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Iwamura Castle 岩村城跡 (Gifu Prefecture)
Iwamura Castle is located in Iwamura-cho, Ena city. It is listed as one of the 100 famous castles in Japan. However, there isn't much castle to speak of. It is just the ruins of the castle. Some old bits of wall and other remains. Don't expect too much from Iwamura castle. But the hike up and around Iwamura is nice. If you are lucky (or unlucky) you might find some snakes and inoshishi knocking about.
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Bohgaban Falls
Follows the Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk before off trail rock hopping up Nixon Creek to Bohgaban Falls.
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Mermaid Mountain
Bush walk from Mt Crosby (town) to Mermaid mountain in Brisbane Forest Park. Lots of uphill tracks and great view of Lake Manchester and surrounding hills from the top.
Entrance for walk from Wirrabara Road, which is off Mount Crosby Road.
Start on the Powerline Road firetrail then turn left onto Rocky Mountain High Break. After about 9kms you will reach the view!
Finally, return to Wirrabara Road via the same path in reverse.
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Iwamura Castle + Mitsumoriyama 岩村城跡＋三ツ森山 (Gifu Prefecture)
A nice hike up Iwamura Castle with sweeping views of the Gifu countryside. Lots of history.
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Gohou no Taki 五宝の滝 (Gifu Prefecture)
Gohou no Taki is a series of seven waterfalls located in Yaotsu in Gifu Prefecture. In the mid-1500s, the waterfalls here were used as a special training site making them also historically important.
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Byoubuzan 屛風山 (Gifu Prefecture)
Byoubuzan is situated in Mizunami. On the walk you can see great waterfalls and stunning views of rural Japan.
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Queen Mary Falls Circuit
From the Queen Mary Falls lookout, watch Spring Creek plunge over the 40m Queen Mary Falls to continue its twisting journey down the valley floor to join the Condamine River. On a summer's day take time to pause for a moment to feel the waterfall's cool spray.
There are often water dragons sunbaking on rocks around the valley floor and the track goes through plenty of ferns and native Australian trees.
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Urupukapuka
Urupukapuka is an island criss-crossed with walks. The article covers the main ones.
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Swan View Heritage Tunnel
This trail to the Swan View Train Tunnel is popular for birding, hiking, and mountain bike riding.
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Daggs Falls Lookout
Daggs Falls on Spring Creek makes a dramatic 38m drop as you watch from the lookout above.
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Akechi Castle 明智城 (Gifu Prefecture)
Akechi Castle is located in Akechi-cho in Ena Gifu Prefecture. Akechi is the supposed birthplace of the famed Akechi Mitsuhide. The castle at Akechi is ruins and there isn't anything remaining. There are sign posts along the way with information in both English and Japanese that explain the history of the castle and surrounding area of Akechi. From the castle ruins you get a nice view of Akechi primary and Akechi middle school.
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Babinda Boulders
The Devil's Pool Walk is a 1.3 kilometre return walk along Babinda Creek downstream from the picnic area. Slightly undulating along a rough bitumen track, the walk leads through the rainforest to two viewing platforms where the creek cascades down a series of spectacular waterfalls, granite boulders and washpools.
The Wonga Track Rainforest Circuit is an 850 metre loop walk which begins by crossing the creek on the suspension bridge from the picnic area. Read the information signs along the flat, dirt track about the wide variety of rainforest plants along the walk. There are also some secluded swimming holes along the walk, slightly away from the main swimming area at the picnic ground.
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Sublime Point Track
"It wasn’t just the steep climb that took my breath away - the incredible scenery left me breathless too."
Sublime Point walking track is one of the iconic treks of the Illawarra escarpment, and a challenging walk through lush coastal rainforest to the plateau above with incredible scenic views. The steep climb is ideal for experienced bushwalkers and a great nature escape only an hour from Sydney, north of Wollongong.
Starting at Sublime point lookout carpark, the track descends steeply with many steps through dense forests dotted with tree ferns and palms. Stop for a breather for some great birdwatching, and look out for yellow-tailed black cockatoos or raptor birds such as falcons and kestrels.
A series of ladders allow you to rock-hop your way down from the summit, where you’ll be rewarded with magnificent views up and down the coast. Enjoy lunch at the picnic facilities or nearby cafe upon your return.
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Mt Ngungun
Mount Ngungun (pronounced 'noo noo')but generally known as "Gun Gun" is a very popular hike due to its relative ease and fantastic views. Traditional owners have asked that this mountain not be climbed.
A well defined graded track with some steep sections. The track begins in open forest with a fern understory. Part way up the mountain, there is a great view of Mt Tibrogargan as the track passes a small rock overhang. The summit provides spectacular close-up views of nearby Mt Tibrogargan, Mt Tibberoowuccum, Mt Coonowrin and Mt Beerwah.
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Mount Baga
Mt Baga (formerly Mt Jim Crow) is a volcanic plug of trachyte, sitting alone on a flat plain at over 200m high. There are a few different tracks up which include steep walks. One section is a loose rock scramble for about 60m. Beautiful views. Easy bushwalk to the base of the mountain. A quick but hard climb up to the top.
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Nandroya Falls
Nandroya Falls is a spectacular 50m waterfall along Douglas Creek that drops from a basalt parapet. The walk takes you through thick jungle rainforest with lots to see and avoid.
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Millaa Millaa Falls
Millaa Millaa Falls is the most beautiful and iconic waterfall of the waterfall-laden Atherton Tablelands region. What the falls has going for it, is a lush rainforest setting fringed with broad ferns, colourful flowers and a plunge pool suitable for swimming. Even though the size of the falls is modest, at 18.3m, it possessed a photo-friendly classical rectangular shape, which complements the idyllic scenery well.
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Ellinjaa Falls
Ellinjaa Falls are picturesque falls that are part of the Waterfalls Circuit along with Millaa Millaa and Zillie Falls. Enjoy the sound of the water rushing over a series of lava columns and watch for turtles and platypus. The falls are a great spot for swimming with a little ledge hidden behind the falls that you can sit on and take in the rainforest scenery.
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Tchupala Falls
Beautiful, short track through to Tchupala falls via rainforest.
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Wallicher Falls
Fantastic, short, easy walk to Wallicher Falls. Tchupala Falls is off the same track so do both while you're here.