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Blue Mountains National Park

Bulcamatta Falls
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Bulcamatta Falls

Bulcamatta Falls is a small waterfall in a narrow grotto, near Kurrajong Heights. Reached via a short walk, you’ll also see glow worms at night.

By oliverd :-), 8 monthsSeptember 28, 2021 ago
MG 4672 Katoomba Cascades
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Katoomba Cascades

The Katoomba Cascades is a small and very easy-to-reach waterfall, between Scenic World and Echo Point. Best visited after decent rain.

By oliverd :-), 8 monthsSeptember 17, 2021 ago
P1010525 Katoomba Falls - a spectacular Blue Mountains waterfall
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Katoomba Falls – a spectacular Blue Mountains waterfall

The spectacular Katoomba Falls can be seen from many vantage points, including above and below the waterfall.

By oliverd :-), 8 monthsSeptember 17, 2021 ago
Vera's Grotto
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Vera’s Grotto Falls

Vera’s Grotto Falls is a small but picturesque waterfall nested in a small gully, and reached via a steep walk down the Furber Steps.

By oliverd :-), 8 monthsSeptember 17, 2021 ago
IMG 3147 Fortress Creek Falls
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Fortress Creek Falls

Fortress Creek Falls is a spectacular but hard-to-reach waterfall, where Fortress Creek plunges over a cliff into the Grose Valley.

By oliverd :-), 8 monthsSeptember 17, 2021 ago
img 0770 lr Weeping Rock - a Wentworth Falls cascade near Darwins Walk
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Weeping Rock – a Wentworth Falls cascade near Darwins Walk

Weeping Rock in Wentworth Falls is small waterfall formed by Jamison Creek cascading over a rock overhang.

By oliverd :-), 8 monthsSeptember 12, 2021 ago
mg 4706 lr Leura Cascades - a short walk to a mossy glen
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Leura Cascades – a short walk to a mossy glen

A long series of cascades along Leura Falls Creek, surrounded by rainforest. The
popular and photogenic Leura Cascades is easily reached.

By oliverd :-), 8 monthsSeptember 6, 2021 ago
Bridal Veil Falls
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Bridal Veil Falls (Leura) – one of the most picturesque Blue Mountain waterfalls

Bridal Veil Falls in Leura is a spectacular multi-tiered waterfall in the Blue Mountains, especially after heavy rain. There are viewing points both above and below the falls.

By oliverd :-), 8 monthsSeptember 5, 2021 ago
Weeping Rock
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Weeping Rock – a photogenic cascade along Leura Falls Creek

Weeping Rock in Leura is a small but beautiful cascade along the Leura Falls Creek, just below Bridal Veil Falls.

By oliverd :-), 8 monthsSeptember 5, 2021 ago
Queens Cascade
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Queens Cascades – a picturesque cascade that drops into a sandy pool

A relatively small but picturesque waterfall, Queens Cascades is on Jamison Creek just above Wentworth Falls.

By oliverd :-), 8 monthsSeptember 5, 2021 ago

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Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
An overview of Aboriginal rock art around Sydney, including engravings (rock art) and cave paintings, and other heritage sites.
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A comparison of some of the best hiking apps for navigation and planning a bushwalk
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A summary of tracks suitable for bushwalking with dogs, in and around Ku-ring-gai. Northern Beaches and the north of Sydney.
Packing for an Overnight Hike
A definitive guide to the essential and nice-to-have gear you need for overnight hiking.
Waterfalls of the World
Some of the most spectacular waterfalls around the world.
Guide to West Head bushwalks
West Head, part of the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and only 90min from Sydney, offers a multitude of short walks, from secluded beaches to rocky outcrops with views over Pittwater.
A Guide to Treating Water – finding the best water filters
A Guide to Treating Water help you to select the most appropiate water filtration or purification system.
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