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2
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90
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Maguk (Barramundi Gorge)
This dazzling waterfall spills from steep gorge walls into a pristine natural pool. A short monsoon rainforest walk delivers you to this stunning location where lush vegetation and beautiful wildlife is found.
Rainbow pitas, emerald doves and spangled drongos are common here while endemic Anbinik trees – the biggest trees in Stone Country – find refuge in the forest. You emerge near the end of the trail into a bouldered river section. From here you can continue on the marked trail across the river to the main plunge pool set in an immense stone amphitheatre.
Reach it via the Maguk walk, an hour’s drive south of Cooinda.
600
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30
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Great Western Mine (Arltunga Historic Reserve)
Great Western Mine: a self guided walk, 600 m return. This walk will take you to what was once the second most productive mine at White Range, producing 600 ounces of gold. Scramble into this cavernous mine and explore its many secrets. Along the track you will discover the remains of miners stone buildings, and wooden buildings left from later miners that reworked the area. A walk information sheet is available from the carpark.
200
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1
hr
Jokers Mine & Gorge (Arltunga Historic Reserve)
Joker Mine
From the buildings, you can take the steep 150m walk up the hill through the spinifex and Blue Mallee to the Joker Mine. Walk towards the mullock heap on the edge of the gully. Here you will find an adit (horizontal drive), which up until 1905 had yielded .
Joker Gorge
Joker Gorge rewards the walker with some stunning scenery. It is also home to some of Arltunga’s most interesting wildlife. This gorge contains the only source of semipermanent surface water within the reserve, and hence wildlife is more concentrated here. The large rocks, overhangs, and steep cliffs provide ideal habitat for Black-footed Rockwallabies. If you are quiet you will be able to spot them here at any time of the day. You may be able to see droppings of Dingoes and Echidnas. Spinifex Pigeons, Crested Pigeons, Zebra Finches, and Honeyeaters are common here.
1.7
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45
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Historic Mines Walk - Golden Chance Mine (Arltunga Historic Reserve)
Golden Chance Mine: a self guided walk, 1.7 km return. The walk to this mine offers the opportunity to examine one of the miners huts of ‘dry stone’ construction. Also from the mine, a short 200 m ascent to the top of the hill will reward you with a spectacular panoramic view of Arltunga. A walk information sheet is available from the carpark.
900
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30
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Historic Mines Walk - MacDonnell Range Reef Walk (Arltunga Historic Reserve)
Historic Mine Walks: MacDonnell Range Reef Mine: a self guided walk, 0.9 km return. Access to the underground section of this walk has been closed due to safety concerns. A walk information sheet is available from the carpark.
200
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5
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Old Police Station (Arltunga Historic Reserve)
The Old Police Station: was built in 1912, and was the subject of the Reserves most major reconstruction effort in 1985. Step into the gaol and sense what it might have been like to be a prisoner in those days. Nearby you can examine the Two stamp Battery erected to crush White Range ore by the McIntyre family in the late 1950s. Nearby is Kangaroo Well, a 23 m deep permanent water supply, which was one of the most productive wells in the district.
250
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30
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Government Works (Arltunga Historic Reserve)
Government Works: self guided walk, 250 m return. This area containing Arltunga’s richest collection of historic buildings and associated sites for the visitor to discover. Pick up a brochure from the pamphlet box at the carpark and explore the site of the Government Battery and Cyanide Works, which once processed the quartz ore of the area to find the elusive gold. Walk through the Manager’s and Assayer’s Residence and compare the government officials accommodation to that of the miners which can be seen elsewhere in the Reserve. Also stroll about the remains of the Post Office, Blacksmith Shop, Gold Room and offices. You can also enjoy a short walk to the Police Station of 1.5 km (20 - 30 minutes). A walk information sheet is available from the carpark.
11.3
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5
hrs
Fujimidai 富士見台 (Gifu/Nagano Prefectures)
Fujimidai is part of the Chuo alps quasi national park in Gifu/Nagano prefectures. It literally translates as Mt. Fuji viewing area. On a clear day, you can see Mt. Fuji way out in the distance. From the top of Fujimidai, it was 360 MLG no-scope views of the central and southern alps. It's pretty spectacular and worth the hike.
