6
km
return
3.5
hrs
A relatively short walk, but challenging, rainforest walk, with great views as a reward. You'll need a GPS app, or good off-track navigational skills in places.
3.3
km
one-way
90
mins
This walk leads through open eucalypt forest, dropping almost 300m down to the suspension bridge across Baxter Creek and the Falls to your left. The water falls into a 'bowl', before cascading into the bottom of the creek. Access to the 'bowl' is thought to be by bush bash to the left, but was not tracked.
6
km
return
4
hrs
A steep and loose ascent from Governor's Chair. The views are great over the Fassifern Valley.
5
km
return
3
hrs
This bushwalk follows the border fence East from the Tomewin border crossing through often overgrown terrain. Initially you head up hill to Mount Boyung Thuga before continuing over the shoulder of Mount Tomewin and then over Mount Talganda Colgon (consult NSW SIX maps rather than Qtopo for accurate mountain positioning). The Hanging Rock formation is a few hundred metres past Mount Talganda Colgon.
7.4
km
return
3
hrs
This was my first overnight hike. It was challenging, but not ridiculous. A good beginners walk.
I highly recommend going for a dip in the creek even in Winter. It was like an ice bath for my tired muscles.
1
km
return
30
mins
A short easy walk down and up the hillside. It will get the heart pumping if you choose to go up the steps. Great for kids too as there is a playground at the top with BBQs.
4.15
km
return
1
hr
This return walk travels through the Rainbow Bay, Point Danger, the QLD/NSW border and Duranbah Beach (North Tweed). The entire circuit is paved.
4.5
km
return
2
hrs
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.
8.2
km
return
2
hrs
This walk explores the Tweed/Coolangatta area with beach and Tweed River views.
3
km
return
45
mins
Local walk along the Petrie Creek with boardwalk sections, bridges and passing the Sunshine Coast Modell Railway premises. Platypus area.