Bridal Veil Falls, Govetts LeapJust minutes from Blackheath this quick walk along the rim of the Blue Mountains offers spectacular views of Bridal Veil Falls and Govett’s Leap Brook
Short Walks: rivers and lakes
Fitzroy Falls
Location New South Wales, Southern HighlandsThe west walk is the easier of the two and offers more lookouts along the way, while the east takes in a beautiful rainforest
Lake Parramatta
Location New South Wales, SydneyA popular picnic, swimming and fishing hole with families and nature lovers in the area, the lake also hosts the Arrunga Bardo Bush Food Garden
Dubuji Boardwalk
Location Port Douglas to Cape Tribulation, QueenslandA muddy creek snakes through the mangroves, supporting a diverse variety of plants and animals
Mossman Gorge Rainforest Circuit
Location Port Douglas to Cape Tribulation, QueenslandInformative signs describe local flora and fauna, such as the eastern yellow robin and Boyd’s forest dragon
Mossman Gorge River Circuit
Location Port Douglas to Cape Tribulation, QueenslandWhat it lacks in length it makes up for with it’s towering rainforest and easy access to the fast-flowing Mossman River
Crater Lake Circuit
Location Cradle Mountain, TasmaniaFollowing raised boardwalks above the forest floor, the track climbs up the side of the creek, taking you within a few metres of moss-covered waterfalls and rockpools at Crater Falls.
Dove Lake Circuit
Location Cradle Mountain, TasmaniaThe Ballroom Forest, an enchanted stand of moss-covered myrtle-beech trees, is the stuff of folk stories, and it is easy to picture magical creatures playing amongst its leaves.
Glenbrook Gorge
Location Blue Mountains, New South WalesThe descent ends at the water’s edge – take a left and you can head downstream towards the Nepean River. Take a right and you’re heading towards Jellybean Pool.
Mt Ku-ring-gai to Apple Tree Bay and Bobbin Head
Location New South Wales, SydneyEasily accessed from the city, and with the opportunity for a coffee at the halfway point, this is another great walk for a weekend afternoon.
Coastal Track – Bundeena to Wattamolla
Location New South Wales, SydneyHighlights: Dizzying clifftop views of the Pacific Ocean and sandstone coastline, abundant bird life, whale watching (seasonal), eucalyptus forests, wild beaches
Campfire Creek to Red Hands Cave
Location Blue Mountains, New South WalesPrior to settlement by the British colonials, Glenbrook, just one hour by train from Sydney’s Central Station, was occupied by the Dharung Aboriginal people, who sheltered and hunted in the area.
Wollomombi Falls
Location Armidale, New South WalesCrossing the river, ascend to the southern rim, and continue along the rim until Chandler Lookout, which offers fantastic views of the gorges.
Dangar Falls
Location Armidale, New South WalesAbove the falls, the river is broad and rocky, and full of birds, frogs, fish and other creepy-crawlies, making it irresistible to kids.
Ebor Falls
Location Armidale, New South WalesThe Guy Falkes River flows perennially, so any time of year is a good time to go. Of course the most water falls in winter, but the river holds a lot of water, so you’re sure to see the it cascading through ferns and rainforest, down to the valley floor.
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