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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.

Federal Falls
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Federal Falls – a picturesque Lawson waterfall with a sandy beach

A picturesque waterfall along the South Lawson Waterfall Circuit, Federal Falls cascades onto a shaded, sandy base.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJune 2, 2023 ago
Junction Falls
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Junction Falls – a big and a small waterfall (which you can walk behind)

The main falls (Junction Falls) is a pictureseque, multi-tier waterfall; there’s a second smaller waterfall a short distance downstream that you can walk behind.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJune 1, 2023 ago
Adelina Falls
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Adelina Falls – an easily reached waterfall in Lawson

A picturesque waterfall in Lawson, the base of Adelina Falls is easily reached by a short bushwalking track (which forms part of a longer waterfall loop),

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJune 1, 2023 ago
1X3A4904 LR Peak Hill (Porto Ridge) Mundoes
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

Peak Hill (Porto Ridge) Mundoes

Five mundoes (of which only two are now visible) on an overgrown rock platform on Porto Ridge near Peak Hill.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsMay 29, 2023 ago
1X3A4895 LR Peak Hill (Porto Ridge) Stone Arrangement
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

Peak Hill (Porto Ridge) Stone Arrangement

Multiple piles of stones on a small rock platform are likely to be an Aboriginal stone arrangement.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsMay 29, 2023 ago
1X3A4890 LR lrd Peak Hill (Porto Ridge) Hand Stencils
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

Peak Hill (Porto Ridge) Hand Stencils

A few hand stencils in a long sandstone overhang on Porto Ridge, near Peak Hill.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsMay 29, 2023 ago
1X3A4949 LR An off-track loop to Peak Hill overlooking the Hawkesbury River
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

An off-track loop to Peak Hill overlooking the Hawkesbury River

A mostly off-track bushwalk near Brooklyn, this loop walk ascends Peak Hill from the eastern side, before returning via Sandy Bay and Dead Horse Bay (a more challenging route on the western side).

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsMay 28, 2023 ago
Queen Victoria Lookout
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Queen Victoria Lookout – a great view down Jamison Valley

Reached via a short walk from the Conservation Hut via the Valley of the Waters Track, the Queen Victoria Lookout offers a great view down the Jamison Valley.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsMay 27, 2023 ago
028A9420 LR Jamison Lookout - the busiest Wentworth Falls lookout
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Jamison Lookout – the busiest Wentworth Falls lookout

One of the most popular Wentworth Falls lookouts, Jamison Lookout provides a nice view over Jamison Valley and Kings Tableland.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsMay 27, 2023 ago
Wentworth Falls Lookout
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Wentworth Falls Lookout – an accessible lookout

A very accessible lookout, Wentworth Falls Lookout provides views over the Jamison Valley and glimpses of the Wentworth Falls waterfall.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsMay 27, 2023 ago

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