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img 9955 lr Exploring Fossil Cliffs and Reservoir Circuit
Australia East Coast Tasmania

Exploring Fossil Cliffs and Reservoir Circuit

Fossil Cliffs and Reservoir Reserve Circuit are close to Darlington on Maria Island, and make a pleasant loop by foot or mountain bike.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsJanuary 21, 2019 ago
img 0338 lr Cape Tourville, Freycinet
Australia East Coast Tasmania

Cape Tourville, Freycinet

A boardwalk along the rugged Freycinet coastline and around the Cape Tourville Lighthouse offers spectacular coastal views.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsJanuary 12, 2019 ago
img 0270 lr Wineglass Bay, Freycinet
Australia East Coast Tasmania

Wineglass Bay, Freycinet

One of the most popular walks on the Freycinet Peninsula, the Wineglass Bay track goes to the Wineglass Bay Lookout before descending to the picturesque Wineglass Bay.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsJanuary 12, 2019 ago
img 0152 lr Mount Amos, Freycinet
Australia East Coast Tasmania

Mount Amos, Freycinet

A short and steep walk to the summit of Mount Amos, one of the five peaks that make up The Hazards on the Freycinet Peninsula. A popular sunrise walk, it offers the best views of Wineglass Bay.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsJanuary 11, 2019 ago
img 9806 lr Mount Maria hike (Maria Island)
Australia East Coast Tasmania

Mount Maria hike (Maria Island)

Mount Maria (711m) is the highest point on the island, and offers sweeping views up and down the Tasmanian coast from the top. A steep walk up with some scrambling required just before the summit.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsJanuary 10, 2019 ago
img 9521 lr An ascent of Bishop and Clerk
Australia East Coast Tasmania

An ascent of Bishop and Clerk

The popular day-walk to the top of Bishop and Clerk on Maria Island provides panoramic views from the summit.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsJanuary 8, 2019 ago
img 9639 lr An extended Maria Island bushwalk
Australia East Coast

An extended Maria Island bushwalk

An overnight Maria Island bushwalk traversing the length of Maria Island. The 58km, three day walk explores the Painted Cliffs, Haunted Bay and Robeys Farm.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsJanuary 6, 2019 ago
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Australia East Coast Tasmania

Freycinet Circuit

The Freycinet Circuit (or Freycinet Peninsula Circuit) is a very rewarding 2-3 day bushwalk that combines picturesque bays, turquoise water and majestic views of the Tasmanian coast.

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsJanuary 27, 2017 ago
mg 7967 lr Three Capes in A Day
Australia East Coast Tasmania

Three Capes in A Day

The Three Capes Tack on the Tasman Peninsula can be done for free either as one-day “express” bushwalking or by using one of two campsites. Whether you do it in one day or over four days, expect spectacular coastal scenery and a very high quality walking track.

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsJanuary 14, 2017 ago

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Featured Guides

Top Hiking Books & Guides
A list of hiking guidebooks I've researched, purchased and used. Each is rated based on it's overall value.
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.
Sydney bushwalks by public transport
A summary of bushwalks around Sydney that are accessible by public transport (train, bus or ferry).
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.
Waterfalls of the World
Some of the most spectacular waterfalls around the world.
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
Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
An overview of Aboriginal rock art around Sydney, including engravings (rock art) and cave paintings, and other heritage sites.
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.
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    Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
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