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Starting from the McNess House Visitor Centre, Yanchep National Park, this walk takes you on a circuit via the Rose Walking Trail. Yanchep National Park is located around 50 kilometres north of Perth and is known for its many caves, natural bushland area and large kangaroo and koala populations. Kangaroo sightings are almost a certainty in the early morning and evening, and they tend to congregate on the open grass near the park's picnic and BBQ facilities. Koalas can be seen in abundance at the Koala Viewing Area, a 240-metre boardwalk through the bushland. As well as the kangaroos and koalas, visitors may be fortunate enough to spot some of the area's native birdlife, such as the short-billed black cockatoo. The Rose Walking Trail meanders through the coastal plain vegetation, passing by historical bunkers and offering panoramic views from the sea to the scarp. In springtime, the colourful display of wildflowers and the limestone outcrops look exceptional. At the beginning of the hike, the trail passes Cabaret Cave, Perth's only 'venue cave' for hire, which was a secret dining and dancing location for the wealthy people of Perth in the 1930's. After crossing Wanneroo Road and walking through bushland for a while, the trail passes a couple of bunkers from World War II, which make for an unexpected sight in this scenery. A bit further ahead, a rocky elevation provides great views of the area. The middle of the trail meets up and briefly follows the Coastal Plains Trail through a nice grove of trees before starting to turn back towards the final section of the loop. The trail is a fairly flat bush track with some sandy and rocky sections, requiring a moderate level of fitness. The trail has markers with the native Yanchep Rose emblem and is easy to navigate. After the walk, you may choose to stay on and enjoy a cup of tea or even a late lunch at the Tea Rooms, enjoy a drink in the beer garden at the Yanchep Inn, or perhaps continue exploring the beautiful 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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Yanchep Rose Trail Loop

12.3 km circuit

3 h to 5 h

Yanchep Rose Trail Loop

1 h 15 min to 2 h 30 min

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Starting from the car park on Coles Ridge Road, Sherbrooke, this walk loops within the Sherbrooke Forest via the Hall, Paddy, Welch, Yards, Ridge, Hackett and Lloyds tracks. Enjoy the majestic beauty of the rainforest on this peaceful walk, going through towering mountain ash and lush tree ferns. Stop at the Sherbrooke Falls to admire the cascading waters, where there is a viewing platform that offers the best view. The forest houses a wide variety of birds, including superb lyrebirds, kookaburras, rosellas, sulphur-crested cockatoos, king parrots and macaws. There are many picnic grounds along the way that provide a tranquil setting for a lunch break. The walk also passes by the Alfred Nicholas Gardens, known for their picturesque water features and iconic ornamental lake and boathouse. The trail is a mixture of small tracks, wide tracks, flats and hills. There are some very steep ascents and descents that require a reasonable amount of fitness. In rainy weather, the trail may get muddy. 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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Sherbrooke Forest Loop

12.4 km circuit

5 h 30 min to 8 h

Sherbrooke Forest Loop

2 h 45 min to 4 h 30 min

Waterfall

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SHCW: Barrenjoey to Avalon

SHCW: Barrenjoey to Avalon

12.4 km oneway

3 h 45 min to 6 h

Start this walk at Seaplane Wharf and continue north toward the stunning Barrenjoey Lighthouse. Continue your walk along the streets and beaches of Palm and Whale Beaches before coming to Avalon Beach. 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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Basin Campsite to Watagan Creek Road

Basin Campsite to Watagan Creek Road

12.4 km oneway

5 h to 6 h

2 h 30 min to 3 h 45 min

This section of the Great North Walk starts from the Basin campsite in the Olney State Forest and winds north into the Watagans, via the Warrawolong Flora Reserve. This walk also offers a side trip from Turners Road up to the top of Mt Warrawolong, which is the highest point along the Great North Walk. The walk finishes at the Watagan Creek Road and gives a nice opportunity for that quiet drive in the country. Let us begin by acknowledging the Awabakal 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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Starting from the Ubajee walkers’ camp in Mapleton National Park, this walk takes you to the Thilba Thalba campsite via the third section of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk, following Gheerulla Creek and visiting Mount Thilba Thalba along the way. Demanding but rewarding, this refreshing journey through diverse vegetation offers you great views of Gheerulla and Mary valleys. You’ll be accompanied by several bird species as you hike along the creek. Campsites on both ends have toilet facilities. Enjoy the picturesque environment, but watch out for snakes and goannas. The creek can get dangerous after/during rainfall, so try to avoid those conditions. A moderate level of fitness is recommended. 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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Ubajee to Thilba Thalba

