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Understory Sculpture Circuit

Understory Sculpture Circuit

1.5 km circuit

20 min to 52 min

Starting from the car park off Muirrilup Road, Northcliffe, this circuit walk takes you to the Art in Nature Walk. This walk is immersed in a series of artworks that are placed in a natural bush setting and allows visitors to experience a museum setting in an open area. Some of them interact with the ecosystem and fill the hollows of trees, while there are written and auditory works that adolescents can enjoy as well. You might want to be aware of snakes during the summer days. The walk is open between 9.30am – 4.00pm with last entry at 3pm. 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 nice return walk in Willi Willi National Park takes you on a journey to waterfalls. Check the great strangler fig on the way. Pack some food to have a picnic at the end at Wilson River Picnic area. 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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Waterfall Walk

3 km return

3 h 30 min to 4 h 30 min

3 h 30 min to 4 h 30 min

Waterfall

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This short circuit walk in Tooloom National Park takes you through a Tooloom Scrub rainforest, filled with more than 200 species of birds, so better bring your binoculars to spot them. Let us begin by acknowledging the Jukembal 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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Tooloom Walking Track

810 m circuit

15 min to 45 min

Tooloom Walking Track

Green Cape to Pulpit Rock

Green Cape to Pulpit Rock

3.5 km oneway

1 h 15 min to 1 h 30 min

3.5 km

Oneway

Walk

1 h 15 min to 1 h 30 min

The walk to Pulpit Rock is a great way to see an amazing section of coastline. Traveling from Green Cape car park, near the lighthouse, the walk passes through large sections of heath and melaleuca to reach Pulpit Rock car park. Pulpit rock is quite a large formation with an excellent lookout, providing great views north up the coast. Let us begin by acknowledging the Yuin 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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Ruins

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This is a short walk that showcases Bournda Lagoon from a beautiful angle. The start of the walk is found at the Bournda Lagoon car park. The halfway point of the walk is the lookout above the lagoon, giving a great view across most of the lagoon and out to sea. After the walk you may want to head down to the beach and cool the feet off in the ocean. Let us begin by acknowledging the Yuin 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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Bournda Lagoon Lookout

490 m return

10 min to 15 min

Bournda Lagoon Lookout

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Starting from the Cleland Conservation Park car park just off Mount Lofty Summit Road, Cleland, this circuit walk takes you past Sugarloaf Hill via the Long Ridge, Chambers Gully and Bartrill Spur tracks. The fauna within the park includes a variety of birdlife, as well as echidnas, southern brown bandicoots, kangaroos and koalas. This hike starts along a gravel road leading to the Long Ridge Lookout on top of Sugarloaf Hill. From the lookout, there are wonderful views over Adelaide to the coast and a couple of benches where you can rest and enjoy the view. The hike then returns down Sugarloaf Hill and enters the Chambers Gully Track, a narrow dirt track that winds its way through the bushes along the foot of the hill. Chambers Gully joins Bartrill Spur, following the creek through a lush green gully to complete the circuit. There are some gentle inclines and uneven surfaces along this hike. Some sections can get muddy and slippery after rain. The tracks are well-formed and aren't overly technical, suited for most ages and 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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Sugarloaf Hill Circuit

7.6 km circuit

2 h 30 min to 4 h

Sugarloaf Hill Circuit

Waterfall

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Sunset and Dargon Track Loop

Sunset and Dargon Track Loop

10.5 km circuit

3 h to 5 h

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

This loop walk starts near the Birdsland Reserve Carpark, on Mt Morton Rd, Belgrave Heights, leading along Monbulk Creek and looping around Lysterfield Park via the Dargon and Sunset Tracks. Enjoy this walk into the hills, through gum forests and meadows interspersed with diverse bush, with plenty of kangaroos and birdlife to be seen along the way. At the start, the track goes around a lake and provides lovely views of the water and the ducks. Further uphill, visitors are rewarded with views of Melbourne city, the outer suburbs, and the rolling hills all around. Dogs are allowed on a lead. The track can be slightly challenging at the start, with Sunset Track being very steep with gravel in places that can move under foot. Some parts can also get quite muddy. Also, be aware that there might be mountain bikers on 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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On this short walk, you will follow a series of footpaths to Shark Bay and head up some sandstone steps to the great views of Shakespheres Point. Since you are up on this headland, it is worth doing a loop around before heading back down to the main area of Nielsen Park. Make a day of it by staying for a swim and a bite to eat. Let us begin by acknowledging the Cadigal & Birrabirragal 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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Shakespheres Point Loop

