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Wyrrabalong Lookout to Crackneck Lookout

Wyrrabalong Lookout to Crackneck Lookout

1.5 km oneway

40 min to 45 min

The fantastic scenic walk includes some of the highlights of the longer Wyrrabalong Coast Walking Track. The walk passes through a variety of beautiful forest landscapes, and there are excellent views of the coastline from many spots along the way, including the lookouts at the start and finish of the walk. You could also do this as a return walk to avoid a car shuttle. 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 Weano Recreation area, Karijini, this walk takes you on a circuit in Weano Gorge, visiting Handrail Pool along the way. You can traverse in between rock formations, cliffs and narrow passages that are situated on the gorge bed as you observe how ancient erosive forces have shaped the environment. It is also possible to spot turtles inside the pools that are scattered around the gorge bed. You may get wet rather easily and need to do rock hopping or walk through the water. Still, the area can be really hot, and it is advised that you bring excessive water and fly nets or repellents. It is not recommended to swim in the pools between April and September as the water can be really cold. 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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Handrail Pool

1.2 km return

20 min to 30 min

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Middleton Beach to Emu Point

Middleton Beach to Emu Point

7.5 km return

1 h 30 min to 2 h

1 h 30 min to 2 h 15 min

Starting from the car park at the end of Flinders Parade, Seppings, this walk takes you to Emu Point and back via the Middleton Beach Shared Path. The Middleton Beach Shared Path is a dual pathway for walkers and cyclists running adjacent to the beachfront with stunning coastal views. The good bitumen undulating path meanders alongside Middleton Beach through peppermint trees, with a number of pathways leading off the main path to the water's edge. There are several lookouts and seats along the way to view the beach, with the Albany Golf Course on the opposite side. This is a versatile walk that can be done in either direction. The path is sealed throughout its entire length, being suitable for prams and wheelchairs. The path is a shared by walkers and cyclists, so consideration has to be taken for other users. 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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Karawatha Melaleuca Circuit

Karawatha Melaleuca Circuit

1.3 km circuit

20 min to 30 min

Starting from Stretton Recreation Reserve car park, Karawatha, this circuit track takes you on a small tour in the Karawatha Forest via a singular track, crossing a creek twice along the way. Karawatha Melaleuca Circuit is a cute little journey that visits a creek where you can spot turtles and Australasian swamphens. Picnic tables and drinking fountains (for dogs as well) are present, but there are no toilets. The track involves 10 to 15 steps. This track is temporarily closed as of April 19, 2023. For more information: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/clean-and-green/natural-environment-and-water/bushland-reserves/karawatha-forest-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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Flannel Flower Walking Track

Flannel Flower Walking Track

3.6 km return

1 h 15 min to 1 h 45 min

3.6 km

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Walk

1 h 15 min to 1 h 45 min

Starting from Hawke Head Drive, this return walk in Bouddi National Park takes you past the Lobster Beach lookout with great views over the area to Lobster Beach. If walking in spring you'll see the the flannel flower in full bloom. 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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An excellent walk, spending much of its time in the shaded, rainforest-filled valleys of the Strickland State Forest. From the dry eucalypt forest around the Banksia picnic area, the walk soon descends into moist forest, filled with ferns and cabbage tree palms. You could make this a return walk by retracing your steps, or make it a circuit walk by returning to the Banksia picnic area via the road. 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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Stoney Creek Trail

2.2 km oneway

50 min to 1 h

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This is an excellent walk across the exposed ridges of the Mt Hay area. There are great views of the swamps below Mt Hay and further into the Grose Valley. The basalt-capped Mt Hay provides a change in vegetation towards the top of the hill, which also blocks the view from the top. 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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Mt Hay

3.2 km return

1 h 30 min to 1 h 45 min

1 h 30 min to 1 h 45 min

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Starting from The Humps car park off Bates Road, Hyden, this walk takes you on a circuit via the Gnamma Trail. The Gnamma Trail has strong Noongar (Aboriginal) focus to its interpretation, with ten panels consisting of words and illustrations created by Noongar artists and elders to describe this landscape, its features and the birds, animals and plants that live in it. The terrain is flat with no steps or steep sections, suitable for wheelchair users who have someone to assist them. The trail passes through a range of local vegetation rich with springtime wildflowers and numerous birds, revealing fine examples of a gnamma and a lizard trap used by the land's original inhabitants in millennia past. Gnammas are waterholes in the rocks that were formed through weathering of faults in granite which Aboriginal people then enlarged by using fire. The importance of gnammas to the survival of Aboriginal people cannot be underestimated as they retain water long after rain, providing a vital source of fresh water in the blistering hot dry summers. 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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Gnamma Trail

