List of Bushwalks in Clarence Valley Council

Angophora Grove Walking Track

Angophora Grove Walking Track

1.3 km return

30 min to 1 h

Starting from Illaroo South Picnic area this return walk takes you through bushland with plenty of beautiful angophoras. Enjoy the walk and have a picnic on return. Let us begin by acknowledging the Gumbaingirr & Yaegl 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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This short return walk in Yuraygir National Park starts at Pebbly Beach campground and takes you along the track to the isolated Freshwater Beach where you can have a picnic and a swim before heading back. Let us begin by acknowledging the Gumbaingirr 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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Freshwater Track

1.6 km return

45 min to 1 h 15 min

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Rocky Point Walking Track

Rocky Point Walking Track

1.6 km return

30 min to 1 h 30 min

Starting at Illaroo South picnic area this return walk takes you along the coast through Yuraygir National Park. There are two campsites ( Illaroo campground and Rocky Point campground) on or near the track if you decide to spend the night. Let us begin by acknowledging the Gumbaingirr & Yaegl 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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Wilsons Headland Walking Track

Wilsons Headland Walking Track

2.5 km oneway

45 min to 1 h 15 min

This lovely walk in Yuraygir National Park takes you along the coast from Boorkoom campground to Wilsons Headland picnic area. There are several lookouts on the way, perfect for whale watching. Let us begin by acknowledging the Gumbaingirr & Yaegl 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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Iluka Rainforest Walking Track

Iluka Rainforest Walking Track

2.8 km oneway

45 min to 1 h 15 min

Starting from Long Street this one-way walk will guide you through Iluka Nature Reserve. There's a 'Sensing the rainforest' area for children up to 6 years old along the way. Walk all the way to the Iluka Bluff Lookout for great views over the ocean and finish it off with a lunch at the Iluka Bluff picnic area. Let us begin by acknowledging the Gumbaingirr & Yaegl 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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This circuit walk in Mount Hyland Nature Reserve will take you through World Heritage rainforest with a picnic spot at the end. Take the side trip to the top of Mount Hyland at 1,434m for more views of the area. Let us begin by acknowledging the Gumbaingirr & Yaegl 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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Mount Hyland Circuit

2.8 km circuit

1 h 15 min to 2 h

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Murrumbooee Cascades Walking Track

Murrumbooee Cascades Walking Track

6.5 km return

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

6.5 km

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1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

Starting from Mulligans Drive Picnic area this return walk takes you along Little Dandahra Creek, past Mulligan's Hut and cascades on Little Dandahra Creek, to Murrumbooee Cascades. Have a swim before heading back to the picnic area for lunch. Let us begin by acknowledging the Gumbaingirr & Yaegl 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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Mara Creek to Lake Arragan via Angourie

Mara Creek to Lake Arragan via Angourie

11.4 km oneway

3 h 30 min to 4 h 30 min

11.4 km

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3 h 30 min to 4 h 30 min

Starting from Mara Creek picnic area in the north this one-way walk takes you to Lake Arragan Campground via the Angourie Track. The walk follows the coast through coastland heath and along seaward side, past several bays. You can make it a two-day walk by spending the night at Shelley Head Campground. 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 Chaelundi Rest Area at the end of Misty Creek Road, this circuit walk leads past several lookouts . You can prolong the walk by taking a side trip along Lucifers Thumb Walking Track past Chaelundi Bluff summit to another 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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Escarpment Walk

12 km circuit

5 h to 7 h

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Starting from Angourie picnic area this one-way walk takes you across Mara Creek where you'll discover why this area is so important to the local Yaegl People. You'll walk past Lake Arragan where you can spend the night at Lake Arragan Campsite, then along beaches, through Yuraygir National Park. Make the extra side trip at the end by going to Brooms Head Oceanview Lookout for the great views over the coastline. Let us begin by acknowledging the Gumbaingirr & Yaegl 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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Angourie to Brooms Head

16.7 km oneway

6 h to 7 h

Angourie to Brooms Head

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