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(Maiala picnic area)On the opposite side of the Maiala Picnic Area there is a small clearing. Some BBQ tables and chairs are there as well as a fire ring. At the entrance to the walking track there's an information board. Full great info and history.
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6kmDuration:
2.5 hoursDifficulty:
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10 Apr, 2011
I have never seen so many leeches! The view from the Western Window was awesome but you can get here from the road. I won't be doing this walk again. It didn't really lead anywhere nice and you either go back through the leeches up the same path to get back or walk up the road. It seemed like all we did for this walk was dodge vines and flick leeches off and there was no real reward. Not even a seat with a view at the end to have a snack. The rainforest circuit over the road was more rewarding despite it's short length.19 May, 2010
Started this walk early in the morning .....brrrr.. cold. 12 degrees C. Put the jacket on and the gloves then headed off.The track is well worn and easy to follow. Just after the beginning approx 100m in there are plenty of vines hanging down. It is easy to pass under them. Keep on the track for about 600m then you'll reach the Western Window. Great views here to be had.
After a rest keep going until you reach Lawton Road. Turn right and continue uphill until you reach the main road. Then continue back down the road back to where you started or stop at the Western Window go along the track again until you reach the T junction turn left here and follow the track back towards along Joyners Ridge Road.
From there you will emerge from the bush lower than where you started. Walk back up the road to where you started. And it's a great place to have lunch/ coffee and relax.
Another day.... Another walk....