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      • Aboriginal Art – Lane Cove
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img 8924 lr Cape Baily Coast Walk (Botany Bay)
Australia NSW Sydney - South

Cape Baily Coast Walk (Botany Bay)

Covering a large portion of the Botany Bay Coastal Walk (from Kurnell to Cronulla), the Cape Baily Coast Walk hike follows the Cape Bailey Track and Tabigai Gap Track, taking in the spectacular coastal scenery

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsNovember 20, 2020 ago
img 8671 lr Flint and Steel Loop (West Head)
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Flint and Steel Loop (West Head)

This short and partly off-track Flint and Steel Loop bushwalk connects Flint and Steel Bay and Flint and Steel Beach at West Head via a rough track around the headland. Low tide best.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsNovember 15, 2020 ago
img 5492 lr Flat Rock Beach circuit (Garigal NP)
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Flat Rock Beach circuit (Garigal NP)

The Flat Rock Beach circuit is a very nice loop walk through Garigal National Park around Killarney Heights. It combines the Flat Rock Beach Track, Magazine Track and Bates Creek Track. 

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsJuly 3, 2020 ago
img 3496 lr Jims Track - a secret track to a spectacular West Head lookout
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Jims Track – a secret track to a spectacular West Head lookout

Jims Track leads out to a fantastic lookout over Cowan Creek and the Hawkesbury River. A rough track provides access to Hungry Beach and Little Pittwater Bay. 

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsMay 3, 2020 ago
img 1104 lr Victory Beach (Otago Peninsula)
New Zealand South Island

Victory Beach (Otago Peninsula)

The interpretative loop walk to Victory Beach through the Okia Reserve includes the option of climbing a volcanic hill, before crossing the sand dunes to reach the pristine beach.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsJanuary 3, 2020 ago
img 0541 lr Tunnel Beach (Dunedin)
New Zealand South Island

Tunnel Beach (Dunedin)

A short walk near Dunedin, featuring a natural sea arch and a hand-carved tunnel through the sandstone leading to Tunnel Beach. The small beach is surrounded by high cliffs and not suitable for swimming.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsDecember 31, 2019 ago
img 0265 lr Sandymount and Sandfly Bay (Otago)
New Zealand South Island

Sandymount and Sandfly Bay (Otago)

A loop track around the Sandymount peninsula, offering stunning views over the Otago Peninsula’s coastline and clifftops. A side-track leads down to Sandyfly Bay.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsDecember 30, 2019 ago
img 1228 lr Allans Beach (Otago Peninsula)
New Zealand South Island

Allans Beach (Otago Peninsula)

Allans Beach on the Otago Peninsula is frequented by penguins and sea lions, as well as an abundance of bird life. It’s a short 500m walk from the end of the road.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsDecember 29, 2019 ago
img 6199 lr Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach
Australia NSW Sydney - South

Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach

Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach is an easy coastal walk, which passes through some beautiful sections of Sydney Harbour National Park and offers spectacular views of Sydney and Sydney Harbour. It also takes in a number of significant sites from Sydney’s military and settlement history.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsAugust 4, 2019 ago
img 1764 lr Coral Cove (Hamilton Island)
Queensland Australia Whitsundays

Coral Cove (Hamilton Island)

Coral Cove is a secluded and sheltered beach on the southern side of Hamilton Island, with views south to Lindeman Island. Best at high tide.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJuly 30, 2019 ago

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Featured Guides

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.
What to do in Uluru
A guide to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, with a focus on what walks to do and the best vantage spots to get spectacular photos of Uluru and Kata Tjuta.
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.
Guide to Garigal National Park
Garigal National Park, in Sydney's north, is the fifth largest park in Sydney metropolitan area. Within the park are over 35 bushwalking trails covering over 120km and at least another 35 "unofficial" tracks.
Waterfalls of the World
Some of the most spectacular waterfalls around the world.
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.
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