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Central Highlands

img 9263 lr Mt Rufus and Little Hugel - a stunning loop hike
Australia Central Highlands Tasmania

Mt Rufus and Little Hugel – a stunning loop hike

A spectacular circular day walk that combines Shadow and Forgotten Lakes with an ascent of Mt Rufus (1,416m asl) and a side-trip to Little Hugel (1,274m asl). Two mountain peaks, alpine lakes, rainforest and incredible displays of flowering heath.  

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsJanuary 6, 2019 ago
img 9049 lr Narcissus Hut to Cynthia Bay - a pleasant rainforest hike
Australia Central Highlands Tasmania

Narcissus Hut to Cynthia Bay – a pleasant rainforest hike

The hike from Narcissus Hut to Cynthia Bay along Lake St Clair is the last (or first!) section of the Overland Track, and also makes a pleasant day walk. Although it’s a relatively boring walk in its own right – Shadow Lake circuit or Mt Rufus makes for a better day walk.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsJanuary 5, 2019 ago
IMG 0276 Walls of Jerusalem - a one day hike to Dixons Hut
Australia Central Highlands Tasmania

Walls of Jerusalem – a one day hike to Dixons Hut

The hardened track to Dixons Kingdom and Mt Jerusalem in the in the Walls of Jerusalem National provides relatively easy access to one of Tasmania’s only remote alpine National Park, with spectacular scenery and the option of climbing a number of peaks along the track.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsSeptember 23, 2018 ago
IMG 0052 LR Exploring Meander Falls and Split Rock Circuit in the Western Tiers
Australia Central Highlands Tasmania

Exploring Meander Falls and Split Rock Circuit in the Western Tiers

One of Tasmania’s 60 Great Short Walks, the hike to Meander Falls can be done as a circular walk, taking in a variety of terrain and a number of smaller (but equally impressive falls) by taking the Split Rock Track back to the start.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsSeptember 22, 2018 ago
dsc03462 lr Barn Bluff circuit - the Cradle Mountain alternative
Australia Central Highlands Tasmania

Barn Bluff circuit – the Cradle Mountain alternative

Barn Bluff is a less-busy alternative to Cradle Mountain, with equally impressive views and a slightly harder scramble to the top.

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsApril 15, 2016 ago
dsc00642 A short hike to Kitchen Hut (Cradle Mountain) through sleet and rain
Australia Central Highlands Tasmania

A short hike to Kitchen Hut (Cradle Mountain) through sleet and rain

Kitchen Hut at the foot of Cradle Mountain is as far as I get when a planned bushwalk to Barn Bluff is thwarted by bad weather

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsMarch 21, 2015 ago
img 3046 lr A winter ascent of Cradle Mountain
Australia Central Highlands Tasmania

A winter ascent of Cradle Mountain

Cradle Mountain (1,545m) is a popular day-walk from Dove Lake. The bushwalk and views from the Cradle summit are even more picturesque on a clear winter day.

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsJuly 23, 2014 ago

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Featured Guides

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Trails
A comprehensive list of all the bushwalking and mountain-biking tracks and trails in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
An overview of Aboriginal rock art around Sydney, including engravings (rock art) and cave paintings, and other heritage sites.
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.
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.
Best Hiking Apps for planning and navigation
Hiking Apps for Navigation
A comparison of some of the best hiking apps for navigation and planning a bushwalk
Top Hiking Books & Guides
A list of hiking guidebooks I've researched, purchased and used. Each is rated based on it's overall value.
Waterfalls of the World
Some of the most spectacular waterfalls around the world.
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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