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Duffys Forest & Terrey Hills

The area bordered by Duffys Forest and Terret Hills to the south, and Smiths Creek and Cowan Creek to the north and north-east.

AWAT1446 LR McCarrs Creek Shields
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

McCarrs Creek Shields

An Aboriginal engraving site near McCarrs Creek Road with two shields, a kangaroo and a boomerang, as well as grooved water channels.

By oliverd :-), 11 monthsSeptember 8, 2021 ago
AWAT1424 LR McCarrs Creek Child Hand Stencils
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

McCarrs Creek Child Hand Stencils

A low shelter near McCarrs Creek Road has three small hand stencils. There are three visible hand stencils, all quite small.

By oliverd :-), 11 monthsSeptember 8, 2021 ago
AWAT2505 LR Cooyong Neverfail Trail and Callamine Trail Loop
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Cooyong Neverfail Trail and Callamine Trail Loop

The Cooyong Neverfail Trail Loop combines a number of firetrails to form a bushwalking or mountain-biking route through the Ku-ring-gai National Park near Terrey Hills.

By oliverd :-), 12 monthsAugust 22, 2021 ago
McCowen Trig Station
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

McCowen Trig Station

Accessible from the Chiltern Trail or from Chiltern Road, a short climb gets you to the McCowen Trig Station. There’s some filtered views from the trig station.

By oliverd :-), 12 monthsAugust 20, 2021 ago
Cowan Trig Station
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Cowan Trig Station

A short “bush bash” from the Cowan Track to the Cowan Trig Station, which is still in good condition but well-hidden in the scrub.

By oliverd :-), 12 monthsAugust 19, 2021 ago
Arthur trig station
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Arthur Trig Station

The Arthur Trig Station is stil in pretty good condition; it is located just off the Mount Murray Anderson bushwalking track.

By oliverd :-), 12 monthsAugust 19, 2021 ago
Long trig station
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Long Trig Station

The Long trig station is visible from the Long Trail, about 900m before the end of the track.

By oliverd :-), 12 monthsAugust 15, 2021 ago
Roach Trig
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Roach Trig Station

There’s almost northing left of the Roach Trig, which is is one of the highest trig points in Ku-ring-gai Chase NP.

By oliverd :-), 12 monthsAugust 15, 2021 ago
AWAT2723 LR Duckholes Daramulan
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Duckholes Daramulan

An Aboriginal engraving of a deity (Daramulan) figure near the Duckholes Trail.

By oliverd :-), 12 monthsAugust 12, 2021 ago
AWAT0968 LR Duckholes Kangaroo
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Duckholes Kangaroo

Aboriginal engravings of a large macropod and two smaller figures near the Duckholes Trail.

By oliverd :-), 12 monthsAugust 12, 2021 ago

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Featured Guides

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
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.
Best Day Hikes around Sydney
West Head Beach
The best day hikes in and around Sydney, from coastal bushwalks to mountain peaks offering spectacular views.
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.
Bushwalking with Dogs in Sydney’s North
A summary of tracks suitable for bushwalking with dogs, in and around Ku-ring-gai. Northern Beaches and the north of Sydney.
Best Hiking Apps for planning and navigation
Hiking Apps for Navigation
A comparison of some of the best hiking apps for navigation and planning a bushwalk
Top Hiking Books & Guides
A list of hiking guidebooks I've researched, purchased and used. Each is rated based on it's overall value.
What to do in Uluru
A guide to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, with a focus on what walks to do and the best vantage spots to get spectacular photos of Uluru and Kata Tjuta.
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Some of the most spectacular waterfalls around the world.
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