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
      • 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

Swimming

O'Hares Creek
Australia NSW Sydney - Macarthur (South West)

Secluded pools along O’Hares Creek from the Victoria Road Trail

A largely off-track loop along O’Hares Creek from the Victoria Road Trail up to the Jingga Pool, which passes secluded pools, cascades and tall sandstone cliffs.

By oliverd :-), 4 daysJanuary 24, 2026 ago
IMG 0421 LR Exploring Govetts Creek down to the secluded Henson Glen
Australia Katoomba Leura NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Exploring Govetts Creek down to the secluded Henson Glen

A loop bushwalk in the Blue Mountains that’s great for a hot day. It descends Govetts Creek past Myers Fall to Henson Glen, before returning via Bruces Walk.

By oliverd :-), 1 weekJanuary 21, 2026 ago
IMG 1442 LR A wet adventure exploring O'Hares Creek from the 10D Trail
Australia NSW Sydney - Macarthur (South West)

A wet adventure exploring O’Hares Creek from the 10D Trail

A loop bushwalk which follows the 10B Trail and 10D Trail up to an access point along O’Hares Creek in Dhawaral National Park. The return leg follows the creek back to Jingga Pool, along a number of deep pools and some small cascades.

By oliverd :-), 2 weeksJanuary 18, 2026 ago
IMG 8433 LR Joes Canyon and more: Four (awesome) Canyons in One Day
Australia Mount Wilson NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Joes Canyon and more: Four (awesome) Canyons in One Day

An adventurous loop which combines Joes Canyon, Du Faur Creek Canyon and Bell Canyon with an exit from the Wollangambe River. Lot of creek walking and wading, with four short swims and some narrow slots.

By oliverd :-), 2 weeksJanuary 13, 2026 ago
Grose River
Australia Bilpin NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

A strenuous descent to the Grose River via Browns Ridge

A challenging bushwalk to the Grose River in the Devils Wilderness. The route follows Browns Ridge along the Browns Ridge Trail, before a steep descent into the Grose Gorge via Browns Creek.

By oliverd :-), 3 weeksJanuary 9, 2026 ago
028A8933 LR Five waterfalls on the Lorne Waterfalls Circuit
Australia Barwon South West Victoria

Five waterfalls on the Lorne Waterfalls Circuit

The Lorne Waterfalls Circuit in the Otways combines two shorter loop bushwalks, passing five waterfalls and traversing multiple sections of lush rainforest (including The Canyon).

By oliverd :-), 2 monthsDecember 14, 2025 ago
IMG 5541 LR Cascades and rainforest on the historical Happy Valley Track
Australia Mount Wilson NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Cascades and rainforest on the historical Happy Valley Track

The short but picturesque Happy Valley Track in Mount Wilson descends through rainforest to a waterfall and pristine swimming hole. The return route takes the Cathedral Creek Track up to Cathedral Reserve.

By oliverd :-), 2 monthsNovember 24, 2025 ago
IMG 5902 LR Exploring Dismal Dingle and Camels Hump in the Blue Mountains
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Exploring Dismal Dingle and Camels Hump in the Blue Mountains

A challenging loop bushwalk from Bells Line of Road which descends Dismal Dingle before traversing Camels Hump and returning via Claustral Brook. Spectacular canyon scenery and sweeping views.

By oliverd :-), 2 monthsNovember 16, 2025 ago
Corang Arch
Australia NSW Southern Highlands and Tablelands

An overnight hike to Corang Arch and the idyllic Corang River

A scenic overnight bushwalk along the Wog Wog Walking Track to Corang Peak and the impressive Corang Arch, returning via the Corang River and Corang Lagoon. (Can also be done as a day-walk from Wog Wog Campground.)

By oliverd :-), 4 monthsOctober 13, 2025 ago
P3220115 LR Wollangambe Four: Long pools and picturesque cascades
Australia Mount Wilson NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Wollangambe Four: Long pools and picturesque cascades

Wollangambe Four is a section of the Wollangambe River that can be done as one-day loop bushwalk. It’s characterised by long pools separated by short boulder fields and shallow rapids. Wetsuit and flotation device strongly recommended.

By oliverd :-), 10 monthsMarch 25, 2025 ago

Posts pagination

1 2 … 13 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 630 other subscribers

Featured Guides

Trig Stations around Sydney
Cromer Heights Trig
A guide to discovering the trig stations hidden in national parks across Sydney.
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 bushwalks, 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
Top Hiking Books & Guides
A list of hiking guidebooks I've researched, purchased and used. Each is rated based on it's overall value.
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 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.
Waterfalls of the World
Some of the most spectacular waterfalls around the world.
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.
Top Posts & Pages
  • Dalpura Canyon Via Jinki Ridge - An Easy Canyon Hike
    Dalpura Canyon Via Jinki Ridge - An Easy Canyon Hike
  • Guide to Overnight Walks near Sydney
    Guide to Overnight Walks near Sydney
  • Joes Canyon and more: Four (awesome) Canyons in One Day
    Joes Canyon and more: Four (awesome) Canyons in One Day
  • An exploratory loop along McCarrs Creek
    An exploratory loop along McCarrs Creek
  • Deep Pass - a fun (and easy) Wollemi canyon
    Deep Pass - a fun (and easy) Wollemi canyon
  • Cowan to Berowra - one of the best Great North Walk sections
    Cowan to Berowra - one of the best Great North Walk sections
  • Exploring Iron Ladder Beach on the Central Coast
    Exploring Iron Ladder Beach on the Central Coast
  • Climbing Mount Dromedary (Gulaga) on the NSW South Coast
    Climbing Mount Dromedary (Gulaga) on the NSW South Coast

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