An overnight or long day walk in Lesueur National Park, the Yonga Trail explores offers an extended exploration of Lesueur's varied landscapes. Starting near Mt Lesueur, the trail leaves the shorter day walks to explore a mix of Wandoo Woodlands, sandy open heathlands and the heath covered laterite ridges. Featuring a lovely campsite halfway, the Yonga Trail is well worth exploring during the wildflower season
Showing posts with label Day Walks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Day Walks. Show all posts
Thursday, 21 October 2021
Yonga Trail (Lesueur National Park)
Posted on 11:29 by AlissaandDon
Categories: Coral Coast, Day Walks, Lesueur National Park, Multi-Day Walks, Western Australia |
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Monday, 7 October 2019
Greenant Creek & Tjaetaba Falls (Litchfield National Park)
Posted on 01:12 by AlissaandDon
An outstanding short walk in Litchfield National Park, the walk to Tjeataba Falls explores Greenant Creek's landscape. Passing through a mix of rainforest and dry savannah woodlands, the pleasant walk leads to the small but excellent swimming hole at the head of Tjeataba Falls. Less crowded than Wangi Falls, this is a more secluded alternative for those looking for an Outback swimming hole experience
Categories: Day Walks, Litchfield National Park, Northern Territory, Rainforest, Top End, Waterfalls |
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Sunday, 6 October 2019
Wangi Falls (Litchfield National Park)
Posted on 21:47 by AlissaandDon
A spectacular short walk in Litchfield National Park, the Wangi Falls Loop explores the area around the namesake waterfall. Starting at the picnic area, the trail heads along boardwalks along the edge of the large waterhole before entering dense rainforest. Rising up the escarpment, the trail provides fantastic views of the landscape before returning to the foot of the falls. A fantastic short walk, this is a great introduction to the Top End
Categories: Day Walks, Litchfield National Park, Northern Territory, Rainforest, Top End, Waterfalls |
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Saturday, 28 September 2019
Yued Ponar Trail (Leseuer National Park)
Posted on 11:24 by AlissaandDon
A spectacular wildflower walk in Leseuer National Park, the Yued Ponar Trail explores a variety of elevations and vegetation types through the region's biodiverse heath. Initially starting over a creek and passing through lowlands filled with wildflowers (in season), the trail rises up to Mt Peron and the Kada Boodja lookout for an incredible variety of wildflowers. Finishing again in the lowlands, the trail ends with one of the most spectacular wildlflower displays in Western Australia during the wildflower season. A must do walk
Categories: Coral Coast, Day Walks, Lesueur National Park, Western Australia, Wheatbelt, Wildflowers |
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Thursday, 26 September 2019
Point Ann Heritage Trail (Fitzgerald River National Park)
Posted on 13:20 by AlissaandDon
A very short but enjoyable walk in Fitzgerald River National Park, the Point Ann Heritage Trail explore the landscape of Point Ann while engaging with its heritage values. Starting at the Point Ann car park, the trail passes by a section of the infamous Rabbit Proof Fence before heading back along Point Charles Bay taking in spectacular coastal views. Featuring wildflowers blooms in Springtime, this is short trail well worth checking out
West Mount Barren (Fitzgerald River National Park)
Posted on 11:21 by AlissaandDon
A small mountain walk in Fitzgerald River National Park, this short trail rises to the summit of West Mt Barren. Starting along boardwalk, the trail then rises up a moderately steep trail before a more gentle approach to the summit. Featuring commanding views of the Fitzgerald Coastline, the walk is at its best during the wildflower season when a profusion of colourful flowers can be seen all the way to the summit
Saturday, 7 September 2019
Bickley Brook to Lions Lookout Walk GPS Route (Korung National Park)
Posted on 11:20 by AlissaandDon
A 100% on track Walk GPS Route, the Bickley Brook to Lions Lookout Walk combines two of Shire of Kalamunda walks to create a 10 kilometre loop. Starting at Hardinge Park, the trail explores the Bickley Brook Valley before heading over to Lions Lookout via a linking trail. Featuring areas renowned for their Spring wildflower blooms, this a perfect beginners' Walk GPS Route
