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8.4
km
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4
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Amphitheatre
Hidden inside the walls of the gorge is a 60m deep chamber, gouged from the rock by running water. Resounding acoustics add to the awe-inspiring atmosphere within the Amphitheatre.
6
km
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2
hrs
Mount Nathan (Clagiraba Road access)
From creek to mountain through the bush. Views towards the east from Mt Nathan.
2
km
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40
mins
Mount Nathan (Nathan Valley Road access)
A short walk through the Mount Nathan Reserve to the summit of Mount Nathan with some views of the Gold Coast.
6
km
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2
hrs
Nerang National Park Ridge Loop
A walk in Nerang National Park ascending via the Nerang Break to the highest point in the National Park and then following the ridge North till dropping down to the Western Break via the steep 400 Break. Then following the Western Break to the start.
15
km
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8
hrs
Byangee Mountain and Pickering Point
A full day hike and scramble up one of the lesser known mountains in the Budawangs which hosts amazing views of the Castle and Pigeonhouse Mountain.
4
km
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2
hrs
Gorge Falls
Gorge Falls is a 5.6km return walk along the Cream Track, beginning at the end of Tallebudgera Creek Road.
When you reach the cream track signpost that takes you up some man made steps bear left and follow the path to the left to get to the falls. The track seems to disappear a few times but just continue along the edge of the creek and you keep finding it.
600
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30
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Bluey’s Circuit
Denmark Hill Conservation Park is within walking distance of
Ipswich Central. The main entry and parking areas are located
opposite the corner of Deebing and Clay Streets, just south
of the city centre.
Walking tracks lead to the water tower and provide 360° views
of Ipswich City and on a clear day, all the way to Brisbane.
Triassic Park, located within the park boundaries, provides
visitors with an opportunity to explore the many fossils that
were once found in the area.
800
m
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40
mins
Water Tower Circuit
Denmark Hill Conservation Park is within walking distance of Ipswich Central. The main entry and parking areas are located opposite the corner of Deebing and Clay Streets, just south of the city centre. Walking tracks lead to the water tower and provide 360° views of Ipswich City and on a clear day, all the way to Brisbane. Triassic Park, located within the park boundaries, provides visitors with an opportunity to explore the many fossils that were once found in the area.
400
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20
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Quarry Circuit
Denmark Hill Conservation Park is within walking distance of Ipswich Central. The main entry and parking areas are located opposite the corner of Deebing and Clay Streets, just south of the city centre.
Walking tracks lead to the water tower and provide 360° views of Ipswich City and on a clear day, all the way to Brisbane. Triassic Park, located within the park boundaries, provides visitors with an opportunity to explore the many fossils that were once found in the area.
200
m
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10
mins
Triassic Circuit
Denmark Hill Conservation Park is within walking distance of
Ipswich Central. The main entry and parking areas are located
opposite the corner of Deebing and Clay Streets, just south
of the city centre.
Walking tracks lead to the water tower and provide 360° views
of Ipswich City and on a clear day, all the way to Brisbane.
Triassic Park, located within the park boundaries, provides
visitors with an opportunity to explore the many fossils that
were once found in the area.
3.2
km
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1
hr
Araucaria Circuit
The Araucaria walk, the longest of the the two walks in the Jimna State Forest, begins with a short walk across a suspension bridge at the end of the camping ground. The 3.2km walk takes about an hour and takes you through open bushland at the start into a hoop pine/dry rain forest. As it winds through the forest, you ascend gently and walk around a dry river gorge. There's plenty of bird watching in the early morning and late afternoon. Look for (and hear) bell miners (bellbirds), finches, sulphur crested cockatoos, Australian wood ducks and wood swallows and many more species. Staghorns and elkhorns can be seen in part of the rainforest. Move back into grassland before reaching the suspension bridge.
**Updated Oct 2024: This walk has been closed and suspension bridge removed
870
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20
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Slacks Creek Environmental Park
Two loops - Open Forest Walk and Melaleuca forest walk join to make a 20 minute walk 870m long. Paperbarks and butterflies.
4.5
km
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2
hrs
Bimboolba Lookout via Illinbah Track
A side track from the Illinbah track up to where a lookout on the old graded walk system used to be
6
km
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3
hrs
Apple Tree Park to Little Nerang Creek Falls
Start from the car park at Apple Tree Park. Cross the road and decend down the fire trail until you find the NP TRAIL entrance on your left. Decend down to Creek crossing, waterfall and swimming holes. Climb back up the way you came, climbing the equivalent of a 61 story building.
This walk eventually links to the Warringa Pool Track which leads onto the Purling Brook Falls Circuit and is the route taken by the Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk.
5.4
km
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2
hrs
Pats Bluff
The West Cliff Track branches to the right from the Python Rock Track and then immediately sharp left past a Black Booyong with extensive buttressing and a tall Hoop Pine 30 metres further down the track.
Pat’s Bluff affords a view over the Albert and Logan River valleys to the Great Dividing Range. Follow the cliff line down past a view of Raining Cliff to the picnic area. Pat O’Reilly’s log cabin is 70 metres in from this spot. Peregrine Falcons nest in caves in these cliffs and often rest in the dead trees above the cliff line
20
km
7
hrs
Toolona Creek and Mount Wanungra Lookout
A full day walk that follows Toolona Creek in which over 8 waterfalls will be seen, also reaching Mt Wanungara lookout to provide views to Byron Bay.
10
km
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3
hrs
Enoggera Reservoir Circuit
This is a great walk through mostly canopied forest that skirts around Enoggera Reservoir. There are some quite steep hills which will be a challenge if you are not very fit, but most of the walk is easy. Glimpses of the reservoir, lots of beautiful trees, the odd encounter with wildlife make for a very enjoyable couple of hours.
It is best to call into the Information Centre at Walk About Creek before starting this walk as they have detailed instructions on navigating the bit of suburb walking required to complete the circuit. It's also useful to have the topographical map as the hike isn't on marked trails - it would be difficult to get lost - but it's possible! If you are doing a circuit then just keep taking Left hand turns if going anti clockwise! After reaching the dam wall keep on the left until you reach the transport hub (The Gap), The parking area has an exit that leads to the Walkabout Creek area with proper walkways.
8.3
km
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5
hrs
Mt Warning Summit Trail
MOUNT WARNING SUMMIT TRAIL IS NOW PERMANENTLY CLOSED.
A trail to the summit of Mt Warning offers beautiful 360 degree views of the Great Dividing Range from the peak. Lots of steps, can be slippery. A steep climb to the summit using chains, but the views from the top are worth it!
6.8
km
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2.5
hrs
Mt Cordeaux
Mt Cordeaux forms the Northern side of Cunningham's Gap. The track ends at a platform just below the main peak and is ideal for viewing South, down the length of Main Range National Park. There are also good views of the Moogerah Peaks, Mt Barney and North to the Mistake Mountains.
National Parks signage officially lists this walk as Grade 4 difficulty (most of the track is unsealed, with hazards such as tree roots/rocks, muddy sections and occasional tree-falls across the path). Walkers with a moderate level of fitness should find this a comfortable walk and be able to complete it in under the given timeframe.
