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Seaforth Oval to Roseville Bridge via Bantry Bay

Seaforth Oval to Roseville Bridge via Bantry Bay

9.9 km oneway

3 h 15 min to 5 h

Starting at Seaforth Oval, this walk follows a section of the 'Harbour to Hawkesbury' track along Middle Harbour Creek. The walk has many highlights, including great views of Bantry Bay, the Historic Magazine Buildings and the Natural Bridge. This walk is blessed with great bushland and views of Middle Harbour. Stop and relax, or wet your toes, at Flat Rock beach before the last section to Davidson Picnic Area. Let us begin by acknowledging the 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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Warrimoo Track to the Sphinx

Warrimoo Track to the Sphinx

3.4 km oneway

1 h 15 min to 1 h 30 min

3.4 km

Oneway

This walk offers a great way to explore most of the Warrimoo Track and also visit the Sphinx War Memorial. The walk winds down to Cowan Creek, providing some great views as the creek becomes wider. The journey continues up the steep hill through various bush environments before arriving at the Sphinx War Memorial and picnic area. 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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1 h 15 min to 1 h 30 min

Crystal Shower & Tristania Falls

Crystal Shower & Tristania Falls

5.3 km return

2 h 30 min to 3 h 15 min

5.3 km

Return

Starting from The Glade picnic area take this return walk is different to other waterfalls walks. This one takes you through lush rainforest and behind the waterfall into a rocky cavern. If you want you can prolong the walk along Wonga walk and make it a circuit walk. Let us begin by acknowledging the Gumbaynggirr 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 15 min

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Starting at Wentworth Falls Picnic Area, this walk explores the drier bushland before following Den Fenella Creek into the small canyon. The walk heads downstream along the track with some steep stairs. The walk visits beautiful cascading waterfalls before coming to a great lookout over the Jamison Valley. The cooler temperatures at the lower end of this walk are very welcome on hot days. Enjoy the waterfall one more time before returning to the picnic area. 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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Den Fenella Track

1.1 km return

45 min to 1 h

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Douglas and Djina-Wu Track

Douglas and Djina-Wu Track

16.3 km return

4 h 30 min, 8 h 30 min to 2 days

16.3 km

Return

4 h 30 min, 8 h 30 min to 2 days

Starting from the end of Euodia Close, Barron Gorge, this walk takes you to the Speewah Campground and back via the Douglas and Djina-Wu tracks, visiting Glacier Lookout along the way. The said lookout provides you an exceptional and panoramic view over Cairns. Take your time and maybe try to name all the peaks you can see from here. As you continue your hike through this gorgeous rainforest, you may come across cassowaries and wild boars along with cute little echidnas. Treat them with care and keep your distance to be safe. The Speewah Campground midway can be a great spot to spend the night in nature. It has toilets, bbqs and showers for you to use, but don’t forget to book your stay beforehand. Don’t forget to bring swimmers so you can cool off in Stoney Creek after the hike. The area may be busy on weekends, so schedule for a weekday to avoid the crowd. 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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Clematis Falls Loop Walk

5 km circuit

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

Clematis Falls Loop Walk

5 km

Circuit

Starting near the car park on School Road, Halls Gap, Grampians National Park, this walk loops around Chautauqua Peak, past Clematis Falls and back. This pleasant walk on a wide, well-maintained track takes you uphill through the bush, up to the scenic Clematis Falls. The sun radiates into the little valley and lights up the surrounding rocks with beautiful shades of red and orange. There is a rocky section leading to the base of the falls, which requires some easy scrambling. The climb isn't overly steep, and people of various fitness levels and children should be able to complete this walk. The best time to see the waterfall is after some rain, or during the winter months. In spring, there is a variety of wildflowers to be seen. Keep a lookout for native wildlife such as kangaroos, emus, mountain goats and kookaburras. 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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Walls Ledge, Porters Pass, Centennial Glen Circuit

Walls Ledge, Porters Pass, Centennial Glen Circuit

5.9 km circuit

3 h to 4 h

This circuit walk covers many of the tracks just to the west of Blackheath. The walk follows the cliff lines, both above and below, with amazing views of the Kanimbla Valley, rock features and waterfalls. The walk takes in a cross section of plants, with defined changes through the cliff passes. 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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Gerliwany-gerring Banan Track

