Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains
Lockley Pylon and the steep descent to the Blue Gum Forest
Great Blue Mountains views from Lockley Pylon and a less-frequented route down to the beautiful Blue Gum Forest via Shortridge Pass.
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North
The best West Head bushwalks
A summary of the best West Head bushwalks. Located in Sydney’s north, West Head offers a multitude of short walks, from secluded beaches to adventurous off-track walks,
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North
Discovering the Resolute Loop Trail at West Head
The Resolute Loop is a great little walk that passes an Aboriginal engraving site, offers great views over Pittwater and provides access to two secluded beaches
Australia North Coast NSW
Sunrise from the Mount Warning (Wollumbin) summit
The Mount Warning (Wollumbin) track is a steep hike to the top of a volcanic plug, and the first place on the Australian mainland to be touched by the morning sun.
Australia Central Highlands Tasmania
Barn Bluff circuit – the Cradle Mountain alternative
Barn Bluff is a less-busy alternative to Cradle Mountain, with equally impressive views and a slightly harder scramble to the top.
Australia NSW South Coast
An off-track ascent of Little Dromedary (Najanuga)
The Little Dromedary (Najanuga) summit is reached via an “off-track” walk. The rocky hill is in private land, near the historic town of Tilba Tilba.
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains
Overcliff-Undercliff Track at Valley of the Waters
The Overcliff-Undercliff Track follows the edge of the cliffs south of Wentworth Falls, featuring many lookouts with sweeping views over Jamison Valley, huge sandstone overhangs and waterfalls.
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains
Descending the Furber Steps in the Blue Mountains
The Furber Steps provides a very scenic route into the Jamison Valley in the Blue Mountains National Park, with multiple vantage points over the Three Sisters and Katoomba Falls. Return the same way, or via the Scenic Railway.
Australia Central Highlands Tasmania
A short hike to Kitchen Hut (Cradle Mountain) through sleet and rain
Kitchen Hut at the foot of Cradle Mountain is as far as I get when a planned bushwalk to Barn Bluff is thwarted by bad weather
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains
Glow Worm Tunnel from Newnes via the old Newnes railway
The Glow Worm Tunnel – an abandoned rail tunnel full of glow worms – can be reached via mutiple trails. The longest access trail is from Newnes, which also has a very nice campground.