Categories: Bickley Brook, Bickley Reservoir, Day Walks, Korung National Park, Perth, Perth Hills, Western Australia |
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Sunday, 25 August 2019
FR Berry Walk Trail (FR Berry Reserve)
Posted on 21:43 by AlissaandDon
A short 2.7 kilometre waterfall walk, the FR Berry Walk Trail explores the lovely FR Berry Reserve. Starting at the upper car park, the trail descends to then follow vehicles track to the stunning cascades and waterfall along Wooroloo Brook. Returning back past a jumble of granite outrcrops, the trail loops back to the start through pleasant Wandoo. An easy waterfall walk well worth visiting
Categories: Avon Valley, Day Walks, Perth Hills, Waterfalls, Western Australia, Wooroloo Brook |
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Honeyeater Hike (Bungendore Park)
Posted on 17:44 by AlissaandDon
A 7.7 km forest walk in Bungendore Park, the Honeyeater Hike is the longest trail in the park's trial network. Starting at Albany Hwy, the well marked trail follows a series of vehicle tracks through the park, taking walkers to a lovely valley and heath filled with blooming wildflowers in the springtime. A detailed trail with the greatest concentration of boot cleaning stations, this is a pleasant walk option in the Perth Hills that is worth checking out
Categories: Bungendore Park, Day Walks, Forest, Perth Hills, Western Australia, Wildflowers |
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Saturday, 27 July 2019
Harewood Forest Walk (Harewood Forest Conservation Area)
Posted on 17:50 by AlissaandDon
A short 1.2 kilometre return walk in Harewood Forest Conservation Area, the Harewood Forest Walk explores a stretch of forest along the Scotsdale Brook. Starting on Scotsdale Rd, the trail crosses a bridge and follows a well formed track along the brook through beautiful Karri forest with views of the brook along the way. An easy but mildly undulating trail, this is a good low challenge family-friendly option for tourists in the area
Saturday, 20 July 2019
Cathedral Range Northern Circuit (Cathedral Range State Park)
Posted on 18:17 by AlissaandDon
A spectacular loop walk in Cathedral Range State Park, the Cathedral Range Northern Circuit combines a number of the the park's tracks to form a classic circuit over the range. Starting near the Little River, the trail rises up to follow the high Ridge Track as it traverses the rugged spine of the Cathedral Range over its namesake mountain. Featuring incredible views and engaging walking, this is a fantastic circuit relatively close to Melbourne
Categories: Cathedral Range, Cathedral Range State Park, Day Walks, Mountains, Victoria |
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Friday, 12 July 2019
Glow Worm Tunnel Walk Track (Wollemi National Park)
Posted on 18:16 by AlissaandDon
A short family friendly walking Wollemi National Park, this 2 kilometre trail leads walkers to the Glow Worm Tunnel - an old abandoned railway tunnel that is now home to glow worms. Following a railway formation through the area's signature rock pagodas and eucalypt forest, the trail passes through the dark tunnel, where stopping halfway and turning off lights will reward walkers with views of glow worms providing pin pricks of light in the darkness
Categories: Blue Mountains, Day Walks, New South Wales, Wollemi National Park |
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Dry Canyon (Wollemi National Park)
Posted on 18:15 by AlissaandDon
An easy canyon walk in Wollemi National Park, the Dry Canyon is one of the few canyon walks in the Blue Mountains that does not require swim throughs or abseiling. Initially passing through forest and rock pagodas, the easy to follow trail passes through two constrictions, with the second being relatively sustained, dark and spectacular. One of the more accessible canyon walks, this is a great introduction to Blue Mountain canyons
Categories: Blue Mountains, Canyons, Day Walks, New South Wales, Wollemi National Park |
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Thursday, 11 July 2019
Leura Cascades (Blue Mountains National Park)
