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A relatively short walk with some really nice scenery and some of the historic highlights of the Old Great North Road. This walk climbs part of the well formed Devines Hill ascent. The remnants of the convict built road are impressive and there are good information signs along the trail. The visible remnants of the Old Great North Road include rock cuttings, stone retaining walls, an old quarry site and Hangmans Rock. Let us begin by acknowledging the Darug & Darkinjung 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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Hangmans Rock

2.2 km return

1 h 15 min to 2 h 30 min

1 h 15 min to 2 h 30 min

Caves

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O'Connor Ridge Circuit is a circuit walk starting from Dryandra Street, giving you a tour of O'Connor Ridge Nature Reserve via multiple tracks. You'll be able to view the surrounding greenery from the higher parts of the track. The reserve is quite secluded, so you may even have the whole place to yourself. This walk is pet friendly (on-lead), so you can bring your four-legged companions along. There are many intersecting tracks which means the journey is customisable, but it also means that you can make a wrong turn easily. Horses are prohibited in this reserve, and there are no rubbish bins. 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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O'Connor Ridge Circuit

2.2 km circuit

40 min to 1 h

O'Connor Ridge Circuit

Pets

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Starting near the Evercreech Forest Reserve at the end of Egans Road, Mathinna, this walk leads to Evercreech Falls and back via the Evercreech Falls Track. Enjoy a short stroll among magnificent white gums, the tallest of their type in Australia. The hike is on a typical bush track, that meanders alongside Evercreech Rivulet until you reach the waterfalls. One side of the rivulet is beautiful wet rainforest, while the other side (where the white gums are situated) is dry forest. Evercreech Falls is a gentle waterfall that cascades down a steep slope, before dropping approximately 3-5 metres below. The hike ends at the base of the falls, surrounded by an intimate natural ampitheatre of Tasmanian rainforest. The Forest Reserve area is fitted with gas barbeques, toilet facilities, and park benches. This hike is relatively easy, but has some slippery parts. If done as a loop walk, it requires wading through the rivulet by foot on the way back. 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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Evercreech Falls

2.2 km return

1 h 15 min to 2 h

Waterfall

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Starting from the Stamford Hill Day Visitor Area at the end of Stamford Hill Road, Lincoln National Park, this walk takes you to the summit of Stamford Hill and back via the Stamford Hill Hike. This short, moderately challenging bushwalk climbs through native scrub to the top of Stamford Hill, offering panoramic views of Lincoln National Park, Boston Bay, Port Lincoln and numerous offshore islands. Interpretive signs along the trail provide information about the area's natural history. Located at the summit of Stamford Hill is a monument to Matthew Flinders, erected in 1841. Stamford Beach has sheltered waters that are relatively safe for swimming. The walk begins from the Stamford Hill Day Visitor Area, which has toilets, a picnic area, shelters and ample parking space. This walk consists of wide walking trails, with compacted natural surfaces, short steep hills 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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Stamford Hill Hike

2.2 km return

30 min to 45 min

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At Nerang Viewpoint, the ground drops away to the north, giving views across to the neighboring forested ridges. This is a short and quiet walk and feels 'off the beaten track'. Initially this walk follows a wide trail, but this soon changes to a foot track following a broad ridge north through scribbly gums and wild flowers. The track has some small uphill and downhill sections and is eroded in places. 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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Nerang Viewpoint

2.2 km return

50 min to 1 h

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Katoomba Kiosk to Katoomba Falls Base

Katoomba Kiosk to Katoomba Falls Base

2.2 km return

1 h 30 min to 2 h

This walk starts from the Katoomba Kiosk, on Cliff Drive, winds down to the bottom of Furber Steps and continues to the base of the Katoomba Falls. There are optional side trips to Katoomba Falls lookout and Vera's Grotto on the way. By the creek at the base of Katoomba Falls is a great spot to enjoy a packed lunch, before walking back up the hill (alternatively, catch the scenic railway back up). 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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Waterfall

