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Starting from Sundial Car Park, Bellfield, this return walk takes you to Sundial Peak Lookout and back. As you traverse through the southern side of the Wonderland range, you can enjoy the heath forest before you reach the peak. The area offers you marvellous views during springtime with a brilliant display of wildflowers and picturesque views. There are also certain vantage points where you can enjoy the valley beneath you. The area is suitable for picnicking, and for the enthusiast, birdwatching is also possible. The walk is relatively easy, only with a steep section towards the middle. 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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Sundial Peak Lookout

3.9 km return

1 h 15 min to 2 h

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Lake Wartook Lookout Track

Lake Wartook Lookout Track

1.1 km return

20 min to 35 min

From the car park on Mount Difficult Road, Halls Gap, this return walk takes you to Lake Wartook lookout and back. This walk is a short getaway that offers you 360 of the Grampians and Lake Wartook. You can watch the sun as it shines over the ranges of Grampians and Lake Wartook. Additionally, there is a wide variety of ancient rock formations through the walk for you to observe. It is relatively short with a steep section towards the middle and suitable for most fitness levels. The path is comprised of rock formations that can be slippery during the wet season, so you might want to wear grippy hiking shoes with ankle supports. 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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Mount Druitt Waterholes Remembrance Garden

Mount Druitt Waterholes Remembrance Garden

1.2 km circuit

20 min to 30 min

The Mount Druitt Waterholes Remembrance Garden is a circuit walk starting from the car park off Ropes Creek Road, Mount Druitt. Established to monumentalise the 50th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, this garden holds multiple individual monuments and plaques, notably Private John (Barney) Hines Memorial and Mt Druitt and Colyton First World War Roll of Honour. The path is wheelchair accessible, with water taps and picnic tables throughout. Visitors can explore the garden and its heritage features, such as a sizable slate rock and plaque honouring the 50th anniversary of the war's end and a separate plaque commemorating the 60th anniversary. Towards the rear, symbolic representations of the three services—anchor, howitzer gun, and propeller—stand alongside a black marble plaque on a plinth. The whole track is easy and smooth, with a flat path. There is a playground and toilet located near the start. 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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Heritage

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Urban

Bus

Starting from Miners Campground, Holmwood, this walk takes you on a circuit in Coalseam Conservation Park. The area is known for its beautiful display of wildflowers and geological background. The path follows through a rare eucalypt woodland and culminates at a plateau ridge that provides visitors with views of the majestic landscape. At the top, you can observe the yellow pompom-head everlastings standing in front of the open views. Additionally, the woodlands consist of the Western Australian Wheatbelt, a threatened ecological community. There are certain sections in the walk that may require rock hoppings along with short steep sections. 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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Coalseam Plateau Circuit

3.7 km circuit

1 h to 1 h 30 min

Coalseam Plateau Circuit

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Starting from Mount Matilda Car Park, Wongan Hills, this walk takes you on a circuit in Wongan Hills Nature Reserve. This walk offers visitors open views of the wheat fields and Lake Hinds from the peak of Mount Matilda, the highest peak within the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu. The nine lookouts scattered along the path include interpretive signs that will benefit the visitors. There is also a wide range of wildflowers, including red barked gimlets in large quantities; visiting from May to November and anti-clockwise rotation is recommended. The first section of the walk is quite steep with steps. It is also possible to encounter termite mounds. Some bushwalking experience is advised. 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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Mount Matilda Long Loop

7.3 km circuit

2 h to 3 h 30 min

Mount Matilda Long Loop

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Rural

Glenbrook to Red Hands Cave (via Jellybean Pool)

Glenbrook to Red Hands Cave (via Jellybean Pool)

4.2 km oneway

1 h 45 min to 2 h

This walk takes you across Glenbrook Gorge and up Campfire Creek to Red Hands Cave. The walk is quite serene and you can enjoy some peace as you wander along the trail to the art in Red Hands Cave. The side trip to the grinding grooves is worthwhile to complement the cave art. 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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Caves

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Epping to Cheltenham Station via Whale Rock

