Hiking the World

Hiking the World
  • Home
  • Hiking Trails
    • Summary of Hikes by Park
    • Find a Trail
    • Sydney bushwalks by public transport
    • Guide to Overnight Walks near Sydney
    • Best Day Hikes around Sydney
    • Hikes to Inspire You
    • Top Hiking Books & Guides
    • Bushwalking with Dogs in Sydney’s North
    • Guide to National Parks in Australia
      • Bouddi National Park
      • Garigal National Park
      • Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
        • Guide to West Head bushwalks
        • The best West Head bushwalks
      • Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
    • National Parks of the USA
      • Arches National Park
      • Bryce Canyon National Park
      • Canyonlands National Park
      • Grand Canyon National Park
      • Joshua Tree National Park
      • Monument Valley
  • Outdoor Guides
    • Packing for an Overnight Hike
    • A Guide to Treating Water – finding the best water filters
    • Best Hiking Apps for planning and navigation
    • Trip Reports and Region Guides
      • A circuit around Iceland
      • A week exploring Lord Howe Island
      • A Week in Svalbard
      • Best day trips from Cairns
      • The Best of Big Bend National Park
      • Best of Milford Sound
      • Bryce Canyon in 24 hours
      • Chasing orangutans in Borneo
      • Exploring Flinders Island over ten days
      • Ghost town of Pyramiden
      • On Safari in Botswana
      • One Day and Three Short Hikes in Death Valley
      • Senja and the Lofoten Islands
      • Two Weeks Around Namibia
      • Wombats and Devils on Maria Island
    • Waterfalls of the World
      • Find a Waterfall
      • Waterfall Facts
      • Best Waterfalls around Sydney
        • Waterfalls of the Blue Mountains
        • Waterfalls of the Central Coast
        • Waterfalls in the north of Sydney
        • Waterfalls in the south of Sydney
      • Waterfalls around Dorrigo and the Mid North Coast
      • Waterfalls and Swimming Holes around Cairns
      • Waterfalls of Tasmania
      • Waterfalls of Asia and the Pacific
      • Waterfalls of Canada and the US
      • Best Waterfalls of Europe
    • Trig Stations around Sydney
      • Trigs stations in Sydney’s north & north-west
        • Historical Trig Stations in Sydney’s North
        • Ku-ring-gai Chase and Muogamarra trigs
        • Garigal National Park trigs
      • Trigs of the Central Coast
      • Trigs in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley
      • Trig stations in Sydney’s south and the Illawarra region
      • Trig stations in western Sydney and the Blue Mountains
      • Trig stations on the NSW South Coast
      • 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
      • Rock art sites in North America
    • 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
      • Campbell Aboriginal sites
      • McCarthy Aboriginal sites
      • Sim Aboriginal sites
  • Contact
    • Guide – Aztat Treks (Morocco)
    • Guide – Eddie Yap (Malaysia)
    • Guide – Epiphany Tours (Australia)
  • About
    • My Gear

Hornsby

The Duckpond on Marramarra Creek
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

Down the Duckponds Ridge to The Duckpond on Marramarra Creek

A partly off-track bushwalk in Marramarra National Park, which initially follows the Duckponds Ridge Trail (a firetrail). The last bit down to The Duckpond, a deep pool on Marramarra Creek, has no track.

By oliverd :-), 2 monthsFebruary 12, 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
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
AWAT4297 LR An easy loop bushwalk along the Muogamarra Bird Gully Walk
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

An easy loop bushwalk along the Muogamarra Bird Gully Walk

A relatively short and easy ranger-guided bushwalk at Muogamarra, the Bird Gully Walk descends into a valley where it crosses Muogamarra Creek. You’ll see wildflowers, birdlife and some Aboriginal grinding grooves,

By oliverd :-), 7 monthsSeptember 8, 2022 ago
AWAT4722 LR An early morning walk along the Wedgewood Fire Trail in Cowan
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

An early morning walk along the Wedgewood Fire Trail in Cowan

The relatively unknown Wedgewood Fire Trail in Cowan ends at a large rock platform, which offers filtered bush views. It’s not the most exciting trail, but offers some great wildflower displays in Spring.

By oliverd :-), 7 monthsSeptember 4, 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 :-), 8 monthsAugust 7, 2022 ago
Ruins of Fretus Hotel on Calabash Point
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

Exploring the ruins of the Fretus Hotel on Calabash Point

A dog-friendly and family-friendly bushwalk along a firetrail to Calabash Point. At the end of the trail are the fascinating ruins of the Fretus Hotel, built around 1900 and abandoned by 1920.

By oliverd :-), 9 monthsJuly 1, 2022 ago
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 :-), 11 monthsMay 14, 2022 ago
AWAT5008 LR Gordon to Thornleigh (Lane Cove Valley Walk)
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 :-), 1 yearNovember 7, 2021 ago
AWAT4917 LR Sams Creek Loop - a trail less travelled
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

Sams Creek Loop – a trail less travelled

Sams Creek Loop combines Sams Creek Trail and the Berkeley Fire Trail in Berowra, to create a pleasant bushwalk that avoids the crowds.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsJune 29, 2021 ago

Posts navigation

1 2 3 Next

Find the perfect hike!

Search over 300 hikes by location, difficulty, length, attractions and many other criteria!

List View
Map View
Subscribe!

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 1,149 other subscribers

Featured Guides

Trig Stations around Sydney
Cromer Heights Trig
A guide to discovering the trig stations hidden in national parks across Sydney.
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 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.
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
Top Hiking Books & Guides
A list of hiking guidebooks I've researched, purchased and used. Each is rated based on it's overall value.
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.
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.
Packing for an Overnight Hike
A definitive guide to the essential and nice-to-have gear you need for overnight hiking.
Top Posts & Pages
  • Guide to Overnight Walks near Sydney
    Guide to Overnight Walks near Sydney
  • Guide to West Head bushwalks
    Guide to West Head bushwalks
  • Views from Fortress Rock and a visit to the intriguing Dr Darks Cave
    Views from Fortress Rock and a visit to the intriguing Dr Darks Cave
  • Dalpura Canyon via Jinki Ridge - an incredibly scenic loop bushwalk
    Dalpura Canyon via Jinki Ridge - an incredibly scenic loop bushwalk
  • Trail Map
    Trail Map
  • Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
    Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
  • Best Hiking Apps for planning and navigation
    Best Hiking Apps for planning and navigation
  • Round the Mountain (Ruapehu, NZ)
    Round the Mountain (Ruapehu, NZ)

Some posts on this Web site contain affiliate links: this means that when you click on products I recommend through a link, I may earn a small commission at no cost to you. Any products I promote or affiliate links to hiking retailers are ones that I personally use and recommend.


  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
Hestia | Developed by ThemeIsle