Latest Walks

Medium
7 km return
3 hrs

Apsley River Waterhole and Gorge

Just over a 7km loop through the Douglas-Apsley National Park to see beautiful waterholes and the gorge.

Easy
2.3 km return
45 mins

Loontitetermairrelehoiner Track

Named after the local band of Aboriginal people, this track leads around a rocky headland. Grand vista over Great Oyster Bay with the Freycinet peninsula as a backdrop. Shearwaters are nesting along the trail in summer.

Medium
11.5 km return
4 hrs

Wineglass Bay/Hazards Beach Circuit

A walk to Wineglass Bay and then across the isthmus to Hazards Beach, and around Mt Mayson to return to the carpark.

Medium
2.4 km return
75 mins

Lower Creek Circuit

Branching off the Curtis Falls track, the Lower Creek circuit crosses Cedar Creek before passing a giant strangler fig.
Beyond the strangler fig, the track has an uneven surfaces, creek crossings that involve rock hopping and natural hazards are likely to be present. Notice basalt boulders and columns on this creek-side rainforest walk.

Medium
7 km return
3 hrs

Ormiston Gorge and Pound

This walk is not as tough as is made out. It's basically a big loop through the desert leading into the back of Ormiston Gorge. Obviously the time of year makes a difference as summer would be very hot. The majority of people on the track appeared to have guides but it's a very good walk to do solo (if you can find five minutes without fellow walkers!). The views of the MacDonnells are spectacular and the entry into the back of the gorge a delight. I felt much more a part of it than standing on the viewing platform. If you want a walk within 150 km of Alice, this is a good one!

Very Hard
5.2 km return
6 hrs

Mount Robert

Standing about 1000m high, Mt Robert, in the Boyne Valley is the highest mountain between the Gold Coast and Townsville. The Boyne Valley is a rural locality in Gladstone Region, Queensland, Australia. Mt Robert is situated on private property therefore can only be climbed when the family allows access usually once a year around July.

Medium
12 km return
4 hrs

Winder Track

The Winder track starts at the north-east end of Lookout Road, 6.3 km beyond Kurrajong picnic area. This track passes through rainforest along the crest of the Mistake Range before ending at the 'winder', a piece of relic machinery from the early days of timber cutting.

Easy
2 km return
1 hr

Mount Thillinmam (Bilbroughs Lookout)

A 4wd track through rainforest to Mount Thillinmam (958m). Mount Thillinmam has multiple repeater towers and limited views.

Easy
2.3 km one-way
30 mins

Neranwood Multi Use Trail

The trail begins at the end of Little Nerang road and runs along the Southern portion of the Tallai range before running down it's Western flanks above Advancetown Lake (Hinze Dam) to Gold Coast Springbrook Road.

Hard
6 km return
3 hrs

Mt Doubletop

A quick but challenging walk up to one of the lesser known peaks of the Great Dividing Range with excellent views out to Moogerah and Spicers Peak. The peak is very distinctive with it's double summit, can be seen clearly when driving towards Cunninghams Gap from the East, it sits to the left of Spicers Peak.

Easy
2.8 km return
90 mins

Noosa Hill Walk

Branch off the Coastal Walk 50m from the day-use area, and climb to the crest of Noosa Hill on the Noosa Hill Walk (limited views). Pass through shrublands dominated in places by she-oaks and grasstrees, and delicately-patterned scribbly gum forest.

Easy
1.1 km return
15 mins

Palm Grove Walk

On a hot day, escape the sun for the densely-shaded rainforest on the Palm Grove Walk. Stroll along this short walk beneath the shade of elegant hoop pines and piccabeen palms. This circuit starts from the day-use area, near the toilet block.

Medium
4.2 km return
2.5 hrs

Alum Mountain Trail

Forest trail to a natural rock cliff lookout without barriers. First part quite steep. Later some steps included. On the way passing the Worimi Cultural Area with traditional tree carvings.

Medium
4.2 km return
2 hrs

Blue Gum Walk

Blue Gum Loop - also called Joe's Mountain Circuit - is a short, popular and very scenic circuit near Hornsby through Berowra Valley Regional Park, passing the Fishponds on Berowra Creek and Washtub on Waitara Creek. It's been recognised by the Sydney Morning Herald in 2015 as one of the “Six of the best bushwalks” in Sydney. A great family walk.

Medium
8 km return
3 hrs

Mount Vane (Jarlo Beetle Track)

The Mount Vane walking track on Minjerribah is Straddie’s latest visitor attraction. Recent completion of the track has allowed keen bush walkers to enjoy 360-degree views of Moreton Bay and Quandamooka Country from a lookout atop one of Minjerribah’s highest peaks.

Constructed by Minjerribah’s Traditional Owners, the Quandamooka People, the new walk joins two existing walks within Naree Budjong Djara (My Mother Earth) National Park to create a 10 kilometre network of trails. This offers walkers a half day of trekking to special sights like Karboora (Deep Silent Pool, also known as Blue Lake) and a number of peaks with sweeping views over 18 Mile Swamp to the Gold Coast.

Hard
47 km one-way
4 days

Scenic Rim Trail

The Scenic Rim Trail is a new 4-day/3-night hike near Brisbane. Our group didn’t find the DES website information particularly helpful so thought we’d add some details we would liked to have known for future hikers.

Very Hard
40 km return
9 hrs

Monadnocks & Mt Cooke loop

A long day walk along the Darling Ranges section of the Bibbulman Track, the route combines Mount Cuthbert and Mount Vincent (Sullivans Rock to Monadnocks) as well as Mount Cooke, the highest point of the Darling Scarp. It avoids backtracking by utilising the Bibbulman Track and surrounding 4WD roads.

Hard
3.5 km return
3 hrs

Uluru Summit

THIS WALK IS NOW CLOSED.

Iconic, surreal, majestic, imposing, striking, spiritual, magical. Everyone's impression is different, which might be one reason why no description is included in any Uluru promotional material of this wonderful sandstone monolith.

Easy
11.8 km return
4 hrs

Uluru Base Walk

Escape the crowds and take a meandering journey through acacia woodlands and grassed clay pans. Discover the diverse plants, animals and geological features of the park. From Kuniya Piti you can follow the snake-like grooves along the base of the rock where Kuniya journeyed to Mutitjulu Waterhole. Encounter bloodwoods, native grasses and waterways. The Base Walk is the best way to fully appreciate the natural and cultural beauty of Uluru.

Medium
7.4 km return
2.5 hrs

Valley Of the Winds

Kata Tjuta is Pitjantjatjara, meaning ‘many heads’ consisting of 36 stunning domed rocks. It is an Anangu men’s site and sacred under Tjukurpa (traditional law).
Take your time and soak in this very tranquil environment with absolutely spectacular scenery. The views are breathtakingly surreal and worth the effort, as the track takes you through valleys, along creek bed and far away from everyone and everything. And when they say 'valley of the winds', there are lots of valleys and it can be very windy!