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Lions Head
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Spectacular Blue Mountains views from the Lions Head Trail

A lesser-known trail on the Kings Tableland in the Blue Mountains, the bushwalking track along the ridge to Lions Head offers some sweeping views over the Kedumba Valley.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsAugust 5, 2023 ago
1X3A1210 LR Along Faulconbridge Ridge to a secluded Grose River swimming hole
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Along Faulconbridge Ridge to a secluded Grose River swimming hole

A firetrail along Faulconbridge Ridge finishes at the Grose River Lookout, which has some sweeping views. It also provides access to the Grose River via an interesting bushwalking track down to a nice swimming hole.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJuly 26, 2023 ago
1X3A1406 LR Exploring North of Little Tootie from the Bowen Hills Trail
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Exploring North of Little Tootie from the Bowen Hills Trail

An exploratory walk in the Wollemi NP led by Yuri, which explores the gullies and ridges north of Little Tootie off the Bowen Hill Trail.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJuly 21, 2023 ago
Walls Cave
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Past a slot canyon to the impressive Walls Cave

The only known indigenous occupation site in Blackheath, Walls Cave is both a sacred site and an impressively large shelter. The short walk to the cave passes a picturesque slot canyon.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJune 16, 2023 ago
1X3A5904 LR Devils Hole: grand views and fascinating Blue Mountains history
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Devils Hole: grand views and fascinating Blue Mountains history

Combining Nellies Glen (Six Foot Track) with the Devils Hole, this Blue Mountains bushwalk offers spectacular views from multiple lookouts, beautiful rainforest scenery and some fascinating history from the coal-mining era.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJune 12, 2023 ago
Little Terrace Falls
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Stunning waterfalls and swimming holes of the Terrace Falls Reserve

The loop walk through Terrace Falls Reserve uses a network of historic trails, which traverse many sections of shaded rainforest. The bushwalk features four spectacular waterfalls and three secluded pools.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJune 4, 2023 ago
1X3A3440 LR The Five Waterfalls of the South Lawson Waterfall Circuit
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

The Five Waterfalls of the South Lawson Waterfall Circuit

The scenic South Lawson Waterfall Circuit is a popular Blue Mountains bushwalk, which passes five picturesque waterfalls and is best done after some rain. It can also be combined with the Terrace Falls Reserve to form a longer Lawson to Hazelbrook walk.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJune 2, 2023 ago
1X3A4949 LR An off-track loop to Peak Hill overlooking the Hawkesbury River
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

An off-track loop to Peak Hill overlooking the Hawkesbury River

A mostly off-track bushwalk near Brooklyn, this loop walk ascends Peak Hill from the eastern side, before returning via Sandy Bay and Dead Horse Bay (a more challenging route on the western side).

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsMay 28, 2023 ago
1X3A5389 LR Witches Watch to Tara Point via Hecates Cauldron - a magical Gardens of Stone walk
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Witches Watch to Tara Point via Hecates Cauldron – a magical Gardens of Stone walk

An incredibly scenic Gardens of Stone bushwalk, which passes the Gordian Knot and Witches Watch lookouts, before descending into Hecates Cauldron. After a side-trip to the Tower of Hope the route exits the valley via Tara Slot and Tara Point.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsMay 26, 2023 ago
1X3A4448 LR The spectacular Porters Pass and Colliers Causeway loop in Blackheath
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

The spectacular Porters Pass and Colliers Causeway loop in Blackheath

Although not a very well-known track, the Porters Pass and Colliers Causeway loop is one of the best Blue Mountains bushwalks. It passes several waterfalls, some great lookouts, secluded grottos and a spectacular slot canyon.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsMay 14, 2023 ago

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Featured Guides

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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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A Guide to Treating Water help you to select the most appropiate water filtration or purification system.
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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.
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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