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Olinda Falls Walking Track

Olinda Falls Walking Track

1.1 km return

30 min to 40 min

Starting from the Olinda Falls Picnic Ground on Falls Road, Dandenong Ranges National Park, this walk leads to Olinda Falls and back via the Falls Track. Enjoy this peaceful walk that takes you through tall gum trees and ferns, surrounded by the sounds of chirping birds and the fragrance of the flora. The Olinda Falls boasts a viewing platform and various lookouts, from where you have views of the cascading falls and the surrounding landscape. It's a great place to relax, have a quiet picnic, and appreciate the nature. Keep an eye out for the local wildlife, which includes emus, wombats, possums, lyrebirds, king parrots and rosellas. The falls are small, and are best appreciated after heavy rains. However, the track can also get quite muddy and slippery after recent rainfall. 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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Holmes Jungle Woodland Walk

Holmes Jungle Woodland Walk

1.1 km return

20 min to 30 min

Starting from Vanderlin Drive, Holmes, this return journey gives you a taste of Holmes Jungle Nature Park via a singular multi-use trail. Embark on a quiet little trip through the expansive open woodlands nestled on the urban fringe. The park offers a sanctuary for a diverse array of avian and terrestrial fauna. Look out for the delightful sight of red-backed fairywrens frolicking amidst pandanus clusters, a common sight along the trail. During the wet season, the canopy may echo with the calls of pied imperial pigeons and spangled drongos. Some of the trails accommodate cyclists and equestrians, so remain vigilant for signage indicating shared usage. You can extend your journey by venturing onto the Jungle Walk. The park is accessible to vehicles from 8 am to 6 pm. Fishing and camping are not allowed to ensure the preservation of its delicate ecosystem. Let us begin by acknowledging the Larrakia 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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Birdwatching

Pets

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Starting from the car park off Twilight Beach Road, West Beach, this circuit walk takes you to Rotary Trail. After you see the exhilarating panoramic views of the coastal area and the outskirts of the town from the plaque on top of the granite outcrop, you can continue to explore the area following the dirt track. From specific points of the walk, you can get a closer look at the inland sceneries, the azure ocean and the islands that will give you one of the marvellous sunsets combined. You might want to bring sunscreen and glasses as it is an open area. 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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Rotary Trail

1.1 km circuit

40 min

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Starting from the car park at the end of St Columba Falls Road, St Columba Falls State Reserve, this walk leads to the beautiful Columba Falls. A well-formed 600m track with boardwalk sections takes you through the cool and shady rainforest to a lookout platform at the base of the 90 metres tall falls. The track is well-maintained, with a moderate climb from the base of the falls back to the car park. The track can get a bit muddy after rain. Picnic and toilet facilities are located at the start of the 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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St Columba Falls

1.1 km return

20 min to 40 min

Waterfall

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Starting from the car park at the end of Geike Gorge Road, this walk takes you on a circuit in Geike Gorge National Park. This is an informative walk about the Bunaba People and their knowledge about the plants, animals and landscape. You can traverse through the savannah woodland along the road. The area is also suitable for fishing, and if you feel like it, there is an hour cruise for visitors to explore the area. The track is hardened and has a compact surface, but there are certain sections that can be steeper. Fitzroy River is known to have fresh crocodiles, and saltwater crocs have got into the area in the past; swimming is not recommended. Let us begin by acknowledging the Bunaba 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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Bungu Trail

1.1 km circuit

20 min to 30 min

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Starting from the Cedar Creek Falls Road, this walk takes you to the Cedar Creek Falls via a paved track, visiting multiple swimming holes and a lookout as well. This undemanding walk is quite worthwhile considering the effort you put in. The refreshing waters of Cedar Creek will welcome you after a short but sweet hike. You can cool off and sunbake (Australian slang for sunbathe) here, then go back to the designated picnic/BBQ area for a delightful feast. If lucky, you can run into some cute little turtles in one of the rock pools. Keep in mind that the area is quite popular amongst the local youngsters, so come early if you don’t want to hang out with them. 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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Cedar Creek Falls Track

