OTHER OPEN TRAILS

Yellow Arrow: A 1.9km formed track with many steps and takes about 1.5 hours return. Blue Arrow: A very steep, 6km track that takes about 4-5 hours return. It is a rugged bush track with steep climbs and some obstacles. A moderate level of fitness is required and some bushwalking experience is recommended.

Green Arrow: A very steep 3km track, which starts towards the top of the Blue Arrow loop and branches off toward Brinsmead, ending at Whitfield. It takes about 3 hours return and has steep slopes and obstacles such as tree roots, rocks and fallen debris. Moderate fitness is required and some bushwalking experience is recommended.

Earl Hill: A 2km trail that features a great forest setting and is suited to all bushwalking levels.

The entrance is off Roberts Road in the Bluewater Estate (Trinity Park). Ivan Evans walking track:

This 2.4 km (return) track winds through dense rainforest and vine forest behind Bayview Heights and climbs gradually to a lookout. The track starts from Ellen Close and continues to Toogood Road.

It is relatively easy to walk, but sturdy footwear is recommended, as sections can be slippery and steep.

Glacier Rock hike: Starting from Stoney Creek in Kamerunga, this walk (about 2.2km) up to Glacier Rock features panoramic views extending out over Stoney Creek Gorge and Mt Whitfield. Suited for a family hike (bring plenty of water and a snack), the children will love the Kuranda rail line footbridge.

Cattana Wetlands: An 80hectare nature conservation park at Smithfield, it has a 420m boardwalk through feather palm forest, fresh and saltwater lakes and abundant plant and birdlife.