A medium length, partly off-track loop in Jarrahdale State Forest, the Abyssinia Rock Walk GPS Route explores Abyssinia Rock. Initially following the Bibbulmun Track, the route traverses the entire length of the rock and the next granite outcrop along before looping back through Jarrah forest and crossing a number of creeks. One of Walk GPS's more on-track walks, this is a good trail walk for partly off-track walking
Showing posts with label Off Track Walking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Off Track Walking. Show all posts
Saturday, 29 June 2019
Abyssinia Rock Walk GPS Route (Jarrahdale State Forest)
Posted on 13:33 by AlissaandDon
Categories: Abyssinia Rock, Forest, Off Track Walking, Perth, Perth Hills, Western Australia |
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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, 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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Sunday, 26 August 2018
Bickley Reservoir to Ellis Brook Walk GPS Route (Banyowla Regional Park)
Posted on 14:28 by AlissaandDon
An excellent unmarked route in the Perth Hills, the Bickley Reservoir to Ellis Brook Walk GPS route links up two popular walking areas. Starting in the Bickley Reservoir picnic area, the walk follows old vehicle tracks and off track sections through open Wandoo forest to the stunning Sixty Foot Falls and two quarries. Featuring on of Perth's best waterfalls, small creeks and wildflowers in season, this is a great introductory off track walk
Saturday, 11 August 2018
Boyagin Rock Walk GPS Route (Boyagin Nature Reserve)
Posted on 20:14 by AlissaandDon
One of the finest all-day walks within two hours of Perth, the off-track Boyagin Rock Walk GPS Route explores the granite-dominated landscape in Boyagin Nature Reserve. Starting at Boyagin Rock, the walk passes through beautiful Wandoo Woodlands and some of the most incredible giant granite boulders on any walk in Western Australia. A thoroughly enjoyable circuit walk at the edge of the Wheatbelt.
Categories: Boyagin Nature Reserve, Boyagin Rock, Golden Outback, Off Track Walking, Western Australia |
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Sunday, 5 August 2018
North Dandalup Walk GPS Route (State Forest 14)
Posted on 19:06 by AlissaandDon
An incredible off-track challenge in State Forest 14, the North Dandalup Walk GPS Route explore an area downstream of North Dandalup Dam. Descending to the North Dandalup River, the kilometre of walking upstream past waterfalls and cascades is one of the finest kilometres of walking in the Perth Region. A great off-track route, this a must do for experienced odd-track walkers
Categories: Forest, North Dandalup, North Dandalup River, Off Track Walking, State Forest 14, Western Australia |
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Sunday, 22 July 2018
Three Mountains Walk GPS Route (Monadnocks Conservation Park)
Posted on 20:58 by AlissaandDon
A challenging unmarked route in the Monadnocks Conservation Park, this simplified version of the Three Mountains Walk GPS Route explores some of the lesser known parts of the park. Initially heading off-track, the route follows the granite-dominated ridge to the spectacular Mt Randall before following the Bibbulmun Track over Mt Cuthbert and Mt Vincent. A spectacular circuit walk in of Perth's best loved parks
Sunday, 24 June 2018
William Bay Circuit (William Bay National Park)
Posted on 06:44 by AlissaandDon
A Long Way's Better Original, the William Bay Circuit explores William Bay National Park. Starting at Waterfall Beach, the trail follows the Munda Biddi before joining the Bibbulmun Track through granite domes towards Tower Hill. Descending to Mazzoletti Beach, the circuit traverses Greens Pool and Elephant Cove before an adventurous rocky scramble back to Waterfall Beach via Madfish Bay. A grand tour of one of WA's best coastal national parks
Saturday, 16 June 2018
Wooroloo Brook Walk GPS Route (Darling Range)
Posted on 12:15 by AlissaandDon
An excellent unmarked route in the Darling Scarp, the Wooroloo Brook Walk explores one of the beautiful tributaries of the Swan River. Starting in Gidgegannup bushland, the walk follows old vehicle tracks and off track sections through open Wandoo forest and granite formations to create a stunning and relatively easy to follow route. Featuring waterfalls, creek crossings and stunning views, this is a great introductory off track walk
Categories: Darling Scarp, Forest, Off Track Walking, Perth, Perth Hills, Swan Valley, Walyunga National Park, Western Australia |
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Sunday, 3 June 2018
Four Ways to Z Bend Loop (Kalbarri National Park)
Posted on 22:22 by AlissaandDon
An exciting unmarked route in Kalbarri National Park, the Four Ways to Z Bend Loop uses a rugged section of the gorge to link two tourist trails into a spectacular circuit. Starting at the Z Bend car park and following the Four Ways Trail, the walk descends to the Murchison River and follows it along rocky shelves and swims through various pools as it heads towards the Z Bend. Not for the faint-hearted, this is arguably one of WA's best circuit walks
Categories: Canyons, Day Walks, Kalbarri National Park, Murchison Gorge, Off Track Walking, Placid Pool, Western Australia, Z Bend |
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Monday, 2 October 2017
A Taste of the Stirling Ridge Walk - Bluff Knoll to Moongoongoonderup Hill
Posted on 20:19 by AlissaandDon
The first day of a planned three day hike of the Stirling Ridge Walk, this walk starts at the Bluff Knoll car park and leads to the Moongoongoonderup Hill campsite. Taking the tourist walk up Bluff Knoll, the Stirling Ridge Walk then follows a wilder unmarked trail over East Bluff and East Peak before descending to a series of low hills. Thwarted by the range's unpredictable weather, this is an account of an incomplete ridge walk
Sunday, 3 September 2017
Wungong Gorge Walk GPS Route (Wungong Regional Park)
Posted on 12:50 by AlissaandDon
A superb but challenging unmarked and partly off track walk in the Perth Hills, the Wungong Gorge Walk GPS Route explores the ruggedly beautiful Wungong Gorge. Initially climbing up to explore an adjacent gully, the walk rises up both sides of the gorge valley for spectacular views. One of the best walks in the Perth region, this sadly unmarked walk is best undertaken by experienced hikers only.
Categories: Bungendore Park, Off Track Walking, Perth, Perth Hills, Wungong Gorge, Wungong Regional Park |
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Sunday, 18 December 2016
Stapylton Amphitheatre (Grampians National Park)
Posted on 13:18 by AlissaandDon
Regarded by many as one of the most spectacular day walks in Victoria, Stapylton Amphitheatre follows a challenging unmarked route across the ridge between Hollow Mountain and Mt Stapylton in Grampians National Park. Featuring exposed scrambling, climbing through a cave, awkward precipitous drops and the infamous Ravine, this beautifully rugged but arduous walk is best undertaken by experienced hikers only.
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