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Buderim Forest Park
This is a 45 hectare secluded oasis, hidden on the northern side of Buderim, less than a kilometre from the Buderim Village. This is a rainforest world of tall trees, ferns, babbling waterfalls, cascades and bird calls.
The area was purchased many years ago by the Council as a reserve for all of Buderim.
Amazingly much of the creek actually belongs to private land owners as once did the waterfall! The falls were a favourite recreational place for the region’s indigenous people and have been unofficially named “Serenity Falls”, but are widely known as the Buderim Falls.
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The Rocks Circuit (from Illaweena Street)
Starting from Stretton Reserve on Illaweena St, head to the far end of the picnic area and across the bridge over the lagoon. Start following the power lines and head slightly up hill. About 700 metres in, follow the sign to the right Dianella Trail. There's an interesting and rather random car wreck in here. Keep following it at any sign posts by heading to the Wallaby track.
When you reach the Wallaby track, head right for 170 metres then left for 120 metres onto the Rocks circuit. Head right (ignore the path in front of you) and keep following it around. Stick to the Rocks Circuit. You'll eventually come to an unsigned junction. Don't go uphill to the left (that will take you back to the Wallaby track) but head right down the gully and then up some stairs. This will eventually take you to an excellent little picnic area at the highest point in the park, with a nice view of the local area.
From the picnic area, head west on the Entolasia track towards the reservoirs and mobile phone towers. After the mobile tower (but before the huge/second water reservoir) head left where the sign says Wallaby track, but don't head onto the Wallaby track. There'll be a green arrow painted on a tree. Follow that arrow and head down the Casuarina track. If you ever wander off track, just follow the main track under the power lines until you get back to the bridge and lagoon.
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Casuarina, Lomatia, Curtisli, Mahogany, Casuarina Trails
Curtisli is a hard trail in some places as indicated on the maps, but worth it to reach Yagara Rocks Lookout.
Illaweena Street trailhead.
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Rocks, Dianella, Lomatia, Bracken, Entolasia, Rocks Trails
Trails added together to make walk longer.
Acacia Rd Trailhead
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Pages Pinnacle
PLEASE DO NOT THROW ROCKS OR ANYTHING OFF THE RIDGE LINE!!!!!!! PLEASE WATCH YOUR CHILDREN AND TEENS ALSO AND STOP THEM FROM THROWING ANY OBJECTS OFF OF THE RIDGE. ROCK CLIMBERS ARE FREQUENTLY CLIMBING BELOW AND MANY CLOSE CALLS OF CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE HAVE BEEN ENCOUNTERED LATELY FROM HIKERS THROWING ROCKS!!!
PLEASE DO NOT MAKE MARKINGS ALONG THIS TRAIL, THIS INCLUDES CARVING TREES AND PAINTING ROCKS
PLEASE RESPECT THE OUTDOORS AND LEAVE NO TRACE.
Pages Pinnacle is a 400m high tertiary rhyolite volcanic plug on a ridge between Springbrook and the Numinbah Valley. It is located above the Nerang River within the Numinbah State Forest. The Yugambeh people called the pinnacle kundohikulli meaning rock shaped boat. The pinnacle, similar to other ancient volcanic landmarks in the Gold Coast and northern New South Wales hinterlands, is an acid volcanic rock containing at least 66% silica. The view at the top of the Pages Pinnacle overlooks Hinze Dam.
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Arakwal NP Circuit
Arakwal blends the convenience of Byron Bay with the appeal of a secluded beach retreat, offering birdwatching, whale watching, swimming, fishing, and picnicking. Remnant of Coastal clay heath.
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The Northbrook River Trail (Northbrook Gorges)
Northbrook Gorge walking and swimming. Beautiful scenery and vegetation. Make sure you pick a nice warm day and bring sturdy shoes your are willing to get wet. the gorges at the end are "gorge-ous", first one you can wade (keep right), second one you definetely in for a swim if you want to cross it.
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Casuarina Falls Circuit
Enjoy the views of Dorrigo National Park and a series of waterfalls and creeks during a hike along Casuarina Falls circuit.
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Kita-dake 北岳 (Yamanashi Prefecture)
Kita-dake is one of the hundred famous mountains located in the Minami Alps National Park. Kita-dake is the second tallest mountain in Japan at 3,193 metres. It contains a wealth of rare and endangered animals and flowers.
The peak has some of the best views in all of Japan, featuring a stunning sunrise where the sun rises over Mt. Fuji.
Note that this hike can only be done during the summer months, from July until mid-October. From mid-October until June, snow can be found on the mountain.
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Bare Rock track and Morgan's Walk
Bare Rock is a minor peak North of Cunningham's Gap with great views towards the Mistake Mountains.
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Lower Portals
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 :)
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Mt Ararat
A long difficult multi-day ascent of the highest mountain in Turkey and the supposed final resting place of Noah's Ark.
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Fort Bribie Walk
Take a self-guided walk through the remnants of heritage-listed Fort Bribie. See gun emplacements, mine control huts, army field camp foundations and searchlight buildings. Signs along the walk give an insight into Fort Bribie and the men and women who served here from 1941 to 1945. Track markers on the beach help to locate the walk's access points.
Bring mosquito repellent the bugs here are notoriously plentiful.
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Waterfall Hike, Belair National Park
The most challenging trail in the park takes you through Echo Tunnel and to the picturesque rock escarpments of the Upper and Lower Waterfalls.
The falls tend to only flow after heavy rainfall.
Most of the trail is on dedicated walking trail, but a few short sections near the lower end of Queen Jubilee Drive are on fire track, and are shared trails with cyclists.
You can walk your dog in this park providing it remains under your control on a lead.
Take care at both waterfalls, the escarpment lookouts are not fenced and can be slippery near the cliff edge.
The trail starts at the Pines area.
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Cunnamulla Bushlands
1klm gravel path walking track showcasing Mulga Lands, Sandhills, Gidgee Stands, Mitchell Grass Plains, Brigalow Country and Wetlands.
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6
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Mt Barney North Peak
This challenging route offers all the views normally associated with a climb up Logan's Ridge without the extremely precipitous sections. There are a few exposed sections where a rope may be handy, particularly if the rock is wet.
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3
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Mount Beerwah Summit
The highest of the Glasshouse Mountains, the Mt Beerwah summit walk is slightly easier than Mt Tibrogargan but still quite challenging. It has extensive views of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Glasshouse Mountains.
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Tom Beatson Lookout Razorback Hill
A short stroll up the walkway to and around the Joongurranahreean Plateau which offers great views to the coast and inland.
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2
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Wickham Peak - Calytrix Circuit (Wickham Timber Reserve)
A sandstone adventure that climbs to the top of Wickham Peak which gives views of Brisbane City to the North and Mt Barney to the South. Once on top of the ridge the trail traverses heath country which has wildflower displays in Spring.
This walk is best in early morning or late afternoon in the summer months as it can be extremely hot in the middle of the day.
