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Yerong (The Rock) Walking Track

Yerong (The Rock) Walking Track

6 km return

2 h 30 min to 3 h 30 min

6 km

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2 h 30 min to 3 h 30 min

Yerong Walking Track walk in The Rock Nature Reserve - Kengal Aboriginal Place starts at the car park at the entrance to the reserve. The walk is fairly gentle at the start but becomes steeper the closer you get to the amazing views at to top of 'The Rock', that the area is named after. Take your time and enjoy the views. Let us begin by acknowledging the Wiradjuri 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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Larapinta Trail, S4: Standley Chasm to Birthday Waterhole

Larapinta Trail, S4: Standley Chasm to Birthday Waterhole

16 km oneway

8 h 30 min to 2 days

Starting from the kiosk at the end of Standley Chasm Road, Hugh, this walk takes you to the Birthday Watherhole via the Larapinta Trail (Section 4), visiting Bridle Path Lookout and Brinkley Bluff Summit along the way. This is the fourth section of the 223km long Larapinta Trail. The Brinkley Bluff will surely dazzle you with the breathtakingly picturesque views it offers, and that’s when you’ll know why the Larapinta is amongst the best hikes you can do in the whole world. Besides the eye-candy, the remoteness of the experience coupled with the challenge of steep ridges and the dry environment makes this hike an epic journey. Stuart’s Pass (named after explorer John McDouall Stuart) features a soft and sandy campground that is located on a riverbed, yet you may want to consider camping at Brinkley Bluff just for the views and the general experience. Customize your journey and plan well to not be beaten by the quartzite ridges of Chewings Range. Keep in mind that you’ll need a 4WD vehicle to access the Birthday Waterhole trailhead. For your information, the actual Birthday Waterhole is 900 metres down south of the said trailhead. Let us begin by acknowledging the Arrernte 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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Hawke Head Drive to Box Head

Hawke Head Drive to Box Head

3.2 km return

1 h 15 min to 2 h 30 min

3.2 km

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1 h 15 min to 2 h 30 min

This walk, from Hawke Head Drive, is the most direct route to Box Head. The walk explores Box Head headland and the many rocky outcrops on the way. There is great variation in the vegetation and a great variety in the views across the ocean and up into the mouth of Broken Bay. The cul-de-sac at the end of Hawke Head Drive has limited parking. 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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Starting from Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra, this circuit walk pivots around the Royal Botanic Gardens and Kings Domain, passing by the Shrine of Remembrance along the way. This iconic and internationally-known urban track welcomes elite athletes every year, trying the break the fastest lap time records. Besides the athletic significance of this track, it's also a great way de-stress after a long day of work. Additionally, the Shrine of Remembrance looks exceptional at night with all the lighting. The track is wheelchair friendly and allows dogs on leash. It is almost always busy due to the popularity and ease of access, but you can get around that by coming really early or making late night runs. Let us begin by acknowledging the Wurundjeri 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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The Tan Track

3.9 km circuit

1 h to 1 h 45 min

Cafe

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Urban

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Great North Walk: Berowra Waters to Cowan Station

Great North Walk: Berowra Waters to Cowan Station

7.3 km oneway

3 h 15 min to 3 h 30 min

7.3 km

Oneway

Walk

3 h 15 min to 3 h 30 min

This is a hilly walk out of the beautiful Berowra Waters valley to Cowan Station. There are many wide views across Berowra Creek providing some great excuses for well deserved rest stops. Take your time to enjoy the views, and rock formations, and creek crossings along the way as the track leads a nearly direct route to Cowan Station, through a wonderfully remote section of bushland. 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 Diamond Head Camping area car park this return walk takes you to a lookout with great views over Dunbogan beach all the way to North Brother mountain. Have a picnic at the camping area on your way back. Let us begin by acknowledging the Birpai 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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Mermaid Lookout Track

1.4 km return

30 min to 1 h

Mermaid Lookout Track

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Camp Mountain & Bellbird Grove Circuit

