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mg 0046 lr Castle Rock on Flinders Island - a beautiful coastal walk
Australia Flinders Island Tasmania

Castle Rock on Flinders Island – a beautiful coastal walk

Castle Rock is a short, but surprisingly varied, coastal walk to a massive boulder on the eastern coast of Flinders Island between Allports Beach and Castle Rock.

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsApril 17, 2017 ago
mg 9681 lr The iconic Spit to Manly walk in Sydney - a walk best avoided on weekends
Australia Mosman Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

The iconic Spit to Manly walk in Sydney – a walk best avoided on weekends

The Spit to Manly is a popular coastal walk in northern Sydney, which follows the coast from The Spit in Mosman to the Manly wharf terminal. It traverses pockets of rainforest and secluded bays and beaches

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsApril 14, 2017 ago
mg 9535 lr Combine the Bairne Track and Basin Track at West Head with a short ferry ride
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Combine the Bairne Track and Basin Track at West Head with a short ferry ride

The Bairne to Basin circuit connects two West Head (Ku-ring-gai Chase) walks by ferry – the Bairne Track and Basin Track – to form a circuit.

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsMarch 25, 2017 ago
dsc00200 lr1 Beaches and views on the multi-day Freycinet Circuit bushwalk
Australia East Coast Tasmania

Beaches and views on the multi-day Freycinet Circuit bushwalk

The Freycinet Circuit (or Freycinet Peninsula Circuit) is a very rewarding 2-3 day bushwalk that combines picturesque bays, turquoise water and majestic views of the Tasmanian coast.

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsJanuary 27, 2017 ago
hpim2453 lr Hiking the Royal National Park Coast Track from Otford to Bundeena
Australia NSW Sydney - South

Hiking the Royal National Park Coast Track from Otford to Bundeena

The Royal National Park Coast Track is a popular long day-walk or overnight hike from Otford to Bundeena, along the coastline. Enjoy stunning views, many pristine beaches and some spectacular waterfalls.

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsJanuary 3, 2017 ago
dsc04472 lr A short hike to the idyllic Hamilton Pool
USA Texas

A short hike to the idyllic Hamilton Pool

Hamilton Pool is a picturesque turquoise pool, ringed by trees. A waterfall cascades over a semi-circular cave into the pool.

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsOctober 22, 2016 ago
dsc00129 The best West Head bushwalks
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

The best West Head bushwalks

A summary of the best West Head bushwalks. Located in Sydney’s north, West Head offers a multitude of short walks, from secluded beaches to adventurous off-track walks,

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsAugust 20, 2016 ago
mg 1342 lr Discovering the Resolute Loop Trail at West Head
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Discovering the Resolute Loop Trail at West Head

The Resolute Loop is a great little walk that passes an Aboriginal engraving site, offers great views over Pittwater and provides access to two secluded beaches

By oliverd :-), 10 yearsMay 28, 2016 ago
mg 7853 lr Wilsons Promontory Southern Circuit - the best bushwalk in Victoria
Australia Gippsland Victoria

Wilsons Promontory Southern Circuit – the best bushwalk in Victoria

The Wilsons Promontory Southern Circuit is a popular 2-3 day bushwalk. The walk traverses Sealers Cove, Refuge Bay and Waterloo Bay in Wilsons Promontory National Park on the way to the Lightstation, returning to Tidal River via Oberon Bay.

By oliverd :-), 11 yearsNovember 13, 2014 ago
img 0813 lr Thorsborne Trail on Hinchinbrook Island - one of the best Queensland hikes
Australia Far North Queensland (FNQ) Queensland

Thorsborne Trail on Hinchinbrook Island – one of the best Queensland hikes

Well deserving of its reputation as a world-renowned bushwalking trail, the 32km Thorsborne Trail on Hinchinbrook Island combines lush rainforest, picturesque beaches and idyllic tropical waterholes.

By oliverd :-), 12 yearsSeptember 29, 2013 ago

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Featured Guides

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.
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.
Trig Stations around Sydney
Cromer Heights Trig
A guide to discovering the trig stations hidden in national parks across Sydney.
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
Bushwalking Gear for an Overnight Hike
A definitive guide to the essential and nice-to-have gear you need for overnight hiking.
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.
Waterfalls of the World
Some of the most spectacular waterfalls around the world.
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.
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    Pretty Beach to Pebbly Beach Loop - from the coast to mountains
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