Hiking and bushwalking tracks in Australia

Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 31. Chapters: Hiking and bushwalking tracks in Tasmania, Hiking and bushwalking tracks in Western Australia, Rail trails in Australia, Bibbulmun Track, Heysen Trail, Great Ocean Walk, Overland Track, Gold Coast Oceanway, Frenchmans Cap, Railway Reserves Heritage Trail, Bicentennial National Trail, Great North Walk, Cape to Cape Track, Six Foot Track, Fernleigh Track, Federation Walk, Mount Solitary, Larapinta Trail, List of long-distance hiking tracks in Australia, Bruce's Walk, Riesling Trail, Fraser Island Great Walk, Toronto railway line, List of bushwalking tracks of Tasmania, Australian Alps Walking Track, Coast to Vines Rail Trail, Cooloola Great Walk, Tasmanian trail, Mawson Trail, Munda Biddi Trail, Bellarine Rail Trail, Great Dividing Trail, Newnes glow worm tunnel, Katoomba to Mittagong Trail, Yurrebilla Trail, Kep Track, Concord Foreshore Trail, Great South West Walk, Tops to Myall Heritage Trail, Hume and Hovell Track, South Coast Track, Rattler Rail Trail, Hoddles Track, Dubuji Boardwalk, Port Davey Track. Excerpt: The Great Ocean Walk is a walking trail located on Victoria's south-west coast in Australia, traversing several areas of historical and cultural significance. The track makes extensive usage of eco-friendly facilities; with Parks Victoria and tour guide operators attempting to raise environmental awareness. The Great Ocean Walk is a walking track, located 200 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, stretching 104 kilometres from Apollo Bay to Glenample Homestead, located near The Twelve Apostles, Victoria. The walk passes through the Otway National Park; with Parks Victoria providing seven hike-in camp-sites spaced at intervals of 10 km to 15 km along the track. Guided tours are offered by several operators, with the walk estimated to take approximately eight days to complete. All walkers are required to register with Parks Victoria, and must book for use of camp-sites. The track hugs coastline which is not always visible from the Great Ocean Road; and traverses an area which hosts koalas, wallabies, echidnas, reptiles, bird species, snakes (including tiger, brown, and copperhead), ants, bees, European wasps and leeches. From June through September, whales can be spotted along the coastline . The track passes through several named areas; including Elliot Ridge, Blanket Bay, Cape Otway, Aire River, Johanna Beach, Ryans Den and Devils Kitchen. The difficulty of the track increases along the walk; with the section between Apollo Bay and Cape Otway suitable for beginners, becoming more challenging when reaching the rugged terrain through Ryans Den. In addition, travellers need to note that sections of track can be dangerous or impassable at high tide. Aire RiverTourism and park officials offer bus services to and from accommodations, ranging from basic camp-sites to modern eco-lodges which utilise alternative energy. There are seven dedicated hike-in camps along the walk at Elliot Ridge, Blanket Bay, Cape Otway, Aire River, Johanna Beach, Ryans Den and Devils kitchen. Ellio