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Pierces Pass to Blue Gum Forest

Pierces Pass to Blue Gum Forest

15.3 km return

5 h 30 min, 6 h 30 min to 2 days

15.3 km

Return

Walk

5 h 30 min, 6 h 30 min to 2 days

This walk explores a beautiful section of the Grose Valley from Bells Line of Road. The walk heads down Pierces Pass and follows the magnificent Grose River to the Blue Gum Forest. The Blue Gum Forest is an icon of Blue Mountains bushwalking and this track gives you a great way to reach it. Acacia Flat Campground is 500 metres away with a side trip, if you'd like to spend the night in this gorgeous scenery. You then return the same way, or alternatively, finish by climbing to Perrys Lookdown, to make this a one-way walk. 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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Starting from the dirt car park on the Yaminba Trail (off Newell Highway), Dandry, this circuit walk visits a set of sandstone caves that have some ancient Aboriginal rock art on them. You can walk this loop either with or without a guide, but a guided tour can inform you much better about the history and culture of the area. Informational signposts along the way can be helpful as well. This place is extremely important for the Gamilaraay people, so please do not touch the art. Taking pictures is allowed without a flash. Let us begin by acknowledging the Gamilaraay 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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Sandstone Caves Loop

1.8 km circuit

1 h to 1 h 30 min

Caves

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Starting from the Nanga Mill Campground off Nanga Road, Nanga Brook, this walk takes you on a circuit through the Murray River Valley via Murray Valley Road, North Junction Form, King Jarrah Form and the King Jarrah Walk Trail. The King Jarrah Circuit is an enjoyable trail within Lane Poole Reserve, through a mixture of jarrah and banksia dominated forest. The highlight of this walk is the 'King Jarrah', a 300-600 year old jarrah tree standing 47 metres tall, with a diameter of almost 2.7 metres. From Nanga Mill, the trail heads clockwise on Murray Valley Road, keeping to the Murray River as it weaves south down North Junction Form through the imposing forest of jarrahs, the King's younger relatives. Look up for birds flitting through the treetops and look down for the fungi growing brightly on the tree trunks and forest floor. The trail veers right at Big Brook, leading onto King Jarrah Form, the final stretch before a steep ascent to the ancient and iconic King Jarrah tree. The walk continues along the ridge offering good views of the valley below before descending steeply back to the campground. The track is best suited to moderately experienced walkers, with a long distance to be covered and some steep ascents and descents. There's plenty of signage along the way, and facilities at Nanga Mill include a car park, toilets and camping areas. Dogs are allowed, as long as they're kept on a leash. If you'd prefer to tackle the tougher climb section of the circuit walk first, head anti-clockwise from the start point at Nanga Mill. 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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King Jarrah Circuit

17.3 km circuit

4 h to 6 h

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Mount Duncan Southern Loop

Mount Duncan Southern Loop

3.2 km circuit

1 h to 1 h 30 min

Starting from the Mount Duncan car park on Ironcliffe Road, North Motton, this walk takes you past the peak of Mount Duncan. Wind your way through beautiful forest and along rocky outcrops to the top of Mount Duncan, the tallest peak in the Dial Range. Reaching the summit will reward you with panoramic views over the Dial Range, the surrounding farmland and towards the towns along the coast. The climb to the top is quite steep and may be slippery after rain. Some sections of the trail aren't well-defined, mainly on the south side of the mountain, and there is a rope to assist walkers along the western rocky outcrop. The road to the Mount Duncan car park is muddy and only accessible with a 4WD. You can also start from the more accessible Mount Gnomon car park, which makes the walk significantly longer. 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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Wickham Peak from Quinzeh Creek Road

Wickham Peak from Quinzeh Creek Road

2.8 km return

45 min to 1 h 30 min

Starting from Quinzeh Creek Road, Cedar Creek, this walk takes you to Wickham Peak and back via the Eastern Quinzeh Link and On Edge Trail, exploring the woodland of Wickham Timber Reserve along the way. The peak offers you great northeasterly views, with the city of Brisbane in the distance. You’ll walk along some impressive rock formations and possible blankets of colourful wild flowers which pop up from late winter to spring. Keep an eye out for rare bird species such as the White-throated needletail and listen to the relaxing birdsong throughout the track. You may run into some cute koalas and southern greater gliders as well. Try to time the hike so the sun is setting when you’re at the peak for extra striking views. 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 Northcliffe Pioneer Museum, Northcliffe, this walk takes you to Acacia Picnic Spot and back via the Bibbulmun Track. This walk is for those who are looking for a beautiful walk to complete with the family. You can start the trail from the back of the Northcliffe Pioneer Museum. After you pass through the coastal swamp vegetation, you reach the Acacia Picnic spot, where you can have your lunch and take a break. There is a BBQ, a shelter and seats on the spot. The walk is also suitable for young children. 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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Bardi Creek Trail

1.3 km return

45 min to 1 h 18 min

Starting from the car park off Chittering Road, the Djidi-Djidi Ridge track offers a seasonal spectacle with its abundance of orchids, wattles, and parrot bush. Ascending to the lookout at the trail's peak rewards visitors with breathtaking views across the valley. "Djidi-Djidi" derives from the Noongar language, meaning the Willie Wagtail bird. The lower slopes boast a marri-wandoo woodland decorated with heath plants in the understory. Grass trees dominate the upper reaches, with a particularly picturesque display in spring. As the trail winds around the ridge's side, it culminates at a lookout, offering sweeping vistas across the Chittering Valley. Enthusiasts seeking further exploration can venture into the reserve's network of firebreak 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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Djidi-Djidi Ridge

