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Found 9 walks

Bridle Trail

590 m oneway

15 min to 45 min

Starting from Little Bay picnic area this historic track was where horses hauled the massive steam crane used in the granite quarry. Look for the old iron water pipe while walking through heathlands, gums and rainforest. Let us begin by acknowledging the Dunghutti 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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Powder Magazine Walking Track

1.3 km oneway

30 min to 1 h

Powder Magazine Walking Track

Starting from Trial Bay Campground this one-way walk takes in the historic powder magazines at Arakoon National Park. There's only one construction left standing to get a feel of early Australian stone masons. Let us begin by acknowledging the Dunghutti 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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Ruins

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Monument Hill Walking Track

1.4 km oneway

30 min to 1 h

Monument Hill Walking Track

Monument Hill walking track is a one-way track, starting at the end of Carri Street and finishing just near the historic Trial Bay Gaol. Enjoy the stunning views of the coastline along the way and see the historic monument built for German gaol internees. If you want to keep walking, allow extra time to return after stopping for a snack at the Trial Bay Kiosk. Let us begin by acknowledging the Dunghutti 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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Jack Perkins Walking Track

1.7 km return

40 min to 1 h

Jack Perkins Walking Track

Starting from Lighthouse Road parking area this return walk heads downhill through she-oaks forest to North Smoky Beach. Have a swim before heading back. If you have spare time do a side trip to Smoky Cape Lighthouse. Let us begin by acknowledging the Dunghutti 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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Rainforest Walking Track

2.1 km return

30 min to 1 h

Rainforest Walking Track

Starting from the parking area at the end of North Gap Beach Management Trail, this return walk takes you to a picnic area near the Gap Beach. Have a picnic and a swim before heading back. Let us begin by acknowledging the Dunghutti 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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Swim

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Smoky Cape Circuit

5 km circuit

1 h 45 min to 3 h

From Captain Cooks Lookout this circuit walk leads through a littoral rainforest and close to the coast in Hat Head National Park. On the way there are opportunities for scenic views and spotting wildflowers and wallabies. Let us begin by acknowledging the Dunghutti 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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Gap Beach Walking Track

5.3 km return

2 h 15 min to 3 h 15 min

Gap Beach Walking Track

5.3 km

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2 h 15 min to 3 h 15 min

Start this challenging walk at Little Bay Picnic area at Overshot Dam and follow the track to the secluded Gap Beach. The track leads through Hat Head National Park, climbing Little Smoky Mountain to reach the northern end of Gap Beach. The beach is not patrolled, but is a lovely area. Let us begin by acknowledging the Dunghutti 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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Swim

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Green Island Walking Track

5.4 km return

2 h to 3 h

Green Island Walking Track

Starting from the parking and picnic area at the end of Gap Road, this return walk takes you to a clearing with views over Green Island to the east and Smoky Cape Lighthouse to the south. Let us begin by acknowledging the Dunghutti 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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Little Bay to Smoky Cape

5.8 km oneway

3 h to 5 h

Little Bay to Smoky Cape

Starting from historic Overshot Dam in Little Bay area this one-way walk takes you along the ridge all the way to Smoky Cape. Take a tour of the Smoky Cape lighthouse and have a picnic at Captain Cook Lookout. 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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Found 9 walks