Gerliwany-gerring Banan Track

2.3 km return

30 min to 1 h

Starting from the car park at the end of Hidden Valley Road, Kununurra, this return walk takes you on a stroll through a savanna woodland in Mirima National Park. This colourful walk is completed with beautiful displays of rock formations and colours scattered throughout the woodland. The area also hosts a number of wild animals such as rock wallabies and wallaroos. Interpretive signs along the way inform visitors about the Aboriginal History of Miriuwung People and the park. Additionally, the journey can be completed as a one-way walk. Let us begin by acknowledging the Miriuwung 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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Forresters Beach to Crackneck Beach

Forresters Beach to Crackneck Beach

5.7 km return

2 h 15 min to 2 h 30 min

5.7 km

Return

A great walk along the boulder strewn shoreline to the unnamed beach below Crackneck Lookout. Much of this walk is very exposed to the ocean and should not be attempted at high tide or during rough seas. Plenty of rock hopping over the boulders makes the walking harder but also makes the scenery more interesting. The shapes and textures in the rock, combined with the imposing hills and low cliffs of the coastline give quite dramatic scenery and atmosphere for the walk. 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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2 h 15 min to 2 h 30 min

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Bus

Wyrrabalong Shoreline Walk

Wyrrabalong Shoreline Walk

4.5 km oneway

1 h 45 min to 2 h

This walk runs along the shoreline from Bateau Bay to Forresters Beach, in the southern section of Wyrrabalong National Park. The walk is very exposed to the ocean and should not be done at high tide or during rough seas. Much of the shoreline is strewn with boulders, which makes the walking harder but makes the scenery more interesting. The shapes and textures of the boulders, combined with the steep hills and low cliffs of the coastline, plus the uninterrupted ocean views, combine to give quite dramatic scenery and atmosphere for the walk. Consider making a loop walk by returning on the Wyrrabalong Coast Walking Track. 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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This walk starts at Caves Beach and travels south along the coastline, until reaching the Pinney’s Headland Lookout. There are many opportunities to stop, relax and swim if you would like. You will meander through coastal heath vegetation, which offers abundant wildflowers during springtime. There are spectacular views over the coast and the side trip to Spoon Rocks Spit offers a chance to look back at the attractive coastline. This walk takes you into a seldom visited part of Wallarah Pennisula. 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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Wallarah Coastal Walk

8.4 km return

2 h 30 min to 3 h

Wallarah Coastal Walk

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Bus

Fishermans Bay to Little Kingsley Beach

Fishermans Bay to Little Kingsley Beach

2 km return

40 min to 1 h

This gentle walk leads to one of the most scenic isolated beaches in the region. The second half of the walk runs near the coastline, with the option to explore the unfenced rocky coast and rock pools. Some walkers enjoy a swim at the unpatrolled beach, or walk approximately half an hour further to Kinglsey Beach. Let us begin by acknowledging the Worimi 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 at Kurnell Visitor Centre this circuit walk will guide you past several areas' historic sites explained with interpretive signs, including the welcome wall, the freshwater stream, the meeting place, Banks’ Memorial, Ferry Shelter Shed and Captain Cook’s Landing Place. A large part of the walk is wheelchair-accessible. 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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Burrawang Walk

1.4 km circuit

20 min to 40 min

Cafe

Ruins

Environment

Urban

Davidson Hill Mini Circuit

Davidson Hill Mini Circuit

2.4 km circuit

45 min to 1 h 15 min

Starting from the car park near Mugga Way, Red Hill, this circuit walk gives you a compact tour of the southern side of Red Hill Nature Reserve, visiting Davidson Hill along the way. As you enjoy the views over Canberra throughout the track, a purple blanket of wildflowers may come into your view if you’re there in spring. Don’t fret if you can’t see any purple though, as there’s much more to the walk than the flora. Enjoy a meal at the Onred Restaurant, observe the city from the lookout points, take in the scenery and watch for kangaroos and birds as there are plenty in the reserve. The area tends to be busy on the weekends, so try to schedule it on a weekday if you want to avoid the crowd. 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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