4.5Castle Hill(1.841 reviews) - Castle Hill- The Goat Track Spent 1-2 hours Hiking Trails • Scenic Walking Areas
Just metres short of a mountain, Castle Hill is the giant pink granite monolith that stands proud in the centre of Townsville - a perfect place for visitors to orientate themselves. As well as offering vehicle access, Castle Hill provides a number of popular walking tracks, which are frequented by more than 2,500 locals a day! The 360-degree views of Townsville at the top are well worth the journey. Be sure to have a camera on hand, particularly for sunrise or sunset as these are photo opportunities which shouldn't be missed. As well as offering an iconic centre piece for the city and spectacular scenic views, Castle Hill has a significant history. The Hill's vantage was used by visiting American soldiers during World War II. According to local legend, the visitors famously offered to demolish the hill and use the rock to build a bridge to Magnetic Island. A World War II observation bunker sits on one corner of the Hill reminding visitors of Castle Hill's military history. Castle Hill facilities include car parking, public amenities, drink fountains and shaded seating to enjoy while taking in some of the best views of the city and across to Magnetic Island.See more..
4.5Bicentennial Walkway(487 reviews) - Only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday Sun Scenic Walking Areas
We set off about 11 from Airlie Beach for a stroll to Cannonvale, just a half hour stroll along the boardwalk. Oh my, we did it in winter and we were quite footsore by the time we had walked back the other way. Make sure you go earlier or later, the advantage of going earlier is that the Fat Frog Cafe will be open and that is excellent. The walk is well maintained - we passed council workers applying creosote (or similar) to the wood. It also follows the sea so you get some wonderful viewsSee more..
4.5Paperbark Forest Walk(273 reviews) - A beautiful and unique short walk Spent < 1 hour Nature & Wildlife Areas • Scenic Walking Areas
Bush Heritage Australia is a national, independent not-for-profit organisation that buys and manages land for conservation. The Paperbark Forest Walk is part of our Reedy Creek Reserve, which was donated to us by Michael Myer in the 1990s. Significant plants protected include Broad-leaved Paperbark, Silver-leafed Paperbark, Swamp Mahogany, Ribbon Fan Palm, Pink Bloodwood, Moreton Bay Ash and Wallum Banksia. Vegetation communities include Mixed vine forest (endangered), Melaleuca, Red Gum and Brushbox forest, Corymbia and eucalypt forests. Significant animal species found on or nearby the reserve include Red-tailed Black Cockatoo, Beach Stone-curlew, Grey Goshawk, Barking Owl, Rose-crowned Fruit Dove, Northern Brown Bandicoot, Little Red Flying Fox, Giant Burrowing Cockroach and marine turtles.See more..
4.5Red Arrow Walk(236 reviews) - Fabulous walk near botanical gardens Hiking Trails • Scenic Walking Areas
Behind the Botanic Gardens is Mount Whitfield Conservation Park, home to the Red and Blue Arrow Trails. These two linked tracks ascend the slopes of Mount Whitfield. The Red Arrow loop trail (1.5Km return) beginning at Collins Avenue, climbs 100m in elevation through rainforest, Eucalypt forest and grasslands to a lookout above the Cairns International Airport offering views over the city and out to Green Island. A short link trail ascends a further 50 metres to another lookout from where the Blue Arrow loop trail (4.5Km return) commences. The Blue Arrow trail takes you through mainly rainforest to an elevation of 300m. About half way around, a short side track will take you to a lookout on the summit of Mt Lumley Hill where you get views along the coast to the north of Cairns.See more..
4.5Marrdja Botanical Walk(179 reviews) - Not to be missed Gardens • Scenic Walking Areas
I am not one for wondering around mangrove swamps, but this board walk through the mangroves and rain forest is extremely well done. If you have made the effort to come this far, then you should spend half an hour walking along this well maintained board walk set above the water. Great photo opportunitiesSee more..
