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Tesselated Pavements
Australia Mount Irvine NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Exploring Tesselate Hill and the fascinating Tesselated Pavements

A partly off-track walk in Mount Irvine, which passes Tesselate Hill before reaching the Tesselated Pavements. It then continues along the ridge to the Unnamed HIll at the end.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearApril 24, 2024 ago
1X3A0005 Combining the Box Vale Walking Track with two impressive waterfalls
Australia NSW Southern Highlands and Tablelands

Combining the Box Vale Walking Track with two impressive waterfalls

A full day bushwalk near Mittagong, which combines the Box Vale Walking Track with the Red Track / Mount Alexandra loop. It passes the Forty Foot Falls and Sixty Foot Falls as well two historic railway tunnels and a few lookouts.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearApril 17, 2024 ago
The Cream Track
Australia Queensland South East - Brisbane and Gold Coast

The historic Cream Track in the Tallebudgera Valley

The historic Cream Track links the Springbrook Plateau to the upper Tallebudgera Valley. A steep track that is mostly through tall rainforest, it’s best done from the bottom.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearApril 12, 2024 ago
1X3A9418 A spectacular waterfall and natural pool on the Purling Brook Falls Circuit
Australia Queensland South East - Brisbane and Gold Coast

A spectacular waterfall and natural pool on the Purling Brook Falls Circuit

A very picturesque rainforest walk in Springbrook National Park, the Purling Brook Falls Circuit passes two waterfalls and a tranquil natural pool and swimming hole.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearApril 6, 2024 ago
Warrie Circuit
Australia Queensland South East - Brisbane and Gold Coast

Warrie Circuit – a rainforest loop with eight picturesque waterfalls

The Warrie Circuit in Springbrook National Park drops from the top of the escarpment to Meeting of the Waters at the bottom of of the valley. It passes eight waterfalls and some great views to the east all the way to the Gold Coast skyline.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearApril 2, 2024 ago
1X3A7307 Chasing waterfalls along the Amphitheatre Track and Federal Pass in Leura
Australia Katoomba Leura NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Chasing waterfalls along the Amphitheatre Track and Federal Pass in Leura

A short but very enoyable loop bushwalk in Leura, which combines the Federal Pass track and Amphitheatre Track. It passes a number of waterfalls and cliff-top lookouts, and the Leura Infinity Pool.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearMarch 21, 2024 ago
1X3A9334 1 The Long Way to the Grose Head Lookout
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains Winmalee & Yellow Rock

The Long Way to the Grose Head Lookout

Combining the Springwood Ridge Trail and Blue Gum Swamp Track, this bushwalk passes The Grotto, Grose Head Lookout and Grose Head South Trig. It’s mostly on firetrails and better for mountain-biking than bushwalking.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearMarch 13, 2024 ago
Ethereal Canyon
Australia Clarence NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Ethereal Canyon – a spectacular loop walk through grottos and rainforest

A delightful bushwalk in the Gardens of Stone, which passes Ethereal Canyon and an idyllic waterfall and pool, before returning via the enigmatic Midsummer Nights Grotto. A set of pagodas offering panoramic views completes the off-track loop.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearMarch 6, 2024 ago
1X3A8501 Carlon Head and Tarros Ladder: two exciting Narrow Neck passes
Australia Megalong Valley NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Carlon Head and Tarros Ladder: two exciting Narrow Neck passes

A challenging loop bushwalk which combines Carlon Head and Tarros Ladder (Duncans Pass) – two historic Narrow Neck passes – with some spectacular Blue Mountains views.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearFebruary 28, 2024 ago
1X3A8141 A tough Colo River loop via Boorai Ridge and Boorai Creek
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

A tough Colo River loop via Boorai Ridge and Boorai Creek

A fairly challenging overnight bushwalk to the Colo River from the Culoul Range. The route descends via Boorai Ridge and returns along Dooli Creek and Boorai Creek.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearFebruary 21, 2024 ago

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