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Starting from the Maitland Bay Information Centre, this walk heads down and around the hill to follow the spur out to Bullimah Lookout. The track winds through the bush giving glimpses of Maitland Bay from several rocky landings. The views along the way, and from the lookout are fantastic. 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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Bullimah Outlook

2.6 km return

1 h to 1 h 15 min

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Starting from the upper car park near the Cape du Couedic Lighthouse on Cape du Couedic Road, Flinders Chase National Park, this walk takes you on a circuit around the headland of Cape du Couedic via the Cape du Couedic Hike. Located on the southwest tip of Kangaroo Island, Cape du Couedic was named in 1803 by French explorer Nicolas Baudin in honour of Charles Louis du Couëdic. The Cape du Couedic Lighthouse was built from local stones between 1906 and 1909 after the treacherous waters surrounding the cape had caused multiple shipwrecks. This hike winds through coastal vegetation around the headland of Cape du Couedic, passing the lighthouse and a series of viewing platforms overlooking the ocean, with interpretive signs detailing the park's vegetation and Aboriginal, European and maritime history. An optional return side trip takes walkers down to Admirals Arch, where viewing platforms provide the opportunity to see long-nosed fur seals basking in the sun on the rocks. Accommodation is available at the cottages around the lighthouse, which nowadays functions as a museum. This loop consists of narrow, gently undulating walking trails, with uneven natural surfaces, rocky sections 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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Cape du Couedic

2.6 km circuit

30 min to 1 h

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Ferry

Following the service trails, this track covers many of the major walking tracks on Botany Bay's south side. Thick eucalypts and ferns surround the trail and there are great views from the Yena Picnic Area - a good place to break, (although it lacks shade). This walk is a nice way to explore a fair bit of the 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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Muru and Yena Tracks

2.6 km circuit

1 h to 1 h 30 min

Cafe

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Starting from the dirt car park on Old Ballidu Road, Kondut, this walk takes you on a stroll in Reynoldons Reserve. This walk is an interpretive one with a lot of signage and a huge number of wildflowers. Visitors can find seven different types of Verticordia, also called Feather Flower. Additionally, the area hosts The Reynoldson Reserve Festival annually on the last weekend of October. There are only gentle hilly sections, and the texture of the track is even. 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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Reynoldson Reserve Walk

2.7 km return

40 min to 1 h

Reynoldson Reserve Walk

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Rural

Reabold Hill & Ocean View Lookout

Reabold Hill & Ocean View Lookout

2.7 km circuit

45 min to 1 h 15 min

Starting from Tuart Car Park (off Perry Lakes Drive), City Beach, this circuit walk takes you to Reabold Hill and Ocean View Lookouts mostly via the Tuart Walk track and Zamia Trail. Visiting two lookouts in one convenient circuit, this lovely little journey offers excellent views in nearly all parts of the city and beyond. Interpretive signs give you information about the flora. Wildflowers blanket the area in spring, but some of them are still present throughout the year. The tracks are well maintained and signposted. Dogs are allowed on lead. 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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Star Swamp Interior Circuit

Star Swamp Interior Circuit

2.7 km circuit

40 min to 1 h 15 min

Starting from the end of Groat Street, North Beach, this walk takes you on a circuit in the Star Swamp Bushland Reserve. This compact circuit lets you enjoy the flora and fauna of the reserve without spending much time. Make your way through grass trees, banksias and paperbarks as you keep an eye out for quendas, aka southern brown bandicoots and other wildlife. The name quenda comes from the Noongar word 'kwinda'. This area is also great for birdwatching, with 65+ bird species recorded till now. Interpretive signs along the track teach you about the cultural heritage and history of the area. 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 Humps car park off Bates Road, Hyden, this walk takes you on a circuit via the Gnamma Trail. The Gnamma Trail has strong Noongar (Aboriginal) focus to its interpretation, with ten panels consisting of words and illustrations created by Noongar artists and elders to describe this landscape, its features and the birds, animals and plants that live in it. The terrain is flat with no steps or steep sections, suitable for wheelchair users who have someone to assist them. The trail passes through a range of local vegetation rich with springtime wildflowers and numerous birds, revealing fine examples of a gnamma and a lizard trap used by the land's original inhabitants in millennia past. Gnammas are waterholes in the rocks that were formed through weathering of faults in granite which Aboriginal people then enlarged by using fire. The importance of gnammas to the survival of Aboriginal people cannot be underestimated as they retain water long after rain, providing a vital source of fresh water in the blistering hot dry summers. 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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Gnamma Trail

