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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.

Jamieson Lookout
Australia Leura NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Jamieson Lookout – sweeping Jamison Valley views

The fenced Jamieson Lookout is just off the Fern Bower Track (Federal Pass) and offers some great views over the Jamison Valley.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsMarch 23, 2024 ago
1X3A7479 Flat Rock Lookout and Echo Tree Lookout in Katoomba
Australia Katoomba NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Flat Rock Lookout and Echo Tree Lookout in Katoomba

Two adjacent lookouts along the Prince Henry Cliff Walk, Flat Rock Lookout and Echo Tree Lookout provide nice views over Fern Bower and the Jamison Valley.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsMarch 22, 2024 ago
1X3A7307 Chasing waterfalls along the Amphitheatre Track and Federal Pass in Leura
Australia Katoomba Leura NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Chasing waterfalls along the Amphitheatre Track and Federal Pass in Leura

A short but very enoyable loop bushwalk in Leura, which combines the Federal Pass track and Amphitheatre Track. It passes a number of waterfalls and cliff-top lookouts, and the Leura Infinity Pool.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsMarch 21, 2024 ago
1X3A8455 A Guide to the 13 Narrow Neck Passes

A Guide to the 13 Narrow Neck Passes

An overview of the 13 non-technical Narrow Neck passes, which provide access from the top of the Narrow Neck plateau to the Jamison Valley and Megalong Valley.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsMarch 19, 2024 ago
Grinding grooves at Grose Head South
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains Winmalee & Yellow Rock

Grose Head Grinding Grooves

Two separate Aboriginal grinding groove sites next to waterholes along the cliff-top; one has three grooves and the other about ten

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsMarch 14, 2024 ago
Grose Head South Trig
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains Winmalee & Yellow Rock

Grose Trig – the top of Springwood Ridge

The Grose Trig at the top of Grose Head South is in good condition, with some sweeping views a short distance away.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsMarch 14, 2024 ago
1X3A9292 Grose Head Lookout - a remote lookout with sweeping views
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains Winmalee & Yellow Rock

Grose Head Lookout – a remote lookout with sweeping views

Reached by a few different firetrails (suitable for bushwalking or mountain-biking), Grose Head Lookout offers sweeping views over the Lower Grose Valley from a large rock platform.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsMarch 13, 2024 ago
1X3A9279 yre 1 Springwood Ridge Red Hand Stencils
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains Winmalee & Yellow Rock

Springwood Ridge Red Hand Stencils

A shelter near Springwood Ridge with at least five weathered Aboriginal hand stencils in red ochre .

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsMarch 13, 2024 ago
1X3A9260 1 Springwood Ridge Charcoal Art SWA
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains Winmalee & Yellow Rock

Springwood Ridge Charcoal Art SWA

A very weathered Aboriginal rock art site near Springwood Ridge, with charcoal motifs.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsMarch 13, 2024 ago
1X3A9334 1 The Long Way to the Grose Head Lookout
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains Winmalee & Yellow Rock

The Long Way to the Grose Head Lookout

Combining the Springwood Ridge Trail and Blue Gum Swamp Track, this bushwalk passes The Grotto, Grose Head Lookout and Grose Head South Trig. It’s mostly on firetrails and better for mountain-biking than bushwalking.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsMarch 13, 2024 ago

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