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Map of bushwalks in Edge Hill

List of bushwalks in Edge Hill

Found 4 walks

Red Arrow Circuit

1.6 km circuit

30 min to 45 min

Red Arrow Circuit

30 min to 45 min

20 min to 30 min

Starting from the Cairns Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre, Edge Hill, this walk takes you on a circuit in Mount Whitfield Conservation Park via the Red Arrow Circuit track. With its well maintained track leading up to a great viewpoint, this scenic circuit is a regular cardio destination for many. You’ll be able to see planes and helicopters landing at Cairns Airport from up close. Along the way, you’ll come across a lovely part of the forest consisting of bamboo trees where you can slow down and appreciate your surroundings. While observing the environment, remember to keep an eye out for echidnas and red-legged pademelons. The area is quite popular, so scheduling it on an early weekday morning can help avoid the crowd. Keep in mind that there are heaps of steps in steep parts 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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Yellow to Red Arrow Circuit

3.5 km circuit

1 h 30 min to 2 h

Yellow to Red Arrow Circuit

1 h 30 min to 2 h

1 h to 1 h 15 min

Starting from the car park off Aeroglen Drive, Aeroglen, this walk takes you on a mixed circuit of designated walking tracks in Mount Whitfield Conservation Park. Starting from the Yellow Arrow track, you’ll travel a short distance along the Blue Arrow Circuit track to reach the Red Arrow Circuit. Expect to be surprised by the gorgeous coastal views along with a great opportunity to watch aircraft land and takeoff from the Cairns Airport nearby. With clearly formed tracks that are well signposted, this set of tracks are quite popular amongst trail runners. Keep an eye out for echidnas and red-legged pademelons throughout the track. The yellow arrow section of the track can be quite windy, so remember to bring layers. The tracks are quite popular, so scheduling it on an early weekday morning can help avoid the crowd. 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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Mt Whitfield: Red, Blue, Green Arrow

6 km oneway

1 h 45 min to 2 h 30 min

Mt Whitfield: Red, Blue, Green Arrow

1 h 45 min to 2 h 30 min

45 min to 1 h 30 min

Starting from the Cairns Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre, Edge Hill, this walk takes you to Bel Air Drive in Whitfield via the Red, Blue and Green Arrow tracks, visiting Mount Whitfield along the way. Located in the city of Cairns, you won’t need to drive too far to get away from urban life. You’ll be walking along three different tracks, each providing a different set of views and features. The red circuit is quite popular as it is short and simple, therefore most people tend to stay on it rather than do the longer ones. The hinterland and the ocean is all yours to see, but the track also lets you get good views of the airplanes taking off and landing to Cairns Airport. You’ll also be able to run this track if you’re up for a good workout as the canopy gives you some decent cover from the sun. Take a bus from the western end to get back to the start if you’d like to. A moderate level of fitness is recommended. Bring plenty of water and insect repellent. 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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Blue Arrow Circuit

6.6 km circuit

2 h 30 min to 4 h

Blue Arrow Circuit

2 h 30 min to 4 h

Starting from the Cairns Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre, Edge Hill, this track takes you on a circuit in the tropical rainforest of Mount Whitfield Conservation Park, optionally visiting the summit along the way. There is also a hut and viewpoint atop Lumley Hill, accessible with a side trip that’s officially a part of the circuit. As you walk along this shaded track through the lush rainforest, keep an eye out for the wallabies and pademelons. You might even see a fluffy tree kangaroo if you’re lucky. Lift your head up to see airplanes landing or taking off from the Cairns Airport nearby. If you choose to complete this track under wet conditions, you may come across little waterfalls along the flowing creeks. Although, this leads to slippery parts on the track and more leeches. Take enough water and make sure you complete the walk before dark to be safe. The area is quite popular, so scheduling it on an early weekday morning can help avoid the crowd. 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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