Head for the hills.

If it’s been a while since your last forest bath, than Mapleton is one very big and easy to access nature bathroom. From Great Walks to easy loops, waterfall lookouts and waterfall swimming holes, a huge variety of walks are within a short 5-15 minute drive away. Here are some suggestions below and remember, always pack enough water, suncreen and snacks to get you there and back.

• Mapleton Falls Lookout and Ubajee Loop, 11km, 3 hours

• Baxter Creek falls (pack togs), 2 hours (not including swim)

• Kondalilla Falls (pack togs)

• Gheerulla circuit, 20km, 6 hours