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A short, interesting walk in the Rumbalara Reserve, near Gosford. This short circuit walk takes in some nice scenery and a couple of the interesting bronze sculptures found in the reserve. Some short deviations from the walk take you to viewpoints with great views over Gosford and the surrounding areas. Note that the entrance gate on Dolly Ave, for the upper section of Rumbalara, is locked at 8pm each evening. 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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Ironbark Loop

430 m circuit

15 min to 30 min

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Starting from the car park at the main entrance to Bool Lagoon Game Reserve on Lindsay Hoods Road, Bool Lagoon, this walk explores Bool Lagoon Game Reserve via the Gahnia Walk. Bool Lagoon and the adjoining Hacks Lagoon are among the largest and most diverse freshwater lagoon systems in Southern Australia, providing habitat for a wide range of wildlife and important drought refuge for many rare and endangered bird species. This short and easy walk follows a boardwalk through tussock grasses, reeds and tea trees to a bird hide, offering excellent opportunities to view the small birds that use the area for feeding and nesting. This walk consists of well-constructed boardwalks, suitable for prams, wheelchairs and all fitness levels. Toilets, barbecues and picnic facilities are located at the Bool Lagoon campground. The water levels in these seasonal wetlands vary, and during the summer months, the lagoons may be completely dry. Dogs are not permitted in this park. 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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Gahnia Walk

430 m return

5 min to 10 min

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Starting from the Crystal Cascades car park at the end of Redlynch Intake Road, this return walk takes you to the Fairy Falls, exploring the dense rainforest along the way. Expect a gorgeous little waterfall and a deep pool that almost feels like it’s yours. There was a large, thick log(2019) right in the middle of the pool giving the scenery a bit more of an unexplored feel. Would make for some good photos as well if it’s still there. Keep an eye out for yabbies around the pool, and take care whilst walking on the rocks as they can be quite slippery when wet. You may need to do a bit of rock hopping/scrambling. 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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Fairy Falls

430 m return

10 min to 20 min

Swim

Waterfall

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Starting from Victoria Park picnic are this circuit walk along a boardwalk is an accessible walk. Along the way you'll see great Morton Bay figs and other rainforest plants. Learn about them from informative displays, which explain how the local Widjabul Aboriginal people, of the Bundjalung nation, used the plants of the rainforest. 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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Victoria Park Boardwalk

440 m circuit

15 min to 30 min

Victoria Park Boardwalk

Goomoolahra(Bilbrough) Falls

Goomoolahra(Bilbrough) Falls

440 m return

10 min to 20 min

Starting from the end of Springbrook Road, Springbrook, this return walk takes you to the Goomoolahra(Bilbrough) Falls and a nearby lookout overlooking Gold Coast, via a concrete footpath all the way. You’ll feel quite small as you're looking over the falls and towards the Gold Coast in the distance. The crisp views of the dense forest blanketing the hills and mountains of Springbrook are easily worth the short trip. You may not be able to see the skyscrapers over at Surfers Paradise on a foggy day, but it surely makes the experience more mysterious and cinematic. With a paved track and a nice little picnic area with BBQs and sheltered tables, this can make for a great family trip. Unfortunately, you will have to leave your dog behind. 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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A very pleasant and easy stroll along a path to a stunning view. Starting from Barnetts Road car park you follow the footpath through the picnic area, past the playground then meander gently downhill through the open forest among the scribbly gum trees. You soon discover a fenced lookout platform with amazing views up and down the Berowra Valley. The views of trees go on forever, on a clear day you can even see the Blue Mountains. Let us begin by acknowledging the Darug and Guringai Country 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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Barnetts Lookout

440 m return

9 min to 10 min

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Bus

Starting from the dirt car park in Wunaamin Miliwundi Ranges, this return walk takes you to Grevillea Gorge and back. Go on a stroll through which you can enjoy the views of the plain land and reflective surface of Grevillea Gorge. The area shows how ancient erosive forces have shaped the land, and the enormous long curve in the steep gorge wall is a great example to observe. The path and the climb to the waterfall can be slippery at certain sections, and there is a part where visitors need to climb a metal ladder to bypass a steeper section. There are also no railings around the gorge. 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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Grevillea Gorge