Posted on 18:15 by AlissaandDon
A 4.5 kilometre loop walk in Blue Mountains National Park, the Leura Cascades Circuit explores the beautiful cascades leading to Leura Falls. Starting at the day use area, the trail features a series of small waterfalls along its course before the creek flows over the cliffs. Rising up, the trail then returns back to the car while offering spectacular views of the the valley and Mt Solitary in the distance. An excellent short walk option
Sunday, 2 June 2019
Flynn Hills Walk GPS Route (Wandoo National Park)
Posted on 14:36 by AlissaandDon
A medium length, mostly off-track walk in Wandoo National Park, the Flynn Hills Walk GPS Route explore this seldom visited national park. Starting in open Wandoo woodlands, the trail passes through interesting granite boulders, up and over laterite ridges and through a surprising variety of forest and landscape types. While 96% off-track, this pleasant walk is a great way to test out your navigational skills
Categories: Day Walks, Forest, Off Track Walking, Perth Hills, Wandoo National Park, Western Australia |
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Sunday, 26 May 2019
Helena Pipehead Walk (Kalamunda NP)
Posted on 14:31 by AlissaandDon
An enjoyable walk in Kalamunda National Park, the Helena Pipehead Walk explores the a section of the Helena River downstream of Mundaring Weir. Heading along old vehicle tracks, the trail follows the river to so excellent vantage points while also passing the Pipehead Dam. Heading to the Piesse Brook valley, the trail loops back through more pleasant forest. One of the better Shire of Kalamunda walks
Categories: Day Walks, Forest, Helena Valley, Kalamunda National Park, Perth, Perth Hills, Western Australia |
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Sunday, 5 May 2019
Clackline Walk GPS Route (Clackline Nature Reserve)
Posted on 21:30 by AlissaandDon
Another enjoyable short walk in the Northam area, the partly off-track Clackline Walk GPS Route explores Clackline Nature Reserve. Basically a loop up and over a Wandoo-covered laterite ridge, the easy going hike features some excellent forest walking. The shortest Walk GPS route, Clackline can easily be combined with one or two other short walks in the nearby Northam area
Categories: Avon Valley, Clackline Nature Reserve, Day Walks, Forest, Northam, Off Track Walking, Western Australia |
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Mokine Walk GPS Route (Mokine Nature Reserve)
Posted on 16:11 by AlissaandDon
An excellent short walk in the Northam area, the off-track Mokine Walk GPS Route explores the small but spectacular Mokine Nature Reserve. Dominated by outstandingly beautiful Wandoo forest, the walk features some excellent views from laterite breakaways and an incredible natural wall of granite in the middle of the forest. A relatively easy route, this walk can easily combined with other short Walk GPS walks in the Northam area
Categories: Avon Valley, Day Walks, Forest, Mokine Nature Reserve, Northam, Off Track Walking, Western Australia |
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Monday, 22 April 2019
East Mount Barren (Fitzgerald River NP)
Posted on 19:02 by AlissaandDon
A small mountain walk in Fitzgerald River National Park, this short trail rises to the summit of East Mt Barren. Starting along boardwalk, the trail then rises steeply before a more gentle approach across a number of ridges. Scrambling to the summit, the jagged rocky shards offer commanding views of the Fitzgerald Biosphere. An excellent short walk with great views of one of Western Australia's best national parks
Sunday, 21 April 2019
Le Grand Coastal Trail (Cape Le Grand National Park)
Posted on 21:49 by AlissaandDon
One of Western Australia's greatest day walks, the Le Grand Coastal Trail is a suitably grand tour of the spectacular coastline in Cape Le Grand National Park. Starting at Rossiter Bay, the trail alternates between rugged, granite headlands and some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia. A truly outstanding bushwalk, this is a must do that is worth doing in spite of the somewhat challenging logistics
Categories: Cape Le Grand National Park, Day Walks, Golden Outback, Western Australia |
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