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Starting from the car park at the end of Hawks Head Road, Kalbarri National Park, this walk takes you to Hawks Head Lookout and back via the Hawks Head Walk Trail. A short, well-constructed path leads to a magnificent lookout above an evocative rock formation known as Hawks Head. Enjoy the views from the sheltered picnic area, and follow the quick and easy path to the lookout for expansive views of the Murchison River below. This area is absolutely beautiful during wildflower season. Toilets and shaded picnic tables are available, and the bitumen path allows for wheelchair access. Directional signage is provided indicating the location of facilities at this site. Beware of undercut cliff edges, loose rocks and unstable surfaces. Keep to the path and lookout, and do not venture onto the Hawks Head formation. 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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Hawks Head Walk

260 m return

5 min to 10 min

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Starting from the car park off Cockburn Road, Henderson, this short walk takes you to Henderson Cliffs. The first 100 metres section of this walk is wheelchair accessible with seals around the edges and offers panoramic views of the Indian ocean from the lookout. You can enjoy the breeze and observe the limestone formations that are exhilarating to look at. If you feel like it, you can continue along the rocky track to explore the area and see the view from different perspectives. Additionally, the sunsets are amazing from the lookout. It is accessible all year round. 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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Henderson Cliffs Trail

265 m circuit

30 min to 1 h

Henderson Cliffs Trail

Pets

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This is a very short walk across the picnic area to the lookout - you can see the end of the walk from the start. The council has installed a sandstone footpath that arcs around the picnic area and leads to St Johns Lookout. The path also leads to picnic tables and accessible toilets. You will also find electric BBQs, just off the path. A great spot with some shade, the view from the lookout is great on a sunny day. 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 Johns Lookout

270 m return

5 min to 10 min

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The interesting cave is formed by a tall and long section of wind carved stone. The cave is much taller than it is deep, and there are some nice rock formations. It is a fairly long drive in for a short walk, so you might be better combining this with a walk to Anvil Rock. 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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Wind Cave

270 m return

10 min to 15 min

Caves

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This short walk explores a piece of the Royal National Park, with lovely wildflowers in spring, and some great sandstone rock formations. The main highlight is the creek. Flat Rock Creek, as the name suggests, has a solid and flat bed. The rock is red in colour and the water flows across the width of the creek. This spot is great on a sunny day to contrast the blue sky with the red rock. 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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Flat Rock Creek

275 m return

10 min to 15 min

Elysian Rock Lookout Track

Elysian Rock Lookout Track

280 m return

10 min to 15 min

From Olympic Pde next to Leuralla Gardens in Leura, this short walk heads down to Elysian Rock Lookout, a fenced, small narrow lookout sitting high on the cliff edge. There are great view across the valley to Mount Solitary, the 'back' of the Three Sisters and to Narrow Neck. 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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This short walk takes you from the great view of Snapper Point Sea Cave (at the end of Snapper Point Rd) along a management trail to Snapper Point. The area is very rocky and provides grand ocean views. The memorial on Snapper Point gives a good reminder to take care. There are views out over the ocean, and also south to Frazer Beach and north up the coast. An enjoyable short walk with great views, especially on sunny days. 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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Snapper Point

280 m return

10 min to 20 min

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Starting from the car park at the end of Hindmarsh Falls Road, Hindmarsh Valley, this walk takes you to Hindmarsh Falls and back. Enjoy a short and easy walk through stunning native bushland to Hindmarsh Falls, an attractive series of cascades and pools that culminate in a 20-metre drop, which can be viewed from a lookout at the end of the path. Along the way, the walk passes a grassy picnic area with wooden tables and a gas barbecue. The picturesque falls are fed by the Hindmarsh River catchment area between Mount Cone and Spring Mount, flowing down through Victor Harbor and out to sea via the Hindmarsh Estuary, and are best viewed in winter and spring or after heavy rainfall. The upper car park is smaller, while the lower car park is adjacent to a picnic area. This walk consists of well-constructed sealed paths, with handrails and some steps, suitable for most fitness levels, but not for prams or wheelchairs. 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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Hindmarsh Falls

285 m return

10 min to 15 min

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This short return walk that starts from Mount Warning Road will lead you across Breakfast Creek to a Lyrebird Lookout with beautiful views over the Wollumbin National Park. Let us begin by acknowledging the Bundjalung 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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Lyrebird Track

295 m return

15 min to 45 min

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Starting from Weano Day Use Area on Weano Road, Karijini, this walk takes you to Oxer Lookout and back, visiting Junction Pool Lookout. Both lookouts are considered to be a few of the most spectacular views in Western Australia. They provide visitors with views of deep cliffs that are a result of ancient erosive forces. Be cautious around the edges as the cliffs go down as much as 100 metres, and it can be dizzying for some. 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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Oxer Lookout

295 m return

5 min to 10 min

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Starting from Point Pilcher Road this short return walk has a great lookout at the end, a newly restored picnic area with toilets so pack a picnic bag and stay a while. 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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Point Pilcher Lookout

295 m return

5 min to 8 min

Point Pilcher Lookout

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Starting from the Living Desert Sculptures car park, Broken Hill, this walk lets you examine the sculptures from all around the world via a short, paved circuit track. Back in 1993, Lawrence Beck (sculptor from Gosford) organised a symposium where artists from all around the globe sculpted 12 sandstone sculptures that complement the surrounding landscape. There are interpretive signs for each one, so read away if you have the time. Visit at sunset to see the colours change and the light hit the sculptures from different angles. Although, you can examine the sculptures more in-depth during the day as it'll be much brighter. Besides the structures are the 360-degree panoramic views, letting you see tens of kilometres into the outback. There's a $6 per person entry fee as of September 2022. Bear in mind that you can also park near the picnic area further north and make it a longer walk. The reserve opens at 6 AM in the summer, and 8:30 AM otherwise. Closing time is approximately 30 minutes after sunset regardless of the season. 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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Living Desert Sculptures

300 m circuit

5 min to 9 min

Living Desert Sculptures

Heritage

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Solitary Restaurant to Jamieson Lookout

Solitary Restaurant to Jamieson Lookout

305 m return

10 min to 15 min

Starting near Solitary Restaurant in Leura, this walk heads into the bush passing Echo Tree Lookout. The track the follows the Prince Henry track to Federal Pass, soon coming to Jamiesons Lookout. Jamiesons Lookout provides a great view across the valley, with a bench seat to help you rest and take it in. Consider starting or ending the walk with a snack at Solitary Restaurant. 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 Bridle Track Road which is connecting Stoodley and Kimberley in Tasmania, this short but hard return walk leads toward Dasher River and the picturesque falls. 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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Dasher Falls

305 m return

7 min to 10 min

Waterfall

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