Hiking the World

Hiking the World
  • Home
  • Hiking Trails
    • Summary of Hikes by Park
    • Find a Trail
    • Sydney bushwalks by public transport
    • Guide to Overnight Walks near Sydney
    • The Best Day Hikes around Sydney
    • A Guide to the Easy Canyons around Sydney
    • A Guide to the 13 Narrow Neck Passes
    • Hikes to Inspire You
    • Top Hiking Books & Guides
    • Bushwalking with Dogs in Sydney’s North
    • Guide to National Parks in Australia
      • Guide to National Parks in the Northern Territory
      • Guide to National Parks in NSW
      • Guide to National Parks in Queensland
      • Guide to National Parks in South Australia
      • Guide to National Parks in Tasmania
      • Guide to National Parks in Victoria
    • National Parks of the USA
  • Outdoor Guides
    • Bushwalking Gear for an Overnight Hike
    • A Guide to Treating Water – finding the best water filters
    • Best Hiking Apps for planning and navigation
    • Trip Reports and Region Guides
      • AUSTRALIA – 10 Days on Flinders Island
      • AUSTRALIA – A week exploring Lord Howe Island
      • AUSTRALIA – Best day trips from Cairns
      • AUSTRALIA – Wombats & Devils on Maria Island
      • BOTSWANA – Six Day Safari
      • ICELAND – A circuit around Iceland
      • JAPAN: Three Winter Weeks in Japan
      • MALAYSIA – Chasing orangutans in Borneo
      • NAMIBIA – Two Weeks Around Namibia
      • NEW ZEALAND – Best of Milford Sound
      • NORWAY – A Week in Svalbard
        • NORWAY – Ghost town of Pyramiden
      • NORWAY – Senja and the Lofoten Islands
      • SAMOA – Walks, Waterfalls & Swimming Holes
      • USA – South West Road Trip (Part 1)
        • USA – Bryce Canyon in 24 hours
        • USA – One Day and Three Short Hikes in Death Valley
      • USA – South West Road Trip (Part 2)
      • USA – Best of Big Bend National Park
    • Waterfalls of the World
      • Find a Waterfall
      • Waterfall Facts
      • Waterfalls of Australia
        • Best Waterfalls around Sydney
          • Waterfalls of the Blue Mountains
          • Waterfalls of the Central Coast
          • Waterfalls in the north of Sydney
          • Waterfalls in the south of Sydney
        • Waterfalls around Dorrigo and the Mid North Coast
        • Finding the best waterfalls in Lamington National Park
        • Waterfalls of Tasmania
        • Waterfalls and Swimming Holes around Cairns
      • Waterfalls of Asia
      • Waterfalls of Oceania
        • The Best Waterfalls and Swimming Holes of Samoa
      • Waterfalls of Canada and the US
      • Best Waterfalls of Europe
    • Trig Stations around Sydney
      • Trigs stations in Sydney’s north & north-west
        • Historical Trig Stations in Sydney’s North
        • Ku-ring-gai Chase and Muogamarra trigs
        • Garigal National Park trigs
      • Trig Stations of the Central Coast area
      • Trigs in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley
      • Trig stations in Sydney’s south and the Illawarra region
      • Trigs in western Sydney and Blue Mountains
      • Trig stations on the NSW South Coast
      • Trig stations of the Snowy Mountains
    • Trig stations in Canberra and the ACT
    • Trigs around the World
  • Indigenous Rock Art
    • Latest Indigenous Sites
    • Photographing rock art
    • Indigenous Site Search
    • Indigenous Rock Art around the World
      • Rock art sites in Australia
        • Overview of Aboriginal rock art in Queensland
        • Rock art sites in Queensland
      • Rock art sites in Ireland
      • Rock art sites in North America
    • Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
      • Aboriginal Rock Art of the Central Coast
        • Aboriginal rock art of the Central Coast – the original recordings
          • The Sim Collection – Central Coast
        • Aboriginal Rock Art – Bouddi National Park
        • Aboriginal Rock Art – Brisbane Water
        • Aboriginal Rock Art – McPherson State Forest
        • Aboriginal Rock Art – Popran National Park
        • Aboriginal Rock Art – Strickland State Forest
      • Aboriginal Rock Art – Garigal National Park
      • Aboriginal Rock Art in the Greater Blue Mountains
        • Aboriginal Rock Art – Blue Mountains National Park
        • Aboriginal Rock Art – Wollemi National Park
        • Aboriginal Rock Art – Yengo National Park
      • Aboriginal Rock Art – Hornsby Shire
        • Aboriginal Rock Art – Berowra Valley
        • Aboriginal Rock Art – Maroota and Marramarra NP
      • Aboriginal Rock Art – Ku-ring-gai Chase
        • Bobbin Head Aboriginal sites
        • Cottage Point Aboriginal sites
        • Ku-ring-gai Chase North Aboriginal sites
        • Terrey Hills Aboriginal sites
        • West Head Aboriginal sites
      • Aboriginal Rock Art – Illawarra and Southern Highlands
      • Aboriginal Rock Art – Lane Cove
      • Aboriginal Rock Art – Parr State Conservation Area
      • Aboriginal Rock Art – Royal National Park
      • Aboriginal Rock Art – Sydney and Sydney South
      • Aboriginal rock art in Sydney’s North – the original recordings
    • Indigenous Trails
      • Blue Mountains – Red Hands Cave Loop
      • Brisbane Water – Lyre Trig sites
      • Brisbane Water – Milyerra Trail sites
      • Brisbane Water – Warrah Sanctuary
      • Dharug NP – Flat Rocks Ridge
      • Ku-ring-gai Chase – Cowan to Brooklyn sites
      • Ku-ring-gai Chase – Cottage Point Baiame sites
      • Ku-ring-gai Chase – Mount Murray Anderson sites
      • Ku-ring-gai Chase – Myall Trail sites
      • Terrey Hills Aboriginal Engravings
      • West Head – America Bay sites
      • West Head – Arden Trig sites
      • West Head – Basin and Mackerel Track sites
      • West Head – Resolute Track sites
      • West Head – Topham Hill sites
    • Australian Aboriginal anthropologists
      • Campbell Aboriginal sites
      • McCarthy Aboriginal sites
      • Sim Aboriginal sites
  • Contact
    • Bushwalking Clubs and Hiking Guides
      • Guide – Aztat Treks (Morocco)
      • Guide – Eddie Yap (Malaysia)
      • Guide – Epiphany Tours (Australia)
  • About
    • My Gear

