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Dripstone Cliffs – Casuarina Shared Path loop from North Australian Research Unit

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Dripstone Cliffs – Casuarina Shared Path loop from North Australian Research Unit

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Dripstone Cliffs – Casuarina Shared Path loop from North Australian Research Unit

01:15

4.86km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Casuarina Coastal Reserve

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.19 km

Rapid Creek Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you follow the multi-use path north a short ways from the picnic area, you'll come across a simple gazebo that shades some benches overlooking a bend in Rapid Creek.

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2.74 km

Dugong Mother and Calf Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

2.86 km

Dripstone Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

Dripstone Cliffs is one of the most interesting stops along the Casuarina shared path, with red-orange cliff faces, sea views, picnic areas, and WWII observation posts built into the cliff …

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3.03 km

The Casuarina shared path follows the coastal reserve between Rapid Creek and Buffalo Creek, linking beach access points, picnic areas, lookouts, and shaded pockets behind the dunes. This stretch gives …

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4.04 km

Rapid Creek Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This gracefully arching footbridge gives you a nice view of Rapid Creek and the shoreline. The north side has some shaded picnic tables and a restroom, and the south shore hosts a popular fishing platform.

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4.86 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.82 km

Surfaces

3.81 km

829 m

154 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 7 July

30°C

23°C

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