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Circuit

Starting from the end of Westminster Street, Drayton, this walk takes you on a circuit in the Mount Peel Bushland Reserve, visiting three peaks - including Mt Peel and Mt Peel North - along the way. Three summits in one hike can sound quite strenuous, yet this fun loop is not really that demanding. You’ll be visiting multiple lookouts which will provide you exceptional views over Toowoomba and the surrounding area. You can even get a close-up look at the aircraft landing on several airports nearby. As you make your way through the eucalypt woodland, keep an eye out for kangaroos, echidnas and some koalas. You’ll see lots of prickly pear, cactus and lantana as well. Tables and seats at the lookouts give you a chance of having a pretty scenic picnic. Wear a hat and sunscreen as the track and lookouts don’t have much shade. 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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2 h 45 min to 4 h 30 min

Run

1 h 30 min to 2 h 15 min

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Clarke Gorge Walking Track

Clarke Gorge Walking Track

4.6 km return

3 h 30 min to 4 h 30 min

Return

Starting from Blue Waterholes campground this return walk will take you past 3 caves (Blue Waterholes, Barbers and White Fish) and along Cave Creek to the top of Cave Creek Falls. 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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3 h 30 min to 4 h 30 min

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Starting from the Springlawn Visitor Centre on Bakers Beach Road, Bakers Beach, this circuit walk takes you around Springlawn Lagoon. This easy walk takes you around the lagoon, through open grasslands and coastal vegetation, to the lagoon bird hide, before returning through tranquil boardwalks and dunes. Be prepared for a fantastic wildlife display. A camera and binoculars will be very handy. Toilet, picnic, and barbeque facilities are available at the start of the walk at the Springlawn Visitor Centre and campsite. These facilities are accessible to wheelchair users, but the walk is not accessible as some sections are sand dunes. Sections of the track around the lagoon are unmarked. The lagoon is subject to seasonal flooding. Please check track conditions with Visitor Centre before commencing 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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Springlawn Nature Walk

4.6 km circuit

1 h 30 min to 2 h

Springlawn Nature Walk

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Starting from the car park opposite the truck stop on Mount Ousley Road, Mount Keira, this walk takes you to the Brokers Nose Lookout and back via the Brokers Nose Walk. This moderately easy walk meanders along the top of the Illawarra Escarpment to the Brokers Nose Lookout, located within the Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area, which offers incredible views of Wollongong's pristine coastline from an elevation of approximately 440m above sea level. The walk initially follows the escarpment cliff line through dense bushland, then emerges into a clearing with excellent views over Balgownie. From there, the walk continues through the rainforest, passing a television transmission tower before reaching the cliff edge lookout, which offers panoramic views over the greater Wollongong area below and the ocean beyond. In late winter and spring, colourful displays of wildflowers can be seen along the trail, which attract a variety of birdlife. The trail is quite straightforward yet has no signage, only a closed gate at the start, and can get very muddy and slippery after rainfall. This walk consists of wide and narrow, gently undulating walking trails, with compacted natural surfaces, uneven natural surfaces and rocky sections, 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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Brokers Nose Walk

4.6 km return

1 h to 1 h 30 min

Birdwatching

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Wetland Trail to Rainforest

Wetland Trail to Rainforest

4.6 km oneway

1 h 30 min to 1 h 45 min

Oneway

A great one-way walk covering some of the highlights of this part of Wyrrabalong National Park. The walk starts off through some beautiful wetland forest, before passing through areas of fantastic, twisted Sydney Redgums and Burrawang cycads. A couple a lookouts provide great views and spots to relax before the walk drops to the edge of Tuggerah lake. Towards the end, the walk passes through some beautiful rainforest with towering cabbage palms. Much of the walk is on sandy tracks. 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.

