Whitsunday Great Walk
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Sep 7, 2004, 12:13
Enjoy a different Whitsunday experience and escape to the Conway Range, a tropical refuge for wildlife and walkers. The Whitsunday Great Walk takes you away from urban hustle and surrounds you with rainforest tranquillity.
With tracks of varying distance and difficulty, everyone has the opportunity to walk through this diverse, ever-changing coastal rainforest.
The three day, 30 kilometre Great Walk starts at Brandy Creek near Cannonvale and finishes at Airlie Beach. Pass towering palms and cross seasonal creeks on the first day, walk through valleys and moss gardens on the second, and on the third enjoy views of the islands through open woodland.
From Brandy Creek, you can choose from two shorter walks. Relax on a short, self-guided circuit through tall lush rainforest, or allow half a day to walk a longer track to a cool creek. Here, rest on bench seats surrounded by palms and listen to the diversity of birds attracted by the water.
From Airlie Beach, take time out from shops and clubs and enjoy a day's walk through open woodland and shady stands of tulip oaks. After tackling some challenging slopes, stand high on the ridge looking beyond Cannonvale to Dryander Range, the Coral Sea and the Whitsunday Islands.
Entity Facilities
Use toilet facilities where provided. In remote areas, bury human waste at least 15 centimetres below the ground and 50 metres from waterways. Bathe and wash dishes or clothes at least 50 metres from waterways. Wear protective clothing to reduce the amount of sunscreen you need to wear when swimming. Respect the past. Protect places of special significance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Remember the Great Walks of Queensland pass through protected areas such as national parks. All plants and animals are protected.
Entity Restrictions
Walk Softly - Let's keep the Great Walks of Queensland special for everyone to enjoy - now and in the future. Stay on the track. Do not cut corners or create new tracks. Take rubbish home with you or place it in bins provided. Carry a small container, like an empty film canister, for disposal of cigarette butts once you finish the walk. Camp only in designated walkers' camps. Use a fuel stove for cooking. Fires are not permitted. Do not feed or leave food for animals.
Walk Safely - for a safe and enjoyable walk - never walk alone. Carry adequate drinking water. Treat water collected from creeks or lakes. Plan to complete your day's walking well before dark. Carry a first aid kit and know how to use it. Use a map or track guide, and a compass for longer walks. Wear boots or strong shoes. Protect yourself from the sun. Wear sunscreen, a hat and a long-sleeved shirt, even on cloudy days. Be prepared for wet weather. Tell friends or family where you are going and when you expect to return. If you change your plans, inform them. Stay on the walking tracks. Do not swim on unpatrolled beaches, or dive or jump into lakes or creeks.
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