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Starting from the car park off Narrows Road, North Maleny, this walk explores the woodland of Kondalilla National Park, visiting many lookouts and Kondalilla Falls along the way. Expect to be dazzled by gorgeous views of nature from the several lookouts such as the Baroon, Narrows and Flat Rock. Besides the viewpoints, you’ll have a chance to spot some rare bird species and wild animals as you make your way through the lively forest. The scenic rock pools on both ends of the waterfall will be waiting for you to jump in and cool off as you take a break from your hike. Listen to the eastern whipbirds and take in the lovely scenery as the water rejuvenates your legs. Keep in mind that this walk can be reversed as well. And if you’re going to hike under wet conditions, remember to prepare well for the leeches. 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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3 h 45 min to 5 h 30 min

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Noosa Heads Coastal Track

Noosa Heads Coastal Track

9.4 km return

2 h 45 min to 4 h 30 min

Return

Starting from the car park off Mitti Street, Noosa Heads, this return walk explores the coastline of Noosa Heads via the Coastal Track, visiting the Boiling Pot, Dolphin Point, Hell’s Gates and Devil’s Kitchen viewpoints along with multiple scenic beaches. The lush vegetation coupled with the extraordinary views and the refreshing aura of the Coral Sea offers an unforgettable experience. Try to spot dolphins and whales as you’re savoring the stunning scenery, but don’t forget to look for koalas on top of the eucalyptus trees as well. Besides the section on Alexandria Beach(which is a stroll on pristine smooth sand), the track is paved all the way through. Remember to cover your head and apply sunscreen. Look out for strong currents at all times if you decide to take a dip in 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.

Highlights

2 h 45 min to 4 h 30 min

Run

1 h 15 min to 2 h 15 min

Environment

Starting from the car park at the end of Williamsford Road, Rosebery, this walk leads to Montezuma Falls via the Montezuma Falls Walking Track. To come to the falls you’ll walk along a historic tramway route. Montezuma Falls is the highest single-drop waterfall in Tasmania, with a drop of approximately 104 metres. The track winds its way through a scenic rainforest, passing many points of interest highlighting the mining history of the area. The track starts with a flat surface and gentle gradient, reaching a slightly rough and uphill section on the last 500 metres. Once at the falls, a swing bridge crossing the gorge below provides excellent views of the impressive Montezuma Falls. Return to the car park following the same route. Facilities at nearby Rosebery include picnic facilities, shops and toilets. 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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Montezuma Falls

9.4 km return

3 h 15 min to 5 h

Waterfall

Environment

Mount Stapylton Circuit (from Mt Zero Picnic Area)

Mount Stapylton Circuit (from Mt Zero Picnic Area)

9.4 km circuit

3 h 15 min to 5 h

Starting from Stapylton Campground, Laharum, this walk takes you on a circuit on Mount Stapylton. Mount Stapylton is one of the greatest parts of The Grampians, offering panoramic views along the track and from its peak. You can also observe the ancient rock formations that are present around the area, with the rich plantation offering you scenic views at certain sections of the walk. There are useful facilities at Stapylton Campground such as drop toilets and water tanks for cleaning only. The signage is clear along the trail, but it can be overgrown and hard to follow in certain sections. Storms and floods can make it harder to navigate the trail, so you might want to check the weather forecast beforehand. 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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Nerang NP Southeastern Circuit

Nerang NP Southeastern Circuit

9.4 km circuit

2 h 45 min to 4 h 30 min

Circuit

Starting from Hope Street, Nerang, this walk takes you on a circuit in the eucalypt woodland of Nerang National Park via various shared-use trails, crossing multiple creeks along the way. This track will challenge your navigational and aural skills as well as your level of fitness, if not more. The extensive web of tracks give you a chance to customize your journey, but this also means that there will be heaps of intersections/turns that you need to memorize if you’re on a trail run. You may come across the occasional wallaby along with other wildlife residing in the park. The tracks are shared with mountain bikers, therefore you need to look out and listen for them at all times to be safe. The gradient is varied with some decent ascents/descents that will get your heart rate up. You’ll be covered by the canopy on some parts of the journey, but the exposed parts may become problematic in warmer months. 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

2 h 45 min to 4 h 30 min

Mtb

Run

1 h 15 min to 2 h 15 min

Mt Kuring-gai to Calna Creek

Mt Kuring-gai to Calna Creek

9.4 km return

3 h 15 min to 4 h

From the ridge above Berowra Creek, this walk goes steeply down into the valley following Calna Creek. The narrow bush track section is quite beautiful with plenty of small creek crossings and sandstone overhangs. The grasslands section, just before coming to the junction of Calna and Berowra Creeks, is also very pretty. 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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Caves