18
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10
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Mt Mee Horse Trail - Dianas Bath
Follow the Mt Mee horse trail through a variety of forests to a stunning natural waterhole known as Dianas Bath.
This walk traverses two peaks, with a total rise and descent of 600m each way (so 1.2kms overall!!). The trail is loose weathered gravel and stones, is often very rutted and is quite slippery going up and much more slippery going down! The hills are between 15-29% gradients and quite long so you need to be very fit.
Much of the trail is overgrown with grasses and lantana, as well as the occasional fallen tree but the waterhole at the end is worth the walk, and definitely worth a swim!
Just after the first descent you cross Byron creek, which flows all year round and the rocks can be quite slippery. The water in this creek is a stunning shade of blue and crystal clear!
Start and end at the carpark just off Mt Brisbane rd - no messing around here - the walk immediately starts up to the peak of the first hill.
This walk should take between 7-10 hours with breaks dependent on your level of fitness and the state of the track.
12.5
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5
hrs
Upper Byron Creek
A lovely walk along the crest of the D'Aguilar Range with a creek to walk along.
15.25
km
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5.5
hrs
Byron Creek Circuit
Walk in undulating country with some steep hills to Byron Creek with its crystal clear waters, waterholes as well as mountain top views from the ridges.
200
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10
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The Broadwater
Laze beneath tall, majestic gum trees at the picturesque day-use area and enjoy the company of local wildlife residents—koalas, kookaburras and lace monitors.
Take a short stroll to Neurum Creek where a forest-fringed waterhole provides a popular spot for a refreshing swim.
1.3
km
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1
hr
Mill Rainforest Walk
Part of the Mt Mee section of the D'Arguilar National Park.
This subtropical rainforest track provides great opportunities for birdwatching. The track entrance is accessed by a short unsealed formed gravel road
1
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15
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Ena Gorge 恵那峡 (Gifu Prefecture)
Ena Gorge is not a natural gorge, it is actually a dam. If you ignore some of the dam like features, it is pretty cool. Water is a nice colour. Nearby is a shoddy theme park built in the 80s and a random pyramid. A lot of oddities, something for everyone.
A very chill walk around the peninsula-like thing.
5.6
km
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3
hrs
Pigeonhouse Mountain
A well marked trail/series of steel ladders and catwalks to the summit of Pigeonhouse Mountain where you will be rewarded with some of the best views of the Budawangs.
4.8
km
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2
hrs
Sandstone Overhang - 'The Caves'
The Sandstone Overhang is one of the hidden surprises in Ravensbourne National Park. It is reached via the Rainforest and Palm Creek Circuits, at the end of a short side-track. The 'caves' aren't large enough to explore, but there is room for children and adults to sit under the ledge in the shade of the ferns that grow along its rim.
Officially listed as Grade 3/Medium difficulty (includes some steep/natural steps), this track is suitable for walkers with a moderate fitness level.
6.2
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2
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Buaraba Creek Track
This walk is an extension off Palm Creek Circuit in Ravensbourne National Park, travelling downhill to Bauraba Creek. Bauraba Creek is a small stream with Piccabeen Palms over the other side. It is spring-fed so the water is quite shallow, but it's also cool and fresh - a great shady spot to rest before the walk back to the car.
Officially listed as Grade 4/Hard difficulty (includes rough surfaces, some steep stairs + occasionally overgrown), this track is suitable for walkers with a moderate fitness level.
5.1
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105
mins
Hell Hole Falls
This is a well kept secret, that not even many of the locals know about! A strange name for such a beautiful place; it is a series of deep rock pools linked by small waterfalls before the creek plunges over the cliff into the Tweed Valley.
This rock formation is not part of Mt Warning's eruptions, but dates back before that time to the Chillingham volcanics.
A place for a cooling swim, picnic and to enjoy the tranquillity of the surroundings. It is rumoured that the waters of the rock pools contain a natural hair conditioner that lasts for weeks.
17.2
km
one-way
6
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Elanda Point to Harry's Hut
Great day out, however you need to keep moving to get around. Easy walking but a little tricky as the bridge is out, you can either swim (as I did) or cross country around kin Kin creek and cross over the concrete bridge 1km west of the old bridge.
12.8
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4
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Harrys camping area to Camp site 3
Trail parallel to the Noosa River, opposite site from Harrys camping area (kayak/ boat needed to cross the river).