Highlights

1 h 30 min to 1 h 45 min

Environment

Ngiyampaa Walking Track

4.6 km circuit

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

Ngiyampaa Walking Track

Circuit

Starting from the parking and picnic area this circuit walk will guide you past the astonishing colourful Aboriginal rock art on the rocky overhangs before starting the circuit walk to the summit of Mount Grenfell, marked by Choy trig station. 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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1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

Ruins

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September Beach to Carcase Rock

September Beach to Carcase Rock

4.6 km oneway

1 h to 1 h 30 min

Starting from the September Beach Campground off Donington Road, Lincoln National Park, this walk takes you to the Carcase Rock Campground. This moderately challenging bushwalk winds through diverse vegetation along the scenic granite coastline between September Beach and Carcase Rock, passing several beautiful, secluded beaches, with spectacular coastal views along the way. The walk is part of the Investigator Trail, a long-distance walking trail consisting of several shorter connected trails within Lincoln National Park. The walk begins from the September Beach Campground, which is suitable for tents, caravans, camper vans and camper trailers and has toilets and fire pits. September Beach, Yachties Beach, and Carcase Rock have sheltered waters that are relatively safe for swimming. This walk consists of wide and narrow, gently undulating walking trails and fire tracks, with uneven natural surfaces and compacted natural surfaces, suitable for average fitness levels, and can be done in either direction. 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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Warringa Pool from Springbrook Water Tank Art

Warringa Pool from Springbrook Water Tank Art

4.6 km return

1 h 45 min to 2 h 30 min

Return

Starting from the dirt road off Springbrook Road, Springbrook, this return walk takes you to the Warringa Pool and waterfall via the Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk Track. Enjoy the cool waters of Little Nerang Creek as you take in the scenery around you. The lush rainforest setting can make for great photos combined with the waterfall. You’ll pass by multiple swimming holes before you make it to the big ol’ Warringa Pool. Keep an eye out for interesting fungi and little cairns here and there as you make your way through the lively woodland. If you liked the water tank art, check the website provided to learn more about the other 2 sites. Beware of snakes, especially in warmer months. 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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1 h 45 min to 2 h 30 min

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Fern Tree to Neika via Pipeline Track

Fern Tree to Neika via Pipeline Track

4.6 km oneway

1 h 15 min to 2 h 15 min

Oneway

Starting from Fern Tree Park off Huon Road, Fern Tree, this track takes you to Neika via the Pipeline Track. Many locals use this relatively flat and shaded track to travel between the two locations as it is much less boring than the concrete path. Tall tree ferns, refreshing creek crossings and historic places like the Fern Tree Bower along the way make this journey quite worthwhile. The historic picnic site (Fern Tree Bower) used to be quite popular, and you can read all about it from the interpretive signs. Another point of interest you'll pass by is the Wishing Well. Make a wish if you feel like it. Come springtime and you can see heaps of wildflowers, including rhododendrons. Dogs are allowed on 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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1 h 15 min to 2 h 15 min

Pets

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Mount McDonald via Lower Cotter Catchment

Mount McDonald via Lower Cotter Catchment

4.7 km return

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

4.7 km

Return

Starting from the car park just off Brindabella Road, ACT, this walk visits the Lower Cotter Catchment Lookout first, then takes you to the summit of Mt. McDonald and back. As you’re getting closer to the lookout, prepare to be dazzled by the panoramic views over the dam and Cotter River after each turn. Stop and take that view in for a moment, then set course for the summit for a more panoramic type of view as you’ll be able to see tens of kilometres into the distance all around. 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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1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

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Starting from the fire track intersection along the southwestern boundary of Padthaway Conservation Park near the Padthaway Caravan Park off Beeamma-Parsons Road, Padthaway, this walk takes you on a circuit around Padthaway Conservation Park via the Padthaway Banksia Loop. This moderately easy loop takes walkers around the southern end of Padthaway Conservation Park, which is situated on a former sand dune system and protects an important area of remnant native vegetation that has adapted to the harsh environment. The park is dominated by blue gum, manna gum and stringybarks. It also is home to many bird species, making it ideal for birdwatchers. The walk initially follows a fire track past the picnic area, then heads to the park's southern boundary and continues alongside Beeamma-Parsons Road to form a loop around the park. Many native animals can be seen along the trail, including echidnas, kangaroos and koalas, and in spring, there are colourful displays of wildflowers and orchids. Cycling is also permitted on this trail. This walk consists of wide, gently undulating fire trails with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural surfaces and sandy surfaces. The journey is 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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Padthaway Banksia Loop