Waterfall

Environment

Great North Walk: Charlestown Park track head to Merewether

Great North Walk: Charlestown Park track head to Merewether

9.4 km oneway

2 h 45 min, 5 h 30 min to 2 days

Oneway

2 h 45 min, 5 h 30 min to 2 days

Starting from a small park in Charlestown you will follow the Great North Walk through a few reserves and along Burwood Beach, past the heads to Merewether Beach. Exploring bush around Glenrock lagoon on the Yuelarbah Track, including the Leichhardt’s Lookout are highlights. From this lookout the track leads down past the edge of the lagoon then along the sandy beach, past Merewether ocean pools. This walk describes a side trip to the scout campsite beside the lagoon for those who have organised to camp there. 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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Bunyeroo and Wilcolo Creeks Hike

Bunyeroo and Wilcolo Creeks Hike

9.4 km circuit

3 h to 5 h

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

Starting from the Bunyeroo car park on Bunyeroo Road, Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, this walk takes you on a circuit around the Bunyeroo Valley via the Bunyeroo and Wilcolo Creeks Hike. This relatively easy and straightforward hike follows a square-shaped circuit along the Bunyeroo and Wilcolo creeks, passing through white cypress pine woodland, river red gums and rocky outcrops with siltstones and shales of the Brachina and Bunyeroo formations. The hike begins along Bunyeroo Road, then follows a walking trail and an old station track alongside Bunyeroo Creek. A short side trail leads to the Bunyeroo Lookout, which offers spectacular views of the surrounding peaks, including Saint Mary Peak, Mount Abrupt and Mount Sinnett. From there, the hike descends through the ABC Range, then follows a fire track alongside Wilcolo Creek back to the car park. This loop consists of fire tracks and walking trails, with some moderate hills, uneven natural surfaces 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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Birdwatching

Environment

The Pinnacle - Springbrook

The Pinnacle - Springbrook

9.4 km return

3 h 45 min to 5 h 30 min

Return

Starting from the Tallanbana Picnic Area Car Park, Springbrook, this walk takes you to The Pinnacle and back mostly via the Warrie Circuit. Rising 630 metres above ground, the summit of The Pinnacle will reward you with exceptional panoramic views over the land. Along the way, you’ll pass by 4 gorgeous waterfalls including Kadjamoora and Rainbow Falls. The diverse wildlife in the dense rainforest can be quite surprising, with a chance of seeing a colossal Carpet Python along the track. Just keep your distance and appreciate the creature from afar. After leaving the Warrie Circuit, the track can become quite overgrown in parts. Cover yourself well to avoid leeches and cuts. You may need to do some bush-bashing and scrambling near the peak. Pack well, wear sturdy and grippy shoes and come early to enjoy the walk better. Schedule the walk after some decent rainfall to see the waterfalls at their best. 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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3 h 45 min to 5 h 30 min

Waterfall

Environment

Carr-Villa to Alpine Village Track

Carr-Villa to Alpine Village Track

9.5 km return

3 h 15 min to 5 h

Starting at the Carr-Villa hut just off Ben Lomond Road in Ben Lomond National Park, this walk takes you to the Alpine Village and back via the Summit Pass and Summit Link tracks. You'll walk through a eucalypt forest before reaching the highest point of the track, Legges Tor, and the track starts descending. 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 Mount Bruce Carpark at the end of Mount Bruce Road off Karijini Drive, Karijini National Park, this walk takes you to the summit of Mount Bruce and back via the Mount Bruce Summit Trail. A lone and topographically prominent mountain, Mount Bruce is a major sight driving along Karijini Drive. Standing 1,234 metres above sea level, it is Western Australia's second tallest peak. This walk is not for the faint-hearted, alternating between relatively easy, gentle gradients and sections of difficult terrain requiring scrambling. There's a good mix of steps, walking over rolling hills, scrambling up rocky sections and rugged ridge walking. 500 metres into the walk is the Marandoo View, a viewpoint overlooking the nearby Marandoo Mine. From the Marandoo View lookout, the trail traverses over a series of small rolling hills, with Mount Bruce looming ahead in the distance. Even from these lower hills, the views are quite spectacular, with the mountains of the Hamersley Range stretching out in all directions. Before reaching any truly steep sections, the trail passes through a section of rectangular boulders that require some mild scrambling to get through. This rocky section doesn't last long before returning to fairly straightforward walking along the clearly defined walk track. The trail crosses one more rolling hill before beginning the first truly steep incline up Chinaman's Hat, with the trail running as a series of switchbacks up the mountain. As the track approaches a rock face, a chain bolted to the rock helps walkers along a narrow, exposed ledge. You'll need to scramble up a near-vertical climb after going up a narrow chute. Although it is close to vertical, the climb is actually a fairly straightforward scramble, as there are an abundance of hand and footholds all the way up the climb. Beyond the chute, there are a number of smaller scrambles before returning to a well-defined trail along the ridge connecting Chinaman's Hat to Mount Bruce itself. There are excellent views of Mount Bruce from the ridge, and although there are a few scrambles along the way, the walking is relatively easy. The final climb to the top of Mount Bruce follows a series of switchbacks through dense bush. The summit is marked by an impressively large cairn. Near the summit cairn, there is an informative plate identifying the many mountains surrounding Mount Bruce. Explore the summit and take in the beautiful panoramic views before making your way back down the mountain. Almost entirely downhill, the return journey is faster and easier than the walk-up. While the scrambling means this walk won't be for everybody, fans of adventurous mountain walks will find a lot to love about the Mount Bruce Summit Trail. The trail is generally clear and well defined, with sections on uneven, rocky and unmodified terrain. Some parts of the trail require a high level of fitness and experience, but this challenging walk will reward you with spectacular views of the landscape. Try not to climb in the middle of the day in summer as it can get pretty hot. Sturdy hiking boots are recommended. Be sure to take plenty of drinking water and sun protection. 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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Mount Bruce Summit Trail

