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AWAT8580 LR Exploring The Archways at Mungana Caves
Australia Far North Queensland (FNQ) Queensland

Exploring The Archways at Mungana Caves

The Archways in the Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park is a spectacular network of narrow passages and light-filled caverns. Nearby is the equally impressive Mungana Aboriginal Rock Art Site.

By oliverd :-), 3 monthsApril 2, 2022 ago
Balancing Rock at Chillagoe
Australia Far North Queensland (FNQ) Queensland

Stalactites, Aboriginal art and a Balancing Rock at Chillagoe Caves

A short walk in the Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park, exploring two self-guided caves and Balancing Rock, an enormous limestone boulder. Near Balancing Rock is one of two accessible Aboriginal art sites in the Chillagoe Caves area.

By oliverd :-), 3 monthsApril 1, 2022 ago
AWAT5150 LR 2 A secret cave and Aboriginal history along the Little Digger Track
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Sydney - North

A secret cave and Aboriginal history along the Little Digger Track

A one-walk along the Little Digger Track and Two Creeks Track, from East Lindfield to Roseville. Along the way we explore a “secret cave”, waterfalls and Aboriginal hand stencils.

By oliverd :-), 8 monthsOctober 18, 2021 ago
AWAT3615 LR Exploring Mullet Creek in Irrawong Reserve
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Exploring Mullet Creek in Irrawong Reserve

A loop through Irrawong Reserve and Ingleside Chase Bushland Reserve, exploring the many waterfalls and cascades along Mullet Creek

By oliverd :-), 9 monthsSeptember 26, 2021 ago
AWAT7005 LR 1 Caves, Cliffs and Koalas near the Bairne Track
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Caves, Cliffs and Koalas near the Bairne Track

Off-track route from the Bairne Track to look at two Aboriginal rock art sites and an enormous shelter.

By oliverd :-), 12 monthsJuly 11, 2021 ago
AWAT9322 LR Narara Dam Loop (Gosford)
Australia Central Coast NSW

Narara Dam Loop (Gosford)

The Narara Dam bushwalk through Darkinjung Land in Gosford crosses Fountain Creek and descends to the Narara Railway Dams.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearMarch 13, 2021 ago
awat8466 lr A short Berowra circuit
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

A short Berowra circuit

A short off-track walk in Berowra Heights, exploring towering cliffs and weathered caves

By oliverd :-), 1 yearFebruary 21, 2021 ago
img 3823 lr Mount Manning (Yengo NP)
Australia Hunter NSW

Mount Manning (Yengo NP)

A challenging off-track route in Yengo National Park, to look at the Mount Manning Shelter with its spectacular 600-year old Aboriginal paintings.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearDecember 31, 2020 ago
img 1694 lr Towlers Bay Circuit via Birnie Lookout
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Towlers Bay Circuit via Birnie Lookout

A varied walk that takes you to the spectacular Birnie Lookout (Flagstaff Hill) overlooking Pittwater, before descending to Lovett Bay and returning via the Towlers Bay Trail.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsApril 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

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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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The best day hikes in and around Sydney, from coastal bushwalks to mountain peaks offering spectacular views.
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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.
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Some of the most spectacular waterfalls around the world.
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Guide to Bouddi National Park
A guide for what to see and do in Bouddi National Park... Located about an hour north of Sydney on the Central Coast, Bouddi National Park offers some spectacular walks, pristine beaches and stunning lookouts.
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
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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