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Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Western Sydney and Blue Mountains is part of the Greater Western Sydney Region, and includes the Local Government Areas of Auburn, Blacktown, Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Holroyd, Parramatta, Penrith and The Hills.

img 3419 lr Colo River Paddle
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Colo River Paddle

A short paddle exploring the pristine Upper Colo River upstream from Camp Bielany.

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsMarch 21, 2020 ago
AWAT0073 LR Exploring Fortress Ridge and Fortress Creek in the Blue Mountains
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Exploring Fortress Ridge and Fortress Creek in the Blue Mountains

A return walk along Fortress Ridge; at the end there are stunning views of Lockleys Pylon, and down the Grose Valley to Mount Bank and Docker Head. A side-trip takes you down to Fortress Creek.

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsNovember 23, 2019 ago
img 8113 lr Orphan Rock - a once-popular and now derelict Blue Mountains lookout
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Orphan Rock – a once-popular and now derelict Blue Mountains lookout

An untracked route to Orphan Rock, a natural sandstone pillar near Scenic World. Once the most popular lookout in the Blue Mountains, this vantage point is now derelict and abandoned.

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsOctober 27, 2019 ago
Grand Canyon Track
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

The spectacular Grand Canyon walk in the Blue Mountains from Neates Glen to Evans Lookout

One of the best bushwalks in the Blue Mountains, the Grand Canyon track descends from Neates Glen into a stunning rainforest-filled canyon, before finishing with spectacular escarpment views from Evans Lookout.

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsJuly 8, 2019 ago
img 4953 lr Overnight hike from Faulconbridge to Glenbrook via the Blue Labyrinth
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Overnight hike from Faulconbridge to Glenbrook via the Blue Labyrinth

One of the many routes through the Blue Labyrinth, the two-day walk from Faulconbridge to Glenbrook in the lower Blue Mountains combines tracks along Sassafras and Glenbrook Creeks with sweeping views from Lost World Lookout. It’s a varied walk with lots of potential camping sites.

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsJune 10, 2019 ago
PC270167 LR Down the Wollangambe Canyon (Lower Section) on an Inflatable Otter
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Down the Wollangambe Canyon (Lower Section) on an Inflatable Otter

Wollangambe Canyon is an easy canyon in the Blue Mountains, requiring no technical skills (ie. abseils) – the Upper and Lower Sections can be done as separate day trips (or one very long day-trip). 

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsDecember 27, 2018 ago
img 0765 lr An off-track Glenbrook Creek hike and a Lost Wallet
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

An off-track Glenbrook Creek hike and a Lost Wallet

A mostly off-track hike from Warrimoo in the Blue Mountains down Glenbrook Creek to Glenbrook station via Duck Hole and the Blue Pool.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsDecember 22, 2018 ago
img 4905 lr A short walk to the Glow Worm Tunnel via the Pagoda Track
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

A short walk to the Glow Worm Tunnel via the Pagoda Track

One of the shorter access routes to the Glow Worm Tunnel, passing through the spectacular pagoda-like rock formations on the way.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsSeptember 16, 2018 ago
mg 4750 1 lr Chasing Waterfalls - a hike to the bottom of the Leura Cascades
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Chasing Waterfalls – a hike to the bottom of the Leura Cascades

A short but picturesque loop in Leura that combines the Leura Cascades and Fern Bower tracks, combining multiple waterfalls and views over the Jamison Valley.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsJuly 14, 2018 ago
Bulcamatta Falls
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

The short Bulcamatta Falls Track from Burralow Creek campground

Bulcamatta Falls Track is a short and shaded walk from the Burralow Creek campground, to a small grotto and waterfall. 

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsJune 11, 2018 ago

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Featured Guides

Bushwalking Safety: Facts, Myths & avoiding the cost of a Rescue
Sydney bushwalks by public transport
A summary of bushwalks around Sydney that are accessible by public transport (train, bus or ferry).
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.
Bushwalking Gear for an Overnight Hike
A definitive guide to the essential and nice-to-have gear you need for overnight hiking.
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
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.
Top Hiking Books & Guides
A list of hiking guidebooks I've researched, purchased and used. Each is rated based on it's overall value.
Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
An overview of Aboriginal rock art around Sydney, including engravings (rock art) and cave paintings, and other heritage sites.
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