Category Archives: Star Trails

Ngaro Track – Whitsunday Islands National Park

10/06/2026 – 12/06/2026    Whitehaven Beach South – Solway Circuit – South Whitehaven Beach Lookout – Solway Passage – Chance Bay Walk – Chance Bay – Nargo Track – Chance Bay Campsite – Theos Point Lookout – Bari Dhil Lookout – Camp 1: Bowarri yamba (Moon Camp) – Craig Point Lookout – Whitsunday Craig Lookout – Whitsunday Craig – Bilbili dhilli Lookout – Crayfish Bay Lookout – Camp 2: Dhula yamba (Tree Camp) – Torres Herald Bay – Gumi – Murmuru bari Lookout – Hill Inlet Lookout Platform – Bettys Beach – Tongue Point

                                                  Ngaro Track

                                                  Whitsunday Islands National Park, QUEENSLAND

                                                  Ngaro Country (Ngaro people)                     

Distance: 35.7km   Total Ascent: 1495m   Total Descent: 1463m

Time: 18 hours 

Participants:  Matt Aistro, James Anthony, Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report), Katie, Cecelia McLoughlin, Matt Madin, Rachel, Kylie Shirvington, Philip Whitmore, Summer and River [15 altogether]

Three unforgettable days on the Ngaro Track delivered everything you could want from a Whitsunday Islands adventure—wild weather, sweeping island vistas, rich cultural landscapes, and a constantly changing mix of coastal and forest environments. Starting with a rough, rain-soaked boat ride to the dazzling white sands of Whitehaven Beach, this journey quickly set the tone for a challenging and rewarding trek across Ngaro Country.

Covering 35.7 km with significant elevation gain, the track links secluded bays, panoramic lookouts, ancient hoop pine forests, mangrove wetlands, and pristine beaches. Each day revealed something new—from ridge-top camps overlooking turquoise waters to close encounters with remarkable wildlife. Shared with a great group of walkers, this hike was as much about camaraderie as it was about the landscape, with every step offering another reason to pause, photograph, and take it all in.

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Cascade Trailhead – Cascade Trail – Thredbo River – Bobs Ridge – Cascade Creek – Cascade Hut – Teddys Hut

23/05/2026 – 25/05/2026   Cascade Trailhead – Cascade Trail – Thredbo River – Bobs Ridge – Cascade Creek – Cascade Hut – Cascade Creek – Bobs Ridge – Thredbo River – Teddys Hut – Thredbo River – Cascade Trailhead

                                                 Kosciuszko National Park, NSW

                                                 Ngarigo Country (Ngarigo people)

Distance: 35.1km   Total Ascent: 1765m   Total Descent: 1765m

Time:  15 hours

Participant:  Stephen Davies (Report, Photos)

With winter and my 70th birthday fast approaching, I wanted to get out for an overnight walk. This would also give me the chance to field test some new gear.

My wife Sue and I drove down to base ourselves at our daughter’s place in Jindabyne. Christianing our brand new Kia EV3 Air Long Range to do so. It is awesome to drive.  Despite having the range to do Wollongong to Jindabyne, we stopped in Cooma to try out the fast charging. After failing to get the NRMA system to work on our vehicle, we moved on and had success at the 10 bay Tesla charging station.

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South Rams Head Star Trail 6/9/2016

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Looking south from near South Ramshead just after sunset on 6th September 2016

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South Rams Head Star Trail 5/9/2016

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Looking west from near South Ramshead just after sunset on 5th September 2016

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South Rams Head Star Trail 4/9/2016

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Looking west from near South Ramshead just after sunset on 4th September 2016

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The Castle from Byangee Mountain – Star Trail

Early morning over the Castle from Byangee Mountain

Early morning 25/5/2015 – The Castle from Byangee Mountain, the distant glow is Canberra some 100km to the west.

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Folly Point Star Trails

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Stars and shooting star over The Castle and nearby mountains on the evening of 13/5/2015, don’t miss the Aurora Australis at the end!   (Click the image for the movie)

 

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