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Off-track walks

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
AWAT3426 LR An exploratory loop along McCarrs Creek
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

An exploratory loop along McCarrs Creek

The McCarrs Creek Loop is a challenging and partly off-track bushwalk. It takes the easy Duck Holes Trail down to the bottom, and returns by following McCarrs Creek.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsOctober 10, 2021 ago
AWAT0818 LR A partly off-track Smiths Creek Loop
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

A partly off-track Smiths Creek Loop

The Smiths Creek Loop combines the Smiths Creek West and Nerang Track with an off-track route along Smiths Creek. A nice bushwalk with a variety of scenery.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsJuly 24, 2021 ago
awat0019 lr Goochs Crater from Dargan - the scenic route to a natural crater
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Goochs Crater from Dargan – the scenic route to a natural crater

An off-track walk from Dargan (on Chifley Road) to Goochs Crater in the Blue Mountains. This is a longer and more scenic route to an enormous natural crater (and doesn’t require a 4WD).

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsMarch 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 :-), 5 yearsFebruary 21, 2021 ago
8a444 img 4686 e1618909346930 Tassie Tigers & River Monsters on the Milyerra Trail
Australia Central Coast NSW

Tassie Tigers & River Monsters on the Milyerra Trail

Exploring Aboriginal engravings. modern rock carvings and some myths and legends along the Milyerra Trail in Kariong (Brisbane Water National Park)

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsFebruary 14, 2021 ago
awat6097 lr Apple Tree Bay Loop (Ku-ring-gai Chase)
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

Apple Tree Bay Loop (Ku-ring-gai Chase)

A nice loop walk from Apple Tree Bay, combining a “secret track” up to the ridge with the the Mt Ku-ring-gai and Berowra Tracks. Some nice views and interesting caves and rock formations.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsJanuary 9, 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 :-), 5 yearsDecember 31, 2020 ago
img 9235 lr Exploring Kierans Creek (Ku-ring-gai Chase)
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Exploring Kierans Creek (Ku-ring-gai Chase)

A challenging and mostly off-track loop walk, which follows the upper reaches of Kierans Creek past waterholes, cascades and sandstone caves. 

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsNovember 28, 2020 ago
Wallaroo Trig Station
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

In search of the Wallaroo Trig

An exploratory walk in search of the Wallaroo Trig, located a short distance off the Wallaroo Track at West Head, revealing some nice views over the area.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsSeptember 26, 2020 ago

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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.
A Guide to Treating Water – the best water filters for hiking
A Guide to Treating Water help you to select the most appropiate water filtration or purification system.
Top Hiking Books & Guides
A list of hiking guidebooks I've researched, purchased and used. Each is rated based on it's overall value.
Sydney bushwalks by public transport
A summary of bushwalks around Sydney that are accessible by public transport (train, bus or ferry).
Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
An overview of Aboriginal rock art around Sydney, including engravings (rock art) and cave paintings, and other heritage sites.
Bushwalking Gear for an Overnight Hike
A definitive guide to the essential and nice-to-have gear you need for overnight hiking.
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 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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