2.7 km circuit

30 min to 1 h

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Gloucester Falls Walking Track

Gloucester Falls Walking Track

2 km circuit

1 h to 1 h 30 min

Starting from Gloucester Falls picnic area this circuit walk in Barrington Tops National Park takes you through the forest to lookouts over river and falls. Enjoy the lovely walk than return to the picnic area for a picnic. 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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Waterfall

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Eagles Nest Walking Track

Eagles Nest Walking Track

2.4 km circuit

1 h 30 min to 2 h

Walk this circuit walk in New England National Park through World Heritage rainforest to Eagles Nest Lookout and Platypus Valley Lookouts for stunning views of the area. 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 at the end of Tharwa Sandwash Road, Tennent, this walk takes you to the foreshore of Murrumbidgee River and back, via a fire trail. A straight flat fire trail to the sand riverbank and equipped with picnic tables, this walk can make for a great all-around family trip. Take a swim in the warm waters of the river, then have a big picnic as you enjoy the relaxing aura of the riverbed. There are also canoe entry points if you want to challenge the stream. As you’re resting after all that action, keep an eye out for peculiar birds such as Tawny Frogmouths. The area is known to contain around 200 species of them. Don’t forget to leave your fishing rod at home, as it is forbidden to fish here. 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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Tharwa Sandwash

1.8 km return

30 min to 45 min

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Z Bend Lookout and River Trail

Z Bend Lookout and River Trail

2.5 km return

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

2.5 km

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1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

Starting from the Z Bend car park at the end of Z Bend Access Road, Kalbarri National Park, this walk takes you past the Z Bend Lookout and down to the Murchison River Gorge via the River Trail. This fairly demanding hike provides river access from the Z Bend Lookout, with spectacular scenery throughout the hike. The trail is relatively flat for the first part, with well made rocky steps providing a gradual descent to the lookout. Fit walkers can make their way down into the gorge and the river as well. The steep descent into the gorge involves some scrambling, ladder climbs, and narrow chasms to get to the bottom. Although relatively clear and straightforward, much of the trail is along unmodified rocky surfaces. Once at the bottom, you can cool off with a swim in the river before heading back to the car park. Facilities at the car park include informative displays, gas barbecues, picnic shelters and toilets. Beware of loose rocks and unstable surfaces, and be careful with foot placement to avoid sprains. Avoid doing this walk during the wet autumn due to high river levels and dangerously hot summer 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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Starting from the Walka Water Works car park at the end of South Willards Lane, Oakhampton Heights, this walk takes you on a circuit around Walka Lake via the Lake Trail. This short and easy loop winds its way around the Walka Lake in the Walka Recreation and Wildlife Reserve, offering excellent views of the lake and good opportunities for observing the area's diverse birdlife, with a lovely spot for a picnic or barbeque at the end. The reserve covers 112 hectares of park and bushland surrounding Walka Water Works, a 19th-century heritage-listed pumping station, with the former water reservoir still visible today as the Walka Lake. The historic pumping station, built in the late 1800s to provide a permanent water supply for Newcastle, is one of the best preserved 19th-century industrial complexes in the Hunter Valley, featuring a towering chimney and ornate brickwork. Nowadays, Walka Water Works is a popular recreation reserve for the Maitland community, with picnic areas, gas barbeques, a playground and a mini train track running along the lake's edge, as well as several well-maintained walking and cycling trails. The reserve is also home to a large population of wild kangaroos, as well as over 140 species of birds. This loop consists of wide, mostly flat shared-use tracks with compacted natural surfaces and gravel surfaces. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, as well as prams. Let us begin by acknowledging the Wonnarua 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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Walka Lake Trail Loop

3 km circuit

45 min to 1 h

Walka Lake Trail Loop

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Starting from the car park off Hansen Bay Road, Cervantes, this walk takes you on a circuit around Lake Thetis. Lake Thetis is a lake that hosts thrombolites which are amazingly formed by cyanobacteria over billions of years. These organisms used to be very common, but there are only a handful of places you can see them currently. They are prominent examples of the earliest living organisms in the world and give an insight into the long history of life on Earth. There is also a picnic table towards the middle, which is suitable for walkers to have a small lunch looking over the open view the lake offers. The first 300m of the boardwalk is universally accessible; the texture is a hardened or compacted surface for the first half and is followed by a flat dirt track afterwards. 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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Lake Thetis Circuit

1.5 km circuit

20 min to 40 min

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