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The Taranggeer Trail is a return walk starting from the car park on Marine Parade. The walk is easy and smooth, making it perfect for families and wheelchair users. Enjoy the ocean views of the urban and coastal landscape while walking/running/cycling along the path. The journey is dog friendly (on a leash). There is a toilet available along the way and multiple cafes nearby. Let us begin by acknowledging the Gubbi Gubbi 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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Taranggeer Trail

1.9 km return

30 min to 45 min

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Starting from the Ranger's Office just off Park Road, Hovea, this walk leads to Hovea Falls and back via the Railway Reserves Heritage Trail. Nestled up in Perth Hills are the small but charming Hovea Falls, flowing over smooth mossy rocks on the Jane Brook. The journey to the falls is a short stroll along the Railway Reserves Heritage Trail as it passes through John Forrest National Park, following the route of the old Eastern Railway. There's plenty of wildlife to observe along the way including many native birds, kangaroos and bandicoots, while the wildflowers colour the landscape in the springtime. Hovea Falls is a very slow, undulating waterfall, and the best time of the year to see it in full flow is in winter, after heavy rains. In the summer months the falls can be very dry, providing the opportunity to use the rocks as stepping stones to explore the falls and discover little pools where the water has collected. On a hot day you may want to cool off in the fresh river water. The trail is a mostly flat and well signposted gravel track, suitable for walking, cycling and even horse riding. The park has excellent recreational facilities including barbecues, picnic areas, and the John Forrest Wildflower Tavern, where you can enjoy a pint of beer, the house wine or a soft drink after finishing your hike. 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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Hovea Falls

1.9 km return

30 min to 45 min

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Waterfall

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Starting from the car park at the end of Mount George Road, Mount George, this walk takes you on a circuit around Mount George Conservation Park via the Cascade Trail. This moderately challenging loop initially follows the Heysen Trail, passing a dam and crossing the Tiersmen Bridge over Cox Creek, a picturesque creek that winds its way through the park. From there, the walk climbs steeply along the Cascade Trail, then briefly follows the Leah Fire Track before following the Timbercutters Trail and the Heysen Trail back to the picnic area. Walkers may see nesting superb fairywrens in the gully of Cascade Creek, and in winter, there are views of babbling cascades along the creek. This loop consists of narrow walking trails and fire tracks, with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural surfaces and short steep hills, suitable for average 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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Cascade Trail

1.9 km circuit

30 min to 45 min

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Governor Summit (Corrunbral Borawah) Walking Track

Governor Summit (Corrunbral Borawah) Walking Track

1.9 km return

45 min to 1 h

This short walk is worth the trip. Relatively undemanding at first but steep at the end, it offers great views across the Mount Kaputar National Park once you get to the Governors Lookout. Let us begin by acknowledging the Kamilaroi 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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Stenhouse Bay Lookout Circuit

Stenhouse Bay Lookout Circuit

1.9 km circuit

45 min to 1 h

Starting from the Stenhouse Bay Jetty car park off Pondalowie Bay Road, Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park, this walk takes you on a circuit around the headland above Stenhouse Bay via the Stenhouse Bay Lookout Walk. Located within Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park, Inneston was once a thriving self-sufficient gypsum mining town, first settled in the late 1880s and abandoned in the 1930s after the Great Depression. In 1913, the jetty was built at Stenhouse Bay to enable the shipping of gypsum, which was transported from Inneston by a horse-drawn tram until locomotives were introduced. Nowadays, a thriving artificial reef lies beneath the jetty, making an ideal site for diving and fishing. This short and easy walk winds around the headland above Stenhouse Bay, passing a series of lookouts that provide spectacular views of Investigator Strait and the Stenhouse Bay Jetty, with interpretive signs detailing the mining history and vegetation of the area. The trail also passes an old rusted locomotive and wagons from the gypsum mining industry, as well as a seaman's grave from 1940. The walk begins near the Stenhouse Bay Campground, which is suitable for tents, caravans, camper vans and camper trailers and has toilets. This loop consists of wide, gently undulating walking trails, with compacted natural surfaces, suitable for all 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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Starting from the Gorge Campground at the end of Trephina Gorge Road, Hart, this return walk takes you up the rim of the gorge via the Trephina Gorge Walk track, optionally coming back via the creek bed itself. You’ll lose your sense of time as you explore this dry land via the rim. The gorge presents itself beautifully with its picturesque red cliffs and sandy creek bed. Keep an eye out for black-footed/flanked rock wallabies, you may see one hopping around if lucky. Try to be quiet and listen to the peaceful sounds of nature if you can. You can come back via the creek bed as well, making the walk into a circuit. The campground at the start is well-equipped and maintained, see it for yourself and spend a night if you feel like it. Remember to bring plenty of water. 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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Trephina Gorge Walk

1.9 km return

40 min to 1 h

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This walk traverses the Awabakal Nature Reserve. Starting from Dudley in the north, this walk travels south through coastal heath and forest, until coming to Redhead. The vegetation throughout this walk is particularly attractive during the wildflower season of July to October. The side trip out to the Awabakal Viewpoint gives great views to the north along the coastline. A car shuffle would be ideal for this one-way walk. The walking tracks are a little overgrown, but if you like native forest and heath, or simply flowers, then this is the walk for you. 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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Awabakal Coastal Walk