12.4 km oneway

6 h 30 min to 8 h

Ubajee to Thilba Thalba

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Starting from Elanda Point Road, Como, this walk takes you to the Kinaba Information Centre and the foreshore of Lake Cootharaba via the Kinaba Track, visiting several lookouts along the way. Expect to see heaps of bird species as you make your way through the lovely paperbarks and cabbage palms. You’ll get great views of the lake, especially at the mangrove boardwalk at the end. Interpretive signs at the said boardwalk will inform you about the history of the area. You can also take a little detour and visit Mill Point for a panoramic point of view. Try to spot some stingrays whilst taking in the scenery. This shady walk is pretty empty most of the time, including the information centre. Keep in mind that the information centre is also accessible by boat. Take a strong mozzie (Australian term for mosquito) repellent with you to have a better experience. 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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Kinaba Track

12.4 km return

3 h 30 min to 5 h

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Gym Beach from Browns Beach Campground

Gym Beach from Browns Beach Campground

12.4 km return

3 h to 4 h

Starting from the Browns Beach Campground on Browns Beach Road, Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park, this walk takes you to the Gym Beach Campground and back via the Gym Beach Hike. Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park is a remote coastal wilderness on the tip of the Yorke Peninsula, with a backdrop of rugged cliffs and sandy beaches, offering excellent opportunities for camping, bushwalking, birdwatching, fishing, surfing and discovering maritime history. This hike takes walkers through the unique coastal vegetation and high sand dune areas between Browns Beach and Gym Beach. A wide variety of birdlife can be seen while passing through the dense mallee vegetation, as well as delicate native orchids in spring. Browns Beach is one of South Australia's best salmon fishing areas and has a unique coastal formation, with a large outer reef that protects the main beach and forms a lagoon where huge schools of Australian salmon are found. The walk begins at the Browns Beach Campground, which is suitable for tents, caravans, camper vans and camper trailers and has toilets and fire pits. This hike consists of wide and narrow, mostly flat walking trails, with compacted natural surfaces and uneven natural surfaces, suitable for average fitness levels, and can be done in either direction. 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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Emerald Pool Circuit via Glenworth Valley

Emerald Pool Circuit via Glenworth Valley

12.4 km circuit

3 h to 5 h

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

Starting from the car park near Glenworth Valley Wilderness Adventures at the end of Cooks Road, Glenworth Valley, this walk takes you on a circuit past Emerald Pool via the Emerald Pool Circuit. This moderately challenging loop takes walkers through stunning natural bush scenery past Emerald Pool, a lovely secluded swimming hole located in Popran National Park on the Central Coast. The walk initially follows the Mailmans Walking Track through native bushland, climbing steeply out of Glenworth Valley towards Mount Olive. After passing an optional side trip to the Mount Olive Lookout, the walk descends gently along the Mount Olive Trail before following the Hominy Creek Trail, which becomes the Hominy Creek Track. Upon reaching Hominy Creek, the walk follows the creek downstream for a short distance to Emerald Pool. Surrounded by ferns, sandstone overhangs and tall trees, the picturesque little pool has pristine emerald water and a small cascade, offering an excellent picnic and swimming spot. From there, the walk continues along the Hominy Creek Track, then heads along the 248 Trail through Donovans Forest before following the Mailmans Walking Track back to the car park. This walk consists of wide and narrow walking trails and fire tracks, with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural surfaces, boardwalk sections and steep hills. It is suitable for moderate fitness levels and can also be started from the Ironbark Picnic Area. 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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Otford to Helensburgh

12.4 km oneway

4 h 45 min to 5 h 15 min

Otford to Helensburgh

12.4 km

Oneway

Largely along service trails and well managed bush tracks, this walk goes from train station to train station through parts of southern Royal National Park. The bush track between Garrawarra and the Hacking River is incredibly beautiful as it winds its way down the hill through shrouded eucalypt forest and low lying scrub. Let us begin by acknowledging the Dharawal 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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4 h 45 min to 5 h 15 min

