IMPORTANT INFORMATION you should know about our walks:
Our walks are listed in an app.
We will send a link to the app once you complete the Contact - New Walkers
Please be aware that walks can be cancelled and changed at short notice,
for example a Leader may be ill, weather problems etc.
If you register for a walk, please double check with the app just prior to the walk,
in case there are any changes.
Always register for a walk in plenty of time, we don't like new walkers to give short notice.
Always arrive for walks 10 minutes prior - Walks start promptly at the advertised time.
We will send a link to the app once you complete the Contact - New Walkers
Please be aware that walks can be cancelled and changed at short notice,
for example a Leader may be ill, weather problems etc.
If you register for a walk, please double check with the app just prior to the walk,
in case there are any changes.
Always register for a walk in plenty of time, we don't like new walkers to give short notice.
Always arrive for walks 10 minutes prior - Walks start promptly at the advertised time.
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.
Medium to Hard Walks - If you wish to attend a walk that is graded 3 or above you should have some experience.
The Cairns area has many steep, strenuous tracks, 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 walk with us.
Easy Walks - Our easy walks generally fit into the National Parks grade 2 to 3 category.
Please see list description below.
Medium to Hard Walks - If you wish to attend a walk that is graded 3 or above you should have some experience.
The Cairns area has many steep, strenuous tracks, 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 walk 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.
Tuesday Walks - Easy to Medium
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Tuesday walks are generally easy to medium in difficulty. This is were 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. |
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Monday and Wednesday Walks
Generally Hard
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The idea of this walk is to provide a hard fast 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. |
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Friday and Weekend Walks -
Medium to Hard
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These 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. |
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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
3 trips - 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
Overseas - 5 weeks walking in Greece - Santorini
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