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Starting from Cave Point car park, Hopetoun, this multi-day walk takes you on a coastal walk in Fitzgerald National Park, visiting a number of beaches. Named after the Royal Hakea plant that is prevalent in this area, the Hakea walk is accessible from a number of points along its route and can be completed in sections if visitors prefer. The pristine beaches are one of their kind, and the rock formations scattered along the coastline will be a visual feast for walkers with their different colours and shapes. There are panoramic views of the ocean just before the shoreline covered with native plants. The texture of the walk differs in certain places, and there are steep sections. It is also required for walkers to enter the area after they clean their shoes to prevent contamination. Bring extra water as there is a small amount of water available at the Hamersley Inlet site only. 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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Hakea Trail

23.3 km oneway

6 h 30 min to 11 h

Swim

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Starting from Fort Grey campground this circuit walk around Lake Pinaroo is only possible when the lake is dry. The walk will take you past ruins of the Old Fort Grey homestead and river red gums of Sturt National 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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Wells Walk

3.8 km circuit

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

Ruins

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Lesmurdie Falls Valley Loop Trail

Lesmurdie Falls Valley Loop Trail

2.8 km circuit

1 h to 2 h

Starting from the Lesmurdie Falls Bottom Carpark at the end of Palm Terrace, Forrestfield, this walk takes you on a circuit within Lesmurdie Falls National Park via the Valley Loop Trail. One of the lesser-used trails in the Lesmurdie Falls area, the Valley Loop Trail is a short 3km circuit taking in parts of the Shoulder Trail, Falls Trail and Foot of the Falls Trail. From the trailhead interpretative sign, the hike initially follows the Foot of the Falls Trail for about 50m before reaching the first directional sign, a large orange post signalling the direction and distance of each trail. For the Valley Loop walk, walkers turn left and make their way across Lesmurdie Brook, starting the ascent up the side of the valley on a steep, narrow and rocky trail. From the top of the valley, there are spectacular views over the Swan Coastal Plain and out to the city, and you can expect to see a sea of colour in spring when the wildflowers are blooming. The trail continues along the northern section of the Valley Loop Trail before descending towards Lesmurdie Brook. Later on, you'll head along Lesmurdie Brook and arrive at the viewpoint, with the help of the pink markers and concrete steps. The second lookout is a little further down and provides breathtaking views of the Swan Coastal Plain and Perth skyline. Take a moment to sit and admire the views with the sounds of the water gushing below before continuing the descent back to the car park along the southern section of the Valley Loop Trail. Lesmurdie Falls is the largest and most impressive of all the waterfalls in Perth. Being able to explore the falls from the top and the base plus admire it from anywhere in the valley makes the Valley Loop Trail one of Perth's best family-friendly walking trails. 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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This pleasant circuit walk explores the service trails of North Wahroonga. Enjoy wildflowers among the eucalypts as you overlook Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Dogs are welcome as this walk doesn't enter the national park. 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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North Wahroonga Circuit

6.1 km circuit

2 h to 3 h

North Wahroonga Circuit

Pets

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Urban

Ngank Yira Bidi, Wadjemup Bidi

Ngank Yira Bidi, Wadjemup Bidi

9.5 km oneway

2 h to 4 h

Starting from Henderson Avenue, Rottnest Island, this walk takes you to Oliver Hill, visiting numerous historical relics, coastal and inland areas along the way. Expect views of open fields and panoramic coastal landscapes with informative signs along the Ngank Yira Bidi track. There is a sunken ship around picturesque Henrietta Rocks that can be observed while snorkelling and swimming. After you enjoy the turquoise waters, follow the path as it traverses inland sections. When you arrive at the beautiful Serpentine Salt Lake, you can observe the magnificent migratory and resident birds in the area. When you reach Oliver Hill, do not forget to take a look at the historic Word War II gun. Certain sections of the path can have an uneven texture. During the wet season, some sections of the walk can be inaccessible (seasonal beaches), so you might bypass these sections using roads. 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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Ferry

Starting from the Banksia Campground car park off Fortescue Bay Road, Fortescue, this walk takes you to Canoe Bay. Following the Tasman Coastal Trail, this walk starts by taking you across the white sands of Fortescue Bay Beach. The creek flowing onto the beach from Fortescue Lagoon may need to be waded after heavy rains. At the north end of the beach, the trail climbs gently into the forest and winds along the coast, passing through a penguin rookery and providing spectacular coastal views before descending to Canoe Bay. Towards the middle of the bay, the sunken remains of a steamship called the William Pitt can be seen, which was scuttled in 1955 to act as a breakwater for small boats. If you wish to spend more time exploring the area, you can take advantage of the Banksia or Mill Creek campgrounds, where there are several tent and caravan sites, water tanks, toilets and showers. 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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Canoe Bay

5 km return

1 h 30 min to 2 h

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Popes Glen, Pulpit Rock, Govetts Leap and Braeside Walk

