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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.

mg 4750 1 lr Chasing Waterfalls - a hike to the bottom of the Leura Cascades
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Chasing Waterfalls – a hike to the bottom of the Leura Cascades

A short but picturesque loop in Leura that combines the Leura Cascades and Fern Bower tracks, combining multiple waterfalls and views over the Jamison Valley.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsJuly 14, 2018 ago
Bulcamatta Falls
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

The short Bulcamatta Falls Track from Burralow Creek campground

Bulcamatta Falls Track is a short and shaded walk from the Burralow Creek campground, to a small grotto and waterfall. 

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsJune 11, 2018 ago
img 2081 lr Drawing Room Rocks - a short and steep walk with stunning views on the South Coast
Australia Illawarra NSW

Drawing Room Rocks – a short and steep walk with stunning views on the South Coast

Drawing Room Rocks is a natural rock feature near Berry on the edge of the Illawarra escarpment, offering extensive views over Kangaroo Valley and Berry.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsApril 1, 2018 ago
mg 9450 lr 1 Waterfalls and valley views along the Fitzroy Falls East Rim to West Rim bushwalk
Australia NSW Southern Highlands and Tablelands

Waterfalls and valley views along the Fitzroy Falls East Rim to West Rim bushwalk

The track from Fitzroy Falls East Rim to West Rim is one of the shorter but more scenic bushwalks in Kangaroo Valley. The bushwalk traverses the east and west rims of the Yarrunga Creek gorge, with spectacular views over the valley and of Fitzroy Falls from both escarpments.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsMarch 31, 2018 ago
dsc01458 lr Koola Avenue Loop (East Killara)
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Sydney - North

Koola Avenue Loop (East Killara)

The Koola Avenue Loop bushwalk is a partly off-track route, which descends from the Rocky Creek Track (in East Killara) down to Middle Harbour Creek, and back up the Koola Track.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsMarch 5, 2018 ago
dsc01403 lr The scenic Piles Creek Loop in Brisbane Water NP
Australia Central Coast NSW

The scenic Piles Creek Loop in Brisbane Water NP

Piles Creek Loop is a varied track through a valley and along ridges in Brisbane Water National Park, combining the longer Piles Creek and the short Girrakool Loop tracks. 

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsFebruary 7, 2018 ago
dsc01316 lr Visiting some remote Hawkesbury River beaches by kayak from Brooklyn
Australia Central Coast NSW

Visiting some remote Hawkesbury River beaches by kayak from Brooklyn

A circular paddle by kayak from Brooklyn, visiting some lower Hawkesbury River beaches including Croppy Beach and Gunyah Beach.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsFebruary 5, 2018 ago
mg 8986 lr Hiking to the wild Steamers Beach in Jervis Bay
Australia NSW South Coast

Hiking to the wild Steamers Beach in Jervis Bay

Steamers Beach is a surf beach accessed by a rough 4WD track; it also be combined with other trails into a longer circuit.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsJanuary 18, 2018 ago
mg 8971 lr A short coastal walk to Murrays Beach and Governor Head in Jervis Bay
Australia NSW South Coast

A short coastal walk to Murrays Beach and Governor Head in Jervis Bay

Murrays Beach is very beautiful (but busy) beach on the South Coast, with views from Governors Head across to Bowen Island.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsJanuary 17, 2018 ago
dsc01241 lr Biking along the Fernleigh Track at Lake Macquarie
Australia Central Coast NSW

Biking along the Fernleigh Track at Lake Macquarie

TGhe Fernleigh Track is an easy cycling path (or hiking track) between Belmont and Adamstown on the Central Coast, which follows a disused rail line.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsJanuary 11, 2018 ago

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