1.9 km oneway

40 min to 45 min

Awabakal Coastal Walk

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Starting from Smith Street, Alphington, this circuit walk gives you a tour of the Darebin Parklands, skirting Darebin Creek along the way. This reserve is home to heaps of wildlife due to its dense and varied vegetation. Flying foxes, kangaroos, echidnas, and 70+ bird species can be seen in the area. There are sheltered seats and tables, water taps and toilets present. There is also an off-leash area for dogs which also has a deep pool they can swim in. The reserve can be pretty busy, so coming early on weekdays can be helpful. Check the forecast beforehand, as parts of the track can be muddy/flooded. Keep an eye out for snakes, especially between October and April. There is an informational signpost on what to do if your dog gets bitten. Let us begin by acknowledging the Wurundjeri 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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Darebin Parklands

1.9 km circuit

30 min to 45 min

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Echidna Chasm and Osmand Lookout

Echidna Chasm and Osmand Lookout

1.9 km return

1 h to 1 h 30 min

Starting from the Echidna Chasm car park off the Great Northern Highway, Purnululu National Park, this walk takes you past the Osmand Lookout, then into Echidna Chasm via the Echidna Chasm Trail. A little walk off the main track will take you to a lookout where you can get exceptional views of the Osmand Range. After visiting the lookout, you'll follow the dry creek bed that leads into Echidna Chasm. The start of the walk is hot and exposed, but soon you'll be in the cool shelter of the tall chasm, surrounded by towering walls of conglomerate rock with remarkable colour variations. Signs along the walk describe how the chasm was formed, and the boulders along the path let you have an idea about the origin of the Bungle Bungle Range. The walk gets more challenging towards the end of the chasm, requiring some scrambling over large boulders and climbing up ladders. Sturdy footwear is recommended as walking over the boulders can be tough on the ankles. Daytime temperatures can exceed 40°C, so be sure to bring plenty of drinking water, a hat and sunscreen. The best time of the day to visit Echidna Chasm is around noon when the sun is directly overhead. This is the only time when sunlight penetrates into the chasm, creating an amazing spectacle with light bouncing off the walls. 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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Cathedral-Hump Track, Mount Buffalo, Victoria

Cathedral-Hump Track, Mount Buffalo, Victoria

1.9 km return

30 min to 45 min

Starting from the car park on Mount Buffalo Road this moderately challenging walk takes you to the lookout at the top of the Hump, where views over the Horn, Mount Buffalo plateau and Cresta Valley open up in front of you. 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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Birdwatching

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A beautiful walk, taking in some of the scenic highlights of the lower section of the Rumbalara Reserve. The walk covers a great variety of vegetation, from quite dry eucalypt forest through to rainforest. The tracks are well formed, with a lot of steps in the steeper sections, making the walking a little easier. This is a great walk to see some of the excellent scenery in Rumbalara. A very short, optional sidetrip takes you to a sculpture of Charles Sturt, adding some more variety to the walk. The easy access from Gosford train station also makes it a great walk for those using public transport. 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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Ouraka Point Loop

1.9 km circuit

1 h to 1 h 15 min

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Starting from the Sundews Trails (Gate 11) car park on Piggott Range Road, Onkaparinga Hills, this walk takes you on a circuit past the Sundews Lookout via the Sundews Lookout Hike. This moderately short and easy loop meanders through native vegetation to the Sundews Lookout at the eastern end of Onkaparinga River National Park, offering spectacular views of the gorge. The trail winds its way through a low open forest of grey box and sheoak before descending to the lookout, which offers panoramic views of the rocky outcrops and the river flowing through the gorge below, then loops back to the car park. Different species of birds can be seen along the track in spring, as well as colourful displays of wildflowers. The loop can easily be extended by combining it with the adjacent Sundews Ridge Hike. This loop consists of wide and narrow, gently undulating fire tracks and walking trails, with uneven natural surfaces and compacted natural surfaces, suitable for average 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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Sundews Lookout Hike

2 km circuit

45 min to 1 h

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Starting from the car park on Bergalia Crescent, Camden Head, this walk takes you on a circuit around the Kattang Nature Reserve via the Flower Bowl Circuit. This moderately easy loop takes walkers around the Kattang Nature Reserve, located on the Mid North Coast, passing several lookouts with spectacular coastal views along the way. The walk initially winds its way through dense coastal heath, following the Perpendicular Point walking track, then branches off and climbs gently towards the headland known as Lewis Rocks, passing a side trip to the Charles Hamey Lookout. Shortly ahead, the walk passes a side trip to the Dunbogan Lookout before returning to the Bergalia Crescent car park. Both lookouts offers panoramic views over Dunbogan Beach, Gogley's Lagoon and beyond to North Brother Mountain and Diamond Head, as well as the chance to see whales during their annual migration. Along the trail, there are interpretive signs detailing the reserve's history, flora and fauna, as well as benches that provide excellent rest stops. In late winter and spring, there's an abundance of colourful wildflowers, which attract a variety of birdlife. The walk can easily be extended by combining it with the Perpendicular Point Walk. This loop consists of wide and narrow, gently undulating walking trails, with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural surfaces and steps, suitable for average 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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Flower Bowl Circuit

2 km circuit

30 min to 45 min

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Rod Earp Rain Forest Circuit (from Lookout Rd)

Rod Earp Rain Forest Circuit (from Lookout Rd)

2 km circuit

50 min to 1 h

This quiet and secluded walk is an easy amble through attractive rainforest. This walk circumnavigates Rainforest Creek and takes the walker into cool dense forest. You are likely to see flying foxes in the trees and if you are lucky, a Powerful Owl. Accessed from the quieter Lookout Road car park, this walk escapes the crowds well. A recommended walk, particularly on a hot day. Let us begin by acknowledging the Awabakal & 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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