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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
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 :-), 3 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 :-), 3 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 :-), 3 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 :-), 3 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 :-), 3 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 :-), 3 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 :-), 3 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 :-), 3 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 :-), 4 yearsAugust 4, 2019 ago

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