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Sacred Canyon Aboriginal Cultural Walk

Sacred Canyon Aboriginal Cultural Walk

660 m return

1 h 30 min to 2 h

Starting from the car park at the end of Sacred Canyon Road, Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, this walk takes you on a guided tour through Sacred Canyon and back. For a fascinating Aboriginal cultural experience, join an experienced Yura guide for an entertaining and informative walk to Sacred Canyon, a significant site to the Adnyamathanha people, where visitors can learn about the engravings, landscape and culture as interpreted by a traditional owner. At the entrance, there's an information board explaining the traditional heritage and cultural significance of the canyon. The trail into the canyon is along a dry river bed lined with river red gums, leading to a site where ancient Aboriginal artwork can be found carved into the sheer rock face. This walk follows a dry river bed, with no formed walking trail and some uneven rocky surfaces, suitable for average fitness levels. Access to Sacred Canyon is only available on Adnyamathanha guided tours, which must be booked in advance at the Wilpena Pound Visitor Centre. Dogs are not permitted in this 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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Caves

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George Boyd Rainforest Circuit

George Boyd Rainforest Circuit

970 m circuit

20 min to 30 min

This circuit walk in Morton National Park starts at George Boyd picnic area next to Twelve Mile Road and takes you through the rainforest for views of Shoalhaven coastline. 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 Shepherds Hill Recreation Park carpark on Ayliffes Road, St Marys, this walk takes you on a circuit via the Viaduct Creek Trail and Viaduct Track. Explore the tracks, creeks, old railway tunnel and viaduct remains in Shepherds Hill Recreation Park and adjacent Watiparinga Reserve on this walk. The railway line viaduct and tunnel were built in 1883 as part of the Adelaide to Melbourne railway, and replaced by the current dual track embankment and tunnel in 1919. This hike takes you through scenic woodland of Grey Box trees, over a lush green grassy understorey dotted with brightly coloured wildflowers. The tracks are mainly wide and well-formed, with some narrow and slightly rocky sections. Be aware that the train tracks are active, and so is the open railway tunnel. The abandoned tunnel is just around the corner from the active one, and is boarded up and covered in colourful graffiti. 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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Viaduct Track Circuit

4.7 km circuit

1 h 30 min to 2 h

Viaduct Track Circuit

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Lambeth Reserve to Picnic Point

Lambeth Reserve to Picnic Point

2.7 km return

25 min to 30 min

This pleasant, wheelchair accessible walk starts from the Lambeth Reserve and follows the footpaths and boardwalks along the Georges River's edge to the tip of Picnic Point, where there are picnic areas and some food available at the boat shed. 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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Bidi Bo Djinoong, Perth Western Suburbs

Bidi Bo Djinoong, Perth Western Suburbs

6.2 km oneway

1 h 30 min to 3 h 30 min

6.2 km

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1 h 30 min to 3 h 30 min

Starting from Wollaston Theological collage, Mount Claremont, this one-way walk takes you to Bold Park, visiting Challenger Parade and Jubilee Park. It is a diverse walk allowing you to enjoy the views from the Indian ocean along the shoreline before you enter the city for more. As you enter the Bold park, the texture shifts again, and you can enjoy some more bushwalking. The trail is marked with proper signage; you can follow the triangular markers. Dogs are allowed throughout the walk, and cycling is also possible. However, cycling is excluded in Kulbardi Trail and Bold Park. While the cell phone coverage is good, the area can be hot during summer. You can bring ample water with you. 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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Raymond Rd to Lawsons Lookout

Raymond Rd to Lawsons Lookout

225 m return

10 min to 15 min

This is a short walk providing you a worthwhile view across Magdala Gully. The walk follows a track that leads to a the moderately large clearing behind the lookout. The view from the lookout is not as spectacular as many other lookouts in the area, but can be quite intriguing with a morning mist lifting from 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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As the name suggests, this circuit walk in New England National Park might offer you a chance to see some lyrebirds. Either way you will enjoy a great range of of environments and see lots of wildlife. Let us begin by acknowledging the Dunghutti 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 Walking Track

