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AWAT0300 LR Following the Slip Up Trail in the MacPherson State Forest
Australia Central Coast Kulnura area NSW

Following the Slip Up Trail in the MacPherson State Forest

A partly off-track bushwalk in the McPherson State Forest, following the Slip Up Trail and visiting some shelters with Aboriginal rock art.

By oliverd :-), 4 monthsMarch 8, 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 :-), 5 monthsFebruary 12, 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 :-), 6 monthsDecember 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 :-), 6 monthsDecember 23, 2021 ago
AWAT7481 LR Murramarang Aboriginal Area Walking Track - a short coastal loop
Australia NSW South Coast

Murramarang Aboriginal Area Walking Track – a short coastal loop

The Murramarang Aboriginal Area Walking Track is a pleasant loop along the coast and coastal heath on the NSW south coast. It passes some nice beaches, but there is no evidence left of indigenous occupation.

By oliverd :-), 7 monthsDecember 16, 2021 ago
AWAT6721 LR Art, flowers and leeches along the Crane Ridge Trail
Australia Central Coast Kulnura area NSW

Art, flowers and leeches along the Crane Ridge Trail

An exploratory bushwalk in McPherson State Forest, mostly following Crane Ridge Trail along Crane Ridge and down to Warre Warren Creek. Along the way we visit some side gullies and Aboriginal rock art sites.

By oliverd :-), 7 monthsDecember 11, 2021 ago
AWAT5580 LR Flannel Flowers and Gymea Lilies along the Airfield Trail
Australia Central Coast Kulnura area NSW

Flannel Flowers and Gymea Lilies along the Airfield Trail

A partly off-track bushwalk through McPherson State Forest, iniitally following the Airfield Trail before exploring some of the valleys and ridges.

By oliverd :-), 7 monthsDecember 4, 2021 ago
AWAT5150 LR 2 A secret cave and Aboriginal history along the Little Digger Track
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Sydney - North

A secret cave and Aboriginal history along the Little Digger Track

A one-walk along the Little Digger Track and Two Creeks Track, from East Lindfield to Roseville. Along the way we explore a “secret cave”, waterfalls and Aboriginal hand stencils.

By oliverd :-), 9 monthsOctober 18, 2021 ago
AWAT3426 LR An exploratory loop along McCarrs Creek
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

An exploratory loop along McCarrs Creek

The McCarrs Creek Loop is a challenging and partly off-track bushwalk. It takes the easy Duck Holes Trail down to the bottom, and returns by following McCarrs Creek.

By oliverd :-), 9 monthsOctober 10, 2021 ago
AWAT3838 LR A Less Busy Lane Cove River Loop Walk
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Ryde Sydney - North

A Less Busy Lane Cove River Loop Walk

The Lane Cove River Loop walk does a circuit from Browns Waterhole along both sides of the Lane Cove River, using some of the less-busy tracks in the Lane Cove National Park..

By oliverd :-), 9 monthsOctober 3, 2021 ago

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