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AWAT4297 LR An easy loop bushwalk along the Muogamarra Bird Gully Walk
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

An easy loop bushwalk along the Muogamarra Bird Gully Walk

A relatively short and easy ranger-guided bushwalk at Muogamarra, the Bird Gully Walk descends into a valley where it crosses Muogamarra Creek. You’ll see wildflowers, birdlife and some Aboriginal grinding grooves,

By oliverd :-), 7 monthsSeptember 8, 2022 ago
AWAT4722 LR An early morning walk along the Wedgewood Fire Trail in Cowan
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

An early morning walk along the Wedgewood Fire Trail in Cowan

The relatively unknown Wedgewood Fire Trail in Cowan ends at a large rock platform, which offers filtered bush views. It’s not the most exciting trail, but offers some great wildflower displays in Spring.

By oliverd :-), 7 monthsSeptember 4, 2022 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 :-), 7 monthsAugust 26, 2022 ago
AWAT2700 LR Exploring waterfalls and waterholes along Green Point Creek
Australia Central Coast NSW Patonga

Exploring waterfalls and waterholes along Green Point Creek

A short but very picturesque walk along Green Point Creek near Pearl Beach, which passes a waterfall and tranquil waterhole.

By oliverd :-), 7 monthsAugust 19, 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 :-), 7 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 :-), 8 monthsAugust 13, 2022 ago
AWAT3078 LR A Sunset walk to Arden Trig in West Head
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

A Sunset walk to Arden Trig in West Head

A partly off-track bushwalk around the Waratah Track and up to the Arden Trig to catch the sunset.

By oliverd :-), 8 monthsAugust 11, 2022 ago
AWAT2592 LR Beyond Shark Rock Ridge - finding a route to Want Trig
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

Beyond Shark Rock Ridge – finding a route to Want Trig

An exploratory walk out along Shark Rock Ridge to Want Trig, with some stunning views over Cowan Creek. There is a rough trail all the way along the ridge, although some navigation skills and a topo map are essential.

By oliverd :-), 8 monthsAugust 7, 2022 ago
AWAT2130 LR 2 Sweeping views from the short walk to Elephant Rock
Australia Central Coast NSW Patonga

Sweeping views from the short walk to Elephant Rock

A very short walk on an unmarked trail takes you to the top of Elephant Rock, which offers some of the best views on the Central Coast.

By oliverd :-), 8 monthsAugust 4, 2022 ago
Warriwarri Lookout
Australia Central Coast Kincumber NSW

Sunset views from the Warriwarri Lookout on Kincumba Mountain

It’s a short walk to Warriwarri Lookout and a great spot to watch the sun set – but the views are largely obscured by trees.

By oliverd :-), 8 months ago

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