1.6 km return

30 min to 45 min

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Yanina Walk is a gentle walk, exploring one of the ridges at the top of Kincumber Mountain. The walk follows a wide management trail from the main Honemans Picnic area, leading to the good views of Colin Watters Lookout. The notes describe a side trip to Nyari Lookout, but the views are very limited. The view from Colin Watters Lookout is arguably the best in the park, extending down Picketts Valley to Avoca Lake and Beach. There is a picnic table at the lookout, encouraging a snack before returning to the start. 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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Yanina Walk

3.3 km return

1 h to 1 h 15 min

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Starting from the car park off Mawson Lakes Boulevard, Mawson Lakes, this wheelchair-accessible, paved track pivots around the artificial lake. Explore the urban landscape of the district as you go on with your leisurely stroll. This journey is pet and family friendly, and there are heaps of cafes around. The track and surroundings are well-lit if you want to see how this place looks at night. One can spot exciting bird species if careful. Keep in mind that this is a popular spot, and it can get crowded at peak times. 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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Mawson Lakes

2.2 km circuit

30 min to 1 h

Cafe

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Urban

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Starting from Onkaparinga Valley Road, Oakbank, this walk takes you to Mount Torrens via the Amy Gillett Bikeway. The Amy Gillett Bikeway is a shared-use path for walkers, cyclists and horse riders that connects the towns of Oakbank, Woodside, Charleston and Mount Torrens, providing a lovely way to spend a day in the Adelaide Hills. Named after Australian professional cyclist Amy Gillett, the bikeway follows the former Mount Pleasant railway line through undulating hillsides, passing small towns nestled between vineyards and farmland, with a wide array of shops and interesting places to visit along the way. The bikeway is popular with both serious and casual cyclists, featuring an excellent sealed surface, gentle gradient and several seats for rest stops, and is also great for walks or family-friendly bike rides in shorter sections. This trail consists of gently sloping bitumen paths, suitable for all bike types and fitness levels, and can be comfortably started from either end. Keep a lookout for the blue 'Amy Gillett Bikeway' signs along the route, and watch out for traffic at the road crossings. Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a leash. 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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Amy Gillett Bikeway

16 km oneway

4 h to 7 h

3 h 15 min to 8 h 30 min

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Cherrybrook to Thornleigh

Cherrybrook to Thornleigh

4.7 km oneway

1 h 30 min to 1 h 45 min

4.7 km

Oneway

Walk

1 h 30 min to 1 h 45 min

This walk is mostly within the Berowra Valley Regional Park. It has some beautiful sections with great scenery, including sandstone rock features, lots of ferns and great scenery along Zig Zag creek. There is an optional side trip to visit the remnants of the historic Thornleigh Quarry and Zig Zag railway. 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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Cafe

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Urban

Lapstone Zig-Zag & Knapsack Gully Bridge

Lapstone Zig-Zag & Knapsack Gully Bridge

2.6 km return

45 min to 1 h 15 min

Starting from the car park at the end of Knapsack Street, Glenbrook, this return walk takes you to Knapsack Gully Bridge and back via the Lapstone Zig-Zag walking track, visiting a number of lookouts along the way. This path follows an old railway that is historically significant and dates back to the 19th century. Additionally, the Knapsack Gully Bridge at the end of the walk will leave you speechless as you wonder how it was possible to build such an enormous structure in the past. The flora is also diverse around the area and suitable for enthusiasts. It is possible to get a different view of the bridge by taking the stairs down from the side of the bridge. 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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Mermaid Mountain and Little Mermaid Lookout

Mermaid Mountain and Little Mermaid Lookout

12.1 km return

4 h to 6 h 30 min

Starting from Lake Manchester Road, Kholo, this walk takes you to the summit of Mermaid Mountain and back, visiting Little Mermaid Lookout along the way. The summit rewards you with stunning westerly views of Lake Manchester and the city of Ipswich to the south. Surrounding mountains such as Mt. Barney and Mt. Glorious look beautiful covered in dark green as well. Enjoy the constant birdsong of eastern whipbirds and bellbirds along with other species as you make your way through the woodland. The tracks are wide and partly shaded but the signage is almost non-existent. A GPS or a compass is highly recommended. Hiking poles may come in handy against the slippery surface and relieve your joints on descents. Wear a hat and sunscreen on a sunny day, but bring heaps of water regardless of the weather conditions. You might need to scramble a little bit on the steepest parts. Parts of the track may go through private property, so please ask the landowner for passage. 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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Currawong Falls Circuit Walk

Currawong Falls Circuit Walk

11.4 km circuit

3 h 15 min to 5 h 30 min

11.4 km

Circuit

Walk

3 h 15 min to 5 h 30 min

Run

1 h 30 min to 2 h 45 min

Starting near the Distillery Creek Picnic Area on Bambra Road, Aireys Inlet, this walk takes you on a 11.5 km circuit via the Currawong Falls Track. This invigorating walk takes in great views of the ocean, surrounding countryside and Currawong Falls, before returning via a small fern gully and a melaluca swamp rich in birdlife. The track is clearly marked, and has several long fairly steep stretches. Be careful of mountain bikes speeding by, as parts of the track are shared with cyclists. The falls are often dry, and are best viewed during or after heavy 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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