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Starting from the campground at the end of Trephina Gorge Road, Hart, this walk takes you on a circuit in the nature park, visiting a hill summit and crossing Trephina Creek along the way. Hence the name, this walk offers you panoramic views over Mordor Pound and the Trephina Bluff in the distance. As you make your way through the well-signposted rocky track, keep an eye out for Red Gums and Ghost Gums along with colourful wildflowers. You may come across some dingoes as well. There’s a bit of steepness to the track, yet the stunning views and the red walls of the gorge shining under the sun make it worth the hassle. 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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Panorama Walk

2.2 km circuit

1 h to 3 h

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This short and fairly flat walk starts from the popular Honeman's picnic area and follows the Sid Pulsford Walking Track, then another trail to Warriwarri Lookout. The lookout is overgrown and provides no real view. A short distance beyond the signposted lookout is a rocky outcrop that provides some filtered views of the district. A nice walk through the dry ridge top forest, just don't expect grand 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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Warriwarri Lookout

2.2 km return

40 min to 1 h

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Starting from the Mount Shaugh car park on Mount Shaugh Track, Ngarkat, this walk takes you to the summit of Mount Shaugh and back via the Mount Shaugh Hike. This short, moderately challenging walk takes walkers to the summit of Mount Shaugh in the southeastern corner of Ngarkat Conservation Park, passing through the park's characteristic mallee health vegetation and offering excellent views over the surrounding area. Standing at 182 metres, Mount Shaugh is the highest point in the park and is located on an undulating sandy plain with large, irregular sand dunes. A variety of birds can be seen along the trail in spring, as well as colourful displays of wildflowers. Western grey kangaroos and emus are also commonly seen in the park. This walk consists of narrow walking trails with uneven 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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Mount Shaugh Hike

2.2 km return

30 min to 45 min

Birdwatching

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An excellent walk, spending much of its time in the shaded, rainforest-filled valleys of the Strickland State Forest. From the dry eucalypt forest around the Banksia picnic area, the walk soon descends into moist forest, filled with ferns and cabbage tree palms. You could make this a return walk by retracing your steps, or make it a circuit walk by returning to the Banksia picnic area via the road. 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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Stoney Creek Trail

2.2 km oneway

50 min to 1 h

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From Maitland Bay Information Centre, this walk heads straight down the hill to Maitland Beach. On the way down, the track passes many rock landings which act as lookouts over Maitland Bay and the lush bush of the surrounding gullies. Maitland Bay Beach itself is a wonderful sandy beach which is popular for swimming (although there are no beach patrols). 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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Maitland Bay Track

2.2 km return

1 h to 1 h 15 min

Swim

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Starting from Doncaster Drive,Beechmont, this return walk takes you to a viewpoint near Denham Falls, exploring the dense rainforest of Denham Scenic Reserve along the way. Formed along Back Creek, Denham Falls is a gorgeous waterfall that you can view from the top without much effort. Listen to the mellow sound of the water gushing down as the refreshing air near the falls fill into your lungs. It used to be a great destination for swimming, but unfortunately the creekside is not accessible anymore. Try to come after a decent rainfall to see the waterfall at its strongest. Dogs are not allowed 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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Denham Falls

2.2 km return

30 min to 1 h

Waterfall

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This walk follows the Blackwattle Trail around the fringe of Cherrybrook, starting at the Cherrybrook Rural Fire Brigade building, in Shepherds Drive, and finishing in Patricia Place. It is a nice walk and follows a management trail for its whole length. The walk passes through a mix of dry eucalypt forest and wetter areas with ferns. There are also some patches of casuarinas and plenty of grasstrees to see along the way. 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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Blackwattle Trail

2.2 km oneway

50 min to 1 h

Starting from a carpark just off the Lyell Highway in the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, this walk leads to the Donaghys Hill lookout and back via the Donaghys Hill Nature Trail. The track climbs steadily through forest and scrub to a high lookout perched on the rocky Donaghys Hill. From the summit of the pointy hill the views extend in all directions, with the valley of the Franklin River filling the foreground and the impressive Frenchmans Cap and its neighbouring peaks looming beyond. The walk isn't especially steep or tricky, but it is a solid twenty minutes of uphill effort. Weather is the important factor - on a grey cloudy day you might see nothing, but in clear weather the views are stunning and justify the uphill climb. The walk back to the carpark is refreshingly downhill all the way. 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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Donaghys Hill

2.2 km return

45 min to 1 h

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