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AWAT8173 LR A Secret West Head track to Refuge Bay waterfall and beach
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

A Secret West Head track to Refuge Bay waterfall and beach

An informal walking pad provides access to Refuge Bay at West Head. This spectacular spot has a waterfall which plunges onto the beach, a clifftop swimming hole, great views and fascinating WWII history.

By oliverd :-), 5 monthsDecember 27, 2021 ago
AWAT7673 LR Emily Miller, Dark and Myrtle Beaches Loop - a stunning coastal bushwalk
Australia NSW South Coast

Emily Miller, Dark and Myrtle Beaches Loop – a stunning coastal bushwalk

The Emily Miller, Dark and Myrtle Beaches Loop is one of the best coastal bushwalks in Murramarang National Park (on the NSW south coast). It takes you to three beautiful and secluded beaches, and provides sweeping views from multiple headlands.

By oliverd :-), 5 monthsDecember 18, 2021 ago
AWAT7572 LR Pebbly Beach Loop - a fun but challenging coastal bushwalk
Australia NSW South Coast

Pebbly Beach Loop – a fun but challenging coastal bushwalk

Pebbly Beach Loop is a short and fun coastal walk from Pebbly Beach around the headland to the east to Little Pebbles Beach, Must be done at low tide.

By oliverd :-), 5 monthsDecember 17, 2021 ago
AWAT7481 LR Murramarang Aboriginal Area Walking Track - a short coastal loop
Australia NSW South Coast

Murramarang Aboriginal Area Walking Track – a short coastal loop

The Murramarang Aboriginal Area Walking Track is a pleasant loop along the coast and coastal heath on the NSW south coast. It passes some nice beaches, but there is no evidence left of indigenous occupation.

By oliverd :-), 5 monthsDecember 16, 2021 ago
AWAT7404 LR Pretty Beach to Pebbly Beach Loop - from the coast to mountains
Australia NSW South Coast

Pretty Beach to Pebbly Beach Loop – from the coast to mountains

The Pretty Beach to Pebbly Beach Loop combines stunning coastal scenery with ocean and hinterland views from Durras Mountain. The walk is best done anti-clockwise from Pretty Beach, but a few different permutations are possible.

By oliverd :-), 5 monthsDecember 15, 2021 ago
AWAT7249 LR Flint and Steel Beach - and beyond
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Flint and Steel Beach – and beyond

Easy walk down to Flint and Steel Beach, before continuing east along the coastline to the next bay.

By oliverd :-), 10 monthsJuly 18, 2021 ago
AWAT5854 LR A challenging Mackerel and Basin Loop bushwalk
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

A challenging Mackerel and Basin Loop bushwalk

The Mackerel and Basin Loop joins the Mackerel Track and Basin Track at West Head with an off-track section along the coastline. It passes some Aboriginal sites and offers some nice views, but the Basin Track is pretty dreary.

By oliverd :-), 11 monthsJuly 4, 2021 ago
image 2 Exploring Penang National Park
Malaysia Penang

Exploring Penang National Park

A shorter 2.4km walk to Monkey Beach, or a longer 11km loop through the spectacular landscape of Penang National Park

By oliverd :-), 12 monthsJune 4, 2021 ago
AWAT4282 LR Smugglers Ridge to Marramarra Ridge
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

Smugglers Ridge to Marramarra Ridge

A loop walk in Marramarra National Park which descends to Marramarra Creek via the Smugglers Ridge Track, and returns along the Marramarra Ridge Trail. A pleasant but not particularly exciting walk.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearMay 22, 2021 ago
awat6142 lr Bombi Moor Circuit (Bouddi NP)
Australia Central Coast NSW

Bombi Moor Circuit (Bouddi NP)

The Bombi Moor Circuit a fairly exposed route through the coastal heathland of Bouddi National Parks, with side-trips to three headlands and the picturesque Little Beach. Best walked outside summer.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearJanuary 10, 2021 ago

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Featured Guides

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.
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.
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.
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.
Best Day Hikes around Sydney
West Head Beach
The best day hikes in and around Sydney, from coastal bushwalks to mountain peaks offering spectacular views.
Packing for an Overnight Hike
A definitive guide to the essential and nice-to-have gear you need for overnight hiking.
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.
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