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Wollemi National Park

The Wollemi National Park is wilderness area located in the northern Blue Mountains and Lower Hunter regions of NSW. It’s the second largest national park in NSE and contains the Wollemi Wilderness, which is the largest such wilderness area in Australia.

AWAT8012 LR An exploratory Wollemi bushwalk in the D'Arcy Range with Yuri
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

An exploratory Wollemi bushwalk in the D’Arcy Range with Yuri

An off-track loop bushwalk in the D’Arcy Range in Wollemi National Park, exploring the valleys and rock shelters for Aboriginal art.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsJune 24, 2022 ago
AWAT7975 LR D'Arcy Range 7 Shelter
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

D’Arcy Range 7 Shelter

A wide and deep shelter in the D’Arcy Range has multiple charcoal drawiings at the base.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsJune 23, 2022 ago
AWAT7944 LR D'Arcy Range 6 Shelter
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

D’Arcy Range 6 Shelter

Multiple charcoal drawiings at the base of a tall sandstone overhang in the D’Arcy Range.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsJune 23, 2022 ago
AWAT8031 LR D'Arcy Range 19 Shelter
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

D’Arcy Range 19 Shelter

Charcoal and red ochre paintings are inside this shelter in the D’Arcy Range. Above the shelter are axe grinding grooves.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsJune 23, 2022 ago
AWAT3455 LR D'Arcy Range AGG
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

D’Arcy Range AGG

Two axe grinding grooves along an unnamed creek in the D’Arcy Range

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsJune 22, 2022 ago
awat0019 lr Goochs Crater from Dargan - the scenic route to a natural crater
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Goochs Crater from Dargan – the scenic route to a natural crater

An off-track walk from Dargan (on Chifley Road) to Goochs Crater in the Blue Mountains. This is a longer and more scenic route to an enormous natural crater (and doesn’t require a 4WD).

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsMarch 13, 2021 ago
img 3419 lr Colo River Paddle
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Colo River Paddle

A short paddle exploring the pristine Upper Colo River upstream from Camp Bielany.

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsMarch 21, 2020 ago
West Head Beach
Australia NSW

The Best Day Hikes around Sydney

The best day hikes in and around Sydney, from coastal bushwalks to mountain peaks offering spectacular views.

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsApril 14, 2019 ago
img 4905 lr A short walk to the Glow Worm Tunnel via the Pagoda Track
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

A short walk to the Glow Worm Tunnel via the Pagoda Track

One of the shorter access routes to the Glow Worm Tunnel, passing through the spectacular pagoda-like rock formations on the way.

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsSeptember 16, 2018 ago

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Featured Guides

The Best Day Hikes around Sydney
West Head Beach
The best day hikes in and around Sydney, from coastal bushwalks to mountain peaks offering spectacular views.
Bushwalking Gear for an Overnight Hike
A definitive guide to the essential and nice-to-have gear you need for overnight hiking.
Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
An overview of Aboriginal rock art around Sydney, including engravings (rock art) and cave paintings, and other heritage sites.
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).
Waterfalls of the World
Some of the most spectacular waterfalls around the world.
Trig Stations around Sydney
Cromer Heights Trig
A guide to discovering the trig stations hidden in national parks across Sydney.
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    Guide to Overnight Walks near Sydney
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    Sydney bushwalks by public transport
  • Trig Stations around Sydney
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  • Guide to West Head bushwalks
    Guide to West Head bushwalks
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    Brooklyn to Cowan - one of the best sections of the Great North Walk
  • Stunning sunset views from the Lost Mine Trail in Big Bend NP
    Stunning sunset views from the Lost Mine Trail in Big Bend NP
  • Exploring Fortress Ridge and Fortress Creek in the Blue Mountains
    Exploring Fortress Ridge and Fortress Creek in the Blue Mountains

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