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Waterfall, New South Wales
Hike to Uloola Falls
3.08.7 mi / 70 ft gainThe trail begins at the waterfall station commuter car park. Head down the small flight of stairs at the rear of the parking area to the forest where you will find a sign for the hike. Follow the path for 7 KM staying with the signs for Uloola Falls. The path is well cleared and marked. With a fe...Read more -
Kurnell, New South Wales
Hike the Cape Baily Coast Walk
4.55 mi / 492.1 ft gainThis is a great hike if you enjoy heights and looking out on the ocean, as most of the hike takes you along white rocky cliffs on the edge of the park.Given the majority of the walk is exposed, please make sure to bring sun protection and lots of water.I've started the walk at the Cape Solander c...Read more -
Bundeena, New South Wales
Hike the Coast Track from Bundeena to Wattamolla
5.014.9 mi / 1246.7 ft gainThis hike is a part of the 26km Coast Track in Royal National Park. Please note that you must purchase a parking permit from one of the visitors centres. Another option is to make this hike into a point-to-point and leave the second car at the Wattamolla day area.You can also get to Bundeena from...Read more -
Coalcliff, New South Wales
Coalcliff Rock Pools
Play around in this lovely seawater pool or get your goggles on and do some laps in this scenic pool. Safe and fun for all swimmers, it's also the perfect place to cool off and admire the Sea Cliff Bridge from below. Walk south along the rock platform (make sure the tide isn't too high) to find s...Read more -
Kanangra Walls Lookout, New South Wales
Catch the Sunrise at Kanangra Walls
0.6 mi / 65.6 ft gainThe Drive Kanangra Walls is a 220km drive from Sydney. Expect to take 3 1/2 hours + add some time for a pit stop. The easiest way to navigate here is to use your GPS and head for Boyd River Campground. This will take you along the Great Western Highway through the Blue Mountains til you reach the...Read more -
Wilsons Promontory, Victoria
Backpack Wilson's Promontory
4.534.4 mi / 5446.2 ft gainWilson's Promontory, or "The Prom," is one of the most famous walks in Victoria, just 3.5 hours drive outside of Melbourne. The park has diverse wildlife, including kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, emus, wombats, enchiladas, and possums. Make sure to also keep a lookout for snakes, which love to sun...Read more -
Maroon, Queensland
Hike to the Summit of Mt. Maroon
3.7 mi / 1968.5 ft gainThe trail begins at the car park at the end of Cotswold Road, easily found on Google Maps. This is an unsealed road but is suitable for most vehicles. You will see a Pathogen Control Station (shoe scrubber), this is where the actual trail starts.Follow the trail through open grazing land for a fe...Read more -
Darley, Victoria
Hike the Lerderderg Circuit
4.05.1 mi / 1476.4 ft gainPlease note that this walk is quite steep, so leave ample time to get up and down the walk. As well, please note that water levels can vary on the Lerderderg River, so ensure you are prepared to get a little wet at certain times of the year! From the parking lot, walk through the picnic area and...Read more -
Harrietville, Victoria
Summit Mt. Feathertop
5.013.7 mi / 4921.3 ft gainMt Feathertop is an iconic peak within the Victorian Alps. At the summit, spectacular 360 degree mountain views await as you stand over 1500m above the valleys below. There are two main access routes to the summit of Mt. Feathertop, Razorback Ridge from Mt. Hotham or the Bungalow Spur Track from ...Read more -
Noosa North Shore Beach Campground, Queensland
Weekend Getaway to Double Island Point
Starting in Tewantin, a mere two hour drive north of Brisbane on the outskirts of Noosa, drive north on Moorindil St. onto a barge which takes you across the Noosa River, delivering you a short 2 miles from the beginning of your adventure! After driving off the barge follow Maximillian Road and a...Read more -
William Bay, Western Australia
Swim at Elephant Rocks Beach
5.0Just about 15km west of Denmark, Australia is one of Western Australia’s coolest beaches. Elephant Rocks is just about 200 yards east of the popular Greens Pool. A short walk east from the main parking area will take you down a series of stairs that will lead you to the beach of Elephant Rocks....Read more -
East Warburton, Victoria
Explore Warburton's Sequoia Forest
4.8These particular Californian Redwoods were planted in 1930 after the clearing of a eucalypt forest. The redwoods range from 20 to 55 meters high and is a popular location for photographers due to the leading lines the massive tree provide. Use a tripod and a wide angle lens to show the size of th...Read more -
Mount Eliza Trailhead, Tasmania
Summit Mount Eliza
4.0The hike to the summit of Mount Eliza is one of the most physically tough but rewarding day hikes in the region. From the summit, an amazing view over the wilderness that surrounds you is unlike any that can be found outside of Southwest National Park.The trail begins by leading you along flat ma...Read more -
Forrestfield, Western Australia
Hike to Lesmurdie Falls
3.51.2 miThis walk is particularly recommended in winter and spring when the rains swell Lesmurdie Brook which tumbles over the Darling Range Escarpment. Walking down the hill, the trail follows the brook until it reaches a bridge at the top of the falls. A lookout allows you to view the falls and, on a c...Read more -
35 Echo Point Road, New South Wales
Photograph the Three Sisters
4.00.75 mi / 200 ft gainNo visit to Katoomba and the Blue Mountains would be complete without viewing the Three Sisters. There is a main viewing area at Echo Point, which offers amazing views of the rock formation and the surrounding valley, with the Blue Mountain's signature hazy blue tint. However, this area can get p...Read more -
Patonga, New South Wales
Warrah Lookout
Drink your morning coffee with incredible panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Hawkesbury River. Drive to Patonga and from the end of the beach follow the trailhead signs to Pearl Beach. A steep incline for the first 10-15 minutes of the walk will get the legs burning. Once it starts to plate...Read more