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Mount Stapylton and Hollow Mountain Circuit

Mount Stapylton and Hollow Mountain Circuit

11.9 km circuit

4 h to 6 h 30 min

This walk starts near the Hollow Mountain Carpark on Mount Zero Road, Grampians National Park, looping via the Mount Stapylton Loop Walk. Embark on a challenging hike in the northern Grampians, following the iconic ridgeline between Hollow Mountain and Mt Stapylton, through open forest and over rocky outcrops. You'll need to be able to endure the steepness of Flat Rock (ironically) and the gullies. Signs and track markers guide the way up the rock slope of Flat Rock to a splendid vantage point overlooking a natural amphitheatre. When you get to the top, be prepared to have your breath taken away by the exceptional views of the landscape. Not for the faint-hearted, this steep trek involves water crossings, slippery track surfaces, exposed rock scrambling, a jump across a void, and a short section scrambling up through the hollow mountain caves. This hike is best suited for fit, energetic and experienced walkers. 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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Gordon Reserve to Golf Links Lookout

Gordon Reserve to Golf Links Lookout

1.7 km return

50 min to 1 h

A walk with two spectacular features, the Pool of Siloam and Golf Links Lookout. A fantastic waterfall and an excellent view which really make this walk a stunning way to explore the bushland. 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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Waterfall

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Spring Mountain Water Tower Circuit

Spring Mountain Water Tower Circuit

8 km circuit

2 h 15 min to 4 h

Starting from Thornbill Drive, Greenbank, this walk takes you on a circuit in the Spring Mountain Forest Park via multiple walking tracks. Expect to find yourself in a great scenery featuring plenty of bird species and wildlife. Some of those bird species include cockatoos, finches and even eagles. You’ll be exploring the lively woodland along maintained tracks that are runnable as well. Adding the refreshing breeze to the mix makes this a great summer walk, although wearing a hat 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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Starting at the Perisher Valley Reservoir, this walk heads up through Rock Creek valley to the the panoramic views from Porcupine Rocks. On this walk, you will wander through button grass plains and among groves of snow gums whilst passing some granite tors. From the top of this walk, there are great views down both Perisher Valley and Thredbo River Valley as well as to Mt Duncan. 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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Porcupine Walk

5.1 km return

2 h 15 min to 2 h 30 min

2 h 15 min to 2 h 30 min

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Starting from the Narawntapu National Park carpark on Bakers Beach Road, Bakers Beach, this walk takes you along the parks scenic coastline all the way to Greens Beach. Following the coastal border of the park between Bakers Beach and Greens Beach, this walk makes for an epic day-long adventure. Enjoy the superb coastal views, with fascinating changes in the landscape and a variety of wildflowers and rare plants. From the eastern end of Bakers Beach a marked track zig-zags up to Little Badger Head before descending to Copper Cove where there is a good picnic spot with fresh water from Windred Creek. From the cove the track continues around the headland past the tiny settlement of Badger Head, traversing the full length of Badger Beach. A short detour to the top of West Head leads to a lookout atop the cliffs, where there are magnificent panoramic coastal views. Following the cliff-top track around West Head, you'll reach an unsealed road that leads past Pebbly Beach to the Greens Beach township. Take your time and enjoy the magnificent coastal scenery, swimming and fishing spots along the way. If a car is left at each end, this walk can easily be done one-way as a day 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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Coastal Traverse

20.2 km oneway

5 h 30 min to 9 h

Swim

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Starting from the Cleland Wildlife Park car park near the Barking Gecko Café off Mounty Lofty Summit Road, Cleland National Park, this walk takes you to the summit of Mount Lofty and back via the Steub Trail. Named in honour of park benefactor, Mr Ludwig Reinwald Steub, this trail is a gentler, more undulating alternative to the steep and popular trail from Waterfall Gully to Mount Lofty, providing the option for visitors to walk or cycle from Cleland Wildlife Park to Mount Lofty. The trail climbs gently through heathy woodland forest communities, offering stunning views over the park's southern ridges and across the Adelaide Plains, ending at the Mount Lofty summit lookout, which provides panoramic views of the Adelaide city skyline and the coast beyond. The trail has a recycled asphalt surface and gentle, low-gradient access, making it an ideal option for families with kids and prams, the elderly or people with reduced mobility. Visitors can either leave a car at both ends, arrange a lift from the Mount Lofty car park or return via the same route. This walk consists of gently undulating shared-use trails, with some boardwalk sections, suitable for most 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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Steub Trail

7.1 km return

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

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45 min to 1 h 15 min

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Starting from Cave Point car park, Hopetoun, this multi-day walk takes you on a coastal walk in Fitzgerald National Park, visiting a number of beaches. Named after the Royal Hakea plant that is prevalent in this area, the Hakea walk is accessible from a number of points along its route and can be completed in sections if visitors prefer. The pristine beaches are one of their kind, and the rock formations scattered along the coastline will be a visual feast for walkers with their different colours and shapes. There are panoramic views of the ocean just before the shoreline covered with native plants. The texture of the walk differs in certain places, and there are steep sections. It is also required for walkers to enter the area after they clean their shoes to prevent contamination. Bring extra water as there is a small amount of water available at the Hamersley Inlet site only. 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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Hakea Trail

