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.
Epic views from a mostly off-track bushwalk which explores some of the less-known vantage points along Asgard Head and Valhalla Head, on the Asgard Plateau.
Wollangambe Four is a section of the Wollangambe River that can be done as one-day loop bushwalk. It’s characterised by long pools separated by short boulder fields and shallow rapids. Wetsuit and flotation device strongly recommended.
Wollangambe Three is a challenging but very picturesque section of the Wollangambe River, with multiple deep pools, boulder fields and small cascades. Wetsuit and flotation device strongly recommended.
A stunning bushwalk around Carne Creek, which provides many vantage points from pagodas above the gorge and visits the picturesque Edmund Falls and unique Devils Throat.
A loop bushwalk in Faulconbridge that follows a creek through Meeks Gully, passing Peggys Pool, Meeks Falls, Turtle Falls and a spectacular Blue Gum Forest.
One of the easiest canyons around Sydney, Wolgan View Canyon (also called Dry Canyon) has two narrow, deep and spectacular slots that have been carved into the sandstone.
Carved out by a twisting tributary of Deanes Creek, Tiger Snake Canyon has an upper section (3 abseils) and a lower section (1 long abseil). Some deep and spectacular slots in both sections.
A very scenic and occasionally challenging bushwalk from the old Pilcher Point track down into the Grand Canyon, and then a steep descent along Greaves Creek via the historic Rodriguez Pass walking track. We return the same way; you could come back via the Horse Track to form a loop.
A challenging loop walk from Dunphys Campground in the Megalong Valley, descending via the Carlon Creek Track and then following Breakfast Creek upstream as far as we can. A tough exit through thick scrub via the Glenalan Spurs to the Medlow Gap Management Trail.
A family-friendly 6km return walk, the Lost City bushwalk offers dramatic views of the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area, and passes some of the remains of the historic mines.