9.5 km return

4 h to 6 h

Mount Bruce Summit Trail

Environment

Starting from Mount Bruce Car Park, Karijini, this return walk takes you to Mount Bruce and back. You can enjoy the views over the Marandoo iron ore mining area and Hamersley Ranges throughout your walk. Mount Bruce is known as Punurrunha to the local Aboriginal people, and the area is considered a tropical semi-desert. The lookout offers open views and a higher view of the ancient rock formations that can be observed throughout the trail as well. There are certain sections that require rock hoppings, and there is a steep section close to the lookout. 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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Honey Hakea Trail

9.5 km return

3 h 45 min to 5 h 30 min

3 h 45 min to 5 h 30 min

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Carnarvon Gorge to Big Bend

Carnarvon Gorge to Big Bend

9.5 km oneway

2 h 45 min to 4 h 30 min

9.5 km

Oneway

Starting from the Carnarvon Gorge Visitor Centre, Carnarvon Park, this walk takes you to the Big Bend walkers’ camp via the first section of the 87 km Carnarvon Great Walk, visiting Moss Garden, Ward’s Canyon, Art Gallery and Cathedral Cave along the way. Head along the iconic gorge and start off your journey with a comprehensive walk. Offering you cool havens in the otherwise scorching gorge with the side trips; this track features great views, top-notch rock art and some strangely peaceful moments in unique places. The gorge itself is stunning enough to justify the heat and effort, but the side trips diversify the experience greatly. The campsite has non-flush toilets and offers heaps of shade. Enjoy the relatively cool weather and try to spot some catfish. Unfortunately, you can’t swim with them. Check the weather temperature beforehand and try to avoid midday hikes. Don’t be fooled by the heat during the day as the campsite can get windy and cold during the night. Remember to bring some insect repellent for the mozzies (Australian slang for mosquitoes) as well. Be prepared to get your feet wet at the crossings. Keep in mind that you’ll need a permit to access Carnarvon Park and the campsites. Let us begin by acknowledging the Bidjara & Karingbal 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 45 min to 4 h 30 min

Heritage

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Starting from the intersection of Somerville Drive and Digby Drive, Rottnest Island, this circuit track lets you explore the northwestern part of the island, visiting multiple lakes along the way. Embark on the Gabbi Karniny Bidi, a captivating loop that unveils the diverse landscapes of Wadjemup (Rottnest Island). Journey through the island's patchwork bushland, ascending hills and winding amidst salt lake systems. Each step offers a glimpse of Wadjemup's rugged beauty, from panoramic vistas at Vlamingh Lookout to the tranquil shores of Garden Lake. Traverse the heart of Herschel Lake and Lake Baghdad, and experience the surreal sensation of walking on water along the Lake Vincent boardwalk. Delight in the vibrant hues of Pink Lake, guiding you back to the main settlement. This reflective journey offers a unique perspective of Wadjemup, revealing its hidden treasures amidst the coastal headlands and inland lakes. Whether basking in summer sunsets or marvelling at winter's crisp beauty, the Gabbi Karniny Bidi promises an unforgettable experience on Rottnest Island. Numerous migratory birds grace the landscape with their presence throughout the seasons. Also, don't forget to greet the resident Quokkas along the way. Let us begin by acknowledging the Whadjuk 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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Gabbi Karniny Bidi

9.5 km circuit

2 h 30 min to 4 h

Environment

Ferry

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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Environment

Ferry