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Namadgi National Park

Yankee Hat Trail
Australia ACT

Kangaroos and rock art on the Yankee Hat Trail

The Yankee Hat Trail crosses the Gudgenby Valley grasslands before crossing Bogong Creek and finishing at the Yankee Hat Aboriginal rock art site. A short but very beautiful bushwalk.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsApril 27, 2024 ago
Yankee Hat Rock Art Site
ACT Australia

Yankee Hat – the only accessible Aboriginal rock site in the ACT

The Yankee Hat Rock Art Site in Namadgi National Park consists of 18 motifs, in white and red ochre, representing a range of animals as well human-like forms. It’s reached by a 6km return bushwalk.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsAugust 15, 2023 ago
Tennent Trig Station
Australia ACT

Tennent Trig Station (ACT)

The Tennent Trig Station is on top of Mount Tennent (1,385m) in Namadgi National Park, and reached by a 14.7km return bushwalk from the Namadgi Visitor Centre.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsFebruary 14, 2022 ago
img 1880 lr Mount Gingera from Corin Dam (Namadgi NP)
Australia ACT

Mount Gingera from Corin Dam (Namadgi NP)

The longer and more challenging route to Mount Gingera (1,857m), via Corin Dam. Panoramic views over ACT and NSW from the rocky summit.

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsSeptember 20, 2019 ago
img 4773 lr Sweeping views from the Mount Tennent summit in Namadgi NP
Australia ACT

Sweeping views from the Mount Tennent summit in Namadgi NP

Mount Tennent is great half-day walk near Canberrathat incorporates part of the Australian Alps Walking Track and offers expansive views from the summit. About 30min drive from Canberra,

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsAugust 30, 2018 ago

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Waterfalls of the World
Some of the most spectacular waterfalls around the world.
Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
An overview of Aboriginal rock art around Sydney, including engravings (rock art) and cave paintings, and other heritage sites.
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
A Guide to Treating Water – the best water filters for hiking
A Guide to Treating Water help you to select the most appropiate water filtration or purification system.
Sydney bushwalks by public transport
A summary of bushwalks around Sydney that are accessible by public transport (train, bus or ferry).
Bushwalking Gear for an Overnight Hike
A definitive guide to the essential and nice-to-have gear you need for overnight hiking.
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