Epping to Cheltenham Station via Whale Rock

6.9 km oneway

2 h 15 min to 2 h 30 min

6.9 km

Oneway

Walk

2 h 15 min to 2 h 30 min

This walk, to Cheltenham Station from Epping Station, visits Whale Rock and Lane Cove River. This is not the most direct route between the two stations, but it is a great way to explore Devlins Creek. With a train station at each end, this walk mostly follows well define management trails with a narrow section of track at the upper end of Devlins Creek. Let us begin by acknowledging the 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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Cafe

Caves

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Features
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The Council of the Shire of Hornsby

Points of Interest

Places & Areas

City of Parramatta Council

Sydney Coast-Georges River

Australia/Sydney Time Zone

Lane Cove National Park

Greater Sydney Region

This walk from the Turramurra entry to Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, this is an alternative way to get down to Bobbin Head. This walk mostly follows the old road down to Bobbin Head, starting along the flat management trail with its red dirt and high heath. About halfway along, the track becomes steeper as it winds down the hill, and then joins up with a bush track leading through the rocks to Warrimoo Track, which you then follow to Bobbin Head. Let us begin by acknowledging the 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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Bobbin Head Track

4.4 km oneway

1 h 45 min to 3 h 30 min

1 h 45 min to 3 h 30 min

Isaacs Ridge, Mount Wanniassa and Farrer Ridge

Isaacs Ridge, Mount Wanniassa and Farrer Ridge

9.9 km circuit

3 h 15 min to 5 h

Starting from Long Gully Road, just south of Isaacs, ACT, this circuit walk explores 3 reserves(Isaacs Ridge, Wanniassa Hills and Farrer Ridge) visiting Mount Wanniassa along the way. Going through three reserves and giving you a compact tour of each one of them, we can easily say that this walk is quite uncommon. Start by heading up and down the Isaacs Ridge through the dense pine plantation. Then make your way up Mount Wannaissa to get panoramic views over Canberra and Brindabella Range. Finally, explore the endangered Yellow Box-Blakely’s Red Gum woodland of Farrer Ridge, where you can spot a Pink-tailed worm-lizard if lucky. Hiking poles are recommended, especially for the Isaacs Ridge part of the hike. Also, don’t get confused when you get to the start point after you make it down Isaacs Ridge(midway through the walk), you’re on the right track. 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 Tolmer Falls Carpark, Litchfield Park, this circuit track takes you to Tolmer Falls, visiting the famed Tolmer Falls overlook along the way. Witness the falls as they gracefully descend over twin cliffs into a tranquil plunge pool, a breathtaking spectacle that ranks among the highlights of Litchfield National Park. Named in honour of Alexander Tolmer, a respected figure in the South Australia Police force, these falls epitomize the park's natural grandeur. The circuit offers a captivating glimpse into the park's pristine wilderness. While the wet season promises the most dramatic display of cascading waters, Tolmer Falls captivates visitors year-round with its timeless beauty. Please note that swimming and camping are prohibited, preserving the falls' pristine allure for generations to come. 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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Tolmer Falls Circuit

1.4 km circuit

20 min to 40 min

Waterfall

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Daphne Place Dog Walking Trail

Daphne Place Dog Walking Trail

430 m oneway

10 min to 15 min

This is a pleasant dog-friendly walk, passing through some nice bush on the fringe of Cherrybrook. Despite being within the Berowra Valley Regional Park, this is an 'Authorised On-Lead Dog Walking Track'. The walk starts at the end of Daphne Pl, Cherrybrook and can be done as a one-way walk, finishing at Patricia Cl, or by returning along the same track. 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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One of the most enjoyable walks in the Lane Cove valley, this relatively short trail ventures down into the valley and explores a variety of bushland. Spend a short while and go out to the scenic lookout and take your time around the waterfall. The track is pretty well signposted with a few information signs explaining some features. This walk was established by STEP a community based environmental organisation, based in South Turramurra. Let us begin by acknowledging the 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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STEP Track

2.7 km circuit

50 min to 1 h

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Bus

Starting near Dead Horse Gap on the Alpine Way, you will follow the wide Cascade Trail past Bobs Ridge to Cascade Hut in the Pilot Wilderness Area. You follow the Thredbo River for a while before heading over Bobs Ridge, enjoying the distant views into Victoria. The walk then explores a few wooded forests before crossing Cascade Creek and then finding Cascade Hut. The hut is a great place to rest or camp. 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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Cascade Hut

19.4 km return

6 h, 9 h to 2 days

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