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Find the best short walks around Australia. Experience our unique country at its best with short walks or strolls through the most iconic scenery, beautiful national parks and diverse landscapes. Some of our best walking trails may be less than two hours away.

Cotter Catchment Lookout Track 768x325

Cotter Catchment Lookout Track (1.7km)

Cotter Avenue
Australian Capital Territory
1.7km
45 mins
Return
Sherwood Homestead from Blue Range 768x325

Sherwood Homestead from Blue Range (7.2km)

Blue Range Recreation Area
Australian Capital Territory
7.2km
3 hrs
Return
Uriarra Loop 768x325

Uriarra Loop (3.5km)

Uriarra Crossing
Australian Capital Territory
3.5km
2.5 hrs
Return
Honyong Cotter Track 768x325

Honyong – Cotter Track (2.3km)

Cotter Avenue
Australian Capital Territory
2.3km
1 hr
Return
Tongs Hole 768x325

Tong’s Hole (1km)

Uriarra Crossing
Australian Capital Territory
1km
1 hr
Return
Pine Island to Point Hut Crossing 768x325

Pine Island to Point Hut Crossing (4km)

Murrumbidgee Discovery Track
Australian Capital Territory
4km
1.5 hrs
One Way
Mount McDonald Summit Track 768x325

Mount McDonald Summit Track (5.2km)

Cotter Avenue
Australian Capital Territory
5.2km
2.5 hrs
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Cotter Explorer Track 768x325

Cotter Explorer Track (2km)

Cotter Avenue
Australian Capital Territory
2km
1.25 hrs
Return
Cotter Dam Discovery Trail 768x325

Cotter Dam Discovery Trail (1km)

Cotter Avenue
Australian Capital Territory
1km
45 mins
Return

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