450 m return

8 min to 15 min

Swim

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A nice walk if you are in the area, and worth doing before Pulpit Rock lookout. This walk is not as busy as many of the other lookout walks in the area. The view across the valley is fantastic. The lookout makes a great place for a picnic lunch, and the lack of crowds makes it that much more attractive. 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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Anvil Rock

450 m return

10 min to 15 min

Starting from the parking area at the end of Sublime Point Road in Sublime Point Reserve, this mostly paved return walk takes you to the sublime views over Three Sisters and Jamieson Valley. Let us begin by acknowledging the Gundungurra and 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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Sublime Point Lookout

450 m return

20 min to 20 min

Sublime Point Lookout

Waterfall

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Starting from the Alligator Gorge car park on Alligator Gorge Road, Mount Remarkable National Park, this walk takes you to the Ali (Narrows) Lookout and back via the Ali Lookout Walk track. This short and easy walk follows a fairly wide and well-maintained walking trail that gently descends to the Ali Lookout, offering stunning views over Alligator Gorge, a scenic gorge that cuts through ancient quartzite rocks in the northern section of the park, with spectacular rock formations and rock pools. This walk consists of wide and narrow, gently undulating walking trails, with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural surfaces and steps, 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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Ali (Narrows) Lookout

450 m return

5 min to 10 min

Ali (Narrows) Lookout

Birdwatching

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Starting from the car park on Devils Marbles Road/Old Stuart Highway, Warumungu, this walk takes you on a small circuit in the Karlu Karlu / Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve, exploring the reddish granite boulders along the way. The words ‘Karlu Karlu’ mean ‘round boulders’ in the Warumungu Aboriginal language. The said boulders range from 50 centimetres to a whopping 6 metres with some of the split in half like they were surgically cut. The area is home to cute little fairy martins as well as black-headed monitor/goannas and sand goannas. If you want to learn more about the history & fauna of the area, why it’s called Devils Marbles and how the rocks were formed, keep an eye out for the interpretive signposts. Please be respectful and refrain yourself from climbing the historic boulders as they are spiritually and culturally important to the land’s traditional Aboriginal owners. 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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Karlu Karlu Circuit

450 m circuit

5 min to 10 min

Heritage

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Little Blue Gum Creek Track

Little Blue Gum Creek Track

460 m return

10 min to 15 min

Starting from the small car park at the intersection of Lady Game Dr & Grosvenor Rd, Lindfield, this lovely boardwalk leads you through the tall Blue Gum forest beside a pleasant small creek. For most of the walk, you are unaware of the nearby roads. Gaze up at the towering trees and sit to enjoy the creek as it slowly meanders along the valley floor. There is a long bench seat partway through, and the boardwalk widens in areas to allow easy passing and space to enjoy the lush natural bushland. The end of the boardwalk loops around a sculpture designed to provide habitat for microbats; you can learn more about these amazing creatures with the signs along the way before turning around to return to the car park. Let us begin by acknowledging the Darramuragal 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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Bus

This short walk enjoys sculptured sandstone rocks, grass trees, wildflowers and great views of Erskine Gorge. The walk starts from the car park at the end of Nepean Lookout fire trail and heads past some information signs before coming to this unfenced informal lookout on the Jack Evans track. Great views. 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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Erskine Lookout

470 m return

20 min to 30 min

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Edith Falls Lower Pool is a circuit walk starting from the southern end of Edith Falls Carpark in Nitmiluk National Park. The walk takes you to the picturesque Edith Falls plunge pool, where you can enjoy a refreshing swim and take in the stunning views of the waterfall. There is a toilet available at the start of the walk and a kiosk serving delicious meals, as well as BBQs along the way. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the lush, grassy campsites amidst a scenic bush setting, and take a break to picnic in the shaded green space. While the upper and middle pools are delightful, it is the expansive and picturesque plunge pool that truly stands out. Swimming in the natural pool at the base of the falls is a great experience, although it can be restricted between November and April. A park pass is required for visitors to the NT to access this park. Keep an eye out for strong currents in the wet 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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Edith Falls Lower Pool

470 m circuit

5 min to 15 min

Edith Falls Lower Pool

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