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Three Sisters Walk
A walk to the largest of the iconic three sisters at Katoomba
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1
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Angourie Point and Blue and Green pools
A walk from the public parking on The Crescent to the blue pool then green pool and to Angourie point and back.
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2.5
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Bar Mountain Circuit
Located at the Border Ranges National Park, Bar Mountain circuit winds its way down the ridge towards the western escarpment. Starting from Bar Mountain picnic area, you’ll be walking beneath towering eucalypt giants and Antarctic Beech trees on your way to Bar Mountain lookout. At the lookout, you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of Collins creek, exquisite wilderness, Mount Lindesay and Mount Barney, all part of the World Heritage-listed rainforest.
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6
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Shamrock Mine to Castle Mountain Lookout
This walk follows a creek bed to the rock face, where you need to climb a dry waterfall, before using navigational skills to reach the fire trail that takes you to the lookout that provides stunning views of the dam, lake and gorge.
Mt Woodroffe
The tallest mountain in South Australia. Deep in the remote outback, but on APY lands so permit required. Diversetravel run an annual tour in May. No marked track, spinifex and remoteness make this a challenge.
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7
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Cunninghams Gap to Laidley Creek Falls
I've always loved the view of The Ramparts to the north of Cunninghams Gap when driving up Main Range, and have done the walk from the Gap to Bare Rock on a couple of occassions. This is only a short walk on a well-graded track, and not too much of a climb. The view at the end makes this a great short walk all by itself. However, I've always wondered what lay beyond. There's a map and a reasonable description of the route from Bare Rock to Laidley Creek Falls in "Take a Walk in South-east Queensland" (John and Lyn Daly) - refer page 257 Cunninghams Gap to Mount Castle. There's also a description in the out of print (but online) Bushpeople's Guide to Bushwalking in Southeast Queensland (Sylvesters Lookout to Mt Cordeaux)http://www.southee.com/Bushwalking/Ch15-MistakeMountains.html#label025. Several blogs indicate that it is a difficult walk with no views. I decided to investigate for myself (and without available walking buddies for the day - by myself) last weekend (14 May 2016). I never intended to walk through to Laidley Creek Falls, just investigate conditions beyond Bare Rock with a view to doing the walk through later in winter. Following are my observations.
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Serpentine Gorge Waterhole
Serpentine Gorge is a sacred site to Western Arrernte Aboriginal people, who call it Ulpma.
The Dreaming Story of the Carpet Snake and this place is associated with an Eaglehawk ancestor, the full story of which can only be told to initiated Aboriginal men.
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Serpentine Gorge Lookout
Serpentine Gorge is a sacred site to Western Arrernte Aboriginal people, who call it Ulpma.
The Dreaming Story of the Carpet Snake and this place is associated with an Eaglehawk ancestor, the full story of which can only be told to initiated Aboriginal men.
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Standley Chasm
Although the track is rough in parts, most active visitors will find the 20 minute one-way walk to be quite easy. However, the conditions require that sensible walking shoes be worn.
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Ellery Creek Big Hole
Ellery Creek Big Hole is a spectacular waterhole in the mighty Ellery Creek, which cuts through a gorge in the West MacDonnell Ranges. Thousands of years of massive floods have carved out this beautiful waterhole and unlocked some amazing geology.
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45
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Cassia Hill
This walk gives excellent elevated views of the range and Simpsons Gap area. The walk illustrates local plants and a self-guided walk sheet is available.
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5
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Mt Clunie
This is one for the "peak-baggers" and those who want to test there fitness. Mt Clunie is one of the high mountains (1158m) on the Qld/NSW border and the walk involves one of the tougher ascents in South-East Qld (described as "incredibly steep" in the Bushpeople's Guide, and they aren't joking). The walk begins at the border gate on the Carneys Creek Rd (this becomes White Swamp Rd once it crosses into NSW) and follows the border fence all the way up to the summit. The first few kilometres of the walk, in a roughly Southerly direction, is through undulating terrain in open eucalypt forest, and although there are some steep sections, it isn't too difficult. However, about an hour into the walk, a steel fence is crossed, the vegetation begins to change to rainforest, and the very steep section commences. At this point is is very handy to wear tough gloves, in order to drag yourself up the fence, and wear long sleeves and pants/gators, to battle through some areas of blackberry. A few hundred metres from the summit, the track levels, and there are some picturesque rock formations on the Qld side of the fence. In some sections, it is best to climb over the fence for easier travel. The summit is marked by a cairn, but there are no views to speak of, apart from occasional glimpses of Wilson's Peak to the North-West. You will make up some time on the return trip, but in parts, it's almost necessary to slide back down!
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2
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Southern Wall Walk
A shorter and easier walk to allow you to enjoy the majesty of this wonderful canyon, with views across the chasm to the spectacle of the northern rim.
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105
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Mutitjulu Waterhole
Take the Lungkata Track to Mutitjulu Waterhole, home of Wanampi, an ancestral water snake. In the special times of rain, experience the magical waterfalls. In the warmer months watch the noisy finches and nankeen kestrels soaring on the thermals. For the keen bird watcher, you may spot nesting black breasted buzzards or tawny frogmouths.
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1
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Dingo Ridge
A short and rough track takes you along an escarpment, which surrounds the Kings Canyon Resort, with amazing views of the George Gill Range.
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Kathleen Springs
A delightful spring fed waterhole at the head of Kathleen Gorge, is a cool moist place to sit and enjoy the areas tranquillity. Many interpretive signs along the track tell the story of centuries of Aboriginal culture and the recent cattle industry.
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3
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Chauncy Vale Caves
This walk is in the Chauncy Vale Wildlife Sanctuary and is a walk through a dry scherophyll forest of white peppermint eucalypts. The walk is a loop track and is reasonably well maintained and signposted. There are picnic tables and shelters in the park with toilets at the start of the walk.
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Walpa Gorge
Walpa, meaning 'windy' Gorge is a desert refuge for plants and animals. The rocky track gently rises to an ephemeral stream, passing rare plants and reaching a grove of spearwood. Walk within the sheer walls closing in on you from both sides and experience the vast landscape.
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1
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Mala Walk
This is where the Mala (rufous hare-wallaby) people camped when they arrived at Uluru in the beginning. There are examples of Anangu rock art along this walk and you can experience the sheer vertical walls and profound peacefulness of Kantju Gorge. A great sunset location in winter.
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Centenary of Federation Track
The walk starts at the Cobar Heritage Centre and moves south around the Newey Reservoir, where there are opportunities to view the abundant bird life. The track includes numerous interpretive panels, which focus on local flora and fauna, as well as the history of the town's mining.
