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Yankee Hat Trail
Australia ACT

Kangaroos and rock art on the Yankee Hat Trail

The Yankee Hat Trail crosses the Gudgenby Valley grasslands before crossing Bogong Creek and finishing at the Yankee Hat Aboriginal rock art site. A short but very beautiful bushwalk.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsApril 27, 2024 ago
AWAT9712 LR Sweeping views from the popular Mount Taylor Walk
Australia ACT

Sweeping views from the popular Mount Taylor Walk

A easy loop bushwalk that goes to the top of Mount Taylor, the highest point in Canberra’s south. The 856m peak offers sweeping views over the Brindabellas, Mt Stromlo, Black Mountain and the city of Canberra.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsMarch 17, 2023 ago
img 1880 lr Mount Gingera from Corin Dam (Namadgi NP)
Australia ACT

Mount Gingera from Corin Dam (Namadgi NP)

The longer and more challenging route to Mount Gingera (1,857m), via Corin Dam. Panoramic views over ACT and NSW from the rocky summit.

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsSeptember 20, 2019 ago
img 0325 Gibraltar Peak at Tidbinbilla - a quick pre-work mountain hike
Australia ACT

Gibraltar Peak at Tidbinbilla – a quick pre-work mountain hike

Gibraltar Peak (1,048m) is a rocky outcrop with extensive views. A circular walk in the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve that’s only 45min from the Canberra city centre.

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsOctober 19, 2018 ago
img 4773 lr Sweeping views from the Mount Tennent summit in Namadgi NP
Australia ACT

Sweeping views from the Mount Tennent summit in Namadgi NP

Mount Tennent is great half-day walk near Canberrathat incorporates part of the Australian Alps Walking Track and offers expansive views from the summit. About 30min drive from Canberra,

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsAugust 30, 2018 ago

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Featured Guides

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Trails
A comprehensive list of all the bushwalking and mountain-biking tracks and trails in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
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.
Top Hiking Books & Guides
A list of hiking guidebooks I've researched, purchased and used. Each is rated based on it's overall value.
Sydney bushwalks by public transport
A summary of bushwalks around Sydney that are accessible by public transport (train, bus or ferry).
Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
An overview of Aboriginal rock art around Sydney, including engravings (rock art) and cave paintings, and other heritage sites.
Bushwalking Gear for an Overnight Hike
A definitive guide to the essential and nice-to-have gear you need for overnight hiking.
Bushwalking with Dogs in Sydney’s North
A summary of tracks suitable for bushwalking with dogs, in and around Ku-ring-gai. Northern Beaches and the north of Sydney.
Guide to West Head bushwalks
West Head, part of the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and only 90min from Sydney, offers a multitude of short walks, from secluded beaches to rocky outcrops with views over Pittwater.
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    Coastal views from Pebble Beach Peak and the Double Head Viewpoints
  • Guide to Overnight Walks near Sydney
    Guide to Overnight Walks near Sydney
  • Indigenous Site Search
    Indigenous Site Search
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    Walls of Jerusalem - a one day hike to Dixons Hut
  • Aboriginal Rock Art - Ku-ring-gai Chase
    Aboriginal Rock Art - Ku-ring-gai Chase
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    Orphan Rock - a once-popular and now derelict Blue Mountains lookout
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    Pretty Beach to Pebbly Beach Loop - from the coast to mountains

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