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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.

Bulcamatta Falls
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Bulcamatta Falls Track (Burralow Creek)

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

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsJune 11, 2018 ago
dsc01013 lr Kanangra Walls to Kowmung River
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Kanangra Walls to Kowmung River

Kanangra Walls to Kowmung River is a tough overnight walk from Kanangra Walls in the Blue Mountains, down to the wild Kowmung River.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsJanuary 7, 2018 ago
img 3906 lr Katoomba to Wentworth Falls (Blue Mountains)
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Katoomba to Wentworth Falls (Blue Mountains)

The Katoomba to Wentworth Falls bushwalk in the Blue Mountains is a tough day walk or overnight walk, It traverses Mount Solitary and the Jamison Valley.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsDecember 20, 2017 ago
mg 8722 lr Martins Lookout to Lost World Lookout
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Martins Lookout to Lost World Lookout

Martins Lookout to Lost World Lookout in the lower Blue Mountains is a tough half-day walk offering some nice views and interesing history.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsSeptember 10, 2017 ago
dsc04724 lr Wollangambe Canyon (Upper Section)
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Wollangambe Canyon (Upper Section)

Wollangambe Canyon is a (relatively) easy canyon in the Blue Mountains, requiring no abseils and basic navigation skills – bring a lilo and keep an eye out for the exit!

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsDecember 28, 2016 ago
img 3124 Lockleys Pylon to Blue Gum Forest
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Lockleys Pylon to Blue Gum Forest

Great Blue Mountains views from Lockleys Pylon and a less-frequented route down into the beautiful Blue Gum Forest.

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsAugust 28, 2016 ago
mg 4602 1 Overcliff-Undercliff Track (Blue Mountains)
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Overcliff-Undercliff Track (Blue Mountains)

The Overcliff-Undercliff Track follows the edge of the cliffs south of Wentworth Falls, featuring many lookouts with sweeping views over Jamison Valley, huge sandstone overhangs and waterfalls.

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsJuly 11, 2015 ago
mg 4453 Descending the Furber Steps in the Blue Mountains
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Descending the Furber Steps in the Blue Mountains

The Furber Steps provides a very scenic route into the Jamison Valley in the Blue Mountains National Park, with multiple vantage points over the Three Sisters and Katoomba Falls. Return the same way, or via the Scenic Railway.

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsJuly 10, 2015 ago
mg 3164 lr 1 Glow Worm Tunnel from Newnes
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Glow Worm Tunnel from Newnes

The Glow Worm Tunnel – an abandoned rail tunnel full of glow worms – can be reached via mutiple trails. The longest access trail is from Newnes, which also has a very nice campground.

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsFebruary 15, 2015 ago
hpim3444 Ruined Castle (Blue Mountains)
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Ruined Castle (Blue Mountains)

Ruined Castle is one of the more popular half-day Blue Mountains bushwalks: it offers classic Blue Mountains vistas, pleasant walking through rainforest and 360 degree views from the rocky peak.

By oliverd :-), 10 yearsSeptember 29, 2012 ago

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Featured Guides

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.
Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
An overview of Aboriginal rock art around Sydney, including engravings (rock art) and cave paintings, and other heritage sites.
What to do in Uluru
A guide to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, with a focus on what walks to do and the best vantage spots to get spectacular photos of Uluru and Kata Tjuta.
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.
Packing for an Overnight Hike
A definitive guide to the essential and nice-to-have gear you need for overnight hiking.
Guide to Garigal National Park
Garigal National Park, in Sydney's north, is the fifth largest park in Sydney metropolitan area. Within the park are over 35 bushwalking trails covering over 120km and at least another 35 "unofficial" tracks.
Waterfalls of the World
Some of the most spectacular waterfalls around the world.
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.
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