| WALKS
IN THE CONONDALES |
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While
many visitors are content to set up camp at either Charlie
Moreland or Booloumba campgrounds, others ponder what
lies in the forest-clad ranges to the west. The following
walks will satisfy all, from the novice bushwalker,
to the most experienced trekker. |
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| GRADED
WALKS - EASY / MODERATE |
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FIG
TREE WALK
Distance: 1.2km [return]
Walking Time: 45mins
Degree of Difficulty: Easy [wheelchair access] |
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CREEK
CIRCUIT
Distance: 1.5km [return]
Walking Time: 45mins
Degree of Difficulty: Easy |
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PICABEEN
CIRCUIT
Distance: 3.5km [return]
Walking Time: 2hrs
Degree of Difficulty: Easy |
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PETERS CREEK CIRCUIT
Distance:
500m [return]
Degree of Difficulty: Easy |
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BOOLOUMBA
CREEK / BREADKNIFE WALK
Distance: 3km [return]
Walking Time: 1hr
Degree of Difficulty: Easy/Moderate |
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| GRADED
WALKS - MODERATE / HARD |
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GOLD
MINE CIRCUIT
Distance: 5.2km
Walking Time: 2.5hr
Degree of Difficulty: Moderate |
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MOUNT
ALLEN from Booloumba Creek Campground
Distance: 2km [one way]
Walking Time: 2.5hrs
Degree of Difficulty: Moderate/Hard
[for fit walkers] |
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MOUNT
ALLEN from Charlie Moreland Campground
Distance: 4.4km [one way]
Walking Time: 3hrs [return]
Degree of Difficulty: Moderate/Hard
[for fit walkers] |
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MOUNT
ALLEN CIRCUIT
This is a longer, more difficult walk combining both Mt
Allen Tracks and a linking 4WD track.
Walking Time: 4hrs
Degree of Difficulty: Moderate/Hard
[for fit walkers] |
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| OFF
TRACK WALKS |
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JIMNA
TOWNSHIP TO PEACH TREES CAMP GROUND
A proposed walk developed by 'Friends of Jimna' who are
hoping to have it approved by QPWS
Walking Time: About 2hrs
Degree of Difficulty: Easy |
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LOBSTER
CREEK
Walking Time: about 4hrs [return]
- less time in dry season
Degree of Difficulty: Moderate [for experienced bushwalkers]
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ROCKHOP
PETERS CREEK FROM BREADKNIFE
Walking Time: About 2hrs
Degree of Difficulty: Moderate [for experienced bushwalkers]
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WHERE
SHAUN FALLS
Walking Time: 2.5hrs [return]
Degree of Difficulty: Moderate [for experienced bushwalkers]
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SUMMER
CREEK FALLS
Walking Time: 1.5 to 2hrs
Degree of Difficulty: Moderate [for experienced bushwalkers
with good scrambling ability] |
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KENILWORTH
BLUFF
Walking Time: 4hrs [return]
Degree of Difficulty: Moderate/Hard
[for experienced bushwalkers] |
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BLUFF
LOOP
Walking Time: 6hrs [return]
Degree of Difficulty: Moderate/Hard
[for experienced bushwalkers] |
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GHEERULLA
FALLS & BLUFF WALK
Walking Time: 8 hours or 2 shorter
days [return]
Degree of Difficulty: Difficult [for experienced bushwalkers] |
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| UP
BOOLOUMBA CREEK TO BREADKNIFE
Walking Time: 7 to 8hrs
Degree of Difficulty: Difficult [for experienced bushwalkers
only] |
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BOOLOUMBA
GORGE WALK FROM WHERE SHAUN FALLS
Walking Time: About 5hrs
Degree of Difficulty: Difficult [for experienced bushwalkers
only] |
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| THE
GREAT WALK |
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When
completed, the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk,
located in the Blackall Range will offer a diverse range
of walking experiences from short day walks to three
and four day walks with overnight stops. The 45km walk
will traverse some of the more scenic and spectacular
areas of the Blackall Range. The track will be completed
progressively and opened in stages, the final opening
by December 2005.
For more information, go to www.epa.qld.gov.au/greatwalks. |