Camp Mountain & Bellbird Grove Circuit

9 km circuit

3 h to 4 h 30 min

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

Starting from South McLean Road, Camp Mountain, this circuit walk takes you to the summit of Camp Mountain and Bellbird Grove Day Use Area, exploring the woodland of D’Aguilar National Park along the way. You’ll be welcomed by the exceptional views of Brisbane and Moreton Bay from the lookout, along with the gorgeous Samford Valley in the distance. Remember to lift your head up every once in a while as you hike along the scenic tracks and keep an eye out for the beehives on trees. You can stop for a peaceful picnic in the Bellbird Grove area and make use of the big space with your kids/friends. There may be closures of certain tracks due to controlled burns, so please check them beforehand. Look out for cars along the narrow twisty road section of 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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Starting at Seaforth Oval, this walk explores the historic logging track that heads down to the picnic area on the eastern shore of Banty Bay. The picnic area is a great spot to relax and enjoy the water, and bush views, before heading back up to Seaforth oval. This is just one section of the greater Harbour to Hawkesbury walk. Let us begin by acknowledging the 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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Timber Getters Track

1.7 km return

50 min to 1 h

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Starting from the car park on Mount Nebo Road, Jollys Lookout, this walk takes you on a little circuit in the eucalypt forest of D’Aguilar National Park via the Egernia Circuit Track, crossing Jollys Creek twice along the way. This lovely little walk may just be what you need after having a feast in the Jollys Lookout nearby. With steps to help you in the steep parts and carefully placed signposts throughout the track, you can just focus on the gorgeous eucalypt trees and the birdlife on them. You can take your kids with you and let them marvel at nature as well. Come early if you want to hear and see more birds. 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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Egernia Circuit

1.1 km circuit

20 min to 30 min

Starting from the Yangie Bay Campground at the end of Coffin Road, Coffin Bay National Park, this walk takes you on a circuit alongside Yangie Bay and past the Yangie Bay Lookout via the Yangie Bay Circuit. Located within Coffin Bay National Park on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula, the sheltered waters of Yangie Bay offer an ideal place for canoeing and provide a spectacular backdrop to the Yangie Bay Campground, the starting point for several walking trails, accessible to all vehicles and suitable for caravans. The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including emus, goannas and kangaroos, as well as seabirds such as albatrosses, ospreys, petrels and white-bellied sea eagles. This short trail initially follows the shoreline of Yangie Bay, then heads inland through coastal mallee and climbs the hill to the lookout, which offers excellent views overlooking Yangie Bay, Yangie Island, Thorny Passage Marine Park and the Marble Range. The trail features interpretive signs narrated by Heath Goanna, providing information about the area's history, flora and fauna. This loop consists of gently undulating walking trails, 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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Yangie Bay Circuit

2.4 km circuit

30 min to 45 min

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Natural Bridge, Castle Cove and Island Rock lookouts

Natural Bridge, Castle Cove and Island Rock lookouts

770 m return

20 min to 30 min

Starting from the Natural Bridge car park, this walk takes you on a stroll in Kalbarri National Park, visiting Castle Cove and Natural Bridge Lookout. Bring your binoculars and cameras as the open views are amazingly photogenic and suitable for wildlife observation. The red-banded cliffs of Kalbarri are also another highlight that visitors can enjoy. It is even possible to see migrating whales between June and November. 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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Spectacles Banksia Circuit

Spectacles Banksia Circuit

3.4 km circuit

45 min to 2 h

Starting from the car park on McLaughlan Road, The Spectacles, this walk takes you on a circuit near The Spectacles Wetlands. This is one of the two walks in the area, and it goes through the bushland and the forestation. You can traverse in the bush setting whilst enjoying the variety of birdlife and flora with wildflowers and fungi such as eucalyptus, wattle and paperbark trees. You can do this walk after the Spectacles Aboriginal Heritage Loop to have a more complete experience. Additionally, dogs are allowed in the park as long as they are on a 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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This is a wonderful walk down to the inspiring Lillian's Glen. Starting from the road at West St, the track winds through some different types of vegetation, before arriving at the creek which is Lillian's Glen. A place for the imagination to run wild before returning to civilisation. 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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Lillian's Glen

1.8 km return

1 h to 1 h 45 min

Waterfall

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Starting from the car park near Lake Leschenaultia Beach off Rosedale Road, Chidlow, this walk takes you on a circuit around the perimeter of Lake Leschenaultia. Lake Leschenaultia is a man-made freshwater lake nestled in the scenic bushland of Perth Hills. Explore the loop around the lake, and keep a lookout for the numerous species of native birds, kangaroos, possums and echidnas that live in the area. The walking trail around the lake is a flat path suitable for prams and children. This walk is also pleasurable in the warmer months as it is heavily shaded. Those with extra energy can also explore the off-road bush cycling 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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Lake Leschenaultia Loop

2.9 km circuit

30 min to 45 min

Lake Leschenaultia Loop

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