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Strickland State Forest Trails, Somersby, embracing one of Australia’s oldest living tree museums, first planted in 1887.
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Bouddi Coastal Walk, Putty Beach—MacMasters Beach, rated one of the most beautiful walks in all of Australia.
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Rumbalara Reserve, Gosford, a network of trails that includes the Explorers’ Walk: look for the bronze statues of Flinders, Eyre, Kingsford Smith and Sturt.
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Patonga—Pearl Beach Walking Track through Brisbane Water National Park, with great cafes at either end of the walk.
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Emerald Oasis Track, Propan National Park, Somersby where overhanging ferns, native flora and filtered sunlight enhance the emerald green of the water.
Photo credits:
Strickland State Forest: Central Coast Drones.
Bouddi Coastal Walk: Sudesh Pingamage.