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mg 8971 lr A short coastal walk to Murrays Beach and Governor Head in Jervis Bay
Australia NSW South Coast

A short coastal walk to Murrays Beach and Governor Head in Jervis Bay

Murrays Beach is very beautiful (but busy) beach on the South Coast, with views from Governors Head across to Bowen Island.

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsJanuary 17, 2018 ago
dsc01013 lr Kanangra Walls to the Kowmung River - an off-track descent to a tranquil swimming spot
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.

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsJanuary 7, 2018 ago
dji 0015 lr The unknown but stunning Bullimah Spur Loop in Bouddi NP
Australia Central Coast NSW

The unknown but stunning Bullimah Spur Loop in Bouddi NP

The Bullimah Spur Loop in Bouddi NP is a relatively short but very picturesque circuit that offers some of the best views in the park and a stop at beautiful Maitland Bay.

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsDecember 28, 2017 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 :-), 9 yearsDecember 25, 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 :-), 9 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 :-), 9 yearsNovember 9, 2017 ago
dsc00679 lr A steep hike up to the 825m Gunung Angsi peak
Malaysia Kuala Lumpur (KL)

A steep hike up to the 825m Gunung Angsi peak

Gunung Angsi (825m) is a relatively short (but steep) hike through the jungle to the third highest peak in Negeri Sembilan state, about an hour’s drive from Kuala Lumpur.

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsAugust 17, 2017 ago
mg 0554 lr The challenging but stunning Mt Killiecrankie circuit on Flinders Island
Australia Flinders Island Tasmania

The challenging but stunning Mt Killiecrankie circuit on Flinders Island

The Mt Killiecrankie circuit is a partly off-track circuit on Flinders Island to the Mt Killiecrankie summit and back along the rugged coast from The Dock.

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsApril 20, 2017 ago
mg 0046 lr Castle Rock on Flinders Island - a beautiful coastal walk
Australia Flinders Island Tasmania

Castle Rock on Flinders Island – a beautiful coastal walk

Castle Rock is a short, but surprisingly varied, coastal walk to a massive boulder on the eastern coast of Flinders Island between Allports Beach and Castle Rock.

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsApril 17, 2017 ago
mg 9681 lr The iconic Spit to Manly walk in Sydney - a walk best avoided on weekends
Australia Mosman Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

The iconic Spit to Manly walk in Sydney – a walk best avoided on weekends

The Spit to Manly is a popular coastal walk in northern Sydney, which follows the coast from The Spit in Mosman to the Manly wharf terminal. It traverses pockets of rainforest and secluded bays and beaches

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsApril 14, 2017 ago

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Featured Guides

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.
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.
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.
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 Gear for an Overnight Hike
A definitive guide to the essential and nice-to-have gear you need for overnight hiking.
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.
Waterfalls of the World
Some of the most spectacular waterfalls around the world.
Top Hiking Books & Guides
A list of hiking guidebooks I've researched, purchased and used. Each is rated based on it's overall value.
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