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Must know tips before you hike to Boolimba Bluff, Carnarvon Gorge, Queensland

Boolimba Bluff is in the Carnarvon Gorge section of Carnarvon National Park half way between Emerald and Roma. The walk itself is a 6.4 km return to the steep slopes above Carnarvon Creek with views to distant ranges. Named the ‘Roof of Queensland’ these plateaus are the source of many of the state’s rivers. You walk about 1 km along the main track, before you arrive at start of a 2.2. km side track – and warnings. There are a lot of steps and rocky sections, and yes – the sign does not lie – it is STEEP! It is

Michelle Gilmore 10 February, 2023

North Gorge, North Stradbroke Island, Queensland

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Best walk of the year (so far)

The hike around North Gorge, North Stradbroke Island, Queensland is short, has spectacular cliffs, marine life, a blowhole, and a surf club at the end! We were told it was beautiful, but I was not prepared for the ocean views at every turn and the amazing gorge itself. The way the 1.2 km boardwalk winds its way around the cliff face really makes the most of the scenery. We spotted turtles and rays – we saw dolphins the next day – playing in the waves of Home Beach. No wonder this is a great spot for whale watching! Start your

Michelle Gilmore 27 January, 2023

Victoria

Mount Feathertop, Victoria: “one of the BEST walks in Australia”!

We’ve had on authority from THE family who hike every chance they get – Mount Feathertop Hike, near Hotham, Victoria is one of Australia’s greatest! At 1922m, Mount Feathertop is Victoria’s second highest peak. It is located just outside (2.5km towards Harrietville) from the Hotham Alpine Village, starting at Diamantina Hut. Take the 22km, 7-8 hour Razorback Track, a high narrow ridge. You’ll find it is a difficult but rewarding Grade 4 walk. Best times are summer to April, but be prepared – it can snow year round in Victoria’s High Country. Look out for wildflowers! The peak is a

Michelle Gilmore 20 January, 2023

Granite Sky Walk, WA - Image Overland Exposure

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Push the limits with these hikes and views near Albany, Western Australia

Granite Sky Walk, WA – Image Overland Exposure CAMPS Ambassador, Manda said “Albany Region in WA seems to like you pushing yourself and your limits to walk at heights! The Gap and Granite Sky Walk are both 20-30minutes out of Albany. The Granite Sky Walk is not for the faint hearted, it is a 2km hike which is a constant climb, then a huge boulder manoeuvre, a ladder and then walking on a platform on the edge of the granite boulder. The Gap (at Torndirrup National Park) is not as difficult, even wheelchair/pram friendly.” “When you come to places like this, you

Michelle Gilmore 20 January, 2023

Beaches & Coasts

Australia’s most southerly tip: South East Cape, Tasmania

Cockle Creek by Ormond Williams Travel to Tasmania to reach Australia’s southern-most point. South East Cape which is part of Tasmania’s isolated southern coastline. It is 3680 kilometres between here and Cape York in Queensland, the most northerly part of Australia. Cockle Creek Bridge by Ormond Williams So remote, the South East Cape is accessible only via a walking track from nearby Cockle Creek, in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Cockle Creek is as far south as you can drive – fortunately there are two FREE campsites here! Cockle Creek – Kas Christopher Accessed by a dirt road, suitable for conventional

Michelle Gilmore 8 November, 2021

Tidal River, Wilsons Promontory National Park - Image Joy O’Neill

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Wilsons Promontory – the southernmost tip of mainland Australia

Tidal River, Wilsons Promontory National Park – Image Joy O’Neill Known as “The Prom”, the much loved Wilsons Promontory National Park includes 70 km of coastline and 50 000 hectares. In fact, it is Victoria’s largest coastal wilderness area and largest marine national park. The unique peninsula has huge granite headlands, sweeping beaches, spectacular rock formations, fern gullies with open forested areas. Bushwalks include under an hour to three day treks. Diving is also a popular pastime here. Tidal River, Wilsons Promontory National Park – Image Joy O’Neill Tidal River Visitors can camp, caravan or stay in huts, cabins, wilderness retreats or lodges at Tidal River where there

Michelle Gilmore 8 November, 2021

Family Friendly Fun

Waterfalls on the Box Forest Circuit, O’Reillys, Queensland

Yalnungala Falls O’Reillys Rainforest Retreat is south of Canungra in Queensland – and after last year’s devastating bushfires in May followed by the COVID-19 pandemic, what was known as Green Mountains campground, reopened as O’Reilly’s Campground. We checked it out recently and Heatley found us our very own waterfall – all to ourselves! The weather was scorching that week, even though we were walking under the cool of the rainforest canopy, As soon as we found the rock pools at Picnic Rock, I couldn’t have been more happy to sink into a little rockpool. it was more like a spa

Michelle Gilmore 1 March, 2021

Tweed Heads - Captain Cook Memorial Lighthouse

Beaches & Coasts

Favourite Walks – NSW/QLD border

Captain Cook Memorial Lighthouse Walking past the Captain Cook Memorial Lighthouse forms part of my favourite trek on the Tweed… I start near the Coolangatta Surf Club, and walk south around Greenmount. If tides are right you can walk on the beach. I normally stay on the path, I love how the path here is extra wide. Walk past Greenmount Surf Club, there are a few viewing platforms on Greenmount – you can even walk right up to the top of it. Make sure you stop and watch the surfers. Views of Coolangatta Beach from Greenmount Follow the path or

Michelle Gilmore 14 May, 2020

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Must know tips before you hike to Boolimba Bluff, Carnarvon Gorge, Queensland

Best walk of the year (so far)

Mount Feathertop, Victoria: “one of the BEST walks in Australia”!

Push the limits with these hikes and views near Albany, Western Australia

Australia’s most southerly tip: South East Cape, Tasmania

Wilsons Promontory – the southernmost tip of mainland Australia

Waterfalls on the Box Forest Circuit, O’Reillys, Queensland

Favourite Walks – NSW/QLD border

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