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dsc01810 lr Sapa hiking in Vietnam
Vietnam

Sapa hiking in Vietnam

A guided hike in Sapa along a circular trail through rose farms, terraced rice paddies and farmland just outside Sapa village.

By oliverd :-), 11 yearsOctober 1, 2015 ago
mg 4602 1 Overcliff-Undercliff Track at Valley of the Waters
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.

By oliverd :-), 11 yearsJuly 11, 2015 ago
Vanimans Lookout
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.

By oliverd :-), 11 yearsJuly 10, 2015 ago
dsc01326 A hike through the Malaysian jungle to the Medang Falls
Malaysia Kuala Lumpur (KL)

A hike through the Malaysian jungle to the Medang Falls

The Medang Falls (Lata Medang Waterfall) is a set of cascades and swimming holes in Kuala Kubu Bharu, less then two hours drive from Kuala Lumpur.

By oliverd :-), 11 yearsJune 11, 2015 ago
dsc00804 lr A hike through snow to the frozen Garibaldi Lake near Whistler, BC
Canada British Columbia (BC)

A hike through snow to the frozen Garibaldi Lake near Whistler, BC

A stunning hike to Garibaldi Lake, which in April is frozen over and surrounded by snow-covered mountain peaks.

By oliverd :-), 11 yearsApril 24, 2015 ago
dsc00725 lr A scenic hike to the Stawamus Chief (South Peak) summit in Squamish, BC
Canada British Columbia (BC)

A scenic hike to the Stawamus Chief (South Peak) summit in Squamish, BC

The Stawamus Chief mountain has three distinct peaks – Stawamus South Summit is the easiest, and offers the best views over Howe Sound and Garibaldi Provincial Park.

By oliverd :-), 11 yearsApril 23, 2015 ago
dsc00642 A short hike to Kitchen Hut (Cradle Mountain) through sleet and rain
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

By oliverd :-), 11 yearsMarch 21, 2015 ago
mg 3662 Mulu Caves and The Pinnacles - a multi-day jungle trek
Malaysia Borneo

Mulu Caves and The Pinnacles – a multi-day jungle trek

Mulu Caves and The Pinnacles is a three day hiking adventure. It explores one of the biggest cave systems in the world, beore climbing up to The Pinnacles, a unique karst formation in Mulu National Park.

By oliverd :-), 11 yearsMarch 1, 2015 ago
mg 3164 lr 1 Glow Worm Tunnel from Newnes via the old Newnes railway
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.

By oliverd :-), 11 yearsFebruary 15, 2015 ago
mg 1809 An arduous hike to The Castle summit in Morton National Park
Australia NSW South Coast

An arduous hike to The Castle summit in Morton National Park

The Castle (847m) in Morton National Park is a challenging but rewarding bushwalk. Spectacular views from the summit plateau over the Budawang Range (Budawangs).

By oliverd :-), 11 yearsDecember 29, 2014 ago

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