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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.

dsc01013 lr Kanangra Walls to the Kowmung River - an off-track descent to a tranquil swimming spot
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Kanangra Walls to the Kowmung River – an off-track descent to a tranquil swimming spot

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 :-), 5 yearsJanuary 7, 2018 ago
img 3906 lr Katoomba to Wentworth Falls via Mount Solitary (Blue Mountains)
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Katoomba to Wentworth Falls via Mount Solitary (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 :-), 5 yearsDecember 20, 2017 ago
mg 8722 lr Martins Lookout to Lost World Lookout in the Blue Mountains
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Martins Lookout to Lost World Lookout in the Blue Mountains

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 :-), 6 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 :-), 6 yearsDecember 28, 2016 ago
img 3124 Lockleys Pylon and the steep descent to the Blue Gum Forest
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Lockleys Pylon and the steep descent to the Blue Gum Forest

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

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsAugust 28, 2016 ago
mg 4602 1 Overcliff-Undercliff Track at Valley of the Waters
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Overcliff-Undercliff Track at Valley of the Waters

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 :-), 8 yearsJuly 11, 2015 ago
Vanimans Lookout
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 :-), 8 yearsJuly 10, 2015 ago
mg 3164 lr 1 Glow Worm Tunnel from Newnes via the old Newnes railway
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Glow Worm Tunnel from Newnes via the old Newnes railway

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 :-), 8 yearsFebruary 15, 2015 ago
Ruined Castle
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Ruined Castle – one of the best views in the 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 :-), 11 yearsSeptember 29, 2012 ago
hpim4043 lrp Six Foot Track - an easy overnight bushwalk from Katoomba to Jenolan Caves
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Six Foot Track – an easy overnight bushwalk from Katoomba to Jenolan Caves

The Six Foot Track has become one of the “classic” NSW overnight walks since it was opened for bushwalking in 1984. It follows the route of the original six foot wide bridle track between Katoomba and Jenolan caves built in 1884.

By oliverd :-), 18 yearsJune 12, 2005 ago

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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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