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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
mg 1042 lr Wild coastal scenery on the walk to Egg Beach on Flinders Island
Australia Flinders Island Tasmania

Wild coastal scenery on the walk to Egg Beach on Flinders Island

Egg Beach on Flinders Island is reached via an easy coastal walk on the north-west part of Flinders Island, with secluded coves and interesting rock formations

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsApril 23, 2017 ago
mg 0554 lr The challenging but stunning Mt Killiecrankie circuit on Flinders Island
Australia Flinders Island Tasmania

The challenging but stunning Mt Killiecrankie circuit on Flinders Island

The Mt Killiecrankie circuit is a partly off-track circuit on Flinders Island to the Mt Killiecrankie summit and back along the rugged coast from The Dock.

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsApril 20, 2017 ago
mg 0274 lr A hike to Mt Strzelecki - the highest point on Flinders Island
Australia Flinders Island Tasmania

A hike to Mt Strzelecki – the highest point on Flinders Island

Mt Strzelecki (the highest point on Flinders Island at 756m) is a Tasmanian “Great Short Walk”. The peak is frequently shrouded by cloud, so an early start is recommended.

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsApril 19, 2017 ago
mg 0046 lr Castle Rock on Flinders Island - a beautiful coastal walk
Australia Flinders Island Tasmania

Castle Rock on Flinders Island – a beautiful coastal walk

Castle Rock is a short, but surprisingly varied, coastal walk to a massive boulder on the eastern coast of Flinders Island between Allports Beach and Castle Rock.

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsApril 17, 2017 ago
mg 9681 lr The iconic Spit to Manly walk in Sydney - a walk best avoided on weekends
Australia Mosman Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

The iconic Spit to Manly walk in Sydney – a walk best avoided on weekends

The Spit to Manly is a popular coastal walk in northern Sydney, which follows the coast from The Spit in Mosman to the Manly wharf terminal. It traverses pockets of rainforest and secluded bays and beaches

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsApril 14, 2017 ago
mg 9535 lr Combine the Bairne Track and Basin Track at West Head with a short ferry ride
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Combine the Bairne Track and Basin Track at West Head with a short ferry ride

The Bairne to Basin circuit connects two West Head (Ku-ring-gai Chase) walks by ferry – the Bairne Track and Basin Track – to form a circuit.

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsMarch 25, 2017 ago
mg 9492 lr An easy loop walk along the Cascades Track in St Ives
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Sydney - North

An easy loop walk along the Cascades Track in St Ives

The Cascades Track is a short trail down to a large rock platform and picturesque waterhole on Middle Harbour Creek, in the northern suburbs of Sydney. Combines with the Bare Creek Track and Cambourne Trail for a longer loop walk.

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsFebruary 20, 2017 ago

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