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        • Aboriginal rock art of the Central Coast – the original recordings
          • The Sim Collection – Central Coast
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Rock formations

img 2741 lr Non-stop view on a long Bryce Canyon hiking loop that combines four popular trails
USA Utah

Non-stop view on a long Bryce Canyon hiking loop that combines four popular trails

Bryce Canyon – the best hikes in one day! An extended Bryce Canyon hike that incorporates the Navajo Loop Trail, Peekaboo Loop, Queens Garden Loop and Fairyland Loop to take in the most spectacular sections of the canyon.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsJune 16, 2018 ago
img 2081 lr Drawing Room Rocks - a short and steep walk with stunning views on the South Coast
Australia Illawarra NSW

Drawing Room Rocks – a short and steep walk with stunning views on the South Coast

Drawing Room Rocks is a natural rock feature near Berry on the edge of the Illawarra escarpment, offering extensive views over Kangaroo Valley and Berry.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsApril 1, 2018 ago
Flannel Flower Beach
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Flannel Flower Beach – finding the narrow and remote West Head beach

Flannel Flower Beach (a narrow and exposed beach on West Head) is reached from the end of the West Head Army Track via a scramble along the coastline.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsDecember 25, 2017 ago
img 3906 lr Katoomba to Wentworth Falls via Mount Solitary (Blue Mountains)
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Katoomba to Wentworth Falls via Mount Solitary (Blue Mountains)

The Katoomba to Wentworth Falls bushwalk in the Blue Mountains is a tough day walk or overnight walk, It traverses Mount Solitary and the Jamison Valley.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsDecember 20, 2017 ago
Figure 8 Pool
Australia Illawarra NSW

Avoiding the crowds at the Figure Eight Pool in Royal National Park

Figure Eight Pool in the Royal National Park is popular natural rock formation. One of the access routes is a steep track down from Garrawarra Farm.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsDecember 13, 2017 ago
img 1473 lr The spectacular Bouddi Coastal Walk on the Central Coast
Australia Central Coast NSW

The spectacular Bouddi Coastal Walk on the Central Coast

The Bouddi Coastal Walk is one of the best coast walks around Sydney, traversing a number of beautiful beaches and scenic lookouts. It can be done as “out and back” walk, or you make it into a loop bushwalk.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsNovember 9, 2017 ago
mg 6507 lr Unique Big Bend views from the Window Trail
USA Texas

Unique Big Bend views from the Window Trail

The Window is accessed by a long and somewhat tedious walk – but you’re rewarded with an impressive view from the end of a canyon that cuts through the Chisos mountain rim 

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsOctober 29, 2017 ago
mg 4209 lr Hiking the Olive Trail in the Naukluft Mountains (Namibia)
Namibia

Hiking the Olive Trail in the Naukluft Mountains (Namibia)

The Naukluft Olive Trail is a challenging circular walk that starts with sweeping views from a high ridge before following a riverbed down through a narrow gorge back to the start.

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsOctober 3, 2017 ago
mg 1739 lr A circuit around Camp Kipwe in Damaraland
Namibia

A circuit around Camp Kipwe in Damaraland

A short loop around Camp Kipwe in Damaraland, exploring some of the smaller peaks around the desert camp

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsSeptember 30, 2017 ago
mg 2519 lr Climbing a random mountain peak near Camp Kipwe with Stanley
Namibia

Climbing a random mountain peak near Camp Kipwe with Stanley

An ascent from Camp Kipwe of a nearby mountain peak, with stunning views over the desert landscape.

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsSeptember 10, 2017 ago

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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.
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