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Ku-ring-gai Chase NP

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is a protected area north of Sydney, in New South Wales, Australia. It encompasses coastline, rainforest, bushland and a portion of the Hawkesbury River. The park has significant Aboriginal sites, including ancient red ochre rock paintings and rock engravings, reached via the Red Hands Cave track. West Head lookout and the 19th-century Barrenjoey Lighthouse offer coastal vie

Edwards Trig
Australia Hornsby Sydney - North

Edwards Trig

The second of three trig stations along Govett Ridge, Edwards Trig Station is accessed from Cowan Station via the track to Taffys Rock.

By oliverd :-), 6 daysMay 10, 2022 ago
AWAT2476 LR Cole Trig
Australia Hornsby Sydney - North

Cole Trig

A relatively easy-to-reach trig station, Cole Trig is on a ridge accessible from Cowan Station. An informal trail continues past Edward Trig to Taffys Rock.

By oliverd :-), 6 daysMay 10, 2022 ago
AWAT1492 LR Duffy Trig station
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Duffy Trig station

Duffy Trig is a well-preserved trig station in Duffy’s Forest, accessible via an informal walking track from Booralie Road.

By oliverd :-), 2 weeksMay 1, 2022 ago
AWAT1446 LR An off-track adventure along the White Trig Ridge
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

An off-track adventure along the White Trig Ridge

An off-track route along “White Trig Ridge”, which passes the depiled White Trig before reaching some vantage points over Bobbin Head and Cowan Creek.

By oliverd :-), 3 weeksApril 26, 2022 ago
AWAT1416 LR White Trig
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

White Trig

Reached via an 800m off-track route from the Cullamine Fire Trail, the White Trig has been significantly depiled.

By oliverd :-), 3 weeksApril 25, 2022 ago
AWAT9735 LR Mt Ku-ring-gai Track engravings
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

Mt Ku-ring-gai Track engravings

An Aboriginal engraving site above the Mt Ku-ring-gai Track with a giant bandicoot, echidna, three men and what may be an ancestral figure.

By oliverd :-), 1 monthApril 5, 2022 ago
The Basin campground
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

The Basin – campground with a beach at West Head

The Basin Campground at West Head has beaches on both a Pittwater beach and a a lagoon, both of which are very sheltered. Access is via ferry or a firetrail from West Head Road.

By oliverd :-), 3 monthsFebruary 14, 2022 ago
MG 1651 LR Great Mackerel Beach - a family-friendly West Head beach
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Great Mackerel Beach – a family-friendly West Head beach

A family-friendly beach with very calm water, Great Mackerel Beach can be reached by ferry (from Palm Beach) or via a couple of bushwalking tracks.

By oliverd :-), 3 monthsFebruary 13, 2022 ago
Hungry Beach
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Hungry Beach – a sheltered and secluded West Head beach

Hungry Beach is a picturesque West Head beach, which can be reached by boat or via a couple of informal walking routes.

By oliverd :-), 3 monthsFebruary 13, 2022 ago
Flannel Flower Beach
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Flannel Flower Beach – a narrow sliver of sand

A challenging beach to reach on foot, Flannel Flower Beach is a narrow sliver of sand, best visited at low tide.

By oliverd :-), 3 monthsFebruary 13, 2022 ago

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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.
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
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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.
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An overview of Aboriginal rock art around Sydney, including engravings (rock art) and cave paintings, and other heritage sites.
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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.
Packing for an Overnight Hike
A definitive guide to the essential and nice-to-have gear you need for overnight hiking.
Trig Stations around Sydney
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A guide to discovering the trig stations hidden in national parks across Sydney.
Best Hiking Apps for planning and navigation
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