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Mount Pieter Botte

Daintree National Park

Mount Pieter Botte

Mount Pieter Botte (Ngalba-bulal Alpaboolal) is a mountain 1,047 m in elevation in Daintree Rainforest. Located in the tableland region behind Cape Tribulation in Far North Queensland, Australia and part of the Wet Tropics of Queensland World-Heritage Site.

Daintree National Park

Thornton Peak

Thornton Peak is a prominent mountain that rises above the Daintree Rainforest to a height of 1,374 m. The mountain is located about 80 kilometres northwest of Cairns within the catchment of the Daintree River.

Paluma Range National Park

Mountain Creek

Mountain Creek is located in Paluma Range National Park between Little Crystal Creek heritage-listed bridge and Paluma village. The creek features Mountain Falls and the Small Mountain Falls.

Benham's Track (Telegraph Line) and Saddle Track

Paluma Range National Park

Benham's Track (Telegraph Line) and Saddle Track

Benham and Saddle Track were the original pack horse trails from the coast up the range to Cloudy Clearing (now Paluma) and dates back to the late 1800s to early 1900s.

Mount Bartle Frere Plane Wreckage B25 Bomber

Wooroonooran National Park

Mount Bartle Frere Plane Wreckage B25 Bomber

An American Bomb Group Squadron based in Charters Towers crashed into Mount Bartle Frere on 21 April 1942 while returning from a search mission in the Coral Sea. They flew into a blind gully which lead to the peak of Mount Bartle Frere.

An adventure to Smith Falls (part of The PRB Track)

Paluma Range National Park

An adventure to Smith Falls (part of The PRB Track)

Smith Creek Falls is a small cascades hidden deep within the Paluma Range National Park. It lies about 14 kilometers south of the Paluma township. The track following an old

Afareaitu Waterfalls (’Āfareaitu Cascades)

French Polynesia

Afareaitu Waterfalls (’Āfareaitu Cascades)

There are many waterfalls in the Āfareaitu local, however, the two main tourist attractions are Vaioro Falls (a.k.a. Afareaitu Cascade) and Putoa Falls (a.k.a. Atiraa Falls). Both are worth seeing, even when they are just trickles in winter.

Magic Mountain (Montagne Magique)

French Polynesia

Magic Mountain (Montagne Magique)

Magic Mountain provides extensive views of the coast and coral reefs of Mo'orea. The lush vegetation covering its slopes extends into the valley with rich greens and light blues dominating the landscape.

Uufau Pass (Col de Uufau) – Ha'apiti to Amehiti

French Polynesia

Uufau Pass (Col de Uufau) – Ha'apiti to Amehiti

The Uufau Pass, also known as Linareva Pass (Col de Linareva), passes between Mount Mou'apu and Atiati near Mount Tautuapae and provides yet another possibility of crossing Mo'orea north to

Vai'are Pass (Col de Vai'are) – Vai'are to Paopao

French Polynesia

Vai'are Pass (Col de Vai'are) – Vai'are to Paopao

From the village of Vai'are to Paopao in Cook's Bay, this hiking route ascends to the pass which delivers grand views of Mount Orohena (2,241 m) on the island of Tahiti, as well as the whole interior of Mo'orea Island.

Three Pines Pass (Col des Trois Pinus)

French Polynesia

Three Pines Pass (Col des Trois Pinus)

The Three Pines Pass is a short but enjoyable hike which leads up to three pine trees overlooking the pineapple fields and vast greenery of Opunohu Valley and the ancient volcano.

Three Coconuts Pass (Col des Trois Cocotiers) – Opunohu to Vaianae

French Polynesia

Three Coconuts Pass (Col des Trois Cocotiers) – Opunohu to Vaianae

Three Coconuts Pass is Mo'orea's most popular hike. The trail traverses the ancient volcano to towards the pass between Mount Mou'aroa and Mount Tohive'a and provides superb views over Opunohu Valley.

French Polynesia

Mount Atiati

Mount Atiati (749 m), also written as Mont Atiati, is located close to the centre of the island of Mo'orea. The land around Mount Atiati is hilly and is mostly

French Polynesia

Mount Mou'apū

Mount Mou'apu, also written Moua Pū, is 762 m in elevation and can be recognised by its iconic archway on it's eastern ridge and it's pyramid-like shape. Mt Mou'apu archwayThe

Mount Mou'aroa (Shark's Tooth)

French Polynesia

Mount Mou'aroa (Shark's Tooth)

Mo'orea has many iconic peaks and despite the relatively low altitude, the mountains are among the most vegetated and rugged in the world. Due to the loose soil, vegetated natures,

French Polynesia

Mount Ruahiti

Mount Ruahiti is a peak and is located in Mo'orea, French Polynesia and is 510 meters above sea level, or 76 meters above the surrounding terrain. It is about 0.

French Polynesia

Mount Tohiea

Mount Tohive'a, also spelt Tohi'e'a, Tohiea, and Tohivea, is a volcanic peak and the highest point on the island of Mo'orea in French Polynesia at 1,207 metres and is

Mount Mou'aputa

French Polynesia

Mount Mou'aputa

Mount Mou'aputa (830 m) is fourth highest peak on the island of Mo'orea and is something surreal. The peak can recognised from the iconic hole near it's summit.

French Polynesia

Mount Rōtui

Mount Rotui (899 m) is located on the north side of the island between Opunohu and Cook's Bays. It's a strenuous hike but efforts are well-rewarded with scenic views of the island.

Hikes on Mo'orea Island, French Polynesia

French Polynesia

Hikes on Mo'orea Island, French Polynesia

Many of the hikes on Mo'orea start in the lush Opunohu Valley where you are surrounded with unique mahogany trees, giant bamboo, and tropical flowers. In the north, Mount Rotui

What to do on Mo'orea Island, French Polynesia

French Polynesia

What to do on Mo'orea Island, French Polynesia

Mo'orea, also spelled Moorea, is a South Pacific island that is part of French Polynesia and is often visited by sailboats. It's known for its jagged, volcanic mountains, white sandy

Paluma Range National Park

DCK Shelter

The DCK Shelter, also referred to as the DCK Hut, is a house-like structure erected on private property and owned by Wilfred Karnoll on a propretual tin miner's lease. This

Finding Diorite Falls

Paluma Range National Park

Finding Diorite Falls

Diorite Falls is a stunning ten metre slab waterfall on Waterfall Creek in Paluma Range National Park. The name comes from when early explorers named the falls after the rock, diorite.

The North West Ridge of Mount Halifax

Paluma Range National Park

The North West Ridge of Mount Halifax

Everytime I drove past Mount Halifax, I'd notice its northwest ridgeline beckoning. From the highway, the ridge looked open and clear, and when combined with the topographical map details, all the signs pointed to a razor-back ridge with fine views and easy walking. Oh how wrong I was...

Saddle Mountain and it's plane wreckage

Bowling Green Bay National Park

Saddle Mountain and it's plane wreckage

Saddle Mountain is located in Bowling Green Bay National Park with its peak rising above the surrounding area dominating the landscape. Saddle Mountain has quite an interesting east face – a