| Name | Date | Difficulty | Distance/Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Brushtail, Wallum, Banksia, Wallaby, Rocks (Karawatha Forest) |
6 Feb, 2024 |
Easy |
6.5km return 84 mins |
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| Pleasant during late arvo even after a hot day. Very green scenery right now. | ||||
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Coomera Circuit (Lamington National Park) |
26 Jan, 2024 |
Medium |
17.4km 6 hrs |
|
| Never disappointing walk. | ||||
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Rocks, Dianella, Lomatia, Bracken, Entolasia, Rocks Trails (Karawatha Forest) |
23 Jan, 2024 |
Medium |
8.62km return 2.27 hrs |
|
| The views from the pinnacle next to Lomatia trail are always worth the effort. | ||||
|
Paradise Point Foreshore Walk (Gold Coast) |
2 Jan, 2024 |
Easy |
4km return 1 hr |
|
| Never tiered of the waterviews. | ||||
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Scribbly Gums Conservation Area (Redland Bay) (South East Queensland) |
29 Dec, 2023 |
Easy |
6km return 90 mins |
|
| Network of many trails, many multi use. Trails marked but overview map not there yet. | ||||
|
Gorge Falls (Springbrook National Park) |
25 Dec, 2023 |
Medium |
4km return 2 hrs |
|
| Good timing! I had the Gorge all to myself. | ||||
|
Casuarina, Lomatia, Curtisli, Mahogany, Casuarina Trails (Karawatha Forest) |
12 Dec, 2023 |
Medium |
8.03km return 2.09 hrs |
|
| The rocky lookout does not disappoint. Lomatia and Curtisli trails now mostly covered with compacted crusher dust. | ||||
|
Rainforest Circuit (Lamington National Park) |
10 Dec, 2023 |
Very Easy |
1.2km return 30 mins |
|
| Late arvo is my fave time to enjoy the sun setting from the western part of the trail. | ||||
|
Mount Kaimon (Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyushu) (Japan) |
19 Nov, 2023 |
Medium |
9.8km return 5 hrs |
|
| Spectacular views from the trail but also from the train to Kaimon station. Steadily ascending. Well signed. | ||||
|
The Rocks Circuit (from Illaweena Street) (Karawatha Forest) |
24 Oct, 2023 |
Easy |
8km 2 hrs |
|
| Certainly another hot day. Started at 4.00pm and it turned into a very pleasant walk with the sun setting amongst the gumtrees. | ||||
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North Gorge Walk (Point Lookout) (North Stradbroke Island - Minjeeribah) |
17 Oct, 2023 |
Easy |
1.5km return 45 mins |
|
| Rough seas. Blowhole at its best. | ||||
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Bohgaban Falls (Lamington National Park) |
13 Oct, 2023 |
Hard |
10km return 4 hrs |
|
| Very low water level. Creek bed walk takes time but is actually the highlight of the walk, IMO. | ||||
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Mt Cordeaux (Main Range National Park) |
2 Oct, 2023 |
Medium |
6.8km return 2.5 hrs |
|
| A few Giant Spear Lilies still in bloom. Was a good season for those plants. | ||||
|
Rainforest Circuit (Main Range National Park) |
2 Oct, 2023 |
Easy |
1.6km return 25 mins |
|
| Short and enjoyable. Busy during the weekend. | ||||
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Yerrabi Pond Walk (Australian Capital Territory) |
4 Sep, 2023 |
Easy |
4km return 1 hr |
|
| Refreshing morning fog. | ||||
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Black Mountain Summit Trail (Australian Capital Territory) |
3 Sep, 2023 |
Medium |
5.4km return 2 hrs |
|
| Tower still closed. Combined the return walk with the Botanical Garden. Black Mountain Gate opens 9.30am. | ||||
|
Mount Ainslie Summit Hike (Australian Capital Territory) |
2 Sep, 2023 |
Easy |
4.5km return 2 hrs |
|
| Straight up and loop down. Take a picture of the trail map as signage for the loop is sporadic. | ||||
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Lake Burley Griffin Circuit (Bridge to Bridge) (Australian Capital Territory) |
2 Sep, 2023 |
Very Easy |
5km return 2 hrs |
|
| Timing was right for the peach/ plum/ cherry tree blossoms. Different varieties planted and likely pretty blossoms over an extended period of time. | ||||
|
Arakwal NP Circuit (New South Wales) |
30 Aug, 2023 |
Easy |
2.6km return 1 hr |
|
| Excellent track through coastal clay heath. Checked out the Eric Wright lookout on Paterson Road as well. Interpretive sign. | ||||
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Three Sisters Walk (New South Wales) |
30 Aug, 2023 |
Easy |
1.6km return 30 mins |
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| Upgraded trail. Generous viewing platform and proper steps down to the beach. Return via the beach a bonus including the option to visit the rocky island at very low tide. | ||||