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Along the Yarra River, Melbourne
Association / Club / Walk leader
1.64 mi
+72 ft
-69 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Australia
An easy walk along the Yarra River where you can meet Australia's largest colony of bats / flying foxes.
⚠️Please be quiet as you walk among our little furry friends and let the magic happen.
Bouddi National Park Circular, Central Coast
Tourism professional13.19 mi
+1,588 ft
-1,608 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Australia
Hike 20 km of the best spots of Bouddi National Park in Central Coast. Starting at Maitland Bay you make your way to Mount Bouddi before descending to join the coast. You will walk on the coast track until you reach Putty Beach before making your way toward the second part of the hike. As you head to Box Head, you will walk through part of the leafy residential area before tackling the ascent to Box Head. Finally make your way back to the start by walking on the other side of the peninsula along the waterfront.
Currawong Falls circuit
6.80 mi
+686 ft
-669 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Australia
This nice walk goes into the Great Otway National Park visiting Currawong Falls. In summertime, unfortunately, there is no water but it is worth going up for the next viewpoints over the Great Ocean Road and the lighthouse!
Yarra River, Warburton
1.56 mi
+66 ft
-69 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Australia
This easy riverside walk is nice during summer times. It offers plenty of pic-nic and swimming spots.
Ruffey Creek and lake
1.13 mi
+46 ft
-98 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Australia
This easy circular walk is quite and family-friendly. It is a nice spot to relax and birdwatching. Walk along Ruffey Creek before going round Ruffey Lake and its viewing platform.
Evans Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park
0.22 mi
+171 ft
-118 ft
0h 15
Easy
Departure from Australia
This easy short walk brings you to two beautiful viewpoints over the Blue Mountains. It is a great spot to have a picnic, especially at sunrise or sunset.
Evans Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park
0.49 mi
+200 ft
-430 ft
0h 25
Easy
Departure from Australia
This busy short walk is really easy and family-friendly. It will bring you to a nice viewpoint. It is a nice spot for sunset and sunrise.
Cape Baily Track, Kamay Botany Bay National Park
1.54 mi
+102 ft
-118 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Australia
This short walk starts at Cape Solander and goes along the coastline giving you panoramic views on sandstone cliffs from where you can spot whales (May to October) and dolphins.
Grand Canyon track via Evans lookout, Blue Mountains National Park
3.83 mi
+1,234 ft
-1,243 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Australia
This challenging hike brings you down a series of steps through the woodlands to reach an incredible sandstone canyon. As you walk in the canyon walk behind waterfalls, cross creeks and on the way up get views at Evans' lookout.
Captain Cook Memorial, Kamay Botany Bay National Park
1.81 mi
+135 ft
-105 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Australia
This walk goes around the coastline and visits Captain Cook's landing place before going up into the woodlands.
⚠️ Check out Kamay Botany Bay National Park opening hours if you drive to the start. Otherwise park at the car park along the beach at Captain Cook Drive.
From Port Melbourne Beach to Princes Pier Gatehouse
2.11 mi
+161 ft
-148 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Australia
This walk is ideal for sunset lovers as it visits two piers including one with historical features. At Prince's Pier Gatehouse enjoy the view on ancient wooden posts located into the water and the nice houses and apartments around with a view of the Tasmanian Ferry.
From Luna Park to Saint Kilda Botanical Garden, Melbourne
1.50 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Australia
This easy walk visits Saint Kilda's back streets and its peaceful Botanical garden past the community garden and back via the busy Ackland Street.
From Brighton Beach to the famous Middle Brighton Bathing Boxes
2.37 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Australia
This walk along the beach brings you to visit some great swimming, sunset viewpoints, and kite surfer spotting areas without missing the famous Middle Brighton Bathing Boxes.
Brighton Beach - Elsternwick Park Nature Reserve via Elster Canal
6.83 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Australia
Walk along Brighton Beach waterside then go explore Elsternwick Park Nature Reserve before coming back via Elster Canal. Along the way, you will get to explore some hidden spots to catch the sunset or have a quiet break.
Saint Kilda beach - Stenhouse Reserve, Melbourne
3.00 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Australia
Start the walk in front of the famous Luna Park, and enjoy the beachside, the pier with views of the boats. If you go in the evening, you might be able to spot some penguins before enjoying Catani gardens and the Stenhouse Reserve to observe the colorful wind kite surfers at sunset.
Kiama, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
2.14 mi
+105 ft
-105 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Australia
This walk visits sites associated with the story of Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution. It is a day’s outing from Sydney, with a lengthy train ride and a short walk in Kiama.This is Walk 18 of The Pentrich Revolution Walks.
Parramatta, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
4.77 mi
+157 ft
-135 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Australia
This walk visits sites associated with the story of Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution. In September and October of 1818, the fourteen men sentenced to be transported arrived in Australia. This walk incorporates sites where some of the men spent time, plus a number of sites of significance in the early settlement of Sydney, including at the time these men were there.This is Walk 17 of The Pentrich Revolution Walks.
Sydney, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
8.31 mi
+1,132 ft
-1,152 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Australia
This walk visits sites associated with the story of Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution. In September and October of 1818, fourteen of the men sentenced to be transported arrived in Australia, this walk incorporates some of the areas of Sydney that all of the men would have frequented.This is Walk 16 of The Pentrich Revolution Walks.