Popes Glen, Pulpit Rock, Govetts Leap and Braeside Walk

14.3 km circuit

7 h 30 min to 10 h

This large circuit walk, from Popes Glen to Pulpit Rock, Govetts leap and along the Braeside Track, passes some of the most magnificent scenery in this part of the Blue Mountains National Park. From little, hidden places, like Boyds Beach, to the stunning Bridle Veil Falls and Govetts Leap Lookout, this track covers many of the areas highlights. 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

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O'Halloran Hill Southern Loop

O'Halloran Hill Southern Loop

4.6 km circuit

1 h to 1 h 30 min

Starting from the car park near the Glenthorne Ranger Station off Majors Road, Glenthorne National Park-Ityamaiitpinna Yarta, this walk takes you on a circuit around Glenthorne Farm. Located in Adelaide's southern suburbs, O'Halloran Hill Recreation Park, now part of Glenthorne National Park-Ityamaiitpinna Yarta, consists mostly of grassy rolling hills with restored native vegetation that was formerly cleared for grazing. Walkers, mountain bikers, horse riders and dogs are welcome in the park, which offers a large open space with an extensive network of fire tracks and shared-use trails. This gentle, family-friendly walk trail meanders around Glenthorne Farm, with interpretive signage providing an insight into the park's history and future plans. The farm has a rich historical past, having been home to South Australia's first police commissioner, then later used by the Australian Army as a training ground for its mounted forces before becoming an experimental food research facility. Since 2001, Glenthorne Farm has been owned by the University of Adelaide and is mostly used as a sheep farm. It is being cared for by the Friends of Glenthorne Farm, who focus on restoring the native vegetation. This loop consists of gently undulating fire tracks, with compacted natural surfaces, suitable for most 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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Starting at Hornsby station, you soon head into the bush and down the steep depression era stone steps through the volcanic Old Mans Valley, to a picnic area at the end of Rosemead Rd. Here you follow the Blue Gum walk through one of Sydney’s rare Blue Gum Forest stands to then cross Berowra Creek a few times at Fishponds waterhole. After exploring the edge of the valley you will cross the Steele Military Bridge before climbing to Tunks Ridge rest area. Not far from here the walk starts to lead steeply down enjoying more sandstone caves to cross under Galston Road to find the Galston trackhead. 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 has upset many people and the protest continues. 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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Hornsby to Galston Gorge

9.8 km oneway

4 h to 6 h

Hornsby to Galston Gorge

Barn Bluff via Cradle Mountain Face Track and Lake Rodway Track

Barn Bluff via Cradle Mountain Face Track and Lake Rodway Track

30.4 km circuit

11 h to 2 days

Discover this beautiful world of Tasmanian wilderness and bag Wombat Peak, Marions Lookout, Cradle Mountain, Barn Bluff, and Hansons Peak. Stay the night at Scott Kilvert Memorial Hut campsite with views over the stunning mountains and Lake Rodway. 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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Scenic World to Katoomba Falls Lookout

Scenic World to Katoomba Falls Lookout

1.4 km return

45 min to 1 h

This walk starts from Scenic World and winds part way down the Furber Steps and along a small, well travelled side track to the Katoomba Falls lookout. Providing great views, and plenty of visitor information at Scenic World, this is a great walk for those who like waterfalls, ferns and grottos, and don't mind steps. 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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A very short walk to the Norah Head rockpool in Cabbage Tree Harbour. The rockpool is a great, sheltered spot to swim and relax on a sunny day. You could also happily spend some time exploring the nearby rockshelves. A great spot for a lazy afternoon with plenty of interesting scenery. 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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Norah Head Rockpool

140 m return

5 min to 15 min

Swim

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Starting from the car park near the Park Headquarters off Tapanappa Road, Deep Creek National Park, this walk takes you on a circuit through a remnant stringybark forest via the Stringybark Loop Walk. Deep Creek National Park protects the largest portion of remaining native vegetation on the Fleurieu Peninsula, providing habitat for a diverse range of native wildlife, including western grey kangaroos, short-beaked echidnas and over 100 bird species. This gentle, family-friendly walk winds through a magnificent old-growth stringybark forest that forms a shady canopy above delicate fungi, ferns and yakkas, with interpretive signs detailing the local environment and vegetation. The remnant stringybarks provide nesting hollows for a variety of birds, such as yellow-tailed black cockatoos and sulphur-crested cockatoos, and walkers may even spot an echidna along the way. The walk begins near the Stringybark Campground, which is suitable for tents, caravans, camper vans and camper trailers and has toilets, hot showers, picnic tables and fire pits. This loop consists of narrow, gently undulating walking trails, with uneven natural surfaces, suitable for most 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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Stringybark Loop Walk

880 m circuit

10 min to 15 min

Stringybark Loop Walk

Birdwatching

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This walk combines fine coastal views with two points of historical interest. From the start of this walk, the sidetrip to the coastal cemetery is short and gives a glimpse into lives of past generations. The World War II bunker is worth having a look around as you pass directly by it. Spend some time exploring the exposed headland that is Cape Banks. Look for old historical structures and the shipwreck of the SS Minmi on the western side of Cape Banks. If you're lucky, you could even see migrating whales on this classic Sydney coastal walk. 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 Banks Walk

2.5 km return

40 min to 1 h 30 min

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