We took our 6yr old son on this walk and we all really enjoyed it. We chose to do the 2.3km circuit starting with the gradual slope & ending with going down the steep steps. The views around the top are breathtaking! Well worth the walk. And it’s true, you can definitely see sea turtles bobbing around by the rocks, amazing! See more..
4.0Kershaw Gardens(135 reviews) - Great park and play area!! Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Gardens • Scenic Walking Areas • Playgrounds
Kershaw Gardens has been described as Rockhampton’s big back yard for all people to enjoy. These magnificent gardens stretch one kilometre parallel to the Bruce Highway and provide an attractive, peaceful setting within North Rockhampton. Enjoy the spacious parklands with walking tracks, play areas for the kids and spectacular photo opportunities including a magnificent waterfall. This is THE PLACE to stop if you have children! Since 1988, the Gardens has undertaken a number of significant changes, but none more so than the redevelopment of the Central section which was finalised in the winter 2018. Built for families, parties, small events and outdoor activities the central section of the Kershaw Gardens is a must do. Don't miss: Wyatt's Wonder Web: Originally designed for New York’s Central Park, Wyatt’s Wonder Web includes five levels of play for kids and adults too. Standing at nine metres high, climb through various obstacles including climbing ropes, ladders and tunnels.See more..
4.5TYTO Wetlands(133 reviews) - Plenty to see Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Scenic Walking Areas
This place has a small lookout over the park then a beautiful walkway through. Saw heaps of turtles, birds. This has been done so well and plenty of people seemed to be making use of it . There are conference rooms , a library and office at the beginning of the walkSee more..
5.0Flagstaff Hill Walking Trail(43 reviews) - Highly recommended. Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Scenic Walking Areas
Along with 4 Mile Beach, this is a must do activity. The track is unsealed and contains quite a few steps, so not recommended for all. Starting near the North end swimming area of 4 Mile Beach the trail goes round and over the headland, ending at Rex Smeal Park. It takes around 30 mins. See more..
4.5Kulki Boardwalk(17 reviews) - Definitely worth a visit Points of Interest & Landmarks • Piers & Boardwalks • Scenic Walking Areas
We did this walk at night with Kane. It was excellent. Kane is very enthusiastic and so observant. There were so many insects as well as birds and amazing fungi! This trip was one of the highlights of our 8 day trip to Cape Tribulation. I will be doing this walk again for sure on our next visit.See more..
We chose to leave the maddening crowd and do a drive out to Conway Beach. What a great decision that turned out to be. A delightful dog-friendly foreshore with a playground and easy walkpath and parking. Well worth teh detour.See more..
4.5Castle Hill Lookout(13 reviews) - Townsville landmark you cannot miss Lookouts • Scenic Walking Areas
As a visitor, it was worth the time and effort, though I'm pleased we had a GPS to find the road to drive to the summit, as I could find no decent signage. Great views of the Townsville area!See more..
4.5Applegum Walk(11 reviews) - Great peaceful stroll along a bush land creek. Spent 1-2 hours Scenic Walking Areas
Highly recommend this as a break from driving and so close to Crows Nest town but natural bush land. Really excellent ID signage of native plants along the track by the local plant group. National Parks could take a leaf out of this book. See more..
This is one place that money has been invested in a project that allows for the public to get the best views of the bay. The levels of energy required to traverse the pathway is moderate, me being a lower leg amputee had a little more energy burning by the end. Worth taking the time to get out and exercise!See more..
5.03 Moon Silo Art(10 reviews) - More Beautiful Silo Art Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts • Scenic Walking Areas
Stopped here on way North & found this to be an easy-access site & the art work is quite new ( completed in July 2020 ). Parking is no problem as there is a cleared area right opposite the silos. A visit here is highly recommended.See more..
We walked the Botanic walk which was very informative, but because the the horribly dry conditions brought on by another Aussie drought, the are was not at its best. Like time gone by, the drought will break once again and flora and fauna will again flourish. Until the inevitable next drought. This is not changing climate, it is just Australia as it has been for thousands of years.See more..
