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The Forts Circuit

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Australia

Queensland

The Forts Circuit

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4.9

(34)

601

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The Forts Circuit

01:02

3.54km

100m

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

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Magnetic Island National Park

Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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353 m

The Forts Walking Track — Magnetic Island National Park

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This well--maintained track takes you through the dense forest of Magnetic Island National Park. The path is ostensibly for visiting the WWII era fortifications on the island, but most visitors …

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1.55 km

World War II Concrete Bunker

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This is one of the many bunkers, forts, artillery stations, and command centres along the Forts Walk in Magnetic Island National Park. The area was heavily but up as a …

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1.99 km

Artillery Command Post & lookout over Magnetic Island National Park

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One look of the panoramic view from here and you'll understand why this was chosen as the command post for the artillery battery that was stationed here during WWII. These …

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3.54 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.48 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.37 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Thursday 30 July

22°C

18°C

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Comments

July 15, 2025,the forts magnetc island

A great hike, but you should allow yourself plenty of time to look for koalas in the trees. We were lucky enough to see one.

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The Forts Walking Track — Magnetic Island National Park

World War II Concrete Bunker

Artillery Command Post & lookout over Magnetic Island National Park

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