4.7 km circuit

1 h 30 min to 2 h

Padthaway Banksia Loop

Birdwatching

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The Wallumarra Track to Bola Creek

The Wallumarra Track to Bola Creek

4.7 km oneway

1 h 45 min to 3 h 30 min

4.7 km

Oneway

This walk becomes more interesting once you reach the end of the service trail section and start on the bush track. There are great views going down the hill, and once at Bola Creek the track meanders alongside the creek, through a dark forest, until meeting up with Lady Carrington Dr. Let us begin by acknowledging the Dharawal 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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1 h 45 min to 3 h 30 min

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Starting from Mount Greville Car Park on Mount Greville Road, Moogerah, this circuit walk takes you up to the summit of Mount Greville and the Slab Rock Lookout nearby, exploring two gorgeous gorges along the way. Mount Greville’s volcanic summit will welcome you after you make your way up the Palm Gorge. Take a break and enjoy the views as they are well-deserved after that demanding climb. Speaking of views, the Slab Rock will provide you spectacular ones over Lake Moogerah and Mount Edwards. Enjoy the interchanging vegetation as you go through both the gorges, and maybe take a stick(or bring proper hiking poles) from the ground to help you on the descent. Hiking shoes are recommended as there will be scrambling and loose rocks. The track gets slippery and dangerous when wet, so check the forecast beforehand to avoid injuries. 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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Mount Greville Circuit

4.7 km circuit

4 h to 7 h

Mount Greville Circuit

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Mount Gnomon and Mount Dial

Mount Gnomon and Mount Dial

4.7 km return

1 h 30 min to 2 h

Starting from the Mount Gnomon car park on Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, this walk takes you past Mount Gnomon and Mount Dial. Enjoy a pleasant walk that weaves through a tall eucalypt forest, taking in two low peaks in the Dial Range. After a short but steep climb up Mount Gnomon, you'll emerge at the edge of a cliff with excellent views towards Mount Duncan and the cities of Ulverstone and Devonport. The trail continues along the ridge towards the exposed cliff of Mount Dial, ending with a short boulder scramble that rewards you with views over the surrounding farmland, the southern Dial Range and towards Mount Roland. Small native orchids can be spotted along the trail, particularly at higher elevations. Take care and supervise children near the unprotected cliff edges. 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 the car park near the Bulahdelah Skatepark on Scott Street, Bulahdelah, this walk takes you to the summit of Bulahdelah Mountain and back via the Bulahdelah Mountain Walk. This moderately challenging walk takes walkers to the summit of Bulahdelah Mountain, also known as Alum Mountain, an imposing set of rocky outcrops in Bulahdelah State Forest overlooking the township of Bulahdelah and the Myall River Valley. The mountain has cultural significance to Aboriginal people, and it earned the moniker 'Alum Mountain' due to the discovery of an uncommon alunite deposit in the late 1800s. The walk initially follows the Boolah-Dillah Track, which climbs steeply through the forest, then reaches the Worimi Cultural Area, where there are traditional tree carvings, seating and a fire pit. From there, the walk continues past the Former Alum Mine, following the Mountain Track to the Mountain Lookout, a natural rock cliff lookout with spectacular views of the Bulahdelah township. Along the trail, there are interpretive signs detailing the area's plants and animals, mining history and significance to Aboriginal people, and in spring, there's an abundance of colourful wildflowers. This walk consists of wide and narrow walking trails and fire tracks, with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural surfaces, short steep hills and steps. It is 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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Bulahdelah Mountain Walk

4.7 km return

1 h 30 min to 2 h

Bulahdelah Mountain Walk

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