4.0Dogwood Creek Walking Track(9 reviews) - Pleasant walk beside Dogwood Creek Spent 2-3 hours Parks • Scenic Walking Areas
This walking track is lined with beautiful native flora and fauna, including the iconic Dogwood or Jacksonia Scoparia can be admired along the track.See more..
5.0Amphitheatre Walk(8 reviews) - amazing place Spent More than 3 hours Scenic Walking Areas
this is well worth the effort to get up into this area the scenery is spectacular and accessible by most reasonably fit peopleSee more..
4.5Mount Hypipamee Crater(8 reviews) - Interesting place to visit, Dinner Falls are beautiful. Points of Interest & Landmarks • Mysterious Sites • Scenic Walking Areas
Interesting place to visit and well worth the walk. I would also recommend doing the walk to the base of Dinner Falls. Make sure you stick to the path as some of the "short cuts" aren't the easiest for kids.See more..
4.5Cunningham's Gap(7 reviews) - Take a moment to breath the fresh air. Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts • Scenic Walking Areas
Good road trip pause on the way to Warwick and Stanthorpe via the Cunningham Highway from Brisbane. Rest area located right as you reach Cunningham's Gap, convenient parking. 2 minutes walk to view the Monument marking the date Cunningham's Gap was discovered by Allan Cunningham. Very cold and misty the morning we visited and it felt like we were visiting an Undiscovered Ancient Forrest. Beautiful.See more..
4.5Mount Peel Bushland Park(7 reviews) - Sunday morning walk Spent 1-2 hours Lookouts • Scenic Walking Areas
Great way to start the day - rainy walk with the family. Nice trails and easy going. Beautiful country and scenery. Recommend.See more..
4.0Charleys Creek Walk(6 reviews) - What a Walk Spent 1-2 hours Scenic Walking Areas
This creek-side walk travels the picturesque creek displaying some of Chinchilla's beautiful landscapes and wildlife. This walk extends under both the Railway and Highway bridges and includes a restful picnic area and ends in the scenic park at Mutch Street.See more..
The walk is around 2 km long and reasonably flat for most of the concrete path. It can be completed from start to finish from either end or you can access the path from many points from St Georges Terrace. Depending on where you join you will pass a few points of interest such as the Jack Taylor Weir, Murray Cod Sculpture and Flood Pole Marker. There are some interpretive signs along the way also.See more..
5.0Discovery Trail Lookout(6 reviews) - Discovery Trail Lookout Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Walking Areas
This lookout is accessed from a huge carpark behind the Agnes Water Visitors centre. Look for the trail entrance at the top of the carpark where you will find the first of many well position route signs to take you to this worthwhile Lookout. The walking circuit to the lookout is about 1km and will take around 20min, very rewarding.See more..
4.5Boolimba Bluff(5 reviews) - Boolimba Bluff Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts • Scenic Walking Areas
The best experience of Boolimba Bluff requires a very early start to walk 900m to the turnoff from visitors centre, then ascend 2.2km to the bluff and be ready for Sunrise. This is of course then a torch experience. A great way to see the local critters as well, quite active at that time of morning. From this turnoff, it’s a further 2.5km to Moss Garden or 3.3km to AmpitheatreSee more..
4.0Grasstree Lookout(5 reviews) - Easy walk Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts • Scenic Walking Areas
This walk is fairly easy with a few steps along the way. well worth the effort with great views at the endSee more..
4.5Hinchinbrook Island Lookout(4 reviews) - Fantastic View of Hinchinbrook Island Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Lookouts • Scenic Walking Areas
This is a great place to stop and have a rest whilst driving along the Bruce Highway. Limited facilities but a great photo opportunity.See more..
