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AWAT2505 LR Cooyong Neverfail Trail and Callamine Trail Loop
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Cooyong Neverfail Trail and Callamine Trail Loop

The Cooyong Neverfail Trail Loop combines a number of firetrails to form a bushwalking or mountain-biking route through the Ku-ring-gai National Park near Terrey Hills.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsAugust 22, 2021 ago
Grevillea in Red Hill Reserve
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Exploring the south of Red Hill Reserve

A partly off-track bushwalk through the southern section of the Red Hill Reserve from Beacon Hill. The loop walk explores some rock formations and Aboriginal engraving sites.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsAugust 15, 2021 ago
AWAT2367 LR Sunset from the end of the Willunga Trig Track
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Sunset from the end of the Willunga Trig Track

The Willunga Trig Track takes you to the highest point in the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. It’s a short walk to the old trig point – but continue a bit further for the best views.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsAugust 12, 2021 ago
AWAT0928 LR An easy and a hard Dundundra Falls Loop bushwalk
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

An easy and a hard Dundundra Falls Loop bushwalk

The picturesque Dundundra Falls can be reached via a challenging off-track circuit via Kierans Creek, or via a bushwalking track off Larool Trail. A short but very pleasant walk.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsAugust 1, 2021 ago
AWAT0818 LR A partly off-track Smiths Creek Loop
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

A partly off-track Smiths Creek Loop

The Smiths Creek Loop combines the Smiths Creek West and Nerang Track with an off-track route along Smiths Creek. A nice bushwalk with a variety of scenery.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsJuly 24, 2021 ago
AWAT7249 LR Flint and Steel Beach - and beyond
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Flint and Steel Beach – and beyond

Easy walk down to Flint and Steel Beach, before continuing east along the coastline to the next bay.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsJuly 18, 2021 ago
AWAT7005 LR 1 Caves, Cliffs and Koalas near the Bairne Track
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Caves, Cliffs and Koalas near the Bairne Track

Off-track route from the Bairne Track to look at two Aboriginal rock art sites and an enormous shelter.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsJuly 11, 2021 ago
AWAT6104 LR Around Topham Hill
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Around Topham Hill

A circuit of Topham Hill, exploring some of the Aboriginal rock art sites, sandstone shelters and views over West Head.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsJuly 10, 2021 ago
AWAT5854 LR A challenging Mackerel and Basin Loop bushwalk
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

A challenging Mackerel and Basin Loop bushwalk

The Mackerel and Basin Loop joins the Mackerel Track and Basin Track at West Head with an off-track section along the coastline. It passes some Aboriginal sites and offers some nice views, but the Basin Track is pretty dreary.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsJuly 4, 2021 ago
IMG 0469 LR Beyond the Wilkins Track
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Beyond the Wilkins Track

Venturing beyond the Wilkins Track in Duffys Forest, this partly off-track bushwalk explores what might be an old farm, and an Aboriginal engraving site.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsJune 6, 2021 ago

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Featured Guides

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.
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.
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 Bouddi National Park
A guide for what to see and do in Bouddi National Park... Located about an hour north of Sydney on the Central Coast, Bouddi National Park offers some spectacular bushwalks, pristine beaches and stunning lookouts.
Trig Stations around Sydney
Cromer Heights Trig
A guide to discovering the trig stations hidden in national parks across Sydney.
Waterfalls of the World
Some of the most spectacular waterfalls around the world.
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