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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
AWAT7481 LR Murramarang Aboriginal Area Walking Track - a fun coastal loop
Australia NSW South Coast

Murramarang Aboriginal Area Walking Track – a fun 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 :-), 4 yearsDecember 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 :-), 4 yearsDecember 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 :-), 4 yearsDecember 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 :-), 4 yearsOctober 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 :-), 4 yearsOctober 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 :-), 5 yearsOctober 3, 2021 ago
AWAT2786 LR Twin Creeks Reserve - a short but interesting loop walk
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Sydney - North

Twin Creeks Reserve – a short but interesting loop walk

The Twin Creeks Reserve Loop follows both Water Dragon Creek and Peppermint in this Ku-ring-gai bushland reserve. This dog-friendly bushwalk uses signposted and informal trails to form a nice loop.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsSeptember 19, 2021 ago
AWAT2257 LR Two Creeks Track Loop - a short but scenic circuit
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Sydney - North

Two Creeks Track Loop – a short but scenic circuit

A varied loop in Sydney’s north that combines the Two Creeks Track and Little Digger Track. The bushwalk passes waterfalls, rainforest, creeks and sandstone caves.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsSeptember 5, 2021 ago

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Featured Guides

Bushwalking Gear for an Overnight Hike
A definitive guide to the essential and nice-to-have gear you need for overnight hiking.
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.
Waterfalls of the World
Some of the most spectacular waterfalls around the world.
Sydney bushwalks by public transport
A summary of bushwalks around Sydney that are accessible by public transport (train, bus or ferry).
The Best Day Hikes around Sydney
West Head Beach
The best day hikes in and around Sydney, from coastal bushwalks to mountain peaks offering spectacular views.
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Trails
A comprehensive list of all the bushwalking and mountain-biking tracks and trails in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
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.
Trig Stations around Sydney
Cromer Heights Trig
A guide to discovering the trig stations hidden in national parks across Sydney.
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