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Glow Worm Nook Falls - Lower
Australia Hazelbrook NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Scenic waterfalls along the Burgess Falls Track in Hazelbrook

The Burgess Falls Track in Hazelbrook visits five picturesque waterfalls, including the impressive Horseshoe Falls. A rough track and a bit of scrambling provides access to the Glow Worm Nook Falls.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJanuary 19, 2024 ago
1X3A1990 LR Rainforest and Waterfalls on the Empire Pass Loop
Australia Lawson NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Rainforest and Waterfalls on the Empire Pass Loop

A fairly easy and scenic bushwalk in Lawson, the Empire Pass loop (or North Lawson Waterfall Circuit) passes four waterfalls and traverses beautiful sections of rainforest. Best after rain, and suitable for a warm day as much of the walk is shaded.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJanuary 15, 2024 ago
Lake Woodford
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains Woodford

Lake Woodford Loop – an easy Blue Mountains bushwalk

The Lake Woodford Loop is a pleasant bushwalk that follows a firetrail out along a ridge, and then returns along the lake.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJanuary 12, 2024 ago
Asgard Head
Australia Mount Victoria NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Great views and hidden history on the Asgard Head to Ikara Head walk

Incorporating a mix of firetrails, bushwalking tracks and off-track walking, this loop bushwalk across the Asgard Plateau visits Asgard Head, Thor Head and Ikara Head as well as the historic Asgard Mine.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsDecember 10, 2023 ago
View from Thorndyke Top
Australia California USA

A Cloudy View from Thorndyke Top on the Big Sur Coast

Between the ocean and Mount Mars in the Silver Peak Wilderness is Thorndyke Top, which offers sweeping views of the ocean – on a clear day. Some off-track walking required.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsDecember 2, 2023 ago
1X3A8403 LR The spectacular Carnarvon Gorge bushwalk to Big Bend
Australia Central Queensland Queensland

The spectacular Carnarvon Gorge bushwalk to Big Bend

A spectacular bushwalk through the Carnarvon Gorge in Central Queensland, the Main Track passes narrow slot canyons, two incredible Aboriginal art sites and a lookout over the gorge. The Main Track can be done as a long day-walk, an overnight walk or split over a couple of days.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsNovember 25, 2023 ago
Deep Pass Canyon
Australia Newnes NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Deep Pass – a fun (and easy) Wollemi canyon

A fun, non-technical canyon in the Newnes area of Wollemi National Park, Deep Pass alternates between dark and narrow slots, and more open sections filled with ferns. The loop walk passes some picturesque cascades and swimming holes.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsNovember 18, 2023 ago
Linden Ridge
Australia Linden NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Exploring the Aboriginal history of Linden Ridge

A pleasant and fairly easy bushwalk which explores the many indigenous sites along the Linden Ridge Firetrail in the Blue Mountains.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsNovember 11, 2023 ago
1X3A0205 LR Along Revelations Ridge to the Dragon Teeth Rocks
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Along Revelations Ridge to the Dragon Teeth Rocks

An off-track bushwalk from the Bowen Hill Trail in the Wollemi National Park. It passes the Dragon Teeth Rocks and other interesting rock formations along what has been coined Revelations Ridge.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsOctober 30, 2023 ago
Valley of the Dinosaurs
Australia NSW

The incredible Valley of the Dinosaurs and Ultimate Slot

This partly off-track bushwalk in the Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area combines the Valley of the Dinosaurs and Ultimate Slot – two spectacular features – as well as an easy walk up to an old Diamond Mine.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsOctober 25, 2023 ago

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