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        • Bobbin Head Aboriginal sites
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        • Ku-ring-gai Chase North Aboriginal sites
        • Terrey Hills Aboriginal sites
        • West Head Aboriginal sites
      • Aboriginal Art – Lane Cove
      • Aboriginal Art – Maroota and Marramarra NP
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img 2786 lr Mount Ruapehu Crater (NZ)
New Zealand North Island

Mount Ruapehu Crater (NZ)

The hike to Crater Lake at the top of Mount Ruapehu involves a steep track from Iwikau Village up to Knoll Ridge via Waterfall Descent, and then off-track scrambling over rocky terrain and loose scree.  

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsMarch 8, 2020 ago
img 2714 lr Gunung Machinchang (Langkawi)
Malaysia Langkawi

Gunung Machinchang (Langkawi)

A steep hike up to to the top of Gunung Machinchang (701m asl), the second highest mountain in Langkawi. 

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsJanuary 11, 2020 ago
img 2465 lr Bukit Tabur East (Dragons Back)
Malaysia Kuala Lumpur (KL)

Bukit Tabur East (Dragons Back)

A short but steep circuit up to the Bukit Tabur East (Dragons Back) ridge and peak (275m asl), with great views over Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Gates Dam.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsJanuary 9, 2020 ago
img 1468 lr Mount Charles (Otago Peninsula)
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.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsJanuary 2, 2020 ago
img 0744 lr Silver Peak and Pulpit Rock (Dunedin)
New Zealand South Island

Silver Peak and Pulpit Rock (Dunedin)

A full-day hike on the northern outskirts of Dunedin to Pulpit Peak, the Painted Forest and Silver Peak. The return route goes via ABC Cave and the Philip J Cox Memorial Hut to form a loop.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsJanuary 1, 2020 ago
img 0647 lr Mount Cargill and Organ Pipes (Dunedin)
New Zealand South Island

Mount Cargill and Organ Pipes (Dunedin)

An interesting hike from Mount Cargill, which towers over Dunedin, to the Organ Pipes – an exposed formation of columnar jointed basalt. A quite varied walk with great views along most of the track.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsDecember 31, 2019 ago
img 9255 lr Routeburn Track in two days
New Zealand South Island

Routeburn Track in two days

The Routeburn Track is one of New Zealand’s best-known tracks, linking the Fjordland and Mount Aspiring national parks. It varies from lush rainforest to spectacular alpine lakes and passes. 

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsDecember 27, 2019 ago
img 1344 lr Ben Lomond (Queenstown)
New Zealand South Island

Ben Lomond (Queenstown)

Located just outside Queenstown, the tough half-day ascent of Ben Lomond (1,748m) rewards – on a clear day – with sweeping views over Lake Wakatipu and as far as Mount Earnslaw (Pikirakatahi) and Mt Aspiring (Tititea).

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsDecember 25, 2019 ago
img 2216 lr Mummy Mountain (Spring Mountains)
USA Nevada

Mummy Mountain (Spring Mountains)

A partly off-track hike and scramble to Mummy Mountain (5,515m / 11,533 ft), the second highest mountain in the Spring Mountains. Sweeping views from the summit.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsNovember 9, 2019 ago
img 2151 lr Cathedral Rock (Spring Mountains)
USA Nevada

Cathedral Rock (Spring Mountains)

The short hike to Cathedral Rock in the Mount Charleston Wilderness provides a great view over Mt Charleston and down Kyle Canyon towards Las Vegas.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsNovember 8, 2019 ago

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Featured Guides

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.
A Guide to Treating Water – finding the best water filters
A Guide to Treating Water help you to select the most appropiate water filtration or purification system.
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 walks, pristine beaches and stunning lookouts.
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
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
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.
Waterfalls of the World
Some of the most spectacular waterfalls around the world.
Guide to Garigal National Park
Garigal National Park, in Sydney's north, is the fifth largest park in Sydney metropolitan area. Within the park are over 35 bushwalking trails covering over 120km and at least another 35 "unofficial" tracks.
What to do in Uluru
A guide to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, with a focus on what walks to do and the best vantage spots to get spectacular photos of Uluru and Kata Tjuta.
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