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Australia - NSW National Parks

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is part of Department of Planning, Industry and Environment. NPWS manages more than 870 NSW national parks and reserves, covering over 7 million hectares of land.

photo f3 engraving The Case of the Missing Engravings
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Sydney - North

The Case of the Missing Engravings

The sad fate of the Fish from the F3: an Aboriginal engraving site that was relocated from the Sydney to Newcastle freeway to St Ives, in Sydney’s north

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsFebruary 1, 2021 ago
rabbits1 Dancing Rabbits (Staples Lookout)
Australia Central Coast Kariong NSW

Dancing Rabbits (Staples Lookout)

A complex and well-documented site on a rocky spur in Woy Woy, which is known for its “seven dancing rabbits”

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsJanuary 27, 2021 ago
awat6555 lr Costens Point (Royal National Park)
Australia NSW Sydney - South

Costens Point (Royal National Park)

An easy walk in the Royal National Park down the Costens Point Firetrail to Costens Point (you may be able to create a loop by continuing along the coast to Red Jacks Point).

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsJanuary 24, 2021 ago
img 3421 lr Bushwalking with Dogs in Sydney's North

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.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsJanuary 19, 2021 ago
awat6481 lr Exploring Brisbane Water with Sydney Rock Art
Australia Central Coast NSW

Exploring Brisbane Water with Sydney Rock Art

A walk along a ridge in Brisbane Water National Park to an interesting Aboriginal engraving site

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsJanuary 16, 2021 ago
awat6318 lr Cave art and Waterfalls in Popran National Park
Australia Central Coast NSW

Cave art and Waterfalls in Popran National Park

Exploring some of the cave art in Popran National Park, and a short walk down to the picturesque Ironbark Creek Falls.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsJanuary 15, 2021 ago
awat6352 lr Upside Down Man Cave (Popran NP)
Australia Central Coast Mangrove Mountain NSW

Upside Down Man Cave (Popran NP)

A large shelter in Popran National Park, the Upside Down Man Cave has over 274 motifs, representing three engraving types.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsJanuary 15, 2021 ago
awat6206 lr Visit Australia's oldest arboretum on the Arboretum Track
Australia Central Coast NSW

Visit Australia’s oldest arboretum on the Arboretum Track

An easy loop walk in Strickland Forest combining the Arboretum Track and Bellbird Track. The walk visits Australia’s oldest arboretum.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsJanuary 10, 2021 ago
awat6142 lr Bombi Moor Circuit (Bouddi NP)
Australia Central Coast NSW

Bombi Moor Circuit (Bouddi NP)

The Bombi Moor Circuit a fairly exposed route through the coastal heathland of Bouddi National Parks, with side-trips to three headlands and the picturesque Little Beach. Best walked outside summer.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsJanuary 10, 2021 ago
awat6097 lr Apple Tree Bay Loop (Ku-ring-gai Chase)
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

Apple Tree Bay Loop (Ku-ring-gai Chase)

A nice loop walk from Apple Tree Bay, combining a “secret track” up to the ridge with the the Mt Ku-ring-gai and Berowra Tracks. Some nice views and interesting caves and rock formations.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsJanuary 9, 2021 ago

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