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mg 9492 lr An easy loop walk along the Cascades Track in St Ives
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Sydney - North

An easy loop walk along the Cascades Track in St Ives

The Cascades Track is a short trail down to a large rock platform and picturesque waterhole on Middle Harbour Creek, in the northern suburbs of Sydney. Combines with the Bare Creek Track and Cambourne Trail for a longer loop walk.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsFebruary 20, 2017 ago
mg 9461 lr The steep West Head Army Track leads to some cool WWII structures
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

The steep West Head Army Track leads to some cool WWII structures

The West Head Army Track is a steep but short walk down from West Head in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park to historic World War II gun embankments on the coast.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsFebruary 19, 2017 ago
img 6246 The short Pipeline Track and Bungaroo Track loop
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Sydney - North

The short Pipeline Track and Bungaroo Track loop

The Pipeline Track and Bungaroo Track can be combined to create a short circuit, part of which follows Middle Harbour Creek

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsFebruary 12, 2017 ago
dsc00200 lr1 Beaches and views on the multi-day Freycinet Circuit bushwalk
Australia East Coast Tasmania

Beaches and views on the multi-day Freycinet Circuit bushwalk

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 :-), 8 yearsJanuary 27, 2017 ago
mg 7967 lr Three Capes in A Day - the short version of the Free Capes walk
Australia East Coast Tasmania

Three Capes in A Day – the short version of the Free Capes walk

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

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsJanuary 14, 2017 ago
mg 7521 lr Climbing Mount Dromedary (Gulaga) on the NSW South Coast
Australia NSW South Coast

Climbing Mount Dromedary (Gulaga) on the NSW South Coast

The Mount Dromedary (Gulaga) bushwalk is a solid half-day hike to the top of an extinct volcano, which passes an Aboriginal cultural site.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsJanuary 5, 2017 ago
hpim2453 lr Hiking the Royal National Park Coast Track from Otford to Bundeena
Australia NSW Sydney - South

Hiking the Royal National Park Coast Track from Otford to Bundeena

The Royal National Park Coast Track is a popular long day-walk or overnight hike from Otford to Bundeena, along the coastline. Enjoy stunning views, many pristine beaches and some spectacular waterfalls.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsJanuary 3, 2017 ago
dsc04724 lr Wollangambe Canyon (Upper Section) - a full day canyon adventure
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Wollangambe Canyon (Upper Section) – a full day canyon adventure

Wollangambe Canyon is a (relatively) easy canyon in the Blue Mountains, requiring no abseils and basic navigation skills – bring a lilo and keep an eye out for the exit!

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsDecember 28, 2016 ago
dsc03986 lr Coomera Circuit in Lamington NP - the best waterfall hike in Queensland
Australia Queensland South East - Brisbane and Gold Coast

Coomera Circuit in Lamington NP – the best waterfall hike in Queensland

The Coomera Circuit at Binna Burra in Lamington National Park is a long day walk that combines waterfalls (Coomera Circuit) with views over the Byron hinterland (Mount Hobwee Circuit).

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsSeptember 5, 2016 ago
img 3124 Lockleys Pylon and the steep descent to the Blue Gum Forest
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Lockleys Pylon and the steep descent to the Blue Gum Forest

Great Blue Mountains views from Lockleys Pylon and a less-frequented route down into the beautiful Blue Gum Forest.

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsAugust 28, 2016 ago

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