5.0Columboola Country(4 reviews) - Great place. Very relaxing. Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Walking Areas
Stayed here over the October long weekend. Good rain a few days before arrival. There is 14 km of gravel road in from the highway but very well graded. Place was very quiet and the owner greeted us on arrival. Very relaxing. Bring the yabby net as one pond has hundreds of yabbies in it. Large pools but didn't attempt to have a swim. Totally recommended.See more..
5.0Wards Canyon(4 reviews) - Spectacular Small Canyon Scenic Walking Areas
Well into Carnarvon Gorge and just beyond the amphiteatre you will find this small canyon behind a small waterfall and up a number of steps. It is worth the effort and it is quite beautiful and the home for some rare ferns.Not to be missed.See more..
4.5Nature Trail(4 reviews) - Very Pleasant Scenic Walking Areas
An easy and pleasurable trail for those not wanting a hard hike. We saw a number of animals and beautifulSee more..
4.5Wave Lookout(4 reviews) - Wave Lookout at Bustard Head 1770 Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts • Scenic Walking Areas
Bustard Head in the town of 1770 has 2 lookouts facing different directions. Wave Lookout is the first you come across from the large crapark, just an easy mostly flat walk to the right. Wave Lookout looks to south-eat over a small cove, which provides an excellent landscape view, well worth stopping by.See more..
Visited on Friday 28th September. Something different to look at whilst going for a walk, they even have the turtles on the road as speed humps. See more..
This is a long walk especially if you do the side attractions. We left about 8 am and had stops for morning & afternoon tea and lunch at Big Bend. There are 16 creek crossings each way and depending on your balance trekking poles might be helpful...especially on the return trip. We did Big Bend, Cathedral Cave, Boowinda Gorge and the Art Gallery and left the others for the next day.See more..
4.5Art Gallery(3 reviews) - Art Gallery Scenic Walking Areas
Whilst only 340m from the main track, that distance is fairly steep to access (sign says gradual uphill, not quite). But once there, the art is quite prevalent and in very good condition. A boardwalk gives you access to view the length of the gallery, with seats and a Visitors book you can leave a comment in. Creek crossing #6 on the way there was fairly easy to navigate. Numerous signs along the boardwalk railing explain the heritage, all-in-all a worthwhile hike. Art Gallery is 5.1km from the visitors centre, then a further 4km to Cathedral Cave and 4.5km to Big BendSee more..
4.5Warrego River Walk(3 reviews) - Wander the Warrego Scenic Walking Areas Very peaceful and well maintained path along the Warrego River in town. Easy to travel to and well lite for later walks.See more..
4.5Walk of Remembrance Gardens(2 reviews) - Lunch on the run! Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas • Monuments & Statues • Scenic Walking Areas
This garden commemorates the armed service personnel who have resided in the Tara region. There is a plaque located on each tree for the men and women who served. There is a central monument on the walkway in the middle of the gardens.See more..
Extremely good view from summit. It is given a Grade 4 and I would agree this climb warrants this rating.See more..
5.0Boowinda Gorge(2 reviews) - Boowinda Gorge Scenic Walking Areas
It’s a bit of a rock-hop to start, but you eventually find some trails to follow into the twisting gorge. The wind & water carved gorge is quite spectacular and wo the effort to explore If you didn’t want to make the long trek to Boowinda Gorge, try Wurumbah Gorge from the right fork at Mickey Creek instead. That’s a narrower gorge with a bit more drama to explore and can be done in an easy 1hr return. Boowinda Gorge is 9.2km from the visitors centre and the entrance to the Great Walks and Battleship Spur, or a further 420m to Big Bend camping ground where you will find clean well maintained toiletsSee more..
4.5Cathedral Cave(2 reviews) - A long walk to get there Religious Sites • Scenic Walking Areas
Starting at the visitor centre, it is approx 10kms to Cathedral Caves...or 3-4 hours of walking without detouring to the other sites. You will encounter all terrains along the walk, so a pair of comfortable walking shoes is recommended. They may even get wet. Once you get to the caves, it is a pretty good site with artwork on the rock walls. Walk another 500m and you will get to Big Bend where you can take a dip in the waterhole. There are toilets there too.See more..