23.3 km oneway

6 h 30 min to 11 h

Swim

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Starting from Fort Grey campground this circuit walk around Lake Pinaroo is only possible when the lake is dry. The walk will take you past ruins of the Old Fort Grey homestead and river red gums of Sturt 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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Wells Walk

3.8 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 challenging return walk in Mutawintji National Park takes you to a rocky area with ancient Aboriginal rock engravings. If lucky, you might spot emus or wallabies along the 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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Homestead Gorge Trail

6.9 km return

2 h 30 min to 3 h 30 min

Homestead Gorge Trail

6.9 km

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2 h 30 min to 3 h 30 min

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Lesmurdie Falls Valley Loop Trail

Lesmurdie Falls Valley Loop Trail

2.8 km circuit

1 h to 2 h

Starting from the Lesmurdie Falls Bottom Carpark at the end of Palm Terrace, Forrestfield, this walk takes you on a circuit within Lesmurdie Falls National Park via the Valley Loop Trail. One of the lesser-used trails in the Lesmurdie Falls area, the Valley Loop Trail is a short 3km circuit taking in parts of the Shoulder Trail, Falls Trail and Foot of the Falls Trail. From the trailhead interpretative sign, the hike initially follows the Foot of the Falls Trail for about 50m before reaching the first directional sign, a large orange post signalling the direction and distance of each trail. For the Valley Loop walk, walkers turn left and make their way across Lesmurdie Brook, starting the ascent up the side of the valley on a steep, narrow and rocky trail. From the top of the valley, there are spectacular views over the Swan Coastal Plain and out to the city, and you can expect to see a sea of colour in spring when the wildflowers are blooming. The trail continues along the northern section of the Valley Loop Trail before descending towards Lesmurdie Brook. Later on, you'll head along Lesmurdie Brook and arrive at the viewpoint, with the help of the pink markers and concrete steps. The second lookout is a little further down and provides breathtaking views of the Swan Coastal Plain and Perth skyline. Take a moment to sit and admire the views with the sounds of the water gushing below before continuing the descent back to the car park along the southern section of the Valley Loop Trail. Lesmurdie Falls is the largest and most impressive of all the waterfalls in Perth. Being able to explore the falls from the top and the base plus admire it from anywhere in the valley makes the Valley Loop Trail one of Perth's best family-friendly walking trails. 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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This pleasant circuit walk explores the service trails of North Wahroonga. Enjoy wildflowers among the eucalypts as you overlook Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Dogs are welcome as this walk doesn't enter the national park. 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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North Wahroonga Circuit

6.1 km circuit

2 h to 3 h

North Wahroonga Circuit

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Ngank Yira Bidi, Wadjemup Bidi

Ngank Yira Bidi, Wadjemup Bidi

9.5 km oneway

2 h to 4 h

Starting from Henderson Avenue, Rottnest Island, this walk takes you to Oliver Hill, visiting numerous historical relics, coastal and inland areas along the way. Expect views of open fields and panoramic coastal landscapes with informative signs along the Ngank Yira Bidi track. There is a sunken ship around picturesque Henrietta Rocks that can be observed while snorkelling and swimming. After you enjoy the turquoise waters, follow the path as it traverses inland sections. When you arrive at the beautiful Serpentine Salt Lake, you can observe the magnificent migratory and resident birds in the area. When you reach Oliver Hill, do not forget to take a look at the historic Word War II gun. Certain sections of the path can have an uneven texture. During the wet season, some sections of the walk can be inaccessible (seasonal beaches), so you might bypass these sections using roads. 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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Ferry

Starting from the Banksia Campground car park off Fortescue Bay Road, Fortescue, this walk takes you to Canoe Bay. Following the Tasman Coastal Trail, this walk starts by taking you across the white sands of Fortescue Bay Beach. The creek flowing onto the beach from Fortescue Lagoon may need to be waded after heavy rains. At the north end of the beach, the trail climbs gently into the forest and winds along the coast, passing through a penguin rookery and providing spectacular coastal views before descending to Canoe Bay. Towards the middle of the bay, the sunken remains of a steamship called the William Pitt can be seen, which was scuttled in 1955 to act as a breakwater for small boats. If you wish to spend more time exploring the area, you can take advantage of the Banksia or Mill Creek campgrounds, where there are several tent and caravan sites, water tanks, toilets and showers. 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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Canoe Bay

5 km return

1 h 30 min to 2 h

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Popes Glen, Pulpit Rock, Govetts Leap and Braeside Walk

Popes Glen, Pulpit Rock, Govetts Leap and Braeside Walk

14.3 km circuit

7 h 30 min to 10 h

This large circuit walk, from Popes Glen to Pulpit Rock, Govetts leap and along the Braeside Track, passes some of the most magnificent scenery in this part of the Blue Mountains National Park. From little, hidden places, like Boyds Beach, to the stunning Bridle Veil Falls and Govetts Leap Lookout, this track covers many of the areas highlights. 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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Waterfall

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