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Norah Head Lighthouse Walk

Norah Head Lighthouse Walk

710 m return

20 min to 30 min

A short, interesting and very scenic walk. The Norah Head Lighthouse is very picturesque and the setting is beautiful, with some fantastic views along the coastline from the paths around the area. The Merchant Mariners Memorial adds some more historic interest to the walk. 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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Antarctic Beech Forest Walking Track (Short Loop)

Antarctic Beech Forest Walking Track (Short Loop)

710 m circuit

20 min to 30 min

Starting from Gloucester Road this short circuit walk takes you through Antarctic beech rainforest. Let us begin by acknowledging the Biripi & Worimi 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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Solitary Kiosk and Restaurant to Copelands Lookout

Solitary Kiosk and Restaurant to Copelands Lookout

710 m return

20 min to 30 min

Starting from Solitary Restaurant on Cliff Drive in Leura, this track heads down to the historic Copelands Lookout, providing great views across Jamison Valley. Copelands Lookout is a fairly large lookout with a natural sandstone floor and hand-built sandstone walls. This one way of enjoying great views of the Jamison valley without the hustle and bustle of Echo Point. The walk also offers an optional side trip to the Bridal Veil Lookout, where you can see the falls by the same name. 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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This walk heads down to the top of the cliffs, overlooking Empress Falls and the lower Valley of the Waters. The track down through the heath is quite nice, although it is nearly all stairs. The view from Queen Victoria Lookout is a stunning one. The noise of the falls can also be heard from the lookout, however the falls themselves cannot been seen from the lookout. 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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Queen Victoria Lookout

720 m return

25 min to 30 min

Queen Victoria Lookout

Cafe

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Start this walk from West Head Road parking area. The steep track leads down the West Head's eastern face to a historic army battery. 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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West Head Army Track

720 m return

1 h to 1 h 30 min

Ruins

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Rural

Red Cedar loop is a short circuit walk in Border Ranges National Park. Find the 48m red cedar tree, said to be possibly 1000 years old. Let us begin by acknowledging the Bundjalung 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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Red Cedar Loop

730 m circuit

20 min to 40 min

Pulpit Rock Car Park to Top Lookout

Pulpit Rock Car Park to Top Lookout

730 m return

30 min to 40 min

This walk follows a distinct track to the top lookout, the easiest of the three lookouts at Pulpit Rocks to visit. The track passes a picnic shelter on the way down from the car park. The lookout has stunning views across the Grose valley, and down onto Pulpit Rock. 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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City View Track, Acron Oval

City View Track, Acron Oval

740 m return

15 min to 20 min

Starting from Acron Oval car park on Acron Rd, St Ives, this walk leads you across the oval then through a turpentine forest to a rock platform with views over vast bushland to the tall buildings of the Sydney CBD. This short and mostly flat walk leads along the wide track through the tall forest and is a perfect walk if you want to bring a dog (on leash). The walk leads to a set of unfenced rock platforms, at the top of these cliffs you can enjoy the distant views over the canopy to the Sydney CBD (on the left) and Chatswood CBD (on the right). Retrace your steps to return to the car park. If you are feeling more adventurous and want to explore more, there are series of narrower & rougher tracks that radiate off this walk. The rock platforms are a nice quiet area to sit and enjoy a snack. Always stay at least full two body lengths back from cliff edges. Let us begin by acknowledging the Darramuragal 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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Pets

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This easy walk, which is wheelchair accessible, travels through open grasslands that are surrounded by healthy eucalyptus forest. The grasslands have two large ponds, with two black swans on the lower pond. Do beware of the swans defending their territory. Richley Reserve is well maintained and makes this walk particularly attractive. Let us begin by acknowledging the Awabakal & Worimi 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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Richley Reserve Circuit

750 m circuit

15 min to 30 min

Richley Reserve Circuit

Wybung Head is found at the end of Wybung Head Rd. This walk leads from the car park along a wide trail to the grand views up and down the coast from the end of the headland. A narrow track finishes the walk to the tip of Wybung Head, where there are 270-degree views of the ocean, up and down the coast. There are many large and crumbly cliffs here, please take care. A great spot for whale watching or just enjoying the turbulent ocean views. 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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Wybung Head

750 m return

20 min to 40 min

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Twofold Bay Lookout via Boyds Tower

Twofold Bay Lookout via Boyds Tower

750 m return

15 min to 20 min

This walk is a fantastic way to see some of Ben Boyd National Park's heritage and spectacular coastline. The walk passes the iconic sandstone Boyds Tower and continues on to the wide views from the lookout over Twofold Bay. The side trip to Red Point lookout is well worth it to see the dramatic rock folds that are found along the coast of the national park. Note that the side trip has as very steep set of steps. 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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Starting from Casula Station this one-way walk will take you through the dense forest of Leacock Regional Park. Stop at Leacock picnic area for lunch before finishing the track, or make it a return walk and retrace your steps back to the station. Let us begin by acknowledging the Darug & Tharawal 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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Bellbird Walking Track

750 m oneway

15 min to 45 min

Bellbird Walking Track

Walk with the Birds Boardwalk

Walk with the Birds Boardwalk

750 m circuit

15 min to 30 min

This short circuit wheelchair-accessible walk in Dorrigo National Park is a great spot to hear and see some of the 150 bird species in the park. Stop at the Glade Picnic area for a picnic and enjoy the day out. 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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Jennifer Street Boardwalk

Jennifer Street Boardwalk

760 m return

15 min to 30 min

This walk guides you along raised boardwalk through rare and engaged banksia ecosystem. An opportunity to appreciate a sensitive environment close up and in an environmentally sensitive way. The information sign at the start of the walk provides insight into the Banksia scrub and its value. This walk is recommended if you would like to look at a type of vegetation that once covered a much larger area of Sydney. This walk is mostly downhill from Jennifer St. If the return trip is too much you can organise for someone to pick you up from Cape Banks Rd. Let us begin by acknowledging the Gadigal & Bidjigal 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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