Latest Walks

Medium
50 km return
2.5 hrs

Northern Rivers Rail Trail - Tweed Section

A 50km return walk or cycle along the old rail line between Murwillumbah and Crabbes Creek.

Medium
3.3 km one-way
90 mins

Baxter Falls - Northern Approach

This walk leads through open eucalypt forest, dropping almost 300m down to the suspension bridge across Baxter Creek and the Falls to your left. The water falls into a 'bowl', before cascading into the bottom of the creek. Access to the 'bowl' is thought to be by bush bash to the left, but was not tracked.

Medium
19.7 km return
4.5 hrs

Carrolls Creek Loop

Trailhead at Bald Rock day use area.
Walk includes Little Bald Rock and two creek crossings (sturdy bridges). 4km are on the Bald Rock access road

Medium
7.5 km return
3.5 hrs

Westray's Grave from Christmas Creek

Hike from Christmas Creek to Westray's Grave along the South Branch of Christmas Creek. An enjoyable hike with obstacles to traverse to reach Westray's Grave. A chance for a swim on a hot day! Return trip is approximately 3-4 hours depending on conditions.

Medium
5.6 km return
2 hrs

Basin Lake

Walk through lush rainforest and woodlands to what is regarded by many as the island’s most beautiful lake.

Easy
1.9 km one-way
30 mins

Birdcage - Bayview Conservation Area

An easy 1900m walk that is one of the many trails through the Bayview Conservation Area. Glimpses of the ever-growing suburbia nearby at times but feels like a million miles away. Narrow track winds through natural bushland with many native grass trees, commonly known as 'black boys'. Can loop around and head back along the wider fire trail that joins Birdcage or join another track and walk for much longer. This trail starts at the Kidd Street entrance, Redland Bay.

Medium
4 km return
2 hrs

Pile Valley Circuit

Wander through magnificent stands of K'gari Satinay in lush rainforest, and discover the extraordinary tale of their survival and regeneration.

Medium
2 km return
40 mins

Fern Gully

Follow an old bench trail up a man-fern filled gully abundant with natives, and then back down the creek bed.

Easy
5.7 km return
90 mins

Stringybark Circuit to Daisy Hill Quarry

This is a well-rounded walk through the Daisy Hill Conservation Park bushland out to the Old Quarry. Note, this is a shared trail for walkers, bikes and horses. A pleasant walk with a few easy hills. From the car park at Daisy Hill Road the route follows mostly unsealed/gravel road until you reach the quarry.

Medium
6 km one-way
3 hrs

Shelley Head Camp Ground (From Angourie)

This campground is a lovely spot to walk to for a day picnic, swim and explore. It also has overnight walk in camps available if you wish to saty. You can access it from Angourie, heading south for 6km's or Lake Arragan, walking north for 7km's. This walk makes up part of the larger Yuraygir Coastal Walk.

Easy
6.2 km return
2.5 hrs

Burringbar Range Tunnel

A nice easy walk along the old abandoned Murwillumbah to Casino railway line (1894 to 2004) from Stokers Siding to the biggest tunnel (524m) on that line, with plenty of glow worms and some micro bats.
This section of the track is now contained within the Northern Rivers Rail Trail - Tweed Section (2023).

Very Easy
2.1 km return
45 mins

The Balconies

From the same car park as Reed’s Lookout you can walk to The Balconies for panoramic views of Victoria Valley and the surrounding ranges. The unusual rock formations that stick out of the mountain make this spot particularly unique. The Balconies are a great spot for fresh misty mornings and sunset views.

Easy
263 m return
15 mins

Boroka Lookout

Boroka Lookout provides panoramic views over Halls Gap and the east of the Grampians.
The sunrise here is especially stunning and the views towards Halls Gap and Lake Bellfield are amazing with both the Wonderland and Mt William mountain ranges in view.

Medium
1.2 km return
75 mins

MacKenzie Falls Walk

MacKenzie Falls is one of the largest waterfalls in Victoria. Flowing year round, the falls sees water cascade over huge cliffs into a deep pool, sending fine sprays of rainbow mist high into the air above a stunning gorge.

Easy
367 m return
15 mins

Broken Falls Lookout

Take in the sweeping views of the upper sections of MacKenzie Falls. The cantilevered lookout on the edge of the gorge offers sweeping views of the river tumbling over the wide, dissipated waterfall.

Very Easy
508 m return
30 mins

Reeds Lookout

From the summit of Reed’s Lookout you will enjoy stunning views over the entire Victoria Valley, Victoria Range, Serra Range, Lake Wartook and the Mt Difficult Range. The viewing platform is a popular spot to watch the sun set over the mountains.

Easy
1.6 km return
45 mins

Silverband Falls

Break up your hiking adventure with an easy stroll to Silverband Falls in the Wonderland Range. Follow the fern-laden trail and keep an eye out for the colourful birdlife, from the cheeky yellow robin to majestic Wedge-tailed Eagles circling above.

Medium
10.5 km return
4 hrs

Little Nerang Creek and Purlingbrook Falls circuit

This walk incorporates parts of the Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk and the Purlingbrook Falls circuit to see spectacular waterfalls and beautiful rainforest, and it has some great waterholes if it's a hot day!

Medium
6.8 km return
3 hrs

Minyon Falls Loop

The Minyon Falls is a plunge waterfall on the Repentance Creek in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. The waterfall descends more than 100 metres over the huge rhyolite cliffs which were once part of the Tweed Volcano.

Walk down to the base of the falls; a very pretty interesting walk. After the rain the water gushes past you.

Medium
6 km
2.5 hrs

Gwongoorool Rock Pools

This track branches off the Illinbah circuit and descends through open forest and rainforest to Gwongoorool Pool on the Coomera River. Return via same track. (Illinbah circuit commences at the car park near the information centre).