5.0William Golding Memorial Lookout(2 reviews) - Fantastic Views Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts • Scenic Walking Areas
Visited on Tuesday 11th May. This is a must see when you visit Gladstone. What fantastic view from here overlooking the harbour, city centre, 360 degree views of the surrounding area.See more..
We didn't stay at the campsite however had our lunch there after the 9.7km walk. There is a picnic table and clean toilets there. No water available apart from the creek so you need to be self-sufficient. We did see a lot of walkers who were staying the night. There is a lot of places to set up camp but you do need to book in advance to stay the night. Big Bend itself isn't as spectacular as other places off the main track.See more..
4.0Cardwell Jetty(2 reviews) - Good views of Hinchinbrook Piers & Boardwalks • Scenic Walking Areas
A nice place for a wander and good views across to Hinchinbrook Island. Good for photos of the water and island. Close to other walkwaysSee more..
Highly recommended you can bring your own bike or rent one from a local business there is free camping on the trail as well.See more..
3.0Harry Thompson Walk(1 review) - Fact Or Fiction-Steve Hart or Harry Thompson Spent < 1 hour Scenic Walking Areas
The Harry Thompson Walk is a pathway between the Wallumbilla Showgrounds camp ground to the Information Centre installed in 2010 which passes by the historic Wullumbilla Railway Station. It is however more than just a pathway as it tells the story of Harry Thompson , a recluse who ran horses and cattle at Devils Pulpit north of Wallumbilla who most locals believed was Steve Hart, a member of the Ned Kelly gang who from all accounts died at Glenrowan in Victoria in 1880. Harry Thompson died from burns after his pants caught on fire in 1943 and is buried in Roma and th local folks remembered Harry, (or Steve) with a pathway in his name. If passing through Wallumbilla stop at the station and refelct on thestory of Harry Thompson and walk his walk.See more..
5.0Cherry Plains Track(1 review) - Cherry Plain Track & Lookout Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Scenic Walking Areas
Visited on Sunday 25th July. We went to check out the picnic area and then decided to go for a walk up to Cherry Plain lookout. You get a great view looking south west towards Dalby. There are also other tracks that lead off to Westcott 4.8km one way and another in the other direction to Burtons Well 6km one way.See more..
5.0Condamine Bell Park(1 review) - History of the famous cow bell Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues • Scenic Walking Areas
This park is home to the giant replica of the Condamine Bell. It is inscribed with the history of the township and its region.See more..
5.0Wallam Creekside Walk(1 review) - Lovely place for a leg stretch. Scenic Walking Areas Wallam Creek side walk is a lovely 1.2km (one way) stroll along a flat concrete path beside Wallam Creek. It joins the campground to the town centre. You can join it from either end. There are interpretive signs along the way. Walter Austin Park, at one end of the walk, had a clean toilet block and a covered table and tree cover, which is welcome when the sun is beating down.See more..
5.0Bore Drain Walkway And Bike Trail(1 review) - Pleasant short walk. Scenic Walking Areas This is an 800m track that runs beside the tree lined ‘Yowah Creek’. It starts just behind the Tom Fagan Park. We spotted numerous small fish in the creek whilst we were walking.See more..
2.0Mungalli Falls(1 review) - Nothing exciting Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Walking Areas
A waterfall next to a school (?) and reserve. Nothing really exciting, it’s right next to the car park so no walking involved.See more..
4.0Cherry Tree Bay(1 review) - Strenuous walk from Finch Bay Scenic Walking Areas The walk from Finch Bay to Cherry Tree Bay was much rougher and lottos up and down. The path had lots of loose rocks. The beach was similar to Finch Bay. You can either go back towards Finch Bay or continue on towards Grassy Hill.See more..
