Name | Date | Difficulty | Distance/Duration | |
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Reeds Lookout (Grampians National Park) |
20 Nov, 2024 |
Very Easy |
508m return 30 mins |
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A full day in the Grampians and this is our first stop to enjoy the view of the Ranges. | ||||
Lake Hamilton (Victoria) |
19 Nov, 2024 |
Easy |
4.2km return 90 mins |
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An hour to spare before we leave town so I took the opportunity to investigate the lake. A lovely tranquil walk around the lake enjoying the bird life. | ||||
Silverband Falls (Grampians National Park) |
19 Nov, 2024 |
Easy |
1.6km return 45 mins |
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After a picnic at Lake Bellfield we headed out to our first walk in the Grampians. A steady climb up toward the base of the falls was well worth it. | ||||
Wannon Falls (Victoria) |
18 Nov, 2024 |
Easy |
276m return 15 mins |
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Ahead of schedule today with time to seek out the local waterfalls around Hamilton. Dry season at the moment so not much water coming over the falls, but a pretty place to stop for a picnic. | ||||
Nigretta Falls (Victoria) |
18 Nov, 2024 |
Easy |
488m return 15 mins |
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Second falls of the day and this one was more of an adventure as you could walk out to the top of the falls and rock hop up the river bed to the pools for a swim. | ||||
Battery Hill (Victoria) |
17 Nov, 2024 |
Easy |
1.6km return 1 hr |
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Sunday morning and the rain has stopped so a chance to get out to Port Fair Bay. A pleasant walk out along the hill and then down and along the breakwall. | ||||
Griffiths Island (Victoria) |
17 Nov, 2024 |
Medium |
2.9km return 1 hr |
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The wind was blowing a gale that almost knocked me off the causeway and was continually sandblasted on the way around the island. The Mutton Bird were out at see as they only come ashore at dusk, but was lucky enough to come across a mob of friendly swamp wallabies on the far side of the island. | ||||
The Grotto (Port Campbell National Park) |
16 Nov, 2024 |
Easy |
815m return 30 mins |
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Bay of Islands (Port Campbell National Park) |
16 Nov, 2024 |
Easy |
1.5m return 1 hr |
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Soldiers Memorial (Victoria) |
16 Nov, 2024 |
Easy |
500m return 30 mins |
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An early morning stroll from our accommodation led me up above the jetty, where there is no boat ramp and boats are launched by crane. And then out to the cliff edge watching the SUP and board riders surf into the inlet on some good waves. Backtrack to the Soldiers Memorial and then on to Prady’s Lookout. | ||||
London Bridge (Port Campbell National Park) |
16 Nov, 2024 |
Easy |
218m return 30 mins |
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Loch Ard Gorge (Port Campbell National Park) |
15 Nov, 2024 |
Easy |
1.7km return 45 mins |
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The Twelve Apostles (Port Campbell National Park) |
15 Nov, 2024 |
Very Easy |
1.2km return 45 mins |
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Cougal Cascades (Springbrook National Park) |
26 Sep, 2024 |
Very Easy |
1.6km return 1 hr |
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Mt Marlay Lookout & Summit Loop (Darling Downs South West) |
13 Jul, 2024 |
Easy |
600m return 30 mins |
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An early morning walk with cloud cover meant there were no views. They did lift as I was leaving and provided a stunning view of the town below. | ||||
Mary Cairncross Reserve (Sunshine Coast) |
30 Jun, 2024 |
Very Easy |
2km return 1 hr |
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Mount Coolum (Sunshine Coast) |
30 Mar, 2024 |
Medium |
2.6km return 90 mins |
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Black Mountain Summit Trail (Australian Capital Territory) |
18 Mar, 2024 |
Medium |
5.4km return 2 hrs |
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This is a leg burner with no ‘reward’. Since the Telstra Tower and Café closed during Covid, now never to be reopened, there is absolutely no view from the top and no reason for anyone to drive to the top let alone hike. Cut the trees back and it could be an awesome 360° vista. I choose the route up through the Botanic Gardens, which at least provided some interest and a great café for a coffee and a bite to eat when you got back. |
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Mt Ainslie Lookout (Australian Capital Territory) |
17 Mar, 2024 |
Very Easy |
100m return 10 mins |
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A very misty morning today, so the views were obscured somewhat. | ||||
Mary Cairncross Reserve (Sunshine Coast) |
12 Dec, 2023 |
Very Easy |
2km return 1 hr |