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      • A circuit around Iceland
      • A week exploring Lord Howe Island
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      • Exploring Flinders Island over ten days
      • Ghost town of Pyramiden
      • On Safari in Botswana
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      • Two Weeks Around Namibia
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      • Best Waterfalls of Europe
    • Trig Stations around Sydney
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        • Ku-ring-gai Chase and Muogamarra trigs
        • Garigal National Park trigs
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      • Trig stations in Sydney’s south and the Illawarra region
      • Trig stations in western Sydney and the Blue Mountains
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      • Trig stations of the Snowy Mountains
    • Trigs around the World
  • Indigenous Rock Art
    • Photographing rock art
    • Indigenous Site Search
    • Indigenous Rock Art around the World
      • Rock art sites in Australia
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    • Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
      • Aboriginal Rock Art – Berowra Valley
      • Aboriginal Rock Art of the Central Coast
        • Aboriginal Rock Art – Brisbane Water
        • Aboriginal Rock Art – McPherson State Forest
        • Aboriginal Rock Art – Popran National Park
        • Aboriginal Rock Art – Strickland State Forest
      • Aboriginal Rock Art – Garigal National Park
      • Aboriginal Rock Art in the Greater Blue Mountains
        • Aboriginal Rock Art – Wollemi National Park
        • Aboriginal Rock Art – Yengo National Park
      • Aboriginal Rock Art – Ku-ring-gai Chase
        • Bobbin Head Aboriginal sites
        • Cottage Point Aboriginal sites
        • Ku-ring-gai Chase North Aboriginal sites
        • Terrey Hills Aboriginal sites
        • West Head Aboriginal sites
      • Aboriginal Rock Art – Illawarra and Southern Highlands
      • Aboriginal Rock Art – Lane Cove
      • Aboriginal Rock Art – Maroota and Marramarra NP
      • Aboriginal Rock Art – Parr State Conservation Area
      • Aboriginal Rock Art – Sydney and Sydney South
    • Indigenous Trails
      • Brisbane Water – Lyre Trig sites
      • Brisbane Water – Milyerra Trail sites
      • Brisbane Water – Warrah Sanctuary
      • Ku-ring-gai Chase – Cowan to Brooklyn sites
      • Ku-ring-gai Chase – Cottage Point Baiame sites
      • Ku-ring-gai Chase – Mount Murray Anderson sites
      • Ku-ring-gai Chase – Myall Trail sites
      • Terrey Hills Aboriginal Engravings
      • West Head – America Bay sites
      • West Head – Arden Trig sites
      • West Head – Basin and Mackerel Track sites
      • West Head – Resolute Track sites
      • West Head – Topham Hill sites
    • Australian Aboriginal anthropologists
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oliverd :-)

From my first mountain peak at the age of 10 (or so I am told), I've been looking for the next hill or mountain to climb!
IMG 0844 LR Climbing up the vertiginous trail to Angels Landing in Zion
USA Utah

Climbing up the vertiginous trail to Angels Landing in Zion

Considered one of the most iconic hikes in Zion, Angels Landing involves a steep climp up to the end of a narrow ridge, which has a sheer drop on both sides. A permit system has been in place from April 2022 to manage numbers and improve safety.

By oliverd :-), 3 monthsJanuary 2, 2023 ago
AWAT7162 LR Exploring the Peebles Trail near Marramarra NP
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

Exploring the Peebles Trail near Marramarra NP

Peebles Trail is a firetrail just outside Marramarra National Park suitable for bushwalking, mountain-biking and horse-riding. It’s a pleasant but not particularly interesting trail.

By oliverd :-), 3 monthsDecember 24, 2022 ago
028A6553 LR Spectacular Grand Canyon views from the Transept Trail and Bright Angel Point
USA Arizona

Spectacular Grand Canyon views from the Transept Trail and Bright Angel Point

Stunning Grand Canyon views from the Transept Trail and Bright Angel Point Trail on a 5 mile / 8.2km return hike from the North Kaibab trailhead on the North Rim.

By oliverd :-), 3 monthsDecember 17, 2022 ago
028A6378 LR An epic hike down to Ribbon Falls along the North Kaibab Trail
USA Arizona

An epic hike down to Ribbon Falls along the North Kaibab Trail

A challenging day-hike from the Grand Canyon North Rim down the North Kaibab Trail to Ribbon Falls. Stunning views and some incredible trail construction along the way to the picturesque waterfall.

By oliverd :-), 4 monthsDecember 13, 2022 ago
AWAT6804 LR A long ridge walk to Coba Point in Marramarra NP
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

A long ridge walk to Coba Point in Marramarra NP

A fairly long out-and-back bushwalk to Coba Point, at the end of Coba Ridge. Some filtered views over Berowra Creek along the trail and at the end.

By oliverd :-), 4 monthsDecember 2, 2022 ago
028A7101 LR Easy hiking and spectacular scenery at The Windows arches
USA Utah

Easy hiking and spectacular scenery at The Windows arches

From The Windows carpark, two short hiking trails provides access to three impressive arches in close vicinity. One trail goes to North Window and South Window, while the other takes you underneath the spectacular Double Arch.

By oliverd :-), 4 monthsNovember 26, 2022 ago
028A7016 LR Hiking to the spectacular Corona Arch in Moab
USA Utah

Hiking to the spectacular Corona Arch in Moab

Larger than all the arches in Arches National Park, the enormous Corona Arch is over 140 feet (42m) high. On the way is the smaller Bowtie Arch. While a popular hike, this trail just outside Moab is much less trafficked than many other hikes in the area.

By oliverd :-), 4 monthsNovember 20, 2022 ago
028A6901 LR A hidden Delicate Arch viewpoint away from the crowds
USA Utah

A hidden Delicate Arch viewpoint away from the crowds

Delicate Arch is one of the most iconic and spectacular rock formations in Arches National Park. While the popular trail is almost alway busy, a hidden vantage point provides a different perspective of the arch.

By oliverd :-), 5 monthsNovember 14, 2022 ago
028A6198 LR Spectacular Monument Valley views on the Wildcat Trail
USA Arizona

Spectacular Monument Valley views on the Wildcat Trail

The Wildcat Trail provides ever-changing, spectacular views over West Mitten Butten, East Mitten Butte, Merrick Butte and Sentinel Mesa. It’s the only self-guided hike in Monument Valley.

By oliverd :-), 5 monthsNovember 10, 2022 ago
AWAT6185 Following a rough trail to the Mega Cave on the Central Coast
Australia Central Coast NSW Somersby

Following a rough trail to the Mega Cave on the Central Coast

An informal bushwalking trail connecting two firetrails in Brisbane Waters National Park passes the Mega Cave – an enormous shelter under a tall cliff. Some navigation skills essential.

By oliverd :-), 5 monthsNovember 8, 2022 ago

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