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Starting from Lower Lesmurdie Falls Car Park, Forrestfield, this walk takes you on a circuit in Lesmurdie Falls National Park. The walk offers 360-degree views of Perth from certain sections, and you can enjoy the wide variety of wildflowers in the area. It is also possible to encounter ant colonies during the walk, as well. The walk can be exposed in certain sections, so you might want to bring your hats and spare water with you during the hot season. For a better navigation experience, you might want to follow the GPS throughout your walk. 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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Palm Terrace Walk

6.1 km circuit

2 h to 3 h 30 min

Jack Perkins Walking Track

Jack Perkins Walking Track

1.7 km return

40 min to 1 h

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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Yurrebilla Trail, Centre Track and First Falls Valley Walk

Yurrebilla Trail, Centre Track and First Falls Valley Walk

3 km circuit

1 h to 1 h 30 min

Starting from the car park at the end of Morialta Falls Road, Woodforde, this walk takes you on a circuit around Morialta Conservation Park past Deep View Lookout and Giant's Cave via the Yurrebilla Trail, Centre Track and First Falls Valley Walk. This short loop around the upper section of Morialta Conservation Park begins by crossing the bridge over Fourth Creek and climbing steeply to Deep View Lookout, which provides panoramic views of First Falls and Morialta Gorge, with the Adelaide city skyline in the distance. The walk continues along the Yurrebilla Trail through eucalyptus forest and returns along the Central Track through the gully, then follows the First Falls Valley Walk alongside Fourth Creek, passing an optional side-trip to Giant's Cave. This loop consists of narrow walking trails and gravel tracks, with some short steep hills and uneven natural surfaces, 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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Starting at the Eurobin Creek Picnic Area, Mount Buffalo National Park, this walk leads via The Big Walk Track and ends near the Mount Buffalo Chalet. Appropriately named The Big Walk, this is the biggest walk in the park. Following one of the original routes onto the Mount Buffalo Plateau, this walk climbs 1000 metres over 9 km. It goes through several vegetation zones as the altitude increases, passing through gumtees, ferns and large granite rocks. Enjoy spectacular views of the Victorian Alps and the Gorge from the numerous lookouts along the way. This walk has some very steep and long climbs, and requires a moderate amount of fitness to be completed. Water is limited along the track and the weather can be unpredictable, so come prepared. Be aware that seasonal road closures impact the park in Winter. 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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The Big Walk

20.4 km return

8 h 30 min to 12 h

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Starting from the Wadjuk Car Park, West Perth, this circuit walk takes you to the southeastern parts of Kings Park, visiting the Flame of Remembrance and the State War Memorial along the way. Situated in the city, you can have the best of both worlds: urban scenery on one side, majestic marri and jarrah trees on the other. It is also a great walk to explore the botanical gardens, and there are interpretive signs about the plantation, lookouts and Indigenous stories. The starting point is a short walk away from the city centre and is also reachable via public transport. Dogs are allowed but on leash. 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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Law Walk Circuit

4.3 km circuit

1 h to 3 h

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The Big Hole Walking Track

The Big Hole Walking Track

3.5 km return

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

3.5 km

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1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

Starting from Berlang Campground this track soon crosses Shoalhaven River (be ready to get your feet wet) then continues through dry eucalypt forest and nana heath all the way to The Big Hole - a roofless limestone cave which measures over 100m in depth and 50m in width. Let us begin by acknowledging the Ngunnawal 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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Caves

Swim

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Starting from the Bald Rock Creek Day Use Area on Pyramids Road, Girraween National Park, this walk takes you to the summit of The Pyramid and back via The Pyramid Walk. This relatively short, challenging bushwalk takes walkers to the top of The Pyramid, a spectacular granite formation in the northern section of Girraween National Park. The walk begins with an easy gradient, crossing a concrete bridge over Bald Rock Creek, then climbs steadily through eucalypt forest, past rocky outcrops and grassy flats to the base of The Pyramid. From the base of the massive granite dome, the walk becomes steeper and more challenging, with sections of exposed rock scrambling that can be extremely slippery and dangerous in wet conditions. At the top, walkers will be rewarded with panoramic views over the surrounding landscape and towards the Second Pyramid. On the northern side of the summit, the iconic, precariously balanced boulder known as Balancing Rock can be seen. This walk consists of wide and narrow walking trails, with uneven natural surfaces, rocky surfaces, steep hills and rock scrambling sections, suitable for moderate 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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The Pyramid Walk