Rock formations

img 3002 lr Under the Motorway (Ku-ring-gai NP)
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Sydney - North

Under the Motorway (Ku-ring-gai NP)

Under the Motorway is an interesting bushwalking that goes from an idyllic natural pool in Cockle Creek to a graffiti-covered underpass that crosses the F3 motorway. 

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsApril 26, 2020 ago
img 2753 lr Sphinx Loop
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Sydney - North

Sphinx Loop

The Sphinx Loop is short bushwalk that connects the popular Sphinx Track and the less-used Sphinx Trail with an off-track section.

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsApril 24, 2020 ago
img 2685 lr Frog Hollow Circuit (Wahroonga Reserve)
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Sydney - North

Frog Hollow Circuit (Wahroonga Reserve)

Frog Hollow Fire Trail links a number of fire trails and bushwalking tracks in North Wahroonga, allowing many hiking possibilities.

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsApril 23, 2020 ago
img 2403 lr Gibberagong Track & Murrua Fire Trail loop
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Sydney - North

Gibberagong Track & Murrua Fire Trail loop

A challenging circuit that descends from Wahroonga to Cowan Creek at Bobbin Head via the Murrua Fire Trail and returns via the popular Gibberagong Track. 

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsApril 18, 2020 ago
img 5045 lr Long Trail (Ku-ring-gai Chase NP)
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Long Trail (Ku-ring-gai Chase NP)

One of the longer firetrails in the area, the Long Trail is also one of the nicer ones. It has views along the way and a stunning lookout over Cowan Creek at the end.

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsApril 17, 2020 ago
img 1983 lr Christies Pool - an off-track bushwalk to a secluded pool
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Sydney - North

Christies Pool – an off-track bushwalk to a secluded pool

A rough side-track from the popular Warrimoo Track leads to Christies Pool, a tranquil swimming hole at the confluence of Ku-ring-gai Creek and Kierans Creek. 

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsApril 13, 2020 ago
img 1937 lr Cowan and Wilkins Tracks (Ku-ring-gai NP)
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Cowan and Wilkins Tracks (Ku-ring-gai NP)

The Cowan Track and Wilkins Track are both accessed via the Perimeter Trail in Duffys Forest, providing easy access to two lookouts over Cowan Creek and an Aboriginal engraving site.

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsApril 12, 2020 ago
img 1778 lr Middle Harbour Creek circuit
Australia Ku-ring-gai Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Middle Harbour Creek circuit

The Middle Harbour Creek circuit is a relatively long bushwalk around Middle Harbour Creek. The route goes down one side of the creek from St Ives to Roseville Bridge, returning on the opposite side. This loop combines the Governor Phillip Walk. Lyre Bird Track, Two Creeks Track and Lockley Track.

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsApril 5, 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 2897 lr Round the Mountain (Ruapehu, NZ)
New Zealand North Island

Round the Mountain (Ruapehu, NZ)

Round the Mountain is a challenging and undulating multi-day track that circles Mount Ruapehu on New Zealand’s North Island, traversing a mix of desert and forest landscapes.

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsMarch 12, 2020 ago

Posts pagination

Previous 1 … 16 17 18 … 25 Next

Find the perfect hike!

Search over 500 hikes by location, difficulty, length, attractions and many other criteria!

List View
Map View
Subscribe!

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 639 other subscribers

Featured Guides

Bushwalking Gear for an Overnight Hike
A definitive guide to the essential and nice-to-have gear you need for overnight hiking.
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).
Waterfalls of the World
Some of the most spectacular waterfalls around the world.
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.
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.
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.
Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
An overview of Aboriginal rock art around Sydney, including engravings (rock art) and cave paintings, and other heritage sites.
Top Posts & Pages
  • Guide to Overnight Walks near Sydney
    Guide to Overnight Walks near Sydney
  • Ships Stern Circuit - a scenic loop with views and waterfalls
    Ships Stern Circuit - a scenic loop with views and waterfalls
  • Cowan to Berowra - one of the best Great North Walk sections
    Cowan to Berowra - one of the best Great North Walk sections
  • Hiking Bungonia Gorge - a challenging overnight circuit
    Hiking Bungonia Gorge - a challenging overnight circuit
  • Dalpura Canyon Via Jinki Ridge - An Easy Canyon Hike
    Dalpura Canyon Via Jinki Ridge - An Easy Canyon Hike
  • Exploring Fortress Ridge and Fortress Creek in the Blue Mountains
    Exploring Fortress Ridge and Fortress Creek in the Blue Mountains
  • Erskine Creek Loop from Pisgah Rock to Jack Evans Track
    Erskine Creek Loop from Pisgah Rock to Jack Evans Track
  • Trail Map
    Trail Map

Some posts on this Web site contain affiliate links: this means that when you click on products I recommend through a link, I may earn a small commission at no cost to you. Any products I promote or affiliate links to hiking retailers are ones that I personally use and recommend.


  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
Hestia | Developed by ThemeIsle