We are currently oversubscribed with new walkers.
In order to manage this we have temporarily suspended Temporary Membership entry and reduced the number of walks open to new walkers.
We generally have 3 - 4 walks a week of varying difficulty.
Easy Walks - Our easy walks generally fit into the National Parks grade 2 to 3 category.
Please see list description below.
New walkers are invited to attend easy walks as they choose, but we like to know you are coming,
please let us know, and cancel if you change your mind.
Medium to Hard Walks - If you wish to attend medium to hard walks please ensure you have included details of
your walking experience when you complete the website contact page.
The Cairns area has many steep, strenuous tracks, this can sometime catch people out. We have had walkers attempt walks that are too strenuous for them, this is dangerous, plus it can ruin the walk for all the walkers.
With this in mind we may prefer you to attend an easier walk for your 1st walks with us.
In order to manage this we have temporarily suspended Temporary Membership entry and reduced the number of walks open to new walkers.
We generally have 3 - 4 walks a week of varying difficulty.
Easy Walks - Our easy walks generally fit into the National Parks grade 2 to 3 category.
Please see list description below.
New walkers are invited to attend easy walks as they choose, but we like to know you are coming,
please let us know, and cancel if you change your mind.
Medium to Hard Walks - If you wish to attend medium to hard walks please ensure you have included details of
your walking experience when you complete the website contact page.
The Cairns area has many steep, strenuous tracks, this can sometime catch people out. We have had walkers attempt walks that are too strenuous for them, this is dangerous, plus it can ruin the walk for all the walkers.
With this in mind we may prefer you to attend an easier walk for your 1st walks with us.
IMPORTANT - Please read our Safety Page before attending any walk
National Parks Queensland have a grading system for walking tracks. We are in the process of adding their grades to all our walks if available. They use the classification (below), according to the most difficult section. In some parks, tracks may be described as easy, moderate, or difficult instead of Grade 1-5 rating.
Grade 1: No walking experience required. Flat, even surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for wheelchair users who have someone to assist them. Walks no greater than 5kms.
Grade 2: No walking experience required. The track is hardened or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps. Walks no greater than 10kms,
Grade 3: Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some walking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep sections, a rough surface and many steps. Walks up to 20km.
Grade 4: Walking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signs may be limited.
Grade 5: Very experienced walkers with specialised skills, including navigation and emergency first aid. Tracks are likely to be rough, very steep and unmarked. Walks may be more than 20km.
Grade 1: No walking experience required. Flat, even surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for wheelchair users who have someone to assist them. Walks no greater than 5kms.
Grade 2: No walking experience required. The track is hardened or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps. Walks no greater than 10kms,
Grade 3: Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some walking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep sections, a rough surface and many steps. Walks up to 20km.
Grade 4: Walking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signs may be limited.
Grade 5: Very experienced walkers with specialised skills, including navigation and emergency first aid. Tracks are likely to be rough, very steep and unmarked. Walks may be more than 20km.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION you should know about our walks:
Some Leaders will walk regardless of rain if it is considered safe. Some will cancel.
If the leader cancels they will let members know via our walking app.
Therefore, particularly if weather is suspect, please check the event and messages.
Please be aware that walks can also be cancelled and changed at short notice,
for example a Leader may be ill and there isn't a replacement Leader.
SO, to reiterate - If you register for a walk, please double check with the app just prior to the walk
in case there are any changes.
Walks starts promptly at the advertised time, please arrive 5-10 minutes prior.
The advertised time is the walk leaving time.
If the leader cancels they will let members know via our walking app.
Therefore, particularly if weather is suspect, please check the event and messages.
Please be aware that walks can also be cancelled and changed at short notice,
for example a Leader may be ill and there isn't a replacement Leader.
SO, to reiterate - If you register for a walk, please double check with the app just prior to the walk
in case there are any changes.
Walks starts promptly at the advertised time, please arrive 5-10 minutes prior.
The advertised time is the walk leaving time.
We have different grades of walks on different days
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Easy walks are generally grade 2 -3 easy to medium in difficulty. This is where we recommend newcomers start.
We try very hard to provide a wide range of walks, some flat and longer in distance, some more challenging, but always interesting. |
Wednesday walks are hard can be fairly fast. A workout for walkers who want to build up their aerobic ability and walking strength.
We often stick to a few local hikes, go early and finish early. |
Friday and weekend walks are generally medium to hard. We may go a longer distance and hike over difficult terrain.
Sometimes these walks could be a "reccy", a walk not previously walked by the leader. |
Walking Holidays
Walking Holidays are for members only. Only published formal walking tracks are walked on holidays.
Walkers are responsible for their own travel and accommodation.
If group transport (boat, train, bus or car etc.) is used, commercial operators are used and costs shared if applicable.
The walk leaders are not tour guides, they are volunteers leading walks. Leaders will limit the number of walkers.
Walkers are responsible for their own travel and accommodation.
If group transport (boat, train, bus or car etc.) is used, commercial operators are used and costs shared if applicable.
The walk leaders are not tour guides, they are volunteers leading walks. Leaders will limit the number of walkers.
161kms on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail
12 days walking in the Whitsundays -
South Molle Island
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5 days of Walking in the Glass House Mountains, sunset from Wild Horse Mountain Lookout on Day 1
We love walking in the National Parks around Cairns
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