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IMG 0209 LR Unexpected views from Challenger Head
Australia Northern Beaches Sydney - North

Unexpected views from Challenger Head

An off-track walk from the end of the Challenger Trail at West Head, which follows the ridge along Challenger Head. Spectacular views and interesting rock formations.

By oliverd :-), 9 monthsMarch 24, 2025 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 :-), 3 yearsAugust 11, 2022 ago
AWAT1446 LR An off-track adventure along the White Trig Ridge
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 :-), 4 yearsApril 26, 2022 ago
AWAT9929 LR Stunning views from a (partly) secret North Head Loop in Manly
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 :-), 4 yearsApril 23, 2022 ago
AWAT8150 LR Allenby Park - a hidden bush oasis in the Northern Beaches
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 :-), 4 yearsJanuary 31, 2022 ago
AWAT8173 LR A Secret West Head track to Refuge Bay waterfall and beach
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 :-), 4 yearsDecember 27, 2021 ago
AWAT7990 LR An off-track adventure from Yeomans Track (West Head)
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 :-), 4 yearsDecember 23, 2021 ago
AWAT4171 LR Exploring Golf Ball Creek in Dundundra Reserve
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Exploring Golf Ball Creek in Dundundra Reserve

An interesting, off-track loop in the Dundundra Falls Reserve. The route descends via Neverfail Creek and Kierans Creek, before returning via “Golf Ball Creek”.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsOctober 17, 2021 ago
AWAT3426 LR An exploratory loop along McCarrs Creek
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

An exploratory loop along McCarrs Creek

The McCarrs Creek Loop is a challenging and partly off-track bushwalk. It takes the easy Duck Holes Trail down to the bottom, and returns by following McCarrs Creek.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsOctober 10, 2021 ago
AWAT3615 LR Exploring Mullet Creek in Irrawong Reserve
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Exploring Mullet Creek in Irrawong Reserve

A loop through Irrawong Reserve and Ingleside Chase Bushland Reserve, exploring the many waterfalls and cascades along Mullet Creek

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsSeptember 26, 2021 ago

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