| Name | Date | Difficulty | Distance/Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Blue Lake (Kaboora Track) (North Stradbroke Island - Minjeeribah) |
9 Sep, 2026 |
Medium |
5.2km return 90 mins |
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| Vey quiet during the week. Many goannas around, climbing up the trees. | ||||
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Mount Vane (Jarlo Beetle Track) (North Stradbroke Island - Minjeeribah) |
9 Sep, 2026 |
Medium |
8km return 3 hrs |
|
| Excellent view from the lookout. | ||||
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Echo Point to Scenic World via Giant Stairway (Blue Mountains National Park) |
29 Aug, 2026 |
Medium |
4.2km one-way 2.5 hrs |
|
| Remarkable structure, morning sun makes for many surprising views. | ||||
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Katoomba Cascades (New South Wales) |
29 Aug, 2026 |
Easy |
300m return 15 mins |
|
| Very pleasant spot to sit and enjoy. | ||||
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Reids Plateau Loop (Blue Mountains National Park) |
29 Aug, 2026 |
Easy |
400m return 20 mins |
|
| Great spot for a walk after sunset. Newly installed path lighting. Illuminated Falls and Orphan Rock. | ||||
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Ruined Castle Walking Track (Blue Mountains National Park) |
29 Aug, 2026 |
Hard |
8km return 4 hrs |
|
| Popular on weekends. Excellent views. Even the stairs are manageable, having a few flat/ rest spots along the way. | ||||
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Sublime Point Lookout (New South Wales) |
28 Aug, 2026 |
Easy |
400m return 15 mins |
|
| The view corresponds to its name. Not an easy one without a car. Did a detour from the Cliff Top Walk. | ||||
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Bridal Veil View Lookout (Blue Mountains National Park) |
28 Aug, 2026 |
Easy |
1.4km return 40 mins |
|
| New lookout structures add to the experience. | ||||
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Grand Cliff Top Walk (Blue Mountains National Park) |
28 Aug, 2026 |
Hard |
19km one-way 48 hrs |
|
| With a sunrise start possible in one day, inclusive the lookouts of the first half (essential, the variety of views is very special). | ||||
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Dularcha NP - Roses Circuit (Sunshine Coast) |
19 Aug, 2026 |
Medium |
8.1km return 2.5 hrs |
|
| The gully parts have a nice rainforest feel. Good signage. | ||||
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Dularcha NP - Tunnel Track (Sunshine Coast) |
19 Aug, 2026 |
Easy |
6.6km return 2 hrs |
|
| The Tunnel is presently open. | ||||
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Obi Boardwalk (Sunshine Coast) |
19 Aug, 2026 |
Very Easy |
1km return 30 mins |
|
| Very central, a view observation benches as well. | ||||
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Maleny Trail (Peace in the Trees Circuit) (Sunshine Coast) |
19 Aug, 2026 |
Easy |
5.5km return 2 hrs |
|
| Many options for rest & observation. | ||||
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Bayview Conservation Area (Greenmount Cres Entrance) (Brisbane City Council Local Walks) |
30 Jul, 2026 |
Easy |
5km 90 mins |
|
| Newly developed trailhead next to the "Shoreline Estate". | ||||
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Mount Cooee (Glass House Mountains National Park) |
22 Jul, 2026 |
Medium |
4km return 2.5 hrs |
|
| Straight ahead option. Good views towards the west and north from the trail. Explored the top area as well. No obvious sign of another trail option for going down. | ||||
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Mt Ngungun (Glass House Mountains National Park) |
22 Jul, 2026 |
Medium |
2.8km return 90 mins |
|
| One of the best Glass House Mountains views IMO, due to being somewhat in the middle of all the peaks. | ||||
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Mount Beerburrum (Glass House Mountains National Park) |
25 Jun, 2026 |
Medium |
3.5km return 90 mins |
|
| Sunset spot. Views are 360 degree but not better than from some of the other peaks. | ||||
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Beerburrum-Soldier Settlers Trail-Trachyte Circuit-Tibrogargan Circuit-Yul-yan-man Track-Beerburrum (Glass House Mountains National Park) |
25 Jun, 2026 |
Hard |
18km return 6 hrs |
|
| To finish off with the Yul-yan-man track is a challenge indeed. I did include a side trip to Tibberoowuccum as well. | ||||
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Mt Tibrogargan summit from car park trailhead (Glass House Mountains National Park) |
25 Jun, 2026 |
Very Hard |
3km return 3 hrs |
|
| Shared the experience with a training team from QLD Fire/ Rescue. Reminder to abstain from climbing if not skilled to do it. | ||||
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Mt Tibberoowuccum (Glass House Mountains National Park) |
25 Jun, 2026 |
Medium |
1.7km return 1 hr |
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| North up, SW down. Views are all round and actually better than from Tibrogargan in this aspect. | ||||