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028A0549 LR Arches and lava formations on the O Le Pupu-Pue Coastal Walk
Samoa Upolu

Arches and lava formations on the O Le Pupu-Pue Coastal Walk

A short but spectacular trail along the Upolu coastline, the O Le Pupu-Pue Coastal Walk offers dramatic views of sea arches and columns before reaching a large lava field.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsJuly 18, 2023 ago
AWAT1170 LR Spectacular ocean views from the Leggy Point Loop walk
Australia Hunter NSW

Spectacular ocean views from the Leggy Point Loop walk

The Leggy Point Loop combined with an unofficial loop around Little Redhead Point offers some stunning coastal views. Follow this route rather than the official route to avoid a section of walking along Scout Camp Road.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsApril 10, 2022 ago
AWAT7572 LR Pebbly Beach Loop - a fun but challenging coastal bushwalk
Australia NSW South Coast

Pebbly Beach Loop – a fun but challenging coastal bushwalk

Pebbly Beach Loop is a short and fun coastal walk from Pebbly Beach around the headland to the east to Little Pebbles Beach, Must be done at low tide.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsDecember 17, 2021 ago
AWAT7481 LR Murramarang Aboriginal Area Walking Track - a fun coastal loop
Australia NSW South Coast

Murramarang Aboriginal Area Walking Track – a fun coastal loop

The Murramarang Aboriginal Area Walking Track is a pleasant loop along the coast and coastal heath on the NSW south coast. It passes some nice beaches, but there is no evidence left of indigenous occupation.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsDecember 16, 2021 ago
AWAT7404 LR Pretty Beach to Pebbly Beach Loop - from the coast to mountains
Australia NSW South Coast

Pretty Beach to Pebbly Beach Loop – from the coast to mountains

The Pretty Beach to Pebbly Beach Loop combines stunning coastal scenery with ocean and hinterland views from Durras Mountain. The walk is best done anti-clockwise from Pretty Beach, but a few different permutations are possible.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsDecember 15, 2021 ago
awat6555 lr Costens Point (Royal National Park)
Australia NSW Sydney - South

Costens Point (Royal National Park)

An easy walk in the Royal National Park down the Costens Point Firetrail to Costens Point (you may be able to create a loop by continuing along the coast to Red Jacks Point).

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsJanuary 24, 2021 ago
img 0376 lr Maitland Bay via Mount Bouddi Track
Australia Central Coast NSW

Maitland Bay via Mount Bouddi Track

The Mount Bouddi Track joins up with the Bouddi Coastal Track, providing access to the beautiful and secluded Maitland Bay in the Bouddi National Park

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsDecember 16, 2020 ago
img 9643 lr Box Head Loop (Bouddi National Park)
Australia Central Coast NSW

Box Head Loop (Bouddi National Park)

A slightly complicated loop walk in the Bouddi National Park, which combines Hawke Head Drive and Box Head Walking Track with a track along the coastline from Tallow Beach to the end of Box Head. Great views, beaches and a bit of rock scrambling!

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsDecember 13, 2020 ago
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 :-), 5 yearsDecember 12, 2020 ago
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 :-), 5 yearsDecember 12, 2020 ago

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