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AWAT2977 LR A short Wollemi walk off the Box Tree Clearing Trail
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

A short Wollemi walk off the Box Tree Clearing Trail

A short, off-track bushwalk in Wollemi National Park off the Box Tree Clearing Trail (Lilavale Track), to visit and record a shelter with Aboriginal hand stencils.

By oliverd :-), 2 daysAugust 13, 2022 ago
AWAT3078 LR A Sunset walk to Arden Trig in West Head
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

A Sunset walk to Arden Trig in West Head

A partly off-track bushwalk around the Waratah Track and up to the Arden Trig to catch the sunset.

By oliverd :-), 4 daysAugust 11, 2022 ago
AWAT2592 LR Beyond Shark Rock Ridge - finding a route to Want Trig
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

Beyond Shark Rock Ridge – finding a route to Want Trig

An exploratory walk out along Shark Rock Ridge to Want Trig, with some stunning views over Cowan Creek. There is a rough trail all the way along the ridge, although some navigation skills and a topo map are essential.

By oliverd :-), 1 weekAugust 7, 2022 ago
AWAT2130 LR 2 Sweeping views from the short walk to Elephant Rock
Australia Central Coast NSW Patonga

Sweeping views from the short walk to Elephant Rock

A very short walk on an unmarked trail takes you to the top of Elephant Rock, which offers some of the best views on the Central Coast.

By oliverd :-), 2 weeksAugust 4, 2022 ago
Warriwarri Lookout
Australia Central Coast Kincumber NSW

Sunset views from the Warriwarri Lookout on Kincumba Mountain

It’s a short walk to Warriwarri Lookout and a great spot to watch the sun set – but the views are largely obscured by trees.

By oliverd :-), 2 weeks ago
AWAT1591 LR Ocean views from the Yanina Trail on Kincumba Mountain
Australia Central Coast Kincumber NSW

Ocean views from the Yanina Trail on Kincumba Mountain

The Yanina Trail on Kincumba Mountain leads to the Colin Watters Lookout; you can return the same way or follow an informal mountain biking track to form a loop.

By oliverd :-), 2 weeksJuly 29, 2022 ago
Cave on Kanning Walk
Australia Central Coast Kincumber NSW

European and indigenous history on the family-friendly Kanning Walk

One of the shorter bushwalks on Kincumba Mountain, the family-friendly Kanning Walk explores some rock formations and a cave with an interesting past!

By oliverd :-), 3 weeksJuly 27, 2022 ago
AWAT8862 LR 1 Stunning views from the short Warrah Lookout bushwalk
Australia Central Coast NSW Patonga

Stunning views from the short Warrah Lookout bushwalk

A short bushwalk from Patonga Road to the Warrah Lookout, which offers some spectacular views (perhaps the best views in the Central Coast!) over Broken Bay and the Hawkesbury River.

By oliverd :-), 4 weeksJuly 19, 2022 ago
AWAT0518 LR Exploring the Terraborra North Ridge for Aboriginal art sites
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Exploring the Terraborra North Ridge for Aboriginal art sites

A weekend exploring the valleys and cliffs of the Parr State Conservation Area for Aboriginal art sites.

By oliverd :-), 1 monthJuly 12, 2022 ago
AWAT0029 LR Waterfalls and stunning views on the Rocky Ponds Trail to The Icicles
Australia Central Coast Kariong NSW Patonga

Waterfalls and stunning views on the Rocky Ponds Trail to The Icicles

One of the best day walks in Brisbane Water National Park, the Tunnel Trail and Rocky Ponds Trail passes waterfalls, cascades and swimming holes. The Icicles at the end of the bushwalk offers great views over Brisbane Water,

By oliverd :-), 1 monthJuly 7, 2022 ago

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