Profile for rob.bushman - Aussie Bushwalking

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Name	Date	Difficulty	Distance/Duration
Tallebudgera Creek Circuit (Gold Coast)	5 Mar, 2017	Easy	8km return 2 hrs
A nice one for the late afternoon or early morning, most of the track does not have tree coverage so bring a hat. Great views to be seen along the way. Plenty of places to stop for a picnic or swim.
Elanora Wetlands (Gold Coast)	4 Mar, 2017	Easy	3km return 45 mins
A bit smelly from the treatment plant but it's not too bad. Apparently a good spot for birding but didn't see many due to the time of the day.
Cudgen Creek Estuary (New South Wales)	25 Feb, 2017	Easy	5.8km return 90 mins
Flat and easy. Nice beach and creek views. The Cudgen Headland section of this walk doesn't have much of a set path. Choose whether you want to walk through the park, along the beach or the road. There were a few osprey flying around which was nice.
Springbrook Pinnacle (Springbrook National Park)	19 Feb, 2017	Hard	20km return 7 hrs
This walk was nice but I didn't really enjoy it once the track left the Warrie Circuit. The pink tape was frequent and very handy but the track was quiet overgrown. There were some nice views approaching the pinnacle. We managed some scrambling but did not continue passed a rocky platform which looked ready to crumble (probably due to frequent access by hikers). Be mindful this is a whole day hike, make sure you have sufficient daylight to complete the walk. Despite all this, the views were nice and features of the Warrie Circuit are worth the journey.
Warrie Circuit (Springbrook National Park)	19 Feb, 2017	Hard	17km return 5 hrs
A magnificent rainforest walk with plenty of waterfalls to see (and go under) along the way. Picked up a couple of leeches, no big deal. Plenty of wildlife to see also. Well worth the effort :-)
Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk (South East Queensland)	5 Feb, 2017	Easy	1.5km return 1 hr
Another great visit, still a bit expensive but nevertheless. If you come between October and January you may be lucky to see some Richmond Birdwing Butterflies (I saw several).
Bullocky Rest to Forgan Cove Loop (South East Queensland)	4 Feb, 2017	Easy	8km return 110 mins
An easy walk with some nice lake views. Good for a cool afternoon.
Boat Harbour, Point Danger and North Tweed Circuit (Gold Coast)	29 Jan, 2017	Easy	4.15km return 1 hr
An easy, short and paved walk with plenty to see along the way. As there isn't much shade along the way this one is best done in the early morning or late afternoon.
Westside Track (D'Aguilar National Park)	26 Jan, 2017	Easy	6km return 2.5 hrs
This walk is less busy than the others from the Maiala car park. There was a massive tree obstructing the track towards the end, this was manageable to climb under. I recommend combining this one with the Westerner Window track on the way back. It offers a nice view and will take you back to the picnic ground.
Western Window Track (D'Aguilar National Park)	26 Jan, 2017	Easy	1.2km return 30 mins
A nice lookout. You can cheat by parking alongside the road and walking down the steps. If you are after a bit more of a challenge consider combining this walk with the Westside Track.
Burringbar Range Tunnel (New South Wales)	22 Jan, 2017	Easy	6.2km return 2.5 hrs
An enjoyable walk. Walking on the rail track was a bit challenging at times. The tunnel was amazing, saw plenty of micro bats and glow worms. The overgrown section at the end was very popular with the bird life.
Araucaria Lookout (Lamington National Park)	8 Jan, 2017	Medium	17.8km return 6 hrs
If you love panoramic views then this walk is for you. The track was a bit muddy due to the light rain the previous day. The path is a little overgrown in sections and I did see two snakes, definitely wear long pants for this one. Once the track splits from the Border Track the amount of traffic decreases significantly. The Border Track feeds most of the other tracks in the area so the traffic is a lot higher which reduces the chances to see wildlife, because of this it can be a bit of a slog. Despite this, the Orchid Bower and Araucaria lookouts were amazing and well worth the journey.
Tinchi Tamba Wetlands (Brisbane City Council Local Walks)	2 Jan, 2017	Very Easy	3.8km return 1 hr
A nice flat walk, best to combine all walks in the area. A good place for birding.
Tabbil-ban dhagun (Brisbane City Council Local Walks)	2 Jan, 2017	Very Easy	1.5km return 30 mins
Nice walk for birdwatchers. This area is supposed to be good to spot Rainbow Honeyeaters. I didn't see any but I could hear them.
Mary Cairncross Reserve (Sunshine Coast)	1 Jan, 2017	Very Easy	2km return 1 hr
Another great visit. Saw plenty of interesting birds. Don't miss the fantastic lookout of the Glasshouse Mountains across the road.
Tweed River Walk (New South Wales)	31 Dec, 2016	Easy	8.2km return 90 mins
A nice walk for early morning or late afternoon. The boardwalk was closed to the public so hopefully it opens up again soon. It's probably the nicest part of the walk.
MacKenzie Falls Lookout Walk (Grampians National Park)	28 Dec, 2016	Very Easy	1.9km return 40 mins
Basic and easy walk but nice view of the falls. This walk is less crowded than the one to the base.
The Pinnacle (Grampians National Park)	28 Dec, 2016	Medium	5km return 4.5 hrs
Amazing lookout at the top. Plenty to see on the way as well. This walk requires a bit of rock hopping towards the top (not steep enough to call it scrambling). The best view I've experienced in the Grampians so far. Highly recommend.
The Balconies (Grampians National Park)	28 Dec, 2016	Very Easy	2.1km return 45 mins
Was very busy with many tourists and hard to get a park. Nice views to be seen from Reeds Lookout and The Balconies. Don't miss the lookout from the area next to the fire watch tower.
Chatauqua Peak (Grampians National Park)	27 Dec, 2016	Medium	5.6km return 2.5 hrs
Some spectacular rock formations to be seen. The lookouts are also great. The final section requires scrambling and can be quite tricky. There's good views even if you choose to not partake in the scramble. Do not attempt when wet as one slip could be fatal.