Latest Walks

Easy
400 m return
30 mins

Starlight's Lookout

Steeped in history and made famous by Australia's most well known cattle-duffer Harry Readford, the spectacular outback landscape stretches out before you. This outcrop (mesa) in the middle of nowhere gives you a panoramic 360° view of the desolate flatness of outback Queensland.

Easy
3.4 km return
1 hr

Warrego River Walk

The Warrego River, a northern tributary of the Darling River, flows through Charleville where this short walk follows its northern bank.

Easy
4.2 km return
90 mins

Adungadoo Pathway

Follow the peaceful waters of Bungil Creek. Ancient River Red Gums are a beautiful feature of this walk, while the watercourse is a must for bird watchers. Take a small detour on route to see the largest Queensland Bottle Tree.

Medium
1.7 km return
75 mins

Mt Elimbah (The Saddleback)

At only 120m high this is an easy climb to the top of one of the two most southerly of the Glass House Mountains. The terrain is mostly rocks with grass or dense bush but has a surprisingly good 360° view from the top.

Medium
1.2 km return
30 mins

Hawkings Point Lookout

Short walk up to a lookout with lovely views of the island.

Medium
17 km return
5 hrs

Bulls Falls and Mill Rainforest Walk Circuit

Starting from Gantry Day Use Area, the walk follows Neurum Creek Road to the Falls Lookout. Walk to the car park (200m) and out on the track (1.1 km return) to the escarpment lookout and the lookout over the falls. Return to Neurum Creek Road and continue to the left then turn right to Mill Rainforest Walk. Follow the road to the car park and then follow the Mil Rainforest Circuit (1 km), including the boardwalk around the base of a large fig tree.
Return to Neurum Creek Road and continue on over Neurum Creek and then ascend to a hairpin bend sign. Turn left onto a trail used by grail bikes and ascend steeply to Lovedays Road. Turn left and after about 100m turn left onto the Somerset Trail. Follow the Somerset Trail back to the Gantry Day Use Area.

Easy
1.1 km return
30 mins

Bulls Falls

Part of the Mt Mee section of the park this is an easy walk which from the viewing platform includes the beauty of the Neurum Valley with its sheltered rainforest pools and rocky crags. The pathway then continues on down to the falls themselves.

Medium
1.2 km return
75 mins

Mt Miketeebumulgrai

Mt. Mike as it is known is twice as tall as its neighbour Mt Elimbah with a fast but steep ascent through eucalypt forest nested on scree and leaf litter-covered slopes. The views from the top are not great but what can be seen is the extensive horticulture on the plains below, particularly of strawberries and pineapples.

Easy
600 m return
30 mins

Rocky Hole

A short walk down to the crystal clear cooling waters of Rocky Hole for a very welcome swim on a hot day.

Easy
1 km return
30 mins

Lophostemon Walk

A short circular stroll following and crossing Neurum Creek.

Very Easy
1 km return
30 mins

Obi Boardwalk

A short boardwalk beside Obi Obi Creek, that connects the town with the showground.

Easy
5.5 km return
2 hrs

Maleny Trail (Peace in the Trees Circuit)

A leisurely walk along Obi Obi Creek from the boardwalk in town to the Golf Club and back, that passes the sculptured 'Peace in the Trees', '5th Light Horse Regiment Beersheba Museum', 'Platypus Viewing Area', 'Southern Wetlands' and historical buildings of the once 'Fairview Dairy Farm'.

Hard
45 km return
2 days

Yarigatake 槍ヶ岳 (Gifu/Nagano Prefectures)

Yarigatake is one of the 100 famous mountains in Japan. It is located in the Northern Alps and is one of the most instantly recognisable peaks in Japan. It is the 5th tallest mountain in Japan, and is just awesome. A two day with a thrilling scramble. Being 3000m above sea level, things just hit different.

Easy
1.4 km return
30 mins

Dr Roberts Waterhole

Take the gently sloping track to gaze at reflections in the still waters of Bald Rock Creek. Ground orchids, banksias, conesticks, geebungs and crinkle bushes are prominent in spring, as are the many colourful bird species living among them.

Hard
2.4 km return
90 mins

Tataki Falls ター滝 (Okinawa Prefecture)

Tataki falls is a stunning waterfall located in the southern section of Yanbaru National Park, home to rare and endangered animals endemic to Okinawa.
Walk through the ancient rainforest and soak in the sights. Tataki falls is one impressive waterfall.

Easy
3.3 km return
2 hrs

Daisekirinzan Yanbaru National Park 大石林山 やんばる国立公園  (Okinawa Prefecture)

Located in the Yanbaru National Park World Heritage Site, Daisekirinzan has some of the most breathtaking scenery in Okinawa. It has jagged volcanic rocks jutting out of the ground, forming interesting natural shapes. Daisekirinzan is also home to many rare and endangered animals endemic to Okinawa such as the Okinawan Rail and the Okinawan rat. Daisekirinzan is worth the trip, it feels like stepping back in time to the age of the dinosaurs.

The Ryukyu Royal Family also used to come here to pray. It is a very special place, both naturally, historically and religiously.

Medium
7 km return
2.5 hrs

The Sphinx and Turtle Rock

The Sphinx is a granite pinnacle bearing a large balancing tor, while Turtle Rock is a large granite monolith resembling a turtle's back.

Hard
4.4 km return
90 mins

Castle Rock

Panoramic views from Castle Rock are breathtaking including The Pyramids and Mt Norman.

Officially rated Grade 4/Hard, this walk requires a moderate fitness level, some scrambling skills and confidence with heights.

Easy
1.6 km return
45 mins

Sawn Rocks

The wall of 40m high 'organ-piping' looks like something out of a cathedral. Sawn Rocks is a towering wall of pentagonal basalt pipes. An iconic reminder of Kaputar’s volcanic past, this rock formation is located in the northern section of Mt Kaputar National Park. This phenomenon is the result of slow and even cooling of molten rock, enabling individual crystals within the rock to align perfectly with each other.

Medium
3.8 km return
105 mins

Fans Horizon

Perched atop the cliffs of Balgatan Mountain, Fans Horizon lookout is well worth the short but challenging hike. It’s perfect for bushwalkers who are pressed for time but keen to see the Warrumbungles' famous volcanic rock formations.
Take the time to catch your breath as you enjoy some of the park’s most rewarding sights. You’ll have magnificent views of the iconic Breadknife, Belougery Spire and Crater Bluff.