650 m circuit

15 min to 30 min

Shakespheres Point Loop

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Starting from Dorrigo Rainforest Centre parking area this return walk leads through World Heritage listed rainforest. Take the side trip to Skywalk Lookout for views over the area. You can extend your walk and do a part of Wonga Walk. Let us begin by acknowledging the Gumbaynggirr 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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Lyrebird Link Track

870 m return

30 min to 1 h

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Starting from the intersection of Nightcap Range Road and Blue Fig Road, Whian Whian, this return walk takes you to the foreshore of Rocky Creek, exploring the woodland of the state conservation area along the way. The little cascades alone are worth the undemanding stroll of a walk, but that’s not the only thing this track offers. A peaceful picnic area awaits you beside the creek, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery with your whole family. Let your kids bring their mountain bikes and have fun while you savor the tranquilizing experience. The fire trail is well marked and even, and the lack of people strengthens the feeling of remoteness. Please refrain from swimming or washing anything in the creek as this is a water catchment area, you could destroy the eggs of rare frog species. Keep an eye out for snakes. 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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Rocky Creek via Blue Fig

4.8 km return

1 h to 2 h

Rocky Creek via Blue Fig

Waterfall

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Strickland Falls and Cabbage Tree Loop

Strickland Falls and Cabbage Tree Loop

3.1 km circuit

1 h 30 min to 3 h

This excellent loop walk combines the Strickland Falls and Cabbage Tree Loop walks. The walk starts in the dry eucalypt forest around the Banksia Picnic Area and soon descends into lush green rainforest remnants, filled with ferns and cabbage tree palms. The walk includes some great scenery along the base of the cliff line and around the falls, although the falls themselves are often just a trickle. A great way to see some of the beautiful scenery of the Strickland State Forest. 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 the Carnarvon Gorge Visitor Centre, Carnarvon Park, this great circuit walk takes you into the Carnarvon Gorge and gives you a grand tour of the interesting landmarks in and around the gorge. The 87 km long track features summit lookouts, amphitheatres, rock formations and much more. Typically spread out to 6 days, this journey will surely require some skill and determination. Yet the views you’ll get from Battleship Spur combined with the Mahogany trees along the trail will make the walk worthwhile on their own. It’s possible to come across emus, echidnas, sugar gliders and heaps of bird species; so keep an eye out. All of the designated campsites have water, yet you’ll need to carry enough to get you through the day. Keep in mind that you’ll need a permit to access Carnarvon Park and the said campsites. This walk is closed from the 1st of November to the last day of February. Bring some insect repellent to protect yourself from the mozzies(Australian slang for mosquitoes). Let us begin by acknowledging the Bidjara & Karingbal 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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Carnarvon Great Walk

84.3 km oneway

4 days to 6 days

West Lakes Southern Circuit

West Lakes Southern Circuit

6 km circuit

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

6 km

Circuit

Walk

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

The West Lakes Southern Circuit is a circuit walk starting from the Inlet Reserve car park in West Lakes. This pet-friendly track offers excellent views and beaches for you to rest & sunbathe in. Keep an eye out for pelicans while doing so. Additionally, there are toilets along the way. The track is easy and has a smooth flat path, making it accessible to prams and wheelchairs. However, the track is usually about a metre wide. 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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Pets

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Urban

Bus

Starting at the Darby River Carpark on Wilsons Promontory Road, this walk leads to Tongue Point and back via the Tongue Point Track. This walk climbs gently through wind swept coastal vegetation before following the headland towards Tongue Point. This track allows you to fully enjoy the stunning coastal area, with beautiful views of the glistening sea and the surrounding landscape. A short side track with some steps leads down to the delightful and secluded Fairy Cove, where you can enjoy the calm waves washing ashore. The walk starts off with a pretty steep climb, but once it’s done the track gets much easier. After that point, the track is on gentle undulations with green mesh boardwalks. Keep an eye out for snakes, which are quite common in this 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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Tongue Point Track

7.9 km return

2 h 45 min to 4 h

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