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2.5
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Fortress Rock and Doctor Darks Cave
Fortress Rock and Doctor Dark's Cave is a medium-length trail located in the Blue Mountains, NSW. It offers stunning views and a unique insight into a family (the Darks) who occupied a cave for periods of time throughout the 1930s and 1940s. Some of the relics from their time there remain in the cave, such as pots and pans, bedding and even a game of backgammon.
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8
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Mt Barney - Up Logan's Ridge Down SE Ridge
Very challenging route up Mt Barney with some technical rock climbing required. You must have some decent scrambling experience and a high level of fitness. Whist there is some exposure it is the technical climbing that is the most challenging. Allow plenty of time and plenty of water and if in doubt (as we were numerous times) just stick to centre of the ridge. There are times where you have to rely on your boots for grip so make sure you are comfortable with you choice of footwear. I recommend a day pack only with this route as there are several sections where you need to haul yourself over ledges that would be almost impossible with a full pack. I rate the SE ridge as a 5 and Logan's ridge as a 9 in terms of difficulty. Take this on board and give it a go :)
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3
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Waterfall Gully to Mt Lofty summit hike
This popular walk is short and sweet. With a cafe at each end, a well made path and regular seating, this walk is popular for a reason.
On almost any morning of the year the trail attracts a range of people: some casually walking, others using it as a training walk, some runners, and others with heavy-simulated packs training for distant hiking locations like Nepal. As the walk involves some steep sections, the time taken to walk the trail can vary significantly.
On a busy weekend, car parking at Waterfall Gully can be limited.
Starting hiking from Mt Lofty instead of Waterfall Gully can be a good way to use the downhill as a warm up, to super charge your up-hill efforts.
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7.5
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Mount Ena 恵那山 (Gifu Prefecture)
Mount Ena is located in the southern most end of the Central Japanese Alps. It is one of the '100 famous mountains' of Japan and is a holy place as it is the supposed birth place of Emperor Tensho.
Mount Ena is a relatively difficult hike and requires stamina. It is not technically difficult as there are no long up-hill sections or scrambling involved, but is challenging as it is a long hike. Also be warned that the summit of Mount Ena offers limited views, the views at the beginning of the hike are better than those from the summit.
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Moreton Island Rous Battery Track
Walk from the barge dropoff past Tangalooma and through the desert over to WW2 relics of Rous Battery on the ocean beach.
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1
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Amama Walk
Follow the pleasant Skyring Creek up to the Cascades then up to Diamondfield and Happy Valley Lookouts.
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2
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Mount D Aguilar
A walk to the titular peak of the D'Aguilar National Park, which can easily be combined with a side trip to the Piper Comanche wreck.
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5
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Tenison Woods Mountain
A short walk to the summit of Tenison Woods Mountain the tallest mountain in the D'Aguilar Range at 770 metres through some rain forest to the summit clearing with repeater tower.
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45
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Dunethin Rock and Lake
A beautiful walk along dirt tracks in the bushland. Start from the Scout Camp, river or Dunethin Rock. It's an easy flat walk to Dunethin Lake and along the riverside. If you want a more challenging walk you can walk up the hill to Dunethin Rock and do a circuit back around to where you started. You can drive right up to Dunethin Rock if you don't feel like walking up the hill. There is a great view to My Coolum and Mt Ninderry from Dunethin Rock. There is a great view of Mt Ninderry from the lake and river too. Apparently you can hire canoes from the Scouts there, however, it needs to be pre-arranged. There are a lot of mosquitoes so make sure you use insect repellent.
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4
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Atera Gorge (Nojiri, Nagano Prefecture)
Atera Gorge is known for the clarity and emerald coloring of its waters. The trail along the river offers several scenic lookouts, deep rockpools and old bridges from previous logging times. Further up into the gorge (car park area, toilet) is a signed and graded circuit walk with two suspension bridges across the river. The trailhead is 10 min from JR Nojiri station and 10 min from Atera Fore Spa Onsen (public access to the onsen).
