. The Kangaroo Trail is an excellent loop trail that crosses creeks among granite outcrops with their specially adapted plants and small animals, like geckoes and lizards. Passing by Walyunga Pool, Boongarup Pool, through bushland and alongside the Swan River, there is plenty to see on this walk. You'll love crossing creeks, boulder-jumping and wildflower hunting as you climb the hill from Boongarup Pool. After the challenging but rewarding ascent to the top of Woodsome Hill, you'll have excellent views of the Swan River Valley. Aside from some short but steep rocky hills, this trail is relatively easy. The trail is marked by green footprints and yellow triangles with kangaroos in them. The markers are most visible when walking in an anticlockwise direction. You can spot some roos (slang term for kangaroos) in the afternoon along & around the riverbank. Like many walks in Perth, the Kangaroo Trail is at its prettiest in winter or spring when the river is flowing, the grass is green, and the wildflowers are blooming. 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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Kangaroo Trail

4 km circuit

1 h 30 min to 2 h

Environment

Thomson-Pfitzner Plaster Trail

Thomson-Pfitzner Plaster Trail

7.7 km return

2 h to 3 h

Starting near the horse stable ruins at the Inneston Historic Township off Pondalowie Bay Road, Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park, this walk takes you to Stenhouse Bay and back via the Thomson-Pfitzner Plaster Trail Hike. Located within Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park, Inneston was once a thriving and self-sufficient gypsum mining town, first settled in the late 1880s and abandoned in the 1930s after the Great Depression. In 1913, the jetty was built at Stenhouse Bay to enable the shipping of gypsum, which was transported from Inneston by a horse-drawn tram until locomotives were introduced. This hike follows the old wooden tramway that runs between Inneston and Stenhouse Bay, which is steeped in Colonial and Maritime history and has slowly been reclaimed by nature. The trail passes through regenerating coastal vegetation and sites rich in European heritage, with interpretive signs detailing the local environment and history. Along the way, walkers may find sections of the steel rails that replaced the original timber rails. The walk ends near the Stenhouse Bay Campground, which is suitable for tents, caravans, camper vans and camper trailers and has toilets. This hike consists of wide, gently undulating walking trails, with compacted natural surfaces, suitable for average fitness levels, and can be done in either direction. 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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Environment

This section of the Great North Walk starts from Hornsby Train Station and winds down along the Blue Gum Walk into Berowra Vallery National Park. You walk down sandstone steps build during the depression, cross the 'Steele' bridge before walking past Tunks Ridge Campsite. The walk crosses under the bridge at Galston Gorge then follows the Berowra Creek valley to Crosslands Reserve. Crossland is a popular picnic and camping area. The walk is mostly flat before crossing Calna Creek then leading up the valley passing a series of caves on your way to Mt Kuring-gai.
Note this walk was re-routed in early 2016 to go via the streets of Hornsby Heights. This re-route is due to the multi-agency decision to close the Fishponds to Steele Bridge section of the Benowie Track. This decision continues to upset many people. 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.

Environment

Hornsby to Mt Kuring-gai

22.3 km oneway

9 h, 12 h to 2 days

Hornsby to Mt Kuring-gai

Starting from the car park on Devils Marbles Road/Old Stuart Highway, Warumungu, this walk takes you on a small circuit in the Karlu Karlu / Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve, exploring the reddish granite boulders along the way. The words ‘Karlu Karlu’ mean ‘round boulders’ in the Warumungu Aboriginal language. The said boulders range from 50 centimetres to a whopping 6 metres with some of the split in half like they were surgically cut. The area is home to cute little fairy martins as well as black-headed monitor/goannas and sand goannas. If you want to learn more about the history & fauna of the area, why it’s called Devils Marbles and how the rocks were formed, keep an eye out for the interpretive signposts. Please be respectful and refrain yourself from climbing the historic boulders as they are spiritually and culturally important to the land’s traditional Aboriginal owners. 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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Karlu Karlu Circuit

450 m circuit

5 min to 10 min

Heritage

Environment

Millstream Homestead Circuit

Millstream Homestead Circuit

950 m circuit

10 min to 20 min

Starting from Millstream Homestead Information Centre, this walk takes you on a circuit in Millstream Chichester National Park. The walk follows a path through paperbark trees and varieties of date palms. One of these, livistona palm, is only found in the northwest of Western Australia. Another highlight is the crystal clear pools that host freshwater fish, in addition to the watery garden of lilies. The walk is historically significant as well, and the interpretive signage gives information about the Aboriginal heritage, people of Yinjibarndi. Let us begin by acknowledging the Yinjibarndi 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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Heritage

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Larapinta Trail, S12: Mount Sonder

Larapinta Trail, S12: Mount Sonder

15.1 km return

5 h to 7 h

Starting from Redbank Gorge Carpark, Mount Zeil, this walk takes you to Mount Sonder and back via the Larapinta Trail (Section 12), optionally visiting Redbank Gorge along the way. This is the twelfth and final section of the 223km long Larapinta Trail. A worthy finish for an epic hike, Mount Sonder offers you some of the best views in the whole Macdonnell Range. And you don’t even need to get to the top to get these looks as the track has 360-degree views throughout. The permanent waterhole in the gorge is worth a visit, especially on a warmer day as the waters of Davenport Creek stay cool no matter how hot it is outside. The campsite near the trailhead has toilets and water, requiring a fee of $5 per person. The Redbank Gorge Carpark is accessible with a conventional vehicle, but a high clearance is recommended nonetheless. Wear a hat and sunscreen as there’s almost no shade along the track. Let us begin by acknowledging the Arrernte 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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Swim

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