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mg 8971 lr A short coastal walk to Murrays Beach and Governor Head in Jervis Bay
Australia NSW South Coast

A short coastal walk to Murrays Beach and Governor Head in Jervis Bay

Murrays Beach is very beautiful (but busy) beach on the South Coast, with views from Governors Head across to Bowen Island.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsJanuary 17, 2018 ago
dsc01241 lr Biking along the Fernleigh Track at Lake Macquarie
Australia Central Coast NSW

Biking along the Fernleigh Track at Lake Macquarie

TGhe Fernleigh Track is an easy cycling path (or hiking track) between Belmont and Adamstown on the Central Coast, which follows a disused rail line.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsJanuary 11, 2018 ago
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 6507 lr Unique Big Bend views from the Window Trail
USA Texas

Unique Big Bend views from the Window Trail

The Window is accessed by a long and somewhat tedious walk – but you’re rewarded with an impressive view from the end of a canyon that cuts through the Chisos mountain rim 

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsOctober 29, 2017 ago
mg 6334 lr A challenging loop up Emory Peak and around the South Peak at Big Bend
USA Texas

A challenging loop up Emory Peak and around the South Peak at Big Bend

Emory Peak in Big Bend National Park is the the highest peak in the Chisos Mountains, reached by a long day-walk. It can be combined with the South Rim, Southeast Rim and Northeast Rim for even more spectacular views.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsOctober 29, 2017 ago

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Featured Guides

Guide to Bouddi National Park
A guide for what to see and do in Bouddi National Park... Located about an hour north of Sydney on the Central Coast, Bouddi National Park offers some spectacular bushwalks, pristine beaches and stunning lookouts.
A Guide to Treating Water – the best water filters for hiking
A Guide to Treating Water help you to select the most appropiate water filtration or purification system.
Bushwalking Gear for an Overnight Hike
A definitive guide to the essential and nice-to-have gear you need for overnight hiking.
Trig Stations around Sydney
Cromer Heights Trig
A guide to discovering the trig stations hidden in national parks across Sydney.
Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
An overview of Aboriginal rock art around Sydney, including engravings (rock art) and cave paintings, and other heritage sites.
Top Hiking Books & Guides
A list of hiking guidebooks I've researched, purchased and used. Each is rated based on it's overall value.
Guide to West Head bushwalks
West Head, part of the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and only 90min from Sydney, offers a multitude of short walks, from secluded beaches to rocky outcrops with views over Pittwater.
Best Hiking Apps for planning and navigation
Hiking Apps for Navigation
A comparison of some of the best hiking apps for navigation and planning a bushwalk
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