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15
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McConnell Lookout
Lovely views of Burnett River, easy walk, shade shelter and bbq.
2
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one-way
30
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Goonengerry National Park Waterfall
An easy walk to the waterfalls that can be done as a loop.
2.8
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4
hrs
Jabal Umm ad Dami
A scramble up the highest mountain in Jordan located in the middle of the Wadi Rum desert on the border of Saudi Arabia. The filming location of many movies including Prometheus, the Martian and Dune.
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15
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Ena-kyo Service Area Forest Walk 恵那峡SA森 (Gifu Prefecture)
A secret hike out the back of Ena-kyo service area. Nothing of particular note. Just some trees.
13.5
km
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3
hrs
Mount Sanageyama 猿投山 (Aichi Prefecture)
Sanageyama - literally monkey throwing mountain, is a nice short hike with good views over rural Aichi located in Toyota city. A good escape from Nagoya and some cool waterfalls.
52
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3
days
Federation Peak
Picton Road is 16km unsealed (I got a flat tyre in a Toyota Corolla doing 30km/hr) . You park just before the landslide then its around a 3km walk to Farmhouse Creek.
From where you park the car to Cutting Camp is approximately 21km/8-10hrs with around 600m elevation gain. Plenty of mud and root climbing. you will climb under and over fallen trees.
I set up camp at Cutting Camp for 2 nights. There is plenty of water from Cherry Creek alongside the camp but you must treat it as there have been giardia cases.
Day two: climb 600m and about 3-4km 3-4hrs up to Bechervaise Plateau then another approximately 3hrs return to the summit.
If the weather is bad you will not be able to summit. You will need to be comfortable on things similar to Tibrogargan Caves Route.
After the relatively easy famous traverse above Lake Geeves there is a difficult bit to climb where getting up is much easier then getting down and there is zero margin for mistakes.
(Note this information is a guide and you will need to source addition information elsewhere)
(I will refine and add to this later)
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4
hrs
Mt Boulder Round Trip
The first part of the trail takes you up Boulder mountain at 496m above sea-level with the last section being steep and slippery when wet so judge your level of fitness and also how safe the conditions are on the day.
Once you reach the top follow the access trail (for the communication towers) past the warning sign saying it is 10km back to the rock pools down the other side of the mountain.
You will hit a T section in the road, simply take the right (should be signed) back to your starting point.
Notes:
The view is NOT spectacular from the top of the mountain but if you look you can find some views.
Once you turn right at the intersection be careful of possible 4x4 traffic especially on the weekends.
If the conditions are right the Rock pools are a great way to cool off after the walk!
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1
hr
Mothar Mtn Rock Pools Loop.
This trail is not marked at the rock pools but is well established as it is a shared trail with mountain bikers. To get to the start just walk 25mtrs past the causeway and you will see it on the right. Follow the trail up a slight undulating hill. It does meet up with a small 4x4 track, but shoots off again to the left on a couple of occasions. When you get to the end, you can either return via the way you've come, or you can follow the main dirt road back down to the rock pools. Keep an eye out for wallabies bounding around.
3.2
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2.5
hrs
Boulder Mountain
Although a short walk, Mt Boulder is a challenging walk as it rises to 496m above sea-level and requires a good level of fitness. The last 300m of the assent is very steep, with a small amount hand over hand action required, but well worth the trip. Once at the top you will reach the communications tower and the view is a little obscured by trees but you can get a few shots of the ranges just a little back down the track. The return is the way you came, so expect some thigh burning action on the way down.
2.8
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1
hr
Philosophers Falls
10 minute drive out of Waratah towards Savage River. It’s a magical walk that took about an hour to stroll with plenty of photo opportunities. About 200 stairs to the falls viewing platform. Such a beautiful walk, well worth the drive to Waratah.
12.2
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4
hrs
Mt Banks
A nice half day circuit featuring Mt Banks and a scenic hike along the edge of the Grose Valley.
5
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90
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Castle Crag
The walk continues on from Balancing Rock and has some very steep drop offs, don't do it you are scared of heights.
14
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7
hrs
Stairway Falls
Great, but long and difficult walk from O'Reily's, following a path down to Blue Pool, then a run down path that's hard to find in some sections down to stairway falls. Goes though a lot of great scenery and you should definitely be prepared for your feet to get wet as you need to continually cross the creek to keep on path.
6.5
km
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4
hrs
Mt Greville: Waterfall Gorge/Palm Gorge circuit
A rewarding walk up to the summit of Mt Greville via two beautiful gorges. There are also some great Scenic Rim views. This track uses Waterfall Gorge in ascent, and Palm Gorge in descent.
1.5
km
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45
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Lacey’s Creek Walk
Easy going walk through tropical rainforest with the chance to see a cassowary.
8.8
km
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3
hrs
Charlie Moreland to Mt Allan
When you arrive at Charlie Moreland Camping ground in Imbil State Forest , go to visitor information then look to your left , there is a camp ground walk past that to find a gate and a sign stating Mt Allan hike trail 8.8km return
This is a steady continues incline that will lead you right up to Mt Allan firetower. This is a wide track used for fire trucks and Qld Parks to get up to the fire tower. Enjoy the amazing wide open space views of mainly a pine forest area.
60
km
one-way
4
days
Abel Tasman Coastal Track
Discover Cleopatra's Pool – natural rock pool with a moss-lined waterslide.
Admire the beautiful inlet to Falls River as you walk across a 47 m suspension bridge.
Keep an eye out for fur seals/kekeno.
Crystal-clear waters of Tonga Island Marine Reserve.
The track is well marked and signposted, but some sections may be steep and rough and the track could be muddy.
There is one compulsory tidal crossing – check the tide tables for when it's safe to cross.
Part of the Abel Tasman NP. Easy but challenging walk on well maintained coastal track. Day walks are possible as drop off and pick up by water taxi is available. Combining with sea kayaking amongst the seal colony is a special experience. Many coves, beaches, even a few crossings on hanging bridges. Stunning scenery and lots of birds and wildlife.
17
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4
hrs
Mt View - Pokolbin Lookout
A nice gradual walk up well graded fireroads to the top of Mt View and the Pokolbin lookout - probably the best lookout in the Hunter valley region.
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30
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Nemaze no Toko 寝覚の床 (Nagano Prefecture)
Nemaze no Toko is a desginated spot of natural beauty and part of the Central Alps Quasi-National Park. It is located randomly on the side of the road. It is a gorge with perfectly eroded rocks. it is worthwhile checking out if driving past but not going out of your way for.
5
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1
hr
Jigokudani Snow Monkey Hike (Nagano Prefecture)
A short walk from the carpark up to the top of the mountain where you can see a lot of monkeys knocking about in a hot spring. If you wanna see wild monkeys, this is the place.
