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AWAT8898 LR Waterfalls and a rugged beach on the Yuelarbah walking track
Australia Hunter NSW

Waterfalls and a rugged beach on the Yuelarbah walking track

The Yuelarbah walking track forms the main part of a bushwalking loop through the Glenrock State Conservation Area. It passes two waterfalls before reaching Burwood Beach and Glenrock Lagoon.

By oliverd :-), 10 monthsApril 9, 2022 ago
AWAT7673 LR Emily Miller, Dark and Myrtle Beaches Loop - a stunning coastal bushwalk
Australia NSW South Coast

Emily Miller, Dark and Myrtle Beaches Loop – a stunning coastal bushwalk

The Emily Miller, Dark and Myrtle Beaches Loop is one of the best coastal bushwalks in Murramarang National Park (on the NSW south coast). It takes you to three beautiful and secluded beaches, and provides sweeping views from multiple headlands.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearDecember 18, 2021 ago
AWAT7249 LR Flint and Steel Beach - and beyond
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Flint and Steel Beach – and beyond

Easy walk down to Flint and Steel Beach, before continuing east along the coastline to the next bay.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsJuly 18, 2021 ago
AWAT5854 LR A challenging Mackerel and Basin Loop bushwalk
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

A challenging Mackerel and Basin Loop bushwalk

The Mackerel and Basin Loop joins the Mackerel Track and Basin Track at West Head with an off-track section along the coastline. It passes some Aboriginal sites and offers some nice views, but the Basin Track is pretty dreary.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsJuly 4, 2021 ago
image 2 Exploring Penang National Park
Malaysia Penang

Exploring Penang National Park

A shorter 2.4km walk to Monkey Beach, or a longer 11km loop through the spectacular landscape of Penang National Park

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsJune 4, 2021 ago
awat6142 lr Bombi Moor Circuit (Bouddi NP)
Australia Central Coast NSW

Bombi Moor Circuit (Bouddi NP)

The Bombi Moor Circuit a fairly exposed route through the coastal heathland of Bouddi National Parks, with side-trips to three headlands and the picturesque Little Beach. Best walked outside summer.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsJanuary 10, 2021 ago
img 0376 lr Maitland Bay via Mount Bouddi Track
Australia Central Coast NSW

Maitland Bay via Mount Bouddi Track

The Mount Bouddi Track joins up with the Bouddi Coastal Track, providing access to the beautiful and secluded Maitland Bay in the Bouddi National Park

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsDecember 16, 2020 ago
img 9643 lr Box Head Loop (Bouddi National Park)
Australia Central Coast NSW

Box Head Loop (Bouddi National Park)

A slightly complicated loop walk in the Bouddi National Park, which combines Hawke Head Drive and Box Head Walking Track with a track along the coastline from Tallow Beach to the end of Box Head. Great views, beaches and a bit of rock scrambling!

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsDecember 13, 2020 ago
img 9505 lr Avoca to MacMasters Beach (5 Lands Walk)
Australia Central Coast NSW

Avoca to MacMasters Beach (5 Lands Walk)

Following the coastline between Avoca Beach and MacMasters Beach, the route covers most of the 5 Lands Walk. It combines beaches, headlands and bush with some on-road sections.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsDecember 12, 2020 ago
img 9403 lr Little Beach (Bouddi National Park)
Australia Central Coast NSW

Little Beach (Bouddi National Park)

An easy bushwalk from MacMasters Beach to the picturesque Little Beach in Bouddi National Park (with a couple of side-trips to scenic lookouts).

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsDecember 12, 2020 ago

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Featured Guides

Bushwalking with Dogs in Sydney’s North
A summary of tracks suitable for bushwalking with dogs, in and around Ku-ring-gai. Northern Beaches and the north of Sydney.
Packing for an Overnight Hike
A definitive guide to the essential and nice-to-have gear you need for overnight hiking.
Waterfalls of the World
Some of the most spectacular waterfalls around the world.
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
Trig Stations around Sydney
Cromer Heights Trig
A guide to discovering the trig stations hidden in national parks across Sydney.
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.
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.
Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
An overview of Aboriginal rock art around Sydney, including engravings (rock art) and cave paintings, and other heritage sites.
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