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dsc01013 lr Kanangra Walls to the Kowmung River - an off-track descent to a tranquil swimming spot
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Kanangra Walls to the Kowmung River – an off-track descent to a tranquil swimming spot

Kanangra Walls to Kowmung River is a tough overnight walk from Kanangra Walls in the Blue Mountains, down to the wild Kowmung River.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsJanuary 7, 2018 ago
dji 0015 lr The unknown but stunning Bullimah Spur Loop in Bouddi NP
Australia Central Coast NSW

The unknown but stunning Bullimah Spur Loop in Bouddi NP

The Bullimah Spur Loop in Bouddi NP is a relatively short but very picturesque circuit that offers some of the best views in the park and a stop at beautiful Maitland Bay.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsDecember 28, 2017 ago
Flannel Flower Beach
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Flannel Flower Beach – finding the narrow and remote West Head beach

Flannel Flower Beach (a narrow and exposed beach on West Head) is reached from the end of the West Head Army Track via a scramble along the coastline.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsDecember 25, 2017 ago
img 3906 lr Katoomba to Wentworth Falls via Mount Solitary (Blue Mountains)
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Katoomba to Wentworth Falls via Mount Solitary (Blue Mountains)

The Katoomba to Wentworth Falls bushwalk in the Blue Mountains is a tough day walk or overnight walk, It traverses Mount Solitary and the Jamison Valley.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsDecember 20, 2017 ago
Figure 8 Pool
Australia Illawarra NSW

Avoiding the crowds at the Figure Eight Pool in Royal National Park

Figure Eight Pool in the Royal National Park is popular natural rock formation. One of the access routes is a steep track down from Garrawarra Farm.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsDecember 13, 2017 ago
img 1473 lr The spectacular Bouddi Coastal Walk on the Central Coast
Australia Central Coast NSW

The spectacular Bouddi Coastal Walk on the Central Coast

The Bouddi Coastal Walk is one of the best coast walks around Sydney, traversing a number of beautiful beaches and scenic lookouts. It can be done as “out and back” walk, or you make it into a loop bushwalk.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsNovember 9, 2017 ago
mg 8722 lr Martins Lookout to the historic Lost World Lookout
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Martins Lookout to the historic Lost World Lookout

Martins Lookout to Lost World Lookout in the lower Blue Mountains is a tough half-day walk offering some nice views and interesting history.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsSeptember 10, 2017 ago
dsc00548 lr Mueller Track - the longest bushwalk in the St Ives Wildflower Garden
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Sydney - North

Mueller Track – the longest bushwalk in the St Ives Wildflower Garden

The Mueller Track is the longest trail in the St Ives Wildflower Garden, a relatively “undiscovered” park in Sydney’s north. This is also one of the more interesting walks.

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsAugust 5, 2017 ago
img 5979 lr The short Moon Rock Loop to a spectacular Aboriginal rock art site
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

The short Moon Rock Loop to a spectacular Aboriginal rock art site

The Moon Rock loop is a circular walk through Garigal Land and Garigal National Park, with the main attraction being the spectacular Moon Rock Aboriginal engraving site, located on one of the highest points in Garigal NP.

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsJune 17, 2017 ago
img 0724 lr Thornleigh to Berowra - a popular section of the Great North Walk
Australia NSW Sydney - North

Thornleigh to Berowra – a popular section of the Great North Walk

Thornleigh to Berowra (or Mt Ku-ring-gai) is one of the more popular and varied sections of the Great North Walk, which traverses the Berowra Valley National Park Park. It can be done in shorter sections from around 7km to 30km, over 1-2 days. 

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsMay 6, 2017 ago

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