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img 8924 lr Cape Baily Coast Walk (Botany Bay)
Australia NSW Sydney - South

Cape Baily Coast Walk (Botany Bay)

Covering a large portion of the Botany Bay Coastal Walk (from Kurnell to Cronulla), the Cape Baily Coast Walk hike follows the Cape Bailey Track and Tabigai Gap Track, taking in the spectacular coastal scenery

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsNovember 20, 2020 ago
img 8671 lr Flint and Steel Loop - an interesting West Head bushwalk
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Flint and Steel Loop – an interesting West Head bushwalk

This short and partly off-track Flint and Steel Loop bushwalk connects Flint and Steel Bay and Flint and Steel Beach at West Head via a rough track around the headland. Low tide best.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsNovember 15, 2020 ago
img 5492 lr Flat Rock Beach circuit (Garigal NP)
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Flat Rock Beach circuit (Garigal NP)

The Flat Rock Beach circuit is a very nice loop walk through Garigal National Park around Killarney Heights. It combines the Flat Rock Beach Track, Magazine Track and Bates Creek Track. 

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsJuly 3, 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 :-), 6 yearsApril 3, 2020 ago
img 1571 lr Duffys Wharf Track and Slades Trail
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Duffys Wharf Track and Slades Trail

Duffys Wharf Track and the Slades Trail can be combined into a loop; a fantastic little hike that descends to Duffys Wharf on Cowan Creek and back up to Slades Lookout.

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsMarch 29, 2020 ago
img 6199 lr Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach
Australia Mosman NSW Sydney - North

Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach

Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach is an easy coastal walk, which passes through some beautiful sections of Sydney Harbour National Park and offers spectacular views of Sydney and Sydney Harbour. It also takes in a number of significant sites from Sydney’s military and settlement history.

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsAugust 4, 2019 ago
img 0806 lr Following the coastline to Hungry Beach at West Head
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Following the coastline to Hungry Beach at West Head

Getting to Hungry Beach is half the fun, with the secluded West Head beach reached an untracked route along the rocky coastline.

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsFebruary 3, 2019 ago
img 9955 lr Exploring the Fossil Cliffs and Reservoir Circuit on Maria Island
Australia East Coast Tasmania

Exploring the Fossil Cliffs and Reservoir Circuit on Maria Island

Fossil Cliffs and Reservoir Reserve Circuit are close to Darlington on Maria Island, and make a pleasant loop by foot or mountain bike.

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsJanuary 21, 2019 ago
img 0338 lr Fabulous coastal scenery on the Cape Tourville walk
Australia East Coast Tasmania

Fabulous coastal scenery on the Cape Tourville walk

A boardwalk along the rugged Freycinet coastline and around the Cape Tourville Lighthouse offers spectacular coastal views.

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsJanuary 12, 2019 ago
img 9639 lr Maria Island bushwalk - exploring all the trails over 3 days
Australia East Coast

Maria Island bushwalk – exploring all the trails over 3 days

An overnight Maria Island bushwalk traversing the length of Maria Island. The 58km, three day walk explores the Painted Cliffs, Haunted Bay and Robeys Farm.

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsJanuary 6, 2019 ago

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Featured Guides

Bushwalking with Dogs in Sydney’s North
A summary of tracks suitable for bushwalking with dogs, in and around Ku-ring-gai. Northern Beaches and the north of Sydney.
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 bushwalks, pristine beaches and stunning lookouts.
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.
Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
An overview of Aboriginal rock art around Sydney, including engravings (rock art) and cave paintings, and other heritage sites.
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
Waterfalls of the World
Some of the most spectacular waterfalls around the world.
Bushwalking Gear for an Overnight Hike
A definitive guide to the essential and nice-to-have gear you need for overnight hiking.
Sydney bushwalks by public transport
A summary of bushwalks around Sydney that are accessible by public transport (train, bus or ferry).
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