Profile for rob.bushman - Aussie Bushwalking

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Name	Date	Difficulty	Distance/Duration
Morans Falls (Lamington National Park)	2 Apr, 2016	Easy	4.4km return 90 mins
This one was so great I had to have a second visit :-)
Empire Pass Circuit (New South Wales)	28 Mar, 2016	Medium	5.3km return 2.25 hrs
With three waterfalls this is a scenic intensive walk, not too strenuous, and well signed. Be careful crossing the fords as the rocks can be a bit slippery. There is a forth waterfall, Fairy Falls which is a short side trip near the start. Recommend going a couple of days after a strong rain (for maximum waterfall goodness). Wear long pants as the section heading towards and away from Frederica Falls is quite narrow and a bit overgrown, the plants will scratch your legs. Also plenty of bird life around including Black and Gang Gang Cockatoos, and numerous honeyeaters.
Fairy Falls and Dantes Glen (New South Wales)	28 Mar, 2016	Easy	2km return 45 mins
Waterfall overload, this is a scenic intensive walk, not too strenuous, and well signed. Be careful crossing the fords as the rocks can be a bit slippery. Recommend going a couple of days after a strong rain (for maximum waterfall goodness).
Echo Point (Lawson / Hazelbrook) (New South Wales)	28 Mar, 2016	Easy	2.2km return 1 hr
As this is mostly a management trail there is not much to see on this walk. The lookout appeared to be blocked by trees. I recommend combining this walk with another in this area.
Cedar Brush to Basin Campsite (GNW) (New South Wales)	26 Mar, 2016	Hard	9.7km one-way 4.5 hrs
Not too difficult. Some nice scenery. Saw several lyrebirds in this area. The section north of Walkers Ridge Forest Rd (to Basin Campsite and the next section of the GNW) was closed for harvesting.
Kholo Gardens (Multiple Tracks) (Ipswich)	20 Mar, 2016	Easy	2km return 1 hr
Nice set of easy walks. Got them all done in an hour. Good facilities.
Flat Rock to Congewai Valley East Track Head (GNW) (New South Wales)	12 Mar, 2016	Hard	13.8km one-way 5 hrs
Quite steep in some areas. Some nice country scenery. Getting to this walk is a bit of a hassle. Watch out for the red bull ant (Myrmecia gulosa) nest just past the grass gully. These are very aggressive bull ants so if you see one immediately check your surrounding area and your shoes (they will climb up your shoes to sting you). The pain can last over a day.
Congewai Valley Trackhead (East) to Watagan Headquarters (GNW) (New South Wales)	5 Mar, 2016	Hard	17.2km one-way 7 hrs
A long one but it has arguably the most beautiful views of the Great North Walk. The 125r lookout deserves a special mention, this is an off-shoot from the main track but well worth the extra 15 minutes. The first 3km of the track is quite steep but it's pretty flat for the rest. Plenty of wildlife to see, saw a few echidnas and lyrebirds. The only problem with this walk is access. There's no public transport around the area. Unless you have organised a car shuffle (40 minutes drive one-way) at the start/end of the walk then you're going to have to do this walk return (34km).
Walk on Water Track (New South Wales)	29 Feb, 2016	Very Easy	1km return 45 mins
A short flat walk. Plenty of wildlife to be seen. Be on the lookout for butterflies and finches including fairy-wrens. Seconding the recommendation to bring mosquito repellent.
Fingal Head Lighthouse Walk (New South Wales)	29 Feb, 2016	Easy	1km return 30 mins
Easy with great views.
North Gorge Walk (Point Lookout) (North Stradbroke Island - Minjeeribah)	28 Feb, 2016	Easy	1.5km return 45 mins
Such beautiful blue waters. Saw a stingray, pacific green turtle and dolphins.
Curtis Falls (Tamborine National Park)	27 Feb, 2016	Easy	1.2km return 45 mins
Another great visit to this very popular track.
Lower Creek Circuit (Tamborine National Park)	27 Feb, 2016	Medium	2.4km return 75 mins
Another great visit to this very popular track.
Mapleton Falls & Wompoo Circuit (Mapleton National Park)	14 Feb, 2016	Easy	1.8km return 1 hr
An easy walk, a little steep at the start. Toilets and heaps of picnic tables here. The lookout from the car park is still closed. A nice view can be seen from the Peregine Lookout on the circuit (you can't see the falls from here though).
Greta Rd to Yarramalong (GNW) (New South Wales)	7 Feb, 2016	Medium	5.6km one-way 2 hrs
Nice short section of the Great North Walk. Watch out for the barb wire fence on the Yarramalong end of the track.
Yarramalong to Cedar Brush (GNW) (New South Wales)	7 Feb, 2016	Easy	11km one-way 3.5 hrs
A beautiful countryside walk but it is a bit annoying walking along the road side (no footpaths) for the whole duration. This one would make a good bike ride.
Grotto Point Lighthouse (Greater Sydney)	6 Feb, 2016	Easy	1.7km return 1 hr
Short walk to nice coastal views. If you are going to have lunch here watch out of Eastern Water Dragons they will surround you.
Watagan Headquarters to Heaton Lookout (GNW) (New South Wales)	24 Jan, 2016	Hard	8.1km one-way 4 hrs
Retried this section today. The problematic area (fallen tree) I experienced last time has been fully cleared, the path is now visible again :-) I'm impressed how quickly the Department resolved the issue. Please note the walk is difficult to follow (look for the spray painted trees), make sure you bring GPS. As there are a lot of dips and creek crossings I recommend bringing along a set of trekking poles too. Despite the comments above, this walk has a couple of fantastic views, lush rainforest areas, two waterfalls and diverse plant and wildlife.
Willunga Track (Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park)	16 Jan, 2016	Easy	1.4km return 40 mins
Very easy and short. Nice view at the top.
Headland Track / Resolute Loop (Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park)	16 Jan, 2016	Easy	4km return 105 mins
Fairly easy. Plenty to see: aboriginal artwork, Resolute Beach has its own waterfall, and West Head lookout has an amazing view of Barrenjoey Lighthouse and surrounds.