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Starting from the end of the Esplanade off Macrossan Street, this return walk explores the Four Mile Beach of Port Douglas, passing by multiple golf clubs and hotels along the way. This exceptionally scenic beach features a relatively hard sand that allows you to run comfortably on it. In fact, this is where the Great Barrier Reef Marathon starts. If you’re here for the ocean and the views on the other hand, prepared to be dazzled by the panoramic easterly views that get even more impressive at sunset. Don’t forget the swim in the cool waters of the Pacific as you enjoy the amazing coastal scenery. You can book a beach-ready wheelchair for free from 19 Macrossan Street. Call them beforehand to make sure the ‘Freewheeler’ is not booked. Dogs are allowed on this long stretch of a beach as well. Swim in the designated area marked with nets to avoid getting stung by jellyfish and man o' war. 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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Four Mile Beach

9.9 km return

2 h 15 min to 4 h

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Starting from the Big Bend walkers’ camp, Carnarvon Park, this walk takes you to the Gadd’s campsite via the second section of the 87 km Carnarvon Great Walk, visiting the Battleship Spur along the way. The humongous meandering gorge looks absolutely captivating from the 1000-metre-high Battleship Spur, as it was carved out by some mighty being. As you ascend from Big Bend campsite along Boowinda Gorge, the relatively narrow Boowinda Gorge will show you its picturesque sandstone walls. The rays of sunlight hitting the walls at different angles make them look even better. The Gadd’s campsite is located near an old stockyard and only features a shelter. Keep in mind that you’ll need a permit to access Carnarvon Park and the 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) and wear shoes that support your ankles. 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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Big Bend to Gadd's

14 km oneway

5 h 30 min to 7 h

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Starting from Woolgoolga Creek Picnic Area, this return walk takes you through subtropical rainforest, along Woolgoolga Creek to Woolgoolga Creek Falls. You'll cross the creek several times so be prepared to get your feet wet. 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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Falls Walking Track

3.1 km return

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

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Waterfall

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This walk is a great way to step back in time and explore the old Rouse Hill Estate. There are optional side trips that take you to some well-equipped picnic areas if you have the extra time. The walk mostly follows wide grassy trails and gives you good views of the whole estate. There are a series of information signs that help give you a deeper understanding of the history of the area. A pleasant stroll around an old farm site. 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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Rouse Hill Estate Walk

1.8 km return

30 min to 45 min

Rouse Hill Estate Walk

Starting from Rotary Park on Bussell Highway, Margaret River, this walk takes you to 10 Mile Brook Dam and back via the 10 Mile Brook Trail. This is a pleasant 15km return walk along a shared-use trail that leads to 10 Mile Brook Dam. Mile Brook Dam got its name from the small brook that was dammed in the 1990s to supply the Margaret River and surrounding settlements with water. The walk starts at Rotary Park near 'Old Kate', a preserved steam engine at the northern edge of Margaret River. The trail follows one of the many old timber tramways in the area, meandering alongside the river with some wonderful views and scenery along the way. Keep a lookout out for the White-breasted Robin, Golden Whistler and other birds along the trail. This is also a great spot for seeing beautiful wildflowers in Spring. Upon reaching the dam, there's a nice picnic stop at Rusden Picnic Site before following the river back to Rotary Park. The picnic site has toilets, barbeque facilities and picnic tables. This is a moderately easy trail, suitable for most ages. The trail is a combination of compacted earth and coarse gravel, with a flat surface and little elevation change. The path is suitable for bicycles, prams, and possibly also for wheelchair users with assistance. There are summer and winter routes, so be sure to take the winter route during the wet months as the summer route gets very wet underfoot. 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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10 Mile Brook Trail

15 km return

3 h to 4 h

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Farrer Hill Trail is a circuit walk starting from Muresk Street, Farrer. This walk takes you through the Farrer Ridge Nature Reserve, a pet-friendly (on lead), secluded location that serves as a green belt between suburbia. There is a bench at the top of the hill where you can get panoramic views over Tuggeranong and the Brindabellas. You can even spot the Telstra Tower in the distance. Keep an eye out for galahs and finches as you enjoy the scenery. Keep in mind that the reserve is home to the endangered Yellow Box-Blakely's Red Gum Grassy Woodland. Also, you have a good chance of having the whole place to yourself. 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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Farrer Hill Trail

2.2 km circuit

45 min to 1 h

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The Valley of the Waters Track

The Valley of the Waters Track

3 km return

2 h 30 min to 3 h

Venturing into the canyon of the Valley of the Waters along a slippery winding track, this walk demonstrates the beauty of the deep valley of Wentworth Falls. This walk explores the upper section of the track as far as Wentworth Pass. The walk passes several waterfalls, a great highlight especially in early morning when the falls form a mist over the valley. 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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Cafe

