700
m
return
30
mins
Tucked away in the hills east of Cooyar, The Palms National Park is a gem worth making an effort to visit. Small in size, but big in nature, this tiny patch of remnant subtropical rainforest is filled with impressive piccabeen palms (Archontophoenix cunninghamiana) clinging to a waterlogged depression, towering fig trees and a rich suite of birdlife. It is also home to a colony of grey-headed flying foxes.
Officially marked as Grade 3/Medium difficulty (includes natural stairs, a narrow boardwalk + uneven or slippery surfaces), this walk is easily manageable for most ages and fitness levels.
3.6
km
return
90
mins
Rainforest walk to the base of Araucaria Falls and then return. Elevation 895m (base of the falls).
7
km
return
3
hrs
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!
800
m
return
30
mins
A short walk through eucalyptus forest with information boards along the way talking about how the eucalyptus forest works. There are quite a few steps, but the walk isn't too strenuous
4
km
return
1
hr
A fairly level four wheel drive track, so is quite an easy going walk, but a few hilly bits. It takes you through Eucalyptus forest.
For best parking, park at the top right "corner" of the Daisy Hill Rd parking loop at P6. There is a small toilet at P7 about 100m south from P6 on the same loop.
The track can also be accessed at its top left side from Underwood Road.
This loop track can be accessed from the Tree Discovery Trail. There is a track that branches links the two.
4km approx. 1hr
6.6
km
return
2
hrs
Walk, ride or cycle this track, which takes you through the heritage listed railway curved tunnel (94m). Eucalypt forest and riparian areas with flooded gums, cabbage tree palms and rainforest plants feature here and provide habitats for a diversity of wildlife. Birdwatchers will enjoy the diversity of birds along the trail early and late in the day.
14
km
one-way
4
hrs
This walk takes you from Greenwich Ferry Terminal to Woolwich Ferry Terminal passing through nice harbour views, parks, bushland and plenty of great views.
6.3
km
one-way
90
mins
This is a walk along the beach from the car park at Red Beach Bribie Island to the patrolled surf beach at Woorim. It's best to time your walk around low tide as at high tide the water comes right up to the trees in some places. Also, after significant rain there can be run-off from the island causing water courses that will need to be crossed - Not really a problem unless you don't want to get your feet wet. I've only marked the difficulty level as medium due to the un-certainty of the conditions, but generally it's a pretty easy walk if you stay on hard sand. If you're looking at a work-out, maybe walk on the soft sand and then the difficulty would definitely be harder. If you decide to do a return walk, you can pick up something to eat or drink at Woorim before heading back.
14
km
one-way
3.5
hrs
This walk takes you from Huntlets Point Terminal to Balmain East Ferry Terminal passing through nice harbour views, parks, bushland and plenty of great views.
2.5
km
one-way
45
mins
This walk goes from Milsons Point Train Station across the Harbour Bridge and ends at the Royal Botanic Gardens. Going across the Harbour Bridge you of course get amazing views of the harbour, Opera House, Circular Quay and more. This walk can be done in either direction.