5.4 km circuit

2 h 45 min to 3 h 45 min

Lyrebird Walking Track

5.4 km

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2 h 45 min to 3 h 45 min

Waterfall

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This short walk starts from the end of Killarney Drive, in Killarney Heights and heads down the hill to Flat Rock Beach. The beach is a secluded sandy area on the shores of Middle Harbour. A nice spot for swimming, relaxing and enjoying the boats as they pass by. 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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Flat Rock Beach track

520 m return

15 min to 20 min

Flat Rock Beach track

Swim

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Great North Walk: Heaton Lookout to Heaton Gap

Great North Walk: Heaton Lookout to Heaton Gap

4.1 km oneway

1 h 45 min to 2 h

This section of the Great North Walk start from grand views at Heaton Lookout in Heaton state forest and leads to the picnic area and motel at Heaton Gap. The first section of this walk follows the dirt road to a communication tower before passing another lookout and expansive valley views. Here you start the steep decent along a rocky track and passing a lovely grove of grass trees. From here you follow a grassy trail and powerlines before the narrow track leads down and across the road at Heaton Gap. Let us begin by acknowledging the Awabakal 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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Starting from Federal Falls campground this return walk takes you to the summit of Mount Canobolas through snowgum forest of Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area. 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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Snowgum Walking Track

1.7 km return

40 min to 1 h

Snowgum Walking Track

Summer Falls to Booloumba

Summer Falls to Booloumba

10.1 km oneway

5 h to 7 h

Starting from Summer Falls walkers’ camp, Kenilworth, this walk takes you to the Booloumba Creek Day Use Area via the fourth and last section of the 56 km long Conondale Range Great Walk track. Notice the stunning change in vegetation as you head along the track. Open forest to wet sclerophyll, then some rainforest to finish it off. Remember to stop and turn back whilst en route to Mount Allan for great views towards Booloumba Gorge. The said mountain was able to withstand more erosion than the surrounding area due to the quartzite parts of the summit. The fire tower atop offers panoramic views of the Conondale Range. A section of the track is also accessible by mountain bike and horse riders, so keep an ear out. Depending on the weather and track conditions, you may need to park your vehicle 2-3 kilometres up north and cross Booloumba Creek twice on foot to get to the Day Use Area unless you have a 4WD vehicle with good clearance. Summer Falls track head is not accessible by car. 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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Bursaria Loop

4.1 km circuit

1 h 15 min to 2 h

Starting from Gate 14 on Lower North East Road, Houghton, this walk takes you on a circuit via the Range Road South, Ranger's Rocky Revenge and Newsom tracks. If you'll be walking here during the summer months, pay attention to shrubs with white blossoms and smell sweet. This is Bursaria Spinosa, the plant this walk was named after. Along the trail, walkers are rewarded with several beautiful city views. There is clear signage throughout, including detailed, informative displays around the nursery ruins. Most of the loop is on clear walking trails with a gentle gradient, with some sections that are slightly steeper and more technical. Sturdy shoes are recommended, as there are loose rocks on the ground in some areas. 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 Mornington Road in Wunaamin Miliwundi Ranges, this return walk takes you on a stroll along a sandstone escarpment through savannah woodland. It is also possible to spot lizards, different snakes and a number of bird species such as finches. The track varies between a hardened or compacted surface, and there are only gentle hilly sections. 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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Savannah Trail

1.5 km return

20 min to 40 min

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Milkshake Hills Forest and Lookout Walk

Milkshake Hills Forest and Lookout Walk

2.1 km return

1 h to 1 h 30 min

Starting from the Milkshake Hills car park at the end of the gravel side road off Milkshake Road, Milkshake Hills Regional Reserve, this walk takes you on a circuit along the Forest Walk and Lookout Walk. The reserve is found along Tarkine Drive and is home to two excellent walking trails, both starting in a lovely picnic area nestled in the rainforest, with electric BBQs, toilets, a shelter and a large car park. The shorter Forest Walk loops through the temperate rainforest that is recovering from a bushfire, following a combination of gravel trail and boardwalk. Branching off from the Forest Walk, the Lookout Walk traverses a short section of rainforest before coming to an opening and getting up a hill, following a gravel trail through buttongrass. While not overly steep, it's a steady incline to the top, but the trail is well-constructed and flat underfoot. On a clear day, the lookout offers panoramic views of the surrounding plains and mountain ranges, the Tarkine rainforest and the Milkshake Hills. 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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