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2
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Mt Zeehan summit
Panoramic views of the west coast all the way from Queenstown to Rosebery and ocean beach await the climber on this steep, rocky goat-track
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30
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Pir'ri Reserve
Easy walk through rainforest to grassland and gums. Koalas 🐨 can be seen if your patient and lucky.
Trail is not very well maintained
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3
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Paddy's Falls
Also known as Golden Staircase Falls for the so named nearby fire trail. Follows the fire trail before a rock hop up the creek to the falls then you can return the way you came or scramble out of the gully up to the fire trail and use it to go all the way back.
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30
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Lake Loop Walk
Loop walk around the lake. Connects onto the Goldfield track. Very uneven in parts and lots of tree roots to contend with.
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30
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Merdian Hill, Mooloolah River National Park
This walk up Merdian Hill is moderately steep but very short so whoever graded it easy is correct. The view from the top is nice but not spectacular, glimpses of Ewen Maddock through the trees. It's hardly worth making a special trip just for this walk, but combined with a few other walks in the area makes a nice day out. For starters, in the same location but on the other side of Old Caloundra Rd there are several short walks through wet woodland type vegetation, eg lots of candlestick banksia. Take the walking trails further down Old Caloundra Rd to get away from the traffic noise on Steve Irwin Way. Add a walk around Jowarra Section of Mooloolah River NP and/or Dularcha NP, both an easy drive from Meridan Hill. That makes a really nice day out.
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4
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Mount Larcom Walk
A steep climb up to the Mount Larcom TV relay station. Follow the blue dots and yellow markers and you can't go wrong. The beginning of the track is approximately 2kms and winds towards the base of the climb, lots of loose dirt and grass surrounding the trail. Cross the wooden bridge and the trail is straight up from there. Most of the trail is covered in very loose rock and dirt, lots of tree roots sticking up out of the ground - they make excellent footholds but watch your footing as it can be slippery on the way down. The last section involves some rock scrambling and whilst it is almost vertical towards the peak, three points of contact at all times is easily achieved. Bring plenty of water, at least 2ltrs per person, even in the Winter as this is a fairly strenuous hike. Beware if you have knee issues and the decent is punishing. Your quads will burn with that awesome workout feeling. Anyone can do this climb however some just need to take the full 4hrs turnaround.
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2
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One Tree Hill
A moderate walk that is very well travelled and a known tourist route. It has excellent views over North Canberra.
5.4
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2
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Noosa to Sunshine Beach - Coastal Track
A beautiful coastal track from Noosa National Park H.Q. to Sunshine Beach Surf Club. Via Hells Gates and Alexandria Bay nudie beach!
It was very windy but the view was just so beautiful !
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Laguna Lookout
Laguna Lookout, very easy walk for adult/kids
https://goo.gl/maps/ZARnXdNyks25tvSb8
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45
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Seven Hills Circuit
Sort circuit track that is intersected by the Seven Hills Ridge track and the Seven Hills Gully Track. Wide and clear well maintained track.
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Fairy Falls - Cairns
An isolated bushwalk through the rainforest, ending in a waterfall and small swimming hole.
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2
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Crows Nest Falls Circuit
Crows Nest Falls via Kauyoo Loop (including The Cascades, Kauyoo Pool and Bottlebrush Pool).
Explore the creek on your way to Crows Nest Falls. Steep crevices and slippery rocks lead to the Cascades, where you can hear the ‘tock tock’ calls of striped marsh frogs echoing around the boulders in summer. A short scramble over low boulders brings you to Kauyoo Pool, where a sandy beach allows easy access to the normally shallow water - a perfect swimming spot for families with small children. Further along the trail, a long staircase leads you down to Bottlebrush Pool, which is an ideal place to enjoy a swim and relax. Keep an eye out for brush-tailed rock wallabies as they move quietly around the surrounding granite hills and boulders.
Caution: Take care on the steps leading down to the creek and when rock-hopping across the creek, as these surfaces can be slippery when wet.
Note: BYO drinking water. Water from the picnic/camping areas must be boiled before use.
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Balancing Rock
From the Balancing Rock car park a rough track climbs up a rock formation, providing views of Balancing Rock—a spectacular limestone outcrop. Take a moment to enjoy the view and photograph the surrounding open woodlands. The Wullumba art site is located to the right of the car park.
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45
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The Archways
The archways walk is spectacular, with narrow passage connecting larger caverns. You'll want to take the most photos at the Art Site and the end of the Archways walk.
NOTE: There are bats in the archways. There is one small hole you are required to crawl through however there is daylight on both sides.
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8
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Mt Townsend
A long hike up to the 2nd highest mountain in Australia. Better views and greater seculsion than it's more popular neighbour Mt Kosciuszko.
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Mount Barney Remote Campsites
This .gpx file is for all the remote campsites in the Mount Barney National Park. I have taken the coordinates from the Parks DES website
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Vera Scarth-Johnson Wild Flower Reserve
A short walk through Banksia trees and alongside salt flats. The walking track splits in two not far from the car park and if you follow that in a loop you get this walk. There is another one way walking track that heads towards the salt flats of the Elliott River.
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2.5
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Mt Cooroora
Become your own 'King of the Mountain'.
Mt Cooroora at 446m (Tuchekoi National Park), is probably the most famous of the Sunshine Coast climbs, due to the King of the Mountain race held annually in July since 1979. The fact that it is a race from the pub in town, and the best time is 22:43, gives you the false impression that this might be quite an easy climb, but you would be wrong!
Take time out as you climb to enjoy the stunning views south across the Sunshine Coast and the 360° vista from the top.
