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AWAT9632 LR A short but steep hike to Fans Horizon in the Warrumbungles
Australia Central West NSW

A short but steep hike to Fans Horizon in the Warrumbungles

Fans Horizon is a short (3.6km return) bushwalk that climbs up to a lookout over the Grand High Tops area. For best photos go late in the day.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsFebruary 26, 2022 ago
AWAT9500 LR The Breadknife and Grand High Tops walk - the "classic" Warrumbungles loop
Australia Central West NSW

The Breadknife and Grand High Tops walk – the “classic” Warrumbungles loop

The most popular bushwalk in the Warrumbungle National Park, the Breadknife and Grand High Tops bushwalk offers spectacular views of the volcanic rock formations. A side-trip to the top of Bluff Mountains adds some of the best views along the extended loop.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsFebruary 24, 2022 ago
AWAT9308 LR Catching the sunset from Belougery Split Rock in the Warrumbungles
Australia Central West NSW

Catching the sunset from Belougery Split Rock in the Warrumbungles

A short but challenging loop walk, the Belougery Split Rock track in Warrumbungle National Park offers spectacular views from the top of an ancient lava dome.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsFebruary 16, 2022 ago
AWAT0154 LR Spion Kop - a stunning lookout over Woy Woy Bay
Australia Central Coast Kariong NSW

Spion Kop – a stunning lookout over Woy Woy Bay

The bushwalk from Woy Woy to Point Clare in Brisbane Water National Park has some great views from the Koolewong Ridge. A side-trip to Spion Kop offers an even more spectacular lookout.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsFebruary 12, 2022 ago
AWAT9144 LR Rosewood Creek Track and Red Cedar Falls Track - a rewarding Dorrigo rainforest loop
Australia Mid North Coast NSW

Rosewood Creek Track and Red Cedar Falls Track – a rewarding Dorrigo rainforest loop

Combining the Rosewood Creek Track and Red Cedar Falls Track in Dorrigo National Park into a 10km loop is a great way to experience some of the best rainforest and to visit the highest waterfall in the park.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsFebruary 8, 2022 ago
AWAT9066 LR Mobong Walking Track - a secluded rainforest walk
Australia Mid North Coast NSW

Mobong Walking Track – a secluded rainforest walk

The Mobong Walking Track in Cascade National Park (inland from Coffs Harbour) traverses dense rainforest and passes a nice waterfall, before emerging at a swimming hole on Mobong Creek.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsFebruary 5, 2022 ago
AWAT8150 LR Allenby Park - a hidden bush oasis in the Northern Beaches
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Allenby Park – a hidden bush oasis in the Northern Beaches

Allenby Park is a small but relatively unspoilt patch of bushland in the Northern Beaches. Walking trails provide access to rainforest, a picturesque creek and waterfall and nice rock formations.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsJanuary 31, 2022 ago
AWAT8173 LR A Secret West Head track to Refuge Bay waterfall and beach
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

A Secret West Head track to Refuge Bay waterfall and beach

An informal walking pad provides access to Refuge Bay at West Head. This spectacular spot has a waterfall which plunges onto the beach, a clifftop swimming hole, great views and fascinating WWII history.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsDecember 27, 2021 ago
AWAT7990 LR An off-track adventure from Yeomans Track (West Head)
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

An off-track adventure from Yeomans Track (West Head)

Partly on firetrails and partly off-track, this bushwalk crosses the valley between Yeomans Track and Wallaroo Track to form a loop. Some nice rock formations and a small waterfall along the way!

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsDecember 23, 2021 ago
Carrington Falls Walking Track
Australia NSW Southern Highlands and Tablelands

The short but spectacular Carrington Falls Walking Track

The short but sweet Carrington Falls Walking Track passes multiple vantage points over the spectacular Carrington Falls, and provides access to the Kangaroo River.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsDecember 19, 2021 ago

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