2.7 km circuit

30 min to 1 h

Caves

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Starting from the Lakeview car park off Indian Ocean Drive, Yanchep, this walk takes you on a circuit around Loch McNess via the Wetlands Walk Trail. This beautiful, short and easy walk weaves its way around Loch McNess, one of Perth's most important coastal wetlands. The path provides exceptional views of the wetlands as you meander along the banks of the lake. The birdlife in the area is incredible, and the park is a bird watcher's delight. The understorey consists of bracken ferns, whilst the overstorey is mostly adult Jarrahs and Tuarts. Take your time and experience the soothing ambience of the place, both visually and audibly. The yanget (bullrushes) you may come across was once used for food by the Noongar people. The gravelly limestone trail is flat and well signposted, with short sections of loose sand. After finishing the loop, it's only a short walk to Chocolate Drops for a coffee or the Yanchep Inn for a refreshing ale or lunch. 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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Wetlands Walk Trail

2.7 km circuit

30 min to 45 min

Cafe

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Pieries Peak Walking Track

Pieries Peak Walking Track

2.7 km return

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

2.7 km

Return

Walk

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

From Youngville campground this steep return walk takes you to the Pieries Peak. Enjoy the views from the top then return for a picnic at the campground. Let us begin by acknowledging the Wonnarua 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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Pumphill Uphill & Drop Bear Circuit

Pumphill Uphill & Drop Bear Circuit

2.7 km circuit

45 min to 1 h 15 min

Starting from the car park on Pump Hill Road, Pemberton, this walk takes you to the top of Pump Hill. This walk is considered to be one of the most effortless and best within the Pemberton Mountain Bike Park; it traverses through the stunning Karri forest and is actually an old railway corridor. The trail is uphill only for bikers, but hikers can use it in both directions. From the top of the trail, visitors can enjoy the views, and bikers can access other ascending trails such as Longshanks and Drop Bear; or they can head over to the west side of Pump Hill Road via Down Dale. There are gentle hilly sections for hikers, and the texture is formed. The trail is suitable for beginner/novice mountain bikers in good health with basic mountain bike skills and using off-road bikes. 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 Cobbler Creek MTB car park, Salisbury East, this circuit track goes along a stream whilst giving you a taste of Cobbler Creek Recreation Park. The Mai Tappa Circuit is named after the Kaurna term for "food pathway" and showcases aspects of the Kaurna culture, emphasizing the importance of plants and animals in their daily lives. This track offers beautiful views of Kaurna country, from the tree-filled gullies to the hilly terrain. The track is dog-friendly, but pets must be on a leash at all times. However, the track can be rocky and narrow in some sections and is quite slippery when it's muddy. Bikes are not permitted on this track. Let us begin by acknowledging the Kaurna 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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Mai Tappa Circuit

2.7 km circuit

45 min to 1 h 15 min

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Urban

Starting from the parking area at the end of Maguk Road, this walk takes you to the Maguk pool and waterfall. The waterfalls are lovely to see from the pool side trip where you can cool yourself in the refreshing water. Remember there's an entrance fee to pay for the entry to Kakadu National 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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Maguk Pool and Waterfall

2.7 km return

40 min to 1 h

Maguk Pool and Waterfall

Swim

Waterfall

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Wentworth Falls to Denfenella Lookout

Wentworth Falls to Denfenella Lookout

2.7 km circuit

1 h 45 min to 2 h 15 min

2.7 km

Circuit

Walk

1 h 45 min to 2 h 15 min

The walk from Wentworth Falls Lookout to Denfenella Lookout is a fun walk, with much to see. The walk is dotted with breathtaking views of the Jamison Valley, and with close-up views of many waterfalls. This walk starts and ends in the popular Wentworth falls picnic area. 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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Flint and Steel Beach and bay loop

Flint and Steel Beach and bay loop

2.7 km circuit

1 h 15 min to 1 h 30 min

2.7 km

Circuit

Walk

1 h 15 min to 1 h 30 min

This track creates a loop between Flint and Steel Beach and Bay by traversing the headland between them. The walk explores Flint and Steel Beach and the McGaw ruins, while providing scenic views across the Hawkesbury River to landmarks such as Lion Island. 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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