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4
km
90
mins
Robinson Gorge Lookout
An easy walk from Starkvale camping ground, through open woodland on a well-defined track to get views of the sheer sandstone cliffs of Robinson Gorge. Look down into the gorge from unfenced cliff edges - care is needed.
10.9
km
3
hrs
James Mcane Lookout to Mothar Mtn Rock pools
This walk will take you from the James Mcane Lookout just out of Cooran to the Mothar Mtn Rock pools day use area. The track I took is mainly a 4WD track but in the whole day I saw 1 4X4. The track winds its way over the Mothar Mtn range in the Woondum NP, and the walking is not to hard with gentle slopes going up and down. This walk however is listed as 1 way. If you wish to return you must go back the way you came, or if enough with transport a vehicle can be left at either end to ferry you back. The return trip by foot would be 21.8klms back to the lookout.
6.1
km
return
2.5
hrs
Viaduct Track Loop
Visit the old railway tunnel and viaduct remains in Shepherds Hill Recreation Park and adjacent Watiparinga Reserve. The walk starts on the River Red Gum Loop before branching onto the Viaduct Track.
2.2
km
return
1
hr
Seaview Loop
Capture views across of the Adelaide Plains and the coast on this loop through Sheperds Hill. The fire trail is popular with dog walkers and running groups though it does have some steep and loose sections.
1
km
return
90
mins
Fort Nepean
Explore this 19th century fort that fired the first shot of the British Empire in WWI and the first Australian shot of WWII. Visitors can investigate the tunnels, forts and gun emplacements.
800
m
return
45
mins
Pearce Barracks, Fort Pearce and Eagles Nest
Explore some of the fortifications built in the early 20th century while enjoying stunning views of Bass Strait and Port Phillip.
750
m
return
30
mins
Cheviot Hill and Harold Holt Memorial
Visit the World War II fortifications on Cheviot Hill, the highest point in Point Nepean National Park, and a memorial to Harold Holt, Australia's 17th Prime Minister who disappeared at nearby Cheviot Beach in 1967.
1
km
return
30
mins
Quarantine Station
Tour the historical precinct of Point Nepean which hosted a Quarantine Station and an Army OFficer Cadet School.
1.8
km
one-way
45
mins
Range Area Walk
Explore the rifle range used to train army cadets in firing rifles, grenades and machine guns - don't worry... they don't use it anymore :). The walk links the Quarantine Station with Cheviot Hill and passes through coastal scrub. Pause to climb the Monash Light tower to take in views of the park and coastline.
2.8
km
one-way
1
hr
Bay Beach Walk
Explore the southern end of Port Phillip with this walk along the bay beach. The beach includes remnants of the old quarantine cattle jetty. Swimming is not advised due to Port Phillip's strong, unpredictable currents.
1.7
km
one-way
40
mins
Wilsons Folly Track
This track links London Bridge in Mornington Peninsula National Park with Point Nepean. The walk traverses stands of Coastal Banksia, Moonah woodland and native grasslands. It can also be used an an extension of the long coastal walk from Cape Schanck.
9
km
return
3
hrs
Glow Worm Tunnel (from Newnes)
The Glow Worm Tunnel can be accessed via two routes (a short walk via Clarence or a more challenging walk from Newnes). The destination is a disused rail tunnel, inhabited by thousands of glow worms. They can be seen at any time of day, as the curving railway tunnel is dark in the middle. This walk is the longer route that starts near the abandoned coal mining town of Newnes.
500
m
return
30
mins
Mumbulla Falls
A (very) short walk to a beautiful gorge and waterhole on the south coast, with Aboriginal significance.
4.5
km
return
87
mins
Billinudgel Nature Reserve
Nice shady walk through Paperbark Forrest. Start at the gate at Jones Road (off Wooyung Road). Follow Jones Road. After several hundred meters there is a off shot to the left marked by two stones. Worth exploring with beautiful Paperbark forest and special places. Backtrack to Jones road and follow to the end ( gate private property festival site). Note: the gate to Private property is before you hit quarry trail at the end of the gps track shown as map in the pictures. Return. Alternatively you can follow the Optus trail and cut through to the beach via central trail.
1
km
return
20
mins
Melaleuca Circuit
Small freshwater lagoons and eucalypt forest with large scribbly gums along the lagoon edge. This is a great walk for birdwatching. Easily accessed from Illaweena Street picnic area.
1.6
km
return
1
hr
Rainforest Loop Walk
Meander through rich, remnant rainforest teeming with diversity on the Rainforest loop walk in Minnamurra Rainforest Centre. You’ll have a bird’s eye view over this primeval world as you wander the elevated walkway. This easy, hour-long walk includes suspension bridges, viewing platforms and interpretive signs along the way. It’s a huge hit with kids, but the tranquil beauty of the subtropical, dry, riparian and temperate rainforest on display will appeal to all. You’ll be impressed by the sheer variety of flora in this fragile ecosystem. Look out for bird’s nest ferns, strangler figs and colourful orchids. If you’ve got the time and you’re keen to see more, why not add The Falls walk to your loop for a truly spectacular rainforest walking experience?
6
km
return
90
mins
Wootton Historic Railway Walk
Wootton Historical Railway Walk is located in Wang Wauk State Forest just north of Bulahdelah. This six kilometre walk starts off at Sam's Camp Picnic Area, with Wang Wauk Forest Way marking its halfway point. The first section of the walk takes in rainforest and cleared, grassy areas used by logging vehicles in the early 1900s. The walk follows significant remnants of old logging railways and mossy bridges, passing by waterfalls, creeks and through gully rainforest and magnificent regrowth flooded gums, before finishing at the remains of what-was-once a Trestle Bridge. UPDATE: The second half of the walk is impassable, by car or walking on road only.
6.3
km
return
2
hrs
Steamers Beach
Steamers Beach is a surf beach accessed by a rough 4WD track, which can also be combined into a longer circuit. A nice and relatively secluded beach. The high, vegetation-covered sand dunes behind the beach are a result of a “mega tsunami” which occurred around 6700–7000 BC.
7
km
return
Piles Creek Loop
A short but challenging walk along Piles Creek. Includes views of waterfalls and a suspension bridge, with a swimming hole near the end.
4.8
km
return
3
hrs
Lake Wabby Circuit
Park at the beach and hike up to Lake Wabby , trip starts with a longish walk through some beautiful forests before you reach the sand dunes and the lake. I would suggest that thongs are not a good choice for this walk. A pair of runners would be best for this walk over changeable terrain. As you emerge from the trees and walk out onto what seems like never ending sand dunes, you straight away get that feeling that the walk you just completed was completely worth it.
