Indonesia Bali
A social climb to the cloud-covered Gunung Abang peak
A crowded weekend ascent of cloud‑covered Gunung Abang (2,152m) in Bali along a steep rainforest trail, with sweeping views of Lake Batur and Mount Batur along the route.
Australia Central Coast Gunderman NSW
Starkey Trig and the Flat Rocks Ridge Aboriginal rock art sites
A steep, slot‑threading ascent to Starkey Trig, followed by long, undulating ridge walk which links multiple Aboriginal rock art sites, culminating in Group 6 (a significant Dharug ceremonial site).
Australia NSW Southern Highlands and Tablelands
Tragedy on the way to Beloon Pass in the Nattai
An ambitious attempt to reach the remote Beloon Trig became an exciting wilderness journey featuring a wombat rescue, helicopter evacuation and arduous scrambling up Travis Gully. The 3-day trip ended up descending to the Nattai River from Wattle Ridge and ascending Travis Gully to Beloon Pass.
Australia Kurrajong & Kurrajong Heights NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains
Through Alsophylla Glen to the elusive Natural Bridge Cascade
A Wollemi bushwalk from Bells Line of Road which descends into Alsophylla Glen. The route follows this mossy rainforest creek to the newly re-discovered Natural Bridge Cascade before climbing back out.
Australia Colo Heights / Putty Road NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains
Colo River via Island Mountain: A tough but rewarding loop
A demanding and scrubby loop from the end of Drip Rock Trail to The Island and down to the Colo River (via Clews Cave and Pass 28). The ascent takes Pass 29 which follows a creek before negotiating a steep cliff-line.
Australia Central Coast Gunderman NSW
Ridges, Rock Art and River Views in a Dharug adventure
A classic Dharug NP off-track bushwalk which ascends steeply to Haycock Trig before following an untracked ridge past Aboriginal cultural sites. The loop returns via the Eastern Commission Trail, which offers some sweeping views over the Hawkesbury River (Deerubbin).
Australia Kurrajong & Kurrajong Heights NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains
Descending a remote gully to an undiscovered Wollemi waterfall
A challenging Wollemi bushwalk down a steep gully to Wheeny Creek, before reaching a remote and recently discovered waterfall (Tenacity Falls).
Australia NSW Sydney - North
A few unexpected twists along the Harold Reid Foreshore Walk
Offering an easy and pleasant loop along the waterfront bushland of Middle Harbour, this extended version of the Harold Reid Foreshore Walk explores the Castlecrag Northern Escarpment and a picturesque waterfall along Sugarloaf Creek.
Australia Blackheath NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains
Horsing around on the Shipley Plateau Bridle Track
The Shipley Bridle Track descends from Shipley Road to Kanimbla Road, crossing Blackheath Glen and Blackheath Creek. The short but pleasant bushwalk is a bit overgrown between Blackheath Creek and Kanimbla Road.
Australia Medlow Bath NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains
Finding the long-lost Delmonte Ave bushwalk on the Radiata Plateau
This bushwalk on the Radiata Plateau between Delmonte Ave and Explorers Road described by Jim Smith is now overgrown, and the original trailheads are inaccessible. However, part of the now-rugged route can be accessed from the Ngula Bulgarabang Regional Park.