Waterfall

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Warrah Trig to Pearl Beach

Warrah Trig to Pearl Beach

2.7 km oneway

1 h to 1 h 15 min

Starting on the Tony Doyle track, this walk passes the old Warrah Trig before enjoying the views from Warrah lookout. The walk follows the wide trail down the hill to Pearl Beach. There are many great wildflowers in spring and if you are quiet, you may spot a Lyrebird or two. If you are feeling energetic, you can have a refreshing lunch and allow extra time to walk back or catch the bus home from Pearl Beach. 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 car park at the end of Frenchman Peak Road, Cape Le Grand, this walk leads to the summit of Frenchman Peak and back via the Frenchman Peak Trail. In the southwest corner of Cape Le Grand National Park, massive rocky outcrops of granite and gneiss form an impressive chain of peaks including Mount Le Grand (345m), Frenchman Peak (262m) and Mississippi Hill (180m). From the car park, the trail skirts around Frenchman Peak through the surrounding heathlands, at one point crossing a wooden bridge over an ephemeral creek. After passing a boardwalk section, the trail continues over granite terrain, initially following low outcrops of only gentle steepness. The route is guided by a series of markers bolted into the terrain. Passing through a small pocket of heathlands, the steepness of the trail increases dramatically. However, natural indentations in the rock create an informal series of steps that make it slightly easier to walk up. Just below the summit is an interesting cave. The said cave is remarkably large and features a massive cairn within it, and the coastline views are framed perfectly by the cave roof. After passing the cave, the final stretch up to the summit is a moderate ascent with some easy scrambling. From the summit, walkers are rewarded with spectacular 360° views of the park, the entire coastline from Rossiter Bay to Le Grand Beach, and the islands in the Recherche Archipelago. The return journey follows the same route as it does heading up. Trekking poles may help with balance on the way back down the granite peak. The trail consists of gravel paths, granite and boardwalks. This walk is not recommended in wet or windy weather as the rock can become extremely slippery. Warm clothes are recommended if it's a cold day because the summit can be quite windy, especially during the winter months. The achievable challenge of climbing up the granite slope, the massive cave and the spectacular panoramic views of the Cape to Grand coastline make this an excellent short mountain walk in Cape Le Grand National Park. 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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Frenchman Peak

2.4 km return

1 h to 2 h

Caves

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West Mulgrave Falls Track

West Mulgrave Falls Track

7.5 km return

5 h to 6 h 30 min

Starting from Windin Falls Carpark and Trailhead on Gourka Road, this advanced hike takes you to the waterfall along West Mulgrave River and back, exploring the woodland of Wooroonooran National Park along the way. Embark on an epic and challenging journey that includes bush-bashing, creek crossing and navigating through a dense forest. The effort will be grand, yet the stunning waterfall and the rock pools below make this trip worthwhile. It’s a high chance that you’ll be the only one in the area, so you can expect to have the rock pools to yourself. This also means that you need to be extra careful. The track is marked by pink string/tape, therefore you need to have navigational equipment just in case. The creek crossings may become dangerous in the wet season with the steep parts becoming slippery as well, so try to do the hike under dry conditions. There are lots of leeches in the area so an insect repellent may come in quite handy. Look out for wild boars(feral pigs). 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 Ngamadjidj Shelter Carpark, Laharum, this walk takes you on a circuit around the area visiting Ngamadjidj Shelter. You can enjoy the fascinating aboriginal art in different sections throughout your walk and learn about the cultural heritage and the paintings delineating various white figures. The walk is short and suitable for most fitness levels with a flat sand surface. 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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Ngamadjidj Shelter Loop

760 m circuit

10 min to 20 min

Ngamadjidj Shelter Loop

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Garie Beach to Garawarra to Burning Palms Circuit

Garie Beach to Garawarra to Burning Palms Circuit

13.9 km circuit

5 h 30 min to 7 h

Using a variety of tracks, this walk follows the coast as well as going inland to Garrawarra Farm. With great coastal views and a magnificent palm jungle, this walk demonstrates perfectly, the diversity of the Royal National Park. Of historical significance are the houses scattered along the coast that were built during the depression. Take some time along the way to have a cool down at one of the many fantastic beaches. 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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Starting from the car park on Thistle Cove Road, Cape Le Grand, this circuit walk takes you to Rossiter Bay Loop and back. The trail offers you panoramic views of the ocean, the gigantic rock formations and the most beautiful beaches in Australia as you walk along the coastline. You can also see kangaroos living in the area close by, but you might want to be careful, just as with every other wild animal. 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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Rossiter Bay Loop

3.6 km return

2 h

Starting from a carpark just off the Lyell Highway in the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, this walk leads to the Donaghys Hill lookout and back via the Donaghys Hill Nature Trail. The track climbs steadily through forest and scrub to a high lookout perched on the rocky Donaghys Hill. From the summit of the pointy hill the views extend in all directions, with the valley of the Franklin River filling the foreground and the impressive Frenchmans Cap and its neighbouring peaks looming beyond. The walk isn't especially steep or tricky, but it is a solid twenty minutes of uphill effort. Weather is the important factor - on a grey cloudy day you might see nothing, but in clear weather the views are stunning and justify the uphill climb. The walk back to the carpark is refreshingly downhill all the way. 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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Donaghys Hill

2.2 km return

45 min to 1 h

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