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2
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Deep Creek Waterfall Hike from Tent Rock Road (Trig Campsite)
Enjoy a hike down to Deep Creek Waterfall. Although the waterfall generally only flows in winter and after rains, the waterhole is permanent. The trail is well graded with steps towards the end.
In June 2016 the trail was upgraded with an improved better graded trail, which starts from the car park at the entrance to Trig Campsite, on Tent Rock Road.
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1
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Kaiki Walk, Granite Island Circuit
The 1.9km walk around Granite Island is a great way for people, including families with children and strollers, to discover the island.
Begin the walk in Victor Harbor, by crossing the causeway. Horse drawn trams operate across the causeway, providing a new experience for children.
The trailhead is on the island, just after the causeway reaches the island.
Discover more about the wildlife, geology and history of the island with the interpretive signs along the trail. Explore granite boulders including Umbrella Rock, and take in the views of Encounter Bay, the Bluff, islands and whales. Return at night time to see the Little Penguins, or visit the Penguin Interpretive Centre during the day.
Causeway 700 metres one way
Kaiki Walk 1.9km loop
For parents with prams we suggest walking anti-clockwise, which is to turn sharp right after leaving the the causeway. There is a long flight of steps at the other end of the trail, but this is easily avoided by taking the shortcut gravel ramped path from the top of the island. There are no other steps on the circuit trail. The trail may be too steep for some people using prams and it may be easier to return via the way you came.
The causeway and road to the kiosk is accessible to people using wheelchairs and prams.
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10
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Mt Barney East Peak - South-East Ridge up and South Ridge down
Very tough. Be prepared for plenty of rock scrambling at height and no trail markers on the summit. Long walk back to the car park from South ridge track.
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6
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Kakizore Gorge (Junikane to Nojiri walk, Nagano Prefecture)
Scenic Gorge with suspension bridge, emerald waters, huge granite bolders and the majestic Ushigataki Fall, accessed by board walks along the river. Further exploration into the valley offers evens more waterfalls, lookouts and rock pools. 9km return walk from Junikane (Ushigataki Fall only) or 20km point to point walk that offers all the highlights and ends up in Nojiri with the option of an Onsen soak in Atera Fore Spa.
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6
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Arashimadake 荒島岳 (Fukui Prefecture)
Arashimadake is one of the 100 famous mountains of Japan. It is a long hike that takes you through luscious forest and provides sweeping 360 views over the surrounding mountains and Mount Hakusan.
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3
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Mount Beerwah
Best to do this walk early before the heat of the day. From the base it's a steep rock climb/scramble up that seems to go on forever. Once past this initial climb, you reach the Organ Pipes. From here it's a moderate walk/scramble to the top. Views are amazing from the summit. Take your time coming down, use your feet and hands to control your descent as it's steep. If you're willing to sacrifice your pants to the rock, a crab walk/butt scoot down is effective for grip and won't make you slide Take water and some energy food as you'll be tired and need to get some energy, especially in the warmer months. Approx 3hrs. Great if you like a challenge.
Take care with this walk/climb, but go soon. A small group of Australians calling themselves the "Jinibara" have Non-Exclusive native title to the national park and want to prevent others paying homage to this wonderful mountain by climbing it. Be proud of your achievement if you reach the summit, but only if you feel confident on the steep rock.
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2
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Kasagiyama 笠置山 (Gifu Prefecture )
Kasagiyama is an easy walk located in rural Ena with great views. Kasagiyama is famous for its rock climbing scene and glowing moss. The glowing moss has been designated as an important site as it is a rare natural phenomenon. Kasagiyama is a must for those making a trip out to Ena.
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Nakasendo Trail (Yokokawa to Karuizawa section, Gunma/ Nagano Prefecture)
Traverse a section of the old road between Tokyo and Kyoto, dating back to the Edo Period.
Enjoy villages and landscapes in their natural beauty.
This section of the Nakasendo Trail crosses the Usui pass (1200m), marking the border between Gunma and Nagano.
