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Starting from Scout Camp Road near Scout Camp campsite this return walk takes you through Glenrock State Conservation Area to Flaggy Creek. You can see the historic Burwood Colliery. There are plenty of options if you want to prolong the walk by joining other trails or looping around the lagoon. 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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Burwood Trail

1.6 km return

30 min to 1 h

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Starting from the car park on Maurice Road, Rocky Gully, this walk takes you on a circuit around Kinchina Conservation Park via the Getaway Car Trail. Kinchina Conservation Park forms the largest area of native vegetation in the Monarto Crown Lands region, protecting grassy woodland communities and threatened plant species such as Monarto mintbush and Menzel's wattle. The park is used for a wide range of recreational activities, including bushwalking, mountain biking, horseback riding and birdwatching. It's also home to several rare birds, including the diamond firetail, restless flycatcher and hooded robin, and in spring, there's an abundance of orchids, lilies and wildflowers. Heading north from the car park on Maurice Road, the Getaway Car Loop is one of the shorter walks in the park, named after an old abandoned car that the trail passes along the way. This loop consists of gently undulating fire tracks and walking trails, suitable for most 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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Getaway Car Loop

1.6 km circuit

20 min to 30 min

Birdwatching

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This walk starts from the Glenbrook information centre, just inside the national park and follows a well defined track down to the Glenbrook Creek and the gorge. The walk is popular with locals looking for a place to swim. The gorge is particularly dangerous after rain, so appropriate care should be taken. The creek, water holes and the high cliffs make this unique place a wonderful place to visit. 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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Glenbrook Gorge Track

1.6 km return

50 min to 1 h 30 min

Glenbrook Gorge Track

Swim

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Bobbin Head Rainforest Walk

Bobbin Head Rainforest Walk

1.6 km return

40 min to 1 h 20 min

This pleasant walk starts from the southern end of Bobbin Head, and enjoys a blend of mangrove and rainforest environs. The well-signposted track gives you the opportunity to see the mangrove wildlife up close and also an historic Aboriginal axe grinding stone and some temperate rainforest. 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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Starting from Bellbird Grove Road, Enoggera Reservoir, this circuit walk visits the historical mines of Bellbird Grove that date back to the 1860s, providing information about the area through signposts spread along the track. You’ll be exploring the dense lively forest as you go back more than 150 years, visiting the various gold mines in the area. Keep an eye out for sulphur-crested cockatoos and eastern whipbirds in the canopy. If you’re here in spring, expect a colourful blanket of wildflowers around. The creeks and streams are best viewed after some decent rainfall. Keep in mind that this track involves steps in steep sections to ease the ascent/descent. 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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Golden Boulder Circuit

1.6 km circuit

30 min to 1 h

Golden Boulder Circuit

Ruins

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Starting from Halls Gap Caravan Park, Halls Gap, this walk takes you on a circuit around the area, visiting Venus Baths. You can enjoy the birdlife and small groups of kangaroos in the first half of your journey before you reach Venus Baths. The walk is perfect for families with children to have lunch and spend time together. The baths are pretty fun for children and adults that feel like, so you might want to bring spare clothes and towels. If you want to be more adventurous, you can try to climb different rock formations around the area as well. The rocks can be slippery, especially during the wet season. Therefore, you can bring suitable footwear. 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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Venus Baths Circuit

1.7 km circuit

30 min to 45 min

Swim

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Starting from the dirt car park on Gibb River Road, Wunaamin Miliwundi Ranges, this return walk takes you to Galvans Gorge and back. This is a little gem of a walk that offers walkers a little waterfall and a pool to have a dip and clean the dust off. The gorge has a reflective, beautiful pool that is accompanied by beautiful treens and bush around that feels and looks like a little oasis. There is a rocky, uneven section, but it's well worth the little effort for such a beauty. 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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Galvans Gorge

1.7 km return

30 min to 45 min

Swim

Waterfall

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Brownings and Thorsbys Tunnels

Brownings and Thorsbys Tunnels

1.7 km return

45 min to 1 h

Starting from the Ferndene Gorge car park off Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, this walk takes you past the Brownings and Thorsbys tunnels. Enjoy a short walk through a beautiful rainforest alongside a gentle creek and discover two historic silver mining tunnels within Ferndene Gorge, one of the region's hidden gems. The walk starts by crossing a small bridge over McBride's Creek, then follows a path running parallel to the creek through tall eucalypts and tree ferns, passing Brownings Tunnel before reaching Thorsbys Tunnel. The tunnels aren't very deep and you can enter both of them, but a flashlight is recommended as the interior is dark. Bathrooms and sheltered picnic tables are available at the car park. Sections of the trail can be muddy and slippery, so be sure to wear appropriate footwear. 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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Cockburn (Meteorite Valley) Lookout Circuit

