Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North
The Duckhole in Ku-ring-gai NP
A rough but interesting trail follows McCarrs Creek downstream from The Duckhole to a spectacular waterfall.
New Zealand South Island
Mount Charles (Otago Peninsula)
A straightforward but steep walk to the top of Mount Charles (408m), the highest point on the Otago Peninsula. Stunning views fron the top! The route is through private land, so seek permission first.
New Zealand South Island
Shadow Basin Lookout (The Remarkables)
A steep and mostly off-track hike in The Remarkables to Shadow Basin Lookout, returning via Alta Lake. Stunning views over Queenstown from the ridge-top lookout.
Australia NSW Southern Highlands and Tablelands
Russells Needle and Starlight Track
Russells Needle is a narrow tower of sandstone that juts up above the Nattai Valley. It can be reached via a partly off-track circuit, which connects the Slott Way Track and Starlights Track. Spectacular views from Ahearn Lookout (a short detour) and the top of Russells Needle, and secluded camping by the Nattai River.
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North
Elvina Bay Circuit – a picturesque West Head bushwalk
The Elvina Bay circuit is a short but very diverse loop trail at West Head, with a secluded swimming hole multiple cascades and waterfalls and nice Pittwater views.
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.
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains
Down the Wollangambe Canyon (Lower Section) on an Inflatable Otter
Wollangambe Canyon is an easy canyon in the Blue Mountains, requiring no technical skills (ie. abseils) – the Upper and Lower Sections can be done as separate day trips (or one very long day-trip).Â
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains
An off-track Glenbrook Creek hike and a Lost Wallet
A mostly off-track hike from Warrimoo in the Blue Mountains down Glenbrook Creek to Glenbrook station via Duck Hole and the Blue Pool.
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Sydney - North
Koola Avenue Loop (East Killara)
The Koola Avenue Loop bushwalk is a partly off-track route, which descends from the Rocky Creek Track (in East Killara) down to Middle Harbour Creek, and back up the Koola Track.
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains
Kanangra Walls to the Kowmung River – an off-track descent to a tranquil swimming spot
Kanangra Walls to Kowmung River is a tough overnight walk from Kanangra Walls in the Blue Mountains, down to the wild Kowmung River.