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img 0813 lr Thorsborne Trail on Hinchinbrook Island - one of the best Queensland hikes
Australia Far North Queensland (FNQ) Queensland

Thorsborne Trail on Hinchinbrook Island – one of the best Queensland hikes

Well deserving of its reputation as a world-renowned bushwalking trail, the 32km Thorsborne Trail on Hinchinbrook Island combines lush rainforest, picturesque beaches and idyllic tropical waterholes.

By oliverd :-), 10 yearsSeptember 29, 2013 ago
Ruined Castle
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Ruined Castle – one of the best views in the Blue Mountains

Ruined Castle is one of the more popular half-day Blue Mountains bushwalks: it offers classic Blue Mountains vistas, pleasant walking through rainforest and 360 degree views from the rocky peak.

By oliverd :-), 11 yearsSeptember 29, 2012 ago
dsc03677 Mt Ku-ring-gai to Berowra - a popular section of the Great North Walk
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

Mt Ku-ring-gai to Berowra – a popular section of the Great North Walk

Mt Ku-ring-gai to Berowra along the Berowra Track is a pleasant bushwalk that follows Cowan Creek for most of the way, with views on the descent from Mt Ku-ring-gai and the remains of a metal boat hull at Waratah Bay.

By oliverd :-), 11 yearsSeptember 8, 2012 ago
img 0228 Visiting Lloyd Trig and Deerubbin Lookover for the best Muogamarra views
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

Visiting Lloyd Trig and Deerubbin Lookover for the best Muogamarra views

A short walk in the Muogamarra Nature Reserve to the Lloyd Trig, which offers views over the Hawkesbury River.

By oliverd :-), 12 yearsAugust 28, 2011 ago
img 01831 An overnight hike up Mt Jagungal from Round Mountain
Australia NSW Snowy Monaro

An overnight hike up Mt Jagungal from Round Mountain

A two-day circuit in the Jagungal Wilderness (Kosciuszko National Park) including an ascent of Mt Jagungal (2,061m)

By oliverd :-), 13 yearsNovember 23, 2010 ago
hpim4235 An easy bushwalk down to Peats Bight in Muogamarra
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

An easy bushwalk down to Peats Bight in Muogamarra

One of the longer bushwalks in the Muogamarra Nature Reserve, the walk to Peats Bight combines the views from Deerubbin Lookout with the historic Peats Bight crater.

By oliverd :-), 18 yearsAugust 21, 2005 ago
img 2412 lr Scrambling up to Goat House Cave on Lord Howe Island
Australia NSW

Scrambling up to Goat House Cave on Lord Howe Island

It’s a steep climb up to Goat House Cave on the side of Mount Lidgbird on Lord Howe Island – but the reward is spectacular views over the island.

By oliverd :-), 18 yearsJuly 6, 2005 ago
img 2500 lr Kims Lookout Circuit and Mount Eliza - one of the most scenic Lord Howe bushwalks
Australia NSW

Kims Lookout Circuit and Mount Eliza – one of the most scenic Lord Howe bushwalks

The Kims Lookout Circuit and Mount Eliza track loops around the northern tip of the island. It offers a wide variety of flora and fauna, add some spectacular views from multiple viewpoints.

By oliverd :-), 18 yearsJuly 2, 2005 ago
img 2166 lr The incredible Mount Gower hike on Lord Howe Island
Australia NSW

The incredible Mount Gower hike on Lord Howe Island

This full-day guided walk, rated as one of Australia’s best day walks, goes to the top of Mount Gower (875m) on Lord Howe island.

By oliverd :-), 18 yearsJune 27, 2005 ago
hpim4043 lrp Six Foot Track - an easy overnight bushwalk from Katoomba to Jenolan Caves
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Six Foot Track – an easy overnight bushwalk from Katoomba to Jenolan Caves

The Six Foot Track has become one of the “classic” NSW overnight walks since it was opened for bushwalking in 1984. It follows the route of the original six foot wide bridle track between Katoomba and Jenolan caves built in 1884.

By oliverd :-), 18 yearsJune 12, 2005 ago

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Featured Guides

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.
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.
Packing for an Overnight Hike
A definitive guide to the essential and nice-to-have gear you need for overnight hiking.
Trig Stations around Sydney
Cromer Heights Trig
A guide to discovering the trig stations hidden in national parks across Sydney.
Waterfalls of the World
Some of the most spectacular waterfalls around the world.
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.
Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
An overview of Aboriginal rock art around Sydney, including engravings (rock art) and cave paintings, and other heritage sites.
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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