Cockburn (Meteorite Valley) Lookout Circuit

1.7 km circuit

30 min to 45 min

Starting from the dirt car park on Home Valley Road, Kimberley, this walk takes you on a circuit, visiting Meteorite Valley Lookout along the way. You can enjoy the spectacular views of the Cockburn Ranges and the meteorite crater after you traverse in between savannah woodland. It is also possible to see colourful spinifex pigeons and red-tailed cockatoos. The crocodiles sunbathe around the bank as well! There are amenities for visitors at Home Valley station. The trail can be rocky and a little steep at certain sections. 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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Pets

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Castle Hill via the Goat Track

Castle Hill via the Goat Track

1.7 km return

45 min to 1 h 15 min

Starting from Hillside Crescent, Townsville, this walk takes you to the summit of Castle Hill and back via the Goat Track, which includes 1300 steps(one way). A great way to view the city of Townsville whilst getting in your daily cardio workout, this track features 360-degree views all over the hinterland and the coast. No matter how experienced you are, the sheer number of steps and the steepness are bound to make you feel your calves and quads. Although it’s demanding, the aforementioned views make this challenge quite worthwhile in the eyes of many. You’ll be able to see the Magnetic Island and beyond to the east as you catch your breath. Speaking of, a local legend says the American soldiers that were here during WWII offered to blow up the hill and use the debris to build a bridge all the way over to Magnetic Island. Keep in mind that you can also drive up to the summit and make this a one-way walk, if you arrange transport. 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 Gate 1 car park on Whitehead Road, Mylor, this walk takes you on a circuit around Mylor Conservation Park via the Sword Sedge Trail. This moderately short and easy loop takes walkers around Mylor Conservation Park, providing good birdwatching opportunities and an insight into the native vegetation of the Adelaide Hills. The walk follows a section of the Heysen Trail, which runs through the park. Significant for its rich biodiversity, the park is connected to several other areas of remnant bushland by vegetation corridors, with most of the surrounding region being cleared for housing and farmland. The park is mostly open stringybark woodland, with a wide range of understorey plants, and is home to many bird species. These species include Adelaide rosellas, yellow-tailed black cockatoos, white-throated treecreepers and Australian golden whistlers, as well as western grey kangaroos and koalas. This loop consists of wide and narrow, gently undulating walking trails and fire tracks, with uneven natural surfaces and compacted natural surfaces, suitable for most 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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Sword Sedge Trail

1.7 km circuit

30 min to 45 min

Birdwatching

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Rural

Star Swamp Heritage Trail

Star Swamp Heritage Trail

1.7 km oneway

30 min to 45 min

Starting from the end of Groat Street, North Beach, this walk takes you to Beach Road via the Star Swamp Heritage Trail. Expect an informative and fun journey through some great vegetation, accompanied by heaps of wildlife including the quenda (from 'kwinda' in Noongar), aka the southern brown bandicoot. Remember to lift your head up from the interpretive signs and the cute animals every once in a while because there are 65+ bird species you can spot here! Explore each historical point on the official route to get the most out of the experience. From August to October, all types of wildflowers complement the ambient environment. Dogs are allowed on lead. If you're visiting in summer, protect yourself from the sun and maybe do the trip early as there isn't much shade. Watch out for snakes. 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 car park on Huon Road, Wellington Park, this walk takes you on a circuit around a part of Dunns Creek via the Fern Glade, Silver Falls and Pillinger Drive tracks. With grand tree ferns above you providing shade and the relaxing sound of water, the first part of the walk is quite the sensory pleaser. Then you'll dive into a wet forest as you make your way along the Silver Falls Track. Lastly, the Pillinger Drive Track will take you back to the start. Dogs are allowed on 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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Dunns Creek Circuit

1.7 km circuit

40 min to 1 h

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Bus

The track to Fort Rock is a short walk and gives a taste of what lies beneath the cliff line. The walk is a return journey from the end of Bundarra St, directly to Fort Rock. From the top of the rock you can see into the Kanimbla Valley, and, by taking the side trip out to the cliff line west of Fort Rock, you get even better views over the valley and the cliffs around Porters Pass. 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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Fort Rock

1.7 km return

50 min to 1 h

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