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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.

Erskine Creek Loop
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Erskine Creek Loop from Pisgah Rock to Jack Evans Track

A partly off-track route, this is a great bushwalk for a warm day. After descending the steep track (Tierney Track) from Pisgah Rock down to Erskine Creek, follow the downstream to the Jack Evans Track, which provides an easy route back up to the top.

By oliverd :-), 3 monthsMarch 13, 2023 ago
AWAT8843 LR Exploring Dargans Arch in the Blue Mountains
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Exploring Dargans Arch in the Blue Mountains

A short walk that starts near Dargan in the Blue Mountains to Dargans Arch. The large natural sandstone arch is surrounded by a dramatic, canyon-like landscape.

By oliverd :-), 4 monthsFebruary 16, 2023 ago
AWAT9462 LR Views, waterfalls and swimming holes along Tootie Creek
NSW Australia Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Views, waterfalls and swimming holes along Tootie Creek

A fairly demanding, off-track loop bushwalk in Wollemi National Park which follows a section of Tootie Creek. There are sweeping views along the steep descent and ascent, and pristine swimming holes along the creek.

By oliverd :-), 4 monthsFebruary 10, 2023 ago
AWAT6917 LR An off-track loop from the Long Ridge Trail in the Wollemi
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

An off-track loop from the Long Ridge Trail in the Wollemi

An off-track route in Wollemi National Park from the Long Ridge Trail. The loop explores some remote gullies as it follows the base of three cliff-lines.

By oliverd :-), 5 monthsJanuary 22, 2023 ago
AWAT4564 LR Wildflowers and caves on the way to Sheep Trig in the Tollagong Range
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Wildflowers and caves on the way to Sheep Trig in the Tollagong Range

A long day bushwalk along ridges towards the Sheep Trig, deep in the Wollemi National Park. The route passes some cool sandstone formations and masses of post-bushfire wildflowers.

By oliverd :-), 10 monthsAugust 26, 2022 ago
Dog Rock on the Dog Rock Loop
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Dog Rock Loop on D’Arcy Range in Wollemi

A short off-track loop in the D’Arcy Range (Wollemi NP) that visits some interesting sandstone formations, shelters and rock platforms.

By oliverd :-), 10 monthsAugust 15, 2022 ago
AWAT2977 LR A short Wollemi walk off the Box Tree Clearing Trail
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

A short Wollemi walk off the Box Tree Clearing Trail

A short, off-track bushwalk in Wollemi National Park off the Box Tree Clearing Trail (Lilavale Track), to visit and record a shelter with Aboriginal hand stencils.

By oliverd :-), 10 monthsAugust 13, 2022 ago
AWAT0518 LR Exploring the Terraborra North Ridge for Aboriginal art sites
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Exploring the Terraborra North Ridge for Aboriginal art sites

A weekend exploring the valleys and cliffs of the Parr State Conservation Area for Aboriginal art sites.

By oliverd :-), 11 monthsJuly 12, 2022 ago
AWAT8012 LR An exploratory Wollemi bushwalk in the D'Arcy Range with Yuri
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

An exploratory Wollemi bushwalk in the D’Arcy Range with Yuri

An off-track loop bushwalk in the D’Arcy Range in Wollemi National Park, exploring the valleys and rock shelters for Aboriginal art.

By oliverd :-), 12 monthsJune 24, 2022 ago
awat0019 lr Goochs Crater from Dargan
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Goochs Crater from Dargan

An off-track walk from Dargan (on Chifley Road) to Goochs Crater in the Blue Mountains.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsMarch 13, 2021 ago

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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.
A Guide to Treating Water – finding the best water filters
A Guide to Treating Water help you to select the most appropiate water filtration or purification system.
Packing for an Overnight Hike
A definitive guide to the essential and nice-to-have gear you need for overnight hiking.
Trig Stations around Sydney
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A guide to discovering the trig stations hidden in national parks across Sydney.
Waterfalls of the World
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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.
Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
An overview of Aboriginal rock art around Sydney, including engravings (rock art) and cave paintings, and other heritage sites.
Sydney bushwalks by public transport
A summary of bushwalks around Sydney that are accessible by public transport (train, bus or ferry).
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