Let’s walk!
Hominy Creek Track I Popran National Park
Hominey Creek Track is an absolutely beautiful hike – hey, it’s wouldn’t be on this list if it wasn’t! However, the walk isn’t the highlight of this trail – it’s the half-way point! The turn-around spot on this walk is the stunning Emerald Pool – a swimming hole turned emerald by the bright green ferns lining the bottom. If this doesn’t motivate you to hike, we don’t know what will!
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Girrakool Loop Track I Brisbane Water National Park
This 2km bushwalk will only take you around thirty minutes to complete, meaning there’s plenty of time left to marvel at the beautiful scenery all along this track. There’s beautiful bushland, an Aboriginal rock engraving site, and a few waterfalls to see! Make sure to pack your camera!
11km Track I Dharug National Park
The 11km Track is – wait for it – 11 kilometres long! Whoever named this one must have been super creative. Located near Wisemans Ferry, the loop follows a steep mountain ridge past beautiful creeks and through stunning gullies, and can take around 4-6 hours to complete.
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Red Gum Trail I Wyrrabalong National Park
Hidden under a red gum forest, this easy 3.4km walk will immerse you in the beauty of Australian flora! The path will take you past plenty of colourful banksia trees, flannel flowers, and cascading vines! With that much Aussie bushland, we wouldn’t be surprised to see Russell Coight wondering around in there!
Mount Ku-ring-gai to Berowa Train Station I Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Offering up dense woodlands, Aboriginal middens, and spectacular creeks, this track is one of the best day walks on the Coast. The 7.4km loop can take upwards of seven hours to complete, so make sure to pack snacks! And hey, you just hiked 7.4km – you deserve eat as many snacks as you can carry.
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Written by Kate Stevens
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