3.7 km return

1 h 30 min to 2 h

Birdwatching

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On this walk, you will visit the old Guthega Trig station and its wide views over the Guthega Dam, the township and surrounding country side. The walk initially leads along management trails and across the dam wall before following a narrow foot pad up the ridge between Guthega River and Falls Creek. The ridge leads fairly steeply through a variety of vegetation before revealing its wide vistas at about 1860m above sea level. Let us begin by acknowledging the Ngarigo 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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Guthega Trig

5.9 km return

2 h 45 min to 3 h

Cafe

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Starting from Zoe Bay, Hinchinbrook Island, this walk takes you to Zoe Falls and back. Zoe Falls is situated in a place where you find almost everything you expect from a bushwalk. After a stroll through the rainforest that surrounds you, enter the campsite and feel the warm welcome of the gathering pools spread around the area. Have a dip and relax under the canopy of trees while you enjoy the scenery of the dense rainforest standing before the azure ocean. For the enthusiasts, it is possible to see the fantastic reef ecosystems scattered around as well. 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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Zoe Falls

3.8 km return

1 h to 1 h 45 min

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Starting from Elanda Point Road, Como, this return walk takes you to the Mill Point lookout via Cooloola Wilderness and Mill Point trails. This scenic track features a historic settlement that was active in the late 1860s. You’ll be able to learn more about the history via interpretive signposts and the ruins themselves. A chimney, a well lid, and a boiler are among the remnants that can be found in the area. Besides the historic features, you’ll be able to see kangaroos and different bird species as well as stingrays in the water. Refrain from doing the walk after rainfall to minimize the number of mosquitos along the track (take a decent repellent nonetheless). Let us begin by acknowledging the Butchulla 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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Mill Point Loop

3.7 km circuit

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

Ruins

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This is a good walk on a hot day. This walk leaves Muirs Lookout and descends through healthy blackbutt and blue gum forest to find a moist rainforest of ferns and mosses. A quiet sit and picnic within the rainforest would be lovely. This walk returns the same way you have come. 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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Muirs Rainforest Walk

1.4 km return

40 min to 1 h

Muirs Rainforest Walk

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Great North Walk: Wondabyne to Mooney Mooney Creek Trackhead

Great North Walk: Wondabyne to Mooney Mooney Creek Trackhead

9.9 km oneway

4 h to 2 days

Starting with a steep climb from Wondabyne Train station you will explore a series of large rock platforms with wide views over the Brisbane Water National Park and visit Scopas Peak. After Scopas walk you cross a few pleasant rocky gullies before crossing Piles Creek on the Phil Houghton suspension foot bridge. Here the walk heads towards Mooney Mooney Creek before walking up to the Mooney Mooney Creek Trackhead on the Old Pacific Hwy. A side trip to Camp Kariong is also described if you want to take advantage of the well established camping facilities. 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 Glenfern Road, Upwey, this circuit walk gives you a comprehensive tour of Glenfern Valley Bushland Reserve partly parallel to Ferny Creek, visiting a small frog pond along the way. Besides the burbling sound of water, the diverse flora of the reserve is also quite pleasant to experience. This rather easily-accessible journey is a great option for trail runners as well. You can also alter the route and make it longer/shorter, thanks to the other intersecting tracks in the area. Keep in mind that the track can get muddy depending on the water level and the weather conditions. 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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Glenfern Valley Bushland

3.1 km circuit

1 h to 1 h 30 min

Glenfern Valley Bushland

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This short walk takes in some spectacular views from the highest point on the peninsula. In season, there are many wildflowers to enjoy in the area - especially Gymea lilies and a wide range of orchids for the keen observers. It is possible to extend this walk by starting from the cycleway on Stockton Street, enjoying the bushland up close as you climb the steep road. Let us begin by acknowledging the Worimi 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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Gan Gan Hill

205 m return

5 min to 10 min

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