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12.6
km
return
4
hrs
Kinaba Track
Cabbage palm and paperbark wetlands feature along this popular walk to the Sir Thomas Hiley Information Centre Kinaba on the shores of Lake Cootharaba from Elanda.
3.5
km
return
1
hr
Sandy Creek Track
Walk through patches of majestic Hoop Pine forests following
Sandy Creek on this moderate level hike.
6
km
return
90
mins
Big Falls & Barker Creek Lookout
6.09km Return from the Paradise Carpark (Along the Barker Creek Circuit track)
2.5
km
return
1
hr
Koondaii Circuit
A short circuit which takes you through shady dry rainforest then out to Koondaii Lookout with views of the western side of the Bunya Mountains over the Darling Downs. The cliff face falls away sharply providing you with a treetop canopy view into the valley below.
Officially a Grade 4/Hard track (some steep sections, stairs, and cliff-edges to be aware of), this walk would be manageable for most people with a moderate level of fitness.
3.2
km
return
1
hr
Mill Point Cemetery
An easy flat walk through woodlands and along fire trails to a memorial in honour of the early Mill Point settlers.
5.3
km
return
90
mins
Mill Point
Walk through allocasuarina and paperbark forests. Take a 400m side track to Mill Point and follow the self-guided historical walk to the site of a timber mill township that flourished from 1872 to 1892.
8
km
one-way
2
hrs
South Bald Rock RBC via the Stone Cottage
Approximately 8km walk from the stone gate, and then via the old stone cottage to South Bald Rock remote bush camp (yes, there's a "camp"). This walk takes you East along some lovely grassy flat land and around a few rocky outcrops before travelling clockwise around the Northern edge of West Bald Rock, then South, counter-clockwise around Middle Bald Rock, before finally descending into a semi-swampy valley on the Western edge of South Bald Rock. Around the rocky areas there's some ups and downs but easily achievable for someone of moderate fitness and ability. There's a lone "no fires" sign installed indicating the general camp area. Pick your camp site well, as with just a reasonable shower of rain the water only goes downhill. Wouldn't recommend this location during heavy storms or heavy rains, as rising creeks could be hard to predict for beginners.
500
m
return
10
mins
Garraan-gurr Walking Track (Orara East State Forest)
Loop walk that starts at Sealy Lookout. Sweeping views towards Coffs Harbour coastline.
1.4
km
return
30
mins
Rainforest Walking Track (Orara East State Forest)
Loop walk through rainforest and along a creek. A few options to extend the walk with additional loops.
1.3
km
return
30
mins
Gumgali Walking Track (Orara East State Forest)
Return walk to Korora Lookout with panoramic views towards Coffs Harbour coastline.
500
m
return
30
mins
The Lost City
The Lost City is a series of impressive towering sandstones in Litchfield National Park. The vast array of these rock formations gives the impression of ancient city ruins.
Access to The Lost City is via a 4WD access road from Litchfield Park Road between Buley Rockhole and Tolmer Falls.
The 10km dirt track can be of varying difficulties depending on the time of year.
The attraction closes during the wet season when the track becomes completely impassable.
Camping is not allowed and there are no facilities.
3.4
km
return
90
mins
Tjaynera (Sandy Creek)
There is a moderate 1.7km track leading to the Tjaynera falls swimming hole.
3
km
return
90
mins
Mamukala Wetlands
Mamukala wetlands is a bird-lover’s dream. This short walk allows bird-watchers to see an astonishing variety of bird life.
Birdlife
Nestled into the paperbarks is an observation platform that allows you to quietly view the birdlife, there is also a mural that illustrates the seasonal changes that occur throughout the year.
With large numbers of magpie geese, kites, comb-crested jacanas, cormorants, willie wagtails, purple swamp hens, finches and kingfishers that congregate in this magnificent billabong this makes for one of the best birdwatching areas in Kakadu.
If you are lucky you may even spot an agile wallaby or the occasional crocodile loitering around the edge of the billabong.
800
m
return
30
mins
Bukbukluk Lookout
A lovely little spot for a picnic lunch, this short, pretty walk is suitable for all the family.
Enjoy views of old Goodparla Station and the southern hills and ridges.
6
km
return
6
hrs
Twin Falls Escarpment Walk
Twin Falls escarpment walk
FEATURES: Hike to the top of the Arnhem Land escarpment,
pass through monsoon vine forest and admire
ancient sandstone formations from the lookout.
Follow the creek to the track’s end.
DISTANCE: 6 km return
TIME: Allow 6 hrs
GRADE: Difficult, marked track.
6
km
return
6
hrs
Barrk Marlak Walk
FEATURES: Rugged ascent to the top of the escarpment,
through Anbinik forests and across exposed
sandstone heath country to the top of Jim Jim Falls.
DISTANCE: 6 km return
TIME: Allow 4–6 hrs
GRADE: Difficult, steep climb, marked track.
2
km
return
90
mins
Jim Jim Falls
Immerse yourself in rugged natural surroundings as you navigate challenging walking tracks to the Arnhem Land plateau.
Jim Jim Falls features a 2 km return walk through monsoon forest and over boulders to a deep pool. The waterfall flows from the start of the tropical summer until mid-July.
2
km
return
90
mins
Maguk (Barramundi Gorge)
This dazzling waterfall spills from steep gorge walls into a pristine natural pool. A short monsoon rainforest walk delivers you to this stunning location where lush vegetation and beautiful wildlife is found.
Rainbow pitas, emerald doves and spangled drongos are common here while endemic Anbinik trees – the biggest trees in Stone Country – find refuge in the forest. You emerge near the end of the trail into a bouldered river section. From here you can continue on the marked trail across the river to the main plunge pool set in an immense stone amphitheatre.
Reach it via the Maguk walk, an hour’s drive south of Cooinda.
600
m
return
30
mins
Great Western Mine (Arltunga Historic Reserve)
Great Western Mine: a self guided walk, 600 m return. This walk will take you to what was once the second most productive mine at White Range, producing 600 ounces of gold. Scramble into this cavernous mine and explore its many secrets. Along the track you will discover the remains of miners stone buildings, and wooden buildings left from later miners that reworked the area. A walk information sheet is available from the carpark.
200
m
return
1
hr
Jokers Mine & Gorge (Arltunga Historic Reserve)
Joker Mine
From the buildings, you can take the steep 150m walk up the hill through the spinifex and Blue Mallee to the Joker Mine. Walk towards the mullock heap on the edge of the gully. Here you will find an adit (horizontal drive), which up until 1905 had yielded .
Joker Gorge
Joker Gorge rewards the walker with some stunning scenery. It is also home to some of Arltunga’s most interesting wildlife. This gorge contains the only source of semipermanent surface water within the reserve, and hence wildlife is more concentrated here. The large rocks, overhangs, and steep cliffs provide ideal habitat for Black-footed Rockwallabies. If you are quiet you will be able to spot them here at any time of the day. You may be able to see droppings of Dingoes and Echidnas. Spinifex Pigeons, Crested Pigeons, Zebra Finches, and Honeyeaters are common here.
