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Off-track walks

IMG 5902 LR Exploring Dismal Dingle and Camels Hump in the Blue Mountains
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Exploring Dismal Dingle and Camels Hump in the Blue Mountains

A challenging loop bushwalk from Bells Line of Road which descends Dismal Dingle before traversing Camels Hump and returning via Claustral Brook. Spectacular canyon scenery and sweeping views.

By oliverd :-), 1 monthNovember 16, 2025 ago
Mount Banks from cliffs below Wongarra Hill
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Five fantastic Grose Valley lookouts near Wongarra Hill

This relatively unknown bushwalk from the Bells Line of Road near Mount Banks passes Wongarra Hill as it heads to the edge of the cliffs. The route visits five spectacular lookouts over the Grose Valley, including the unusual Mirrorball Lookout.

By oliverd :-), 2 monthsOctober 21, 2025 ago
IMG 4682 LR Ancient Tree Ferns on the Dicksonia Forest Ravine loop
Australia Newnes NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Ancient Tree Ferns on the Dicksonia Forest Ravine loop

This relatively short loop walk in the Gardens of Stone explores the Dicksonia Forest Ravine, an amazing rainforest gully of ancient tree ferns. The exit route along the ridge offers extensive views over the Dingo Creek area.

By oliverd :-), 3 monthsSeptember 28, 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 :-), 9 monthsMarch 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 :-), 9 monthsMarch 18, 2025 ago
IMG 9777 LR 2 Little River Loop - an idyllic Southern Highlands hike
Australia NSW Southern Highlands and Tablelands

Little River Loop – an idyllic Southern Highlands hike

This picturesque and mostly secluded loop walk follows the
Little River through the Nattai National Park. Access to the river is via the The Hermits Track and Aqua Pool Trail.

By oliverd :-), 10 monthsFebruary 27, 2025 ago
IMG 8761 LR 2 The Aussie Top Ten Peaks - a Kosciuszko Main Range adventure
Australia NSW Snowy Monaro

The Aussie Top Ten Peaks – a Kosciuszko Main Range adventure

A three-day loop walk from Charlotte Pass that traverses the southern part of the Kosciuszko Main Range. The route summits most of the Top Ten Peaks as well as Little Twynam and Mount Sentinel.

By oliverd :-), 11 monthsJanuary 31, 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 :-), 11 monthsJanuary 23, 2025 ago
Blue Gum Forest in Meeks Gully, Faulconbridge
Australia Faulconbridge NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Exploring Meeks Gully in Faulconbridge on a loop bushwalk

A loop bushwalk in Faulconbridge that follows a creek through Meeks Gully, passing Peggys Pool, Meeks Falls, Turtle Falls and a spectacular Blue Gum Forest.

By oliverd :-), 11 monthsJanuary 18, 2025 ago
1X3A0117 LR A challenging adventure up Breakfast Creek in the Megalong Valley
Australia Megalong Valley NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

A challenging adventure up Breakfast Creek in the Megalong Valley

A challenging loop walk from Dunphys Campground in the Megalong Valley, descending via the Carlon Creek Track and then following Breakfast Creek upstream as far as we can. A tough exit through thick scrub via the Glenalan Spurs to the Medlow Gap Management Trail.

By oliverd :-), 12 monthsJanuary 8, 2025 ago

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