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IMG 4284 LR Spectacular scenery and rock art on the Horseshoe Canyon hike
USA Utah

Spectacular scenery and rock art on the Horseshoe Canyon hike

A spectacular hike through the Horseshoe Canyon in Canyonlands National Park. The route passes three Native American rock art sites before culminating at the renowned Great Gallery site.

By oliverd :-), 12 monthsJune 13, 2025 ago
P3220115 LR Wollangambe Four: Long pools and picturesque cascades
Australia Mount Wilson NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Wollangambe Four: Long pools and picturesque cascades

Wollangambe Four is a section of the Wollangambe River that can be done as one-day loop bushwalk. It’s characterised by long pools separated by short boulder fields and shallow rapids. Wetsuit and flotation device strongly recommended.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearMarch 25, 2025 ago
IMG 4269 LR Wollangambe Three: a floating and rock-hopping challenge
Australia Mount Wilson NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Wollangambe Three: a floating and rock-hopping challenge

Wollangambe Three is a challenging but very picturesque section of the Wollangambe River, with multiple deep pools, boulder fields and small cascades. Wetsuit and flotation device strongly recommended.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearMarch 18, 2025 ago
1X3A9061 LR Exploring the spectacular slot canyons of Mickey Creek Gorge
Australia Central Queensland Queensland

Exploring the spectacular slot canyons of Mickey Creek Gorge

The Mickey Creek trail provides access to Mickey Creek Gorge and Warrumbah Creek Gorge. Continue beyond the formed tracks to explore the narrow and spectacular slot canyons.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearMarch 11, 2025 ago
1X3A8144 LR Spectacular waterfalls, slots and pagodas along Carne Creek
Australia Newnes Plateau NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Spectacular waterfalls, slots and pagodas along Carne Creek

A stunning bushwalk around Carne Creek, which provides many vantage points from pagodas above the gorge and visits the picturesque Edmund Falls and unique Devils Throat.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearJanuary 23, 2025 ago
1X3A9325 LR Wolgan View Canyon - a dry canyon in the Wollemi
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Wolgan View Canyon – a dry canyon in the Wollemi

One of the easiest canyons around Sydney, Wolgan View Canyon (also called Dry Canyon) has two narrow, deep and spectacular slots that have been carved into the sandstone.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearJanuary 16, 2025 ago
IMG 4095 LR Narrow slots and pagodas on the Tiger Snake Canyon adventure
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Narrow slots and pagodas on the Tiger Snake Canyon adventure

Carved out by a twisting tributary of Deanes Creek, Tiger Snake Canyon has an upper section (3 abseils) and a lower section (1 long abseil). Some deep and spectacular slots in both sections.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearJanuary 14, 2025 ago
River Caves Canyon
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

The short but breathtaking River Caves Canyon

A spectacular canyon in the upper reaches of Budgary Creek in Wollemi NP, River Caves Canyon is one of the shorter and easiest non-technical canyons in the Greater Blue Mountains.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearJanuary 4, 2025 ago
Ethereal Canyon
Australia Clarence NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Ethereal Canyon – a spectacular loop walk through grottos and rainforest

A delightful bushwalk in the Gardens of Stone, which passes Ethereal Canyon and an idyllic waterfall and pool, before returning via the enigmatic Midsummer Nights Grotto. A set of pagodas offering panoramic views completes the off-track loop.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsMarch 6, 2024 ago
Dargans Creek Canyon
Western Sydney & Blue Mountains Australia Dargan NSW

A hike, wade and scramble down Dargans Creek Canyon

A short but fun canyon, Dargans Creek Canyon is just off Chifley Road, near Clarence Dam. As well as some scrambling and short swims, the canyon exit is via a climb up a waterfall and then a spiked tree.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsFebruary 10, 2024 ago

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