1.1 km return

20 min to 30 min

Cedar Creek Falls Track

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Starting from the car park at the end of Milne Street, Bayswater, this walk takes you to Baigup Wetland and back. This walk is suitable for families with small children who wants a quick getaway while still offering a unique native flora and hosting several waterbirds. There are areas for picnicking and facilities such as parking, a playground and bathrooms as well. The area is sacred to the Wadjuk Noongar people of Perth, and there are QR codes on the benches along the walk that will give you more insight into the historical background. The sedge plains and amazing paperbark trees are remnants of the original fringing vegetation, and Baigup is considered nationally as a Coastal Saltmarsh Threatened Ecological Community (TEC) because of this. The walk can be completed via cycling as well. Let us begin by acknowledging the Wadjuk 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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Baigup Wetland Walk

1.1 km oneway

30 min to 1 h

This walk explores the western half of the Girrakool Loop track. From the picnic area, this walk heads down the footpath to Illoura Lookout, with views down over Piles Creek (there is an optional side trip to the top of the waterfall). The walk then has another optional trip to Bundilla Lookout, providing a distant but square view of Piles Creek falls. The walk continues around the loop, enjoying the wildflowers which are in bloom late winter and spring. Before looping back to the picnic area, there are two more lookouts with filtered views. 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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Western Girrakool Loop

1.1 km circuit

25 min to 30 min

Western Girrakool Loop

Waterfall

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Starting from a picnic area in Corramy Regional Park this easy short circuit walk is will take you through spotted gum forest and wetlands, with Wandandian Creek (great for fishing and kayaking) a short distance away. Let us begin by acknowledging the Wodi Wodi & Wandandian 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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Anabranch Loop Track

1.1 km circuit

30 min to 1 h

This short track starts at Echo Point picnic area and leads through open forest to Bonnie View Access Road to Bonnie View lookout. You can make it a return walk by retracing your steps or make it longer walk and go back via the gravel Bonnie View Access Road. Let us begin by acknowledging the 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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Lovers Walking Track

1.1 km oneway

20 min to 40 min

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Lake Wartook Lookout Track

Lake Wartook Lookout Track

1.1 km return

20 min to 35 min

From the car park on Mount Difficult Road, Halls Gap, this return walk takes you to Lake Wartook lookout and back. This walk is a short getaway that offers you 360 of the Grampians and Lake Wartook. You can watch the sun as it shines over the ranges of Grampians and Lake Wartook. Additionally, there is a wide variety of ancient rock formations through the walk for you to observe. It is relatively short with a steep section towards the middle and suitable for most fitness levels. The path is comprised of rock formations that can be slippery during the wet season, so you might want to wear grippy hiking shoes with ankle supports. 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 car park just off Freestone Creek Road, VIC, this circuit walk takes you past a picnic area to cross the Freestone Creek twice. Stop along the way for a swim in the cool water. There's also the Peregrine Lookout along the way so if you're lucky you'll see some Peregrines therer. You can stay the night at the Blue Pools Campground which has toilets and picnic area. But you can also walk north to Froam Campsite for a picnic with BBQs. No toilets there though. 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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Freestone Walking Track

1.1 km circuit

20 min to 30 min

Freestone Walking Track

Swim

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Starting in the Fernglade Reserve on Fernglade Road, Burnie, this walk takes you on a short stroll along the Emu River via the Fernglade Walk track. Containing almost 150 species of ferns displayed along meandering paths, Fern Glade is a quiet riverside oasis close to the city centre of Burnie. A waterfall, pond and belvedere add to the enjoyment of this walk. The reserve has an abundance of bird life, and if you are lucky you may see a platypus surfacing in the river. The path is punctuated with informative signs and guidelines, and the reserve offers barbecue, picnic and toilet facilities. Please note that dogs aren't permitted in the reserve. 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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Fern Glade

1.1 km return

20 min to 30 min

While not as spectacular as other walks in the Wentworth Falls area, this walk is not without it's charm. Going from Conservation Hut to the Falls Picnic Area, this track does provide a great access route between two popular picnic and eating locations, and access to many of the walks in the area. 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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The Shortcut Track

1.1 km oneway

25 min to 30 min

Cafe

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