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15
km
return
8
hrs
Stinson Crash Site from Christmas Creek
This walk takes you to the Stinson memorial crash site and the close-by Stinson remote bush camping site (no bush camping is allowed anywhere along the track, only with a permit in designated area). There is not much of the Stinson wreck left so I'd recommend doing this one sooner rather than later before it all goes under, there has been some serious treefall and landslide in the area in late 2020 and early 2021 due to heavy rains. The memorial area contains some plaques dedicated to those who lost their lives in the crash.
Aside from the wreck it is a lovely hike with diverse forest, land features and some easy unexposed rock scrambling/climbing although this could probably be avoided. There's even a bit of vine swinging to be done on the way back down if you're game.
It is a hard walk in rough terrain. The initial climb is very steep and fitness is key to completing the track in a decent time. It diverges off Westray's Grave track, just before reaching the grave, seeing the grave on the same walk is recommended (https://www.aussiebushwalking.com/qld/se-qld/lamington-np/westray-s-grave-from-christmas-creek).
5
km
one-way
90
mins
Toohey Forest Trailhead to Mt Gravatt Lookout
The track is paved then bitumen to wide track. This walk can be completed in almost all conditions. Crosses the Griffith Uni Campus.
2.8
km
return
50
mins
Towers Hill Walking Track
A short but steep circular walk with amazing views over Charters Towers and the surrounding land. As the site of the first gold discovery in Charters Towers, there are loads of points of historical interest including the ruins of Clark's Mines, the Pyrites Works, many WWII bunkers and the seismograph station. These are well signed with plenty of information boards and even audio-visual displays in two of the bunkers. There is also plenty of wildlife including rock wallabies and birds.
2.1
km
return
1
hr
Hufangalupe Natural Land Bridge, Cliffs & Beach
A nice walk to some interesting coastal features. This walk starts along the coastal section of Hala Hufangalupe road which can be driven though the road is narrow and in rough condition. By walking the coastal section of this walk it only adds about 600m total before you reach the first of the features. The first feature is Hufangalupe Lookout which is reached via a short side trail to the right and views over Hufangalupe beach (Matatahi Hufangalupe). It is possible to reach the beach if you return to the main trail and detour backwards a couple of meters there is a rough track down through the gully to the beach (add about 200m distance to this walk if detouring to beach where you will lose ~30 vertical meters down to the beach and regain ~30 vertical meters back up to the main track). After the Hufangalupe Lookout and beach you can continue along the main track and take your next right to a lookout over the Hufangalupe Land Bridge and then walk over the bridge itself and follow the track along to the Ocean Spray Cliffs. Once you have explored the cliffs follow the inland (main) track back to your car past the Hufangalupe Land Bridge and the turn off you took to walk over it and the Hufangalupe Lookout turn off.
700
m
return
45
mins
Tsunami Rock & Beach
A short walk to a pretty beach and the Tsunami Rock (The Maka Sio'ata) which is thought to be the largest piece of tsunami debris ever found. This large rock is believed to have been carried the 100m inland to where it now rests by a tsunami that hit Tonga thousands of years ago.
800
m
return
30
mins
Ha’amonga ‘a Maui Trilithon
Visit the Stonehenge of the South Pasific. The Ha’amonga ‘a Maui Trilithon dates from 1200AD and is protected within the Ha’amonga ‘a Maui Historical Park. Take a stroll around the park and see the Ha’amonga ‘a Maui Trilithon as well as other historic monuments such as the Maka Fa'akinanga (Leaning Rock).
800
m
return
1
hr
Anahulu Cave & Beach
A short walk on Tonga's main island Tongatapu. The walk includes a small enterance fee and will lead you into the Anahulu Cave and down to Anahulu beach. The cave has a main walkway and lighting but if your unsure on your feet you may want to bring extra light. The main attraction of the cave is that you can swim in the clear water.
1.4
km
return
30
mins
Mount Wongawallan
With multiple entrances to the reserve, it's your choice if you want a long or short walk either way there will be steep gradients. Once reaching the top of Mt Wongawallan you can find a deep hole, (assumed to be an old mine shaft) and a bit beyond that a wonderful lookout looking towards the Gold Coast Skyline.
1.5
km
return
45
mins
Matamanoa
A short walk around Matamanoa Island an island in the Mamanuca Islands group. The walk starts at the main resort area and visits Matamanoa's two highpoints.
6.5
km
return
3.5
hrs
Flinders Peak & caves via Mt Elliott Rd.
Short but steep hike to summit and side trip to caves. Approximately 5.5 klms.
13
km
return
4
hrs
Mt Kosciuszko from Thredbo (Eagles Nest)
A 13km return walk from the Eagles Nest Restaurant (at the top of the Kosciuszko Chairlift). It's a pretty straightforward forward walk to the highest point in Australia. The track is easy to find and follow. It's a relatively general incline to the top, only moderate fitness required.
13
km
5
hrs
Kosciuszko Summit
Beautiful walk to the top of Australia, boardwalk all the way, still know you have walked it though, will probably be lots of people. Catch the chairlift up to top of Crackenback, enjoy the wild flowers, heaths and cross the headwaters of the Snowy River, wow what a way to spend the day. Take in the view.
2
km
one-way
30
mins
Xanthorrhoea Track (Maroochy River Conservation Area)
A peaceful and shady trail through the remnant bushland of the area.
12
km
one-way
3
hrs
Maroochydore (Picnic Point) to Marcoola Beach (SCCP 8)
Coastal walk that is part of Sunshine Coast Coastal Walk.
8
km
one-way
2
hrs
Mooloolaba Beach to Maroochydore (Picnic Point) (SCCP 7)
Coastal walk that is part of the Sunshine Coast Coastal Walk.
10
km
one-way
2.5
hrs
Bokarina to Pt Cartwright (SCCP 6)
Coastal walk that is part of the Sunshine Coast Coastal Path.
8.1
km
return
2.5
hrs
Dularcha NP - Roses Circuit
This multi-use recreation trail passes through dry sclerophyll forest and rainforest gullies and includes some views south to the Glass House Mountains from the top of the ridge (206m). Eucalypt forests and riparian areas with flooded gums, cabbage tree palms and rainforest plants feature here and provide habitats for a diversity of wildlife. Birdwatchers will enjoy the diversity of birds along the trail early and late in the day. Definitely take a copy of the map or a GPX file on GPS as lots of crossing tracks which can be confusing
332
m
return
30
mins
Tane Mahuta Walkway
This short walk leads you under cooling shade of the forest canopy to the majestic Tāne Mahuta, New Zealand's largest living kauri tree. Tāne Mahuta, also called "God of the Forest", is a giant kauri tree in the Waipoua Forest. Its age is unknown but is estimated to be between 1,250 and 2,500 years. It is named after Tāne, the Māori god of forests and birds.
700
m
return
30
mins
Rainbow Falls
The Rainbow Falls is a single-drop (27m) waterfall located on the Kerikeri River near Kerikeri. Unlike most New Zealand waterfalls which are created by the erosion of soft rock, the Rainbow Falls are sited on a hard basalt layer of rock beside softer mudstone.
