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      • A circuit around Iceland
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    • Trig Stations around Sydney
      • Trigs stations in Sydney’s north
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    • Photographing Aboriginal rock art
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    • Indigenous Trails
      • Brisbane Water – Lyre Trig sites
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      • 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
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    • Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
      • Aboriginal Art – Berowra Valley
      • Aboriginal Art – Brisbane Water
      • Aboriginal Art – Garigal National Park
      • Aboriginal 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 Art – Lane Cove
      • Aboriginal Art – Maroota and Marramarra NP
      • Aboriginal Art – McPherson State Forest
      • Aboriginal Art – Popran National Park
      • Aboriginal Art – Sydney and Sydney South
      • Aboriginal Art – Wollemi
      • Aboriginal Art – Yengo National Park
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Sydney – North

The part of Sydney north of Sydney Harbour and the Parramatta River generally referred to as the Northern suburbs or Northern Sydney. Northern Sydney includes suburbs in the local government areas of Hornsby Shire, City of Ryde, City of Willoughby, North Sydney Council, Municipality of Mosman, Municipality of Lane Cove, Northern Beaches Council, Ku-ring-gai Council, Municipality of Hunters Hill and the eastern parts of the City of Parramatta Council. Suburbs include Epping, Chatswood, Dee Why, Ryde and Manly.

AWAT0720 LR Coba Ridge to Collingridge Point along the Neverfail Fire Trail
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

Coba Ridge to Collingridge Point along the Neverfail Fire Trail

An easy walk along Coba Ridge via the Neverfail Fire Trail to Collingridge Point, which has nice views over Berowra Creek. A more challenging side-trip visits an Aboriginal rock art site and the Coba trig station.

By oliverd :-), 1 monthMay 14, 2022 ago
AWAT1446 LR Coba Ridge to Collingridge Point along the Neverfail Fire Trail
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

An off-track adventure along the White Trig Ridge

An off-track route along “White Trig Ridge”, which passes the depiled White Trig before reaching some vantage points over Bobbin Head and Cowan Creek.

By oliverd :-), 2 monthsApril 26, 2022 ago
AWAT9929 LR Coba Ridge to Collingridge Point along the Neverfail Fire Trail
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Stunning views from a (partly) secret North Head Loop in Manly

This North Head Loop is an interesting bushwalking circuit around North Head in Manly, which uses some “secret tracks” as well as official trails. The loop passes some stunning viewpoints and World War II historical ruins.

By oliverd :-), 2 monthsApril 23, 2022 ago
AWAT8150 LR Coba Ridge to Collingridge Point along the Neverfail Fire Trail
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Allenby Park – a hidden bush oasis in the Northern Beaches

Allenby Park is a small but relatively unspoilt patch of bushland in the Northern Beaches. Walking trails provide access to rainforest, a picturesque creek and waterfall and nice rock formations.

By oliverd :-), 5 monthsJanuary 31, 2022 ago
AWAT8173 LR Coba Ridge to Collingridge Point along the Neverfail Fire Trail
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

A Secret West Head track to Refuge Bay waterfall and beach

An informal walking pad provides access to Refuge Bay at West Head. This spectacular spot has a waterfall which plunges onto the beach, a clifftop swimming hole, great views and fascinating WWII history.

By oliverd :-), 6 monthsDecember 27, 2021 ago
AWAT7990 LR Coba Ridge to Collingridge Point along the Neverfail Fire Trail
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

An off-track adventure from Yeomans Track (West Head)

Partly on firetrails and partly off-track, this bushwalk crosses the valley between Yeomans Track and Wallaroo Track to form a loop. Some nice rock formations and a small waterfall along the way!

By oliverd :-), 6 monthsDecember 23, 2021 ago
AWAT6623 LR Coba Ridge to Collingridge Point along the Neverfail Fire Trail
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Sydney - North

Chasing waterfalls in the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden

A mostly off-track walk in the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden, which follows Ku-ring-gai Creek and Tree Fern Gully Creek to explore the many cascades and waterfalls.

By oliverd :-), 7 monthsNovember 21, 2021 ago
AWAT6127 LR Coba Ridge to Collingridge Point along the Neverfail Fire Trail
Australia Hills Shire NSW Sydney - North

Waterfall Walk in the Bidjigal Reserve

Combining the Burraga Walk and part of the Murri-yanna Track in the Bidjigal Reserve, this interesting loop follows a number of creeks and visits the only waterfall in the Hills Shire.

By oliverd :-), 8 monthsNovember 13, 2021 ago
AWAT5008 LR Coba Ridge to Collingridge Point along the Neverfail Fire Trail
Australia Hornsby Ku-ring-gai NSW Ryde Sydney - North

Gordon to Thornleigh (Lane Cove Valley Walk)

A somewhat uninspiring but pleasant bushwalk between Gordon and Thornleigh, which is mostly along the Lane Cove Valley Walk (which is part of the Great North Walk).

By oliverd :-), 8 monthsNovember 7, 2021 ago
AWAT3088 LR Coba Ridge to Collingridge Point along the Neverfail Fire Trail
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Sydney - North

Blackbutt Creek Track

A short, dog-friendly loop track though a small reserve in Ku-ring-gai. The Blackbutt Creek Track follows Blackbutt Creek and Falls Creek through tall forest,

By oliverd :-), 8 monthsOctober 31, 2021 ago

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