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    • Monga, New South Wales

      Hike the Corn Trail in Monga NP

      9.3 mi
      I highly recommended you walk the trail from top to bottom, arranging to leave your vehicle or to be picked up from the bottom carpark on No Name Mountain Rd. (Its a killer walk the other way!) Allow a minimum of 5 - 6hrs depending on your fitness. There are 2 starting points for the Corn Trail, ...
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    • Rottnest Island, Western Australia

      Explore Rottnest Island

      5.0
      Rottnest Island is probably most famous for its adorable Quokka population, but the island also has lots more to explore outside the main settlement.  With well-marked walking and biking trails both on the beach, track and road, there of tons of places to see. With trails as long as 40km, you can...
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    • Hamelin Bay, Western Australia

      Swim with Stingrays at Hamelin Bay

      5.0
      Just 35km South of Margaret River lies one of Western Australia's best natural gems, Hamelin Bay.  The best part about this beach is that calm and shallow waters of the bay here are home to many beautiful sting rays.  Although you will not find this beach in most tourist pamphlets, that does not ...
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    • Kakadu, Northern Territory

      Hike to the Ubirr Rock Art Sites

      1.2 mi
      Kakadu National Park is one of my favourite places in Australia. Located several hundred kilometers east of Darwin in the Northern Territory, the park is 20,000 square kms of beautifully preserved wildlife and history. This part of the park is only open during the dry season, as large portions of...
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    • Coffin Bay, South Australia

      Hike the Yangie Bay Trail in Coffin Bay National Park

      2 mi
      This hike is short, but there are tons of opportunities to take in beautiful views of the bay and we saw tons of kangaroos! It was close to dusk, so this is a time when they're typically quite active.The car park is past the campsite towards the bay itself. On the drive in, please note there are ...
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    • Freycinet, Tasmania

      Backpack Freycinet National Park Circuit

      5.0
      18.1 mi / 2690.3 ft gain
      We saw a significant amount of wildlife on this walk, so keep your eyes peeled! Wildlife that we saw included wallabies, dolphins, manta rays, and lots of beautiful birds. Also seen here are wombats, fairy penguins, and possums (though we missed these).The four day circuit can be made harder if y...
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    • Lenah Valley, Tasmania

      Lenah Valley Circuit

      4.3 mi / 2296.6 ft gain
      Easily accessible by car, the Lenah Valley Road carpark located a short 15 minute drive from Hobart's CBD is where the trail begins. Once arriving at the carpark, cross the small bridge and continue on the clearly defined track along the Main Fire Trail. Soon after a short climb you will come to ...
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    • Rye, Victoria

      Photograph Lizard Head Point at Sunrise

      0.3 mi / 820.2 ft gain
      Victoria's Mornington Peninsula is a stunning example of one of Australia's many rugged coastlines, dotted with rock formations, pristine sand beaches & epic waves.  Lizard Head Rock is a unique formation rising out of the ocean which is especially beautiful at sunrise. The "hike" is really j...
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    • Cradle Mountain, Tasmania

      Hike the iconic Overland Track

      5.0
      49.7 mi / 4773.6 ft gain
      The Overland Track is a multi-day bushwalk located within the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park that spans 80km from the Northern Trailhead at Ronny Creek to the Southern Trailhead at Cynthia Bay, located on the edge of Lake St Clair - Australia's deepest freshwater lake. Along the way ...
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    • Fortescue, Tasmania

      Backpack Cape Pillar

      5.0
      18 mi
      This hike has recently been newly built with a spectacular wooden boardwalk winding in and out of the forest and along the cliffs. As with other hikes in Australia, please make sure to book your campsite prior to heading out! The Three Capes Track, a newly built four-day hike starting in Port Art...
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    • Gladstone Regional, Queensland

      Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort

      Lady Elliot Island is a coral cay found at the southernmost point of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.  Sitting in the protected Green Zone, the island is known for its pristine coral reef, diverse marine life, and incredible snorkeling and diving.  Lady Elliot also has the highest seabird diversit...
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    • Hugh, Northern Territory

      Hike through Standley Chasm - Angkerle Atwatye

      2 mi
      This spectacular chasm is a "must see" if you're staying in the Alice Springs region.  Standley Chasm (Angkerle Atwatye) is a private reserve, located within the West MacDonnell Ranges National Park, 50km's from Alice Springs.  Standley Chasm is best known for the phenomenon of the midday sun li...
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    • Hallett Cove, South Australia

      Hike through Hallett Cove Conservation Park

      2 mi
      Located 22km south of Adelaide, the Hallett Cove Conservation Park is accessible via your own vehicle, or by public transport.  If you're driving, park along Heron Way, at the southern end of the park for easy access to the Glacier Hike and Coastal Walkway trails (there are public bathrooms, and ...
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    • Kirribilli, New South Wales

      Sydney Harbour Bridge to Balmoral - foreshore walk

      Sydney Harbour is arguably one of the best harbours in the world. There is no better way to explore than on foot and no better walk to take than the foreshore route from Sydney Harbour to Balmoral Beach. Start at Milson's Point at the Harbour Bridge’s northern stairs at Burton Street. Walk downhi...
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    • Kuranda, Queensland

      Ride the Kuranda Scenic Train in Australia

      Experience beautiful waterfalls, lush greenery and explore the village of Kuranda at the end of the trip (so many cute shops and places for delicious food & snacks).  Truly, a unique and beautiful experience. When visiting the village, you can also stop at Tjapukai – the website shared that “...
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    • Port Macquarie, New South Wales

      Hike Port Macquarie's Rugged Coastline

      2.5 mi / 129 ft gain
      Situated 550km from Brisbane and 385km from Sydney, Port Macquarie is a great spot to spend the night or a few days, and explore the New South Wales Mid North Coast. This stunning coastal hike can take you from Port Macquarie's Lighthouse Beach all the way into the centre of town, but for those n...
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