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Starting from Sutties Gap Road, Palmerston, this return walk takes you to the Cannabullen Falls, exploring the rainforest of Tully Falls NP and passing by Henson Creek camping area along the way. Expect a relatively undemanding journey until the end of the track, where you’ll have to do a downward scramble to get to the lovely falls and the swimhole. Fortunately, there are trees and footholds that will help you on the way down(or up). The hike through the rainforest is exceptionally peaceful and tranquil, so feel free to stop and take in the scenery. Keep in mind that one of the creek crossings may require you to take your shoes off as the water level is generally knee-high. Watch out for Wait-a-while plants, they tend to live up to their name. 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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Cannabullen Falls Track

12.5 km return

4 h to 6 h

Cannabullen Falls Track

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Galston Gorge to Mt Kuring-gai

Galston Gorge to Mt Kuring-gai

12.5 km oneway

4 h, 6 h 30 min to 2 days

12.5 km

Oneway

4 h, 6 h 30 min to 2 days

This walk follows the eastern side of the steep Berowra Creek valley from Galston Gorge to Crosslands and then heads over the ridge to follow Lyrbird Gully up to the train station at Mt Kuring-gai. This enjoyable section of The Great North Walk spends most of the time enjoying the wide tidal creeks in the deep valleys. There are many grass trees and sandstone caves to enjoy as well as several lovely places to camp. Crosslands provides road access, a chance to fill up the water bottle and an optional side trip to motel style accommodation at Crosslands Conventions centre. 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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Caves

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Mapleton Falls Lookout from Flaxton

Mapleton Falls Lookout from Flaxton

12.5 km return

4 h 30 min, 6 h 30 min to 2 days

12.5 km

Return

4 h 30 min, 6 h 30 min to 2 days

Starting from the intersection of Flaxton Mill Road and Old Mill Lane, Flaxton, this walk takes you to the Mapleton Falls Lookout and back via the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk, visiting Flaxton Walkers Camp and Baxter Falls along the way. The exquisite view from the wooden lookout is bound to erase any regrets or doubts you’ve had from the track. You’ll be able to view the gorgeous waterfall along with the vast green hinterland beyond it, decorated with scenic mountains in the distance. Even if the said view doesn’t satisfy you, the amazing scenery and a rainforest full of wildlife will surely fill in the blanks. Expect to see goannas and be accompanied by the harmonic birdsong throughout the track. You can spend the night at Flaxton Walkers Campsite and make this a multi-day trip as well. The waterfalls are best viewed after rain, but this may lead to muddy sections in parts of the track. Additionally, you can swim near Baxter Falls, but check the water thoroughly before going in. Decent hiking shoes and poles can make your trip a significantly better experience. 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 dirt car park opposite the playground, Dryandra, this walk takes you on a circuit in Dryandra Woodland. You can enjoy the views over the old Lol Gray tree fire tower and observe the diverse vegetation the area has. It is also possible to spot kangaroos and wild birds such as ring-necked parrots. The area is also historically important; the old Lol Gray tree fire tower was built in 1930 and used by Forest Department to spot wildfires. A visit between April and November to get the best experience is recommended. There are certain sections that are uneven and steep. Some bushwalking experience is required. 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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Lol Gray Figure-8

12.5 km circuit

3 h 15 min to 5 h 30 min

3 h 15 min to 5 h 30 min

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Mount Barney East Circuit - Southeast ascent, South (Peasants) descent

Mount Barney East Circuit - Southeast ascent, South (Peasants) descent

12.5 km circuit

6 h 30 min, 10 h to 2 days

12.5 km

Circuit

6 h 30 min, 10 h to 2 days

Starting from the Yellow Pinch Carpark, this circuit walk takes you to the eastern peak of Mount Summit via the South East Ridge Track, then descends via the Peasants Ridge Track, visiting multiple lookouts and campsites along the way. If you want to have a challenging experience that’ll reward you with an exceptional experience throughout, this is a must-do hike for you. Explore the eucalypt forest as you make your way up the South Ridge and enjoy the scenery as it gets better and better. Stop and savor the unimpeded 360 views from the peak, you have earned them. The dense forest teems with wildlife, and you can come across a picturesque view of colourful wildflowers at any time. There are multiple campsites on track for you to make this a multi-day journey(Rum Jungle, Forestry, Burbank etc.). Note that the track involves lots of technical rock scrambling, and is recommended only for experienced hikers in groups. Hiking poles can help you a lot during the descent, and grippy trekking shoes are a must. Start real early if you aren’t planning to stay the night. 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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