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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 :-), 3 yearsDecember 12, 2020 ago
img 5127 lr Berowra Heights Circuit
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

Berowra Heights Circuit

The Berowra Heights Circuit is a fantastic loop walk from Alston Drive in Berowra Heights down to Berowra Waters, and back via the Great North Walk and Turner Fire Trail.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJune 21, 2020 ago
img 6998 lr St Ives to Mt Ku-ring-gai via Warrimoo Track
Australia Hornsby Ku-ring-gai NSW Sydney - North

St Ives to Mt Ku-ring-gai via Warrimoo Track

A pleasant one-way walk from St Ives (via the Warrimoo Track) to Mt Ku-ring-gai station. It follows Cowan Creek and traverses Bobbin Head, where you can stop for a coffee or snack.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsSeptember 14, 2019 ago
img 4541 lr Cowan to Berowra - one of the best Great North Walk sections
Australia NSW Sydney - North

Cowan to Berowra – one of the best Great North Walk sections

A short but challenging walk from Cowan to Berowra railway stations, via Berowra Waters and through a number of valleys.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsMay 19, 2019 ago
canon eos 6d mark ii276 lr The best views on the South Coast from the Illawarra Escarpment Track
Australia Illawarra NSW

The best views on the South Coast from the Illawarra Escarpment Track

The Illawarra Escarpment Track between Stanwell Park and Austinmer follows the top of the escarpment, with multiple lookouts providing spectacular views up and down the coast. There’s even a cafe at Sublime Point, just before the steep descent at the end of the walk, where you can enjoy a coffee or a cold drink!

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsApril 7, 2019 ago
img 5365 lr Mount Faito - hiking the Trail of the Angel in Sorrento
Italy

Mount Faito – hiking the Trail of the Angel in Sorrento

A spectacular cable car ride and scenic walk on Mount Faito, only 10min by train from Pompei – and a great way to avoid the crowds!

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsSeptember 30, 2018 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.
Trig Stations around Sydney
Cromer Heights Trig
A guide to discovering the trig stations hidden in national parks across Sydney.
Top Hiking Books & Guides
A list of hiking guidebooks I've researched, purchased and used. Each is rated based on it's overall value.
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
A Guide to Treating Water – finding the best water filters
A Guide to Treating Water help you to select the most appropiate water filtration or purification system.
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.
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    Dalpura Canyon Via Jinki Ridge - An Easy Canyon Hike
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    Guide to Overnight Walks near Sydney
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    Waterfall Walk in the Bidjigal Reserve
  • Best Hiking Apps for planning and navigation
    Best Hiking Apps for planning and navigation
  • Climbing up the vertiginous trail to Angels Landing in Zion
    Climbing up the vertiginous trail to Angels Landing in Zion
  • The spectacular Porters Pass and Colliers Causeway loop in Blackheath
    The spectacular Porters Pass and Colliers Causeway loop in Blackheath
  • Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
    Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
  • Three Capes in A Day - the short version of the Free Capes walk
    Three Capes in A Day - the short version of the Free Capes walk

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