A fairly easy and scenic bushwalk in Lawson, the Empire Pass loop (or North Lawson Waterfall Circuit) passes four waterfalls and traverses beautiful sections of rainforest. Best after rain, and suitable for a warm day as much of the walk is shaded.
A fun, non-technical canyon in the Newnes area of Wollemi National Park, Deep Pass alternates between dark and narrow slots, and more open sections filled with ferns. The loop walk passes some picturesque cascades and swimming holes.
A great walk to avoid the crowds of Yosemite Valley, the Chilnualna Falls Trail climbs steeply up past multiple cascades. Nice swimming holes and views at the top.
A loop walk down the Sassafas Gully and back via the Sassafras Ridge Trail, which passes Clarinda Falls and the spectacular Numantia Falls. A short section is off-track.
A fun loop bushwalk in Bouddi National Park that uses some informal trails. The route descends to Iron Ladder Beach, before following the coastline and returning via Box Head. Low tide essential!
A loop walk combining the Rhododendrum Trail and Five Lakes Trail, this hike in the Bach Ma National Park (between Da Nang and Hue) offers some spectacular swimming holes and waterfalls. You can do this hike on your own or as a guided tour.
A firetrail along Faulconbridge Ridge finishes at the Grose River Lookout, which has some sweeping views. It also provides access to the Grose River via an interesting bushwalking track down to a nice swimming hole.
The loop walk through Terrace Falls Reserve uses a network of historic trails, which traverse many sections of shaded rainforest. The bushwalk features four spectacular waterfalls and three secluded pools.
The scenic South Lawson Waterfall Circuit is a popular Blue Mountains bushwalk, which passes five picturesque waterfalls and is best done after some rain. It can also be combined with the Terrace Falls Reserve to form a longer Lawson to Hazelbrook walk.
Although not a very well-known track, the Porters Pass and Colliers Causeway loop is one of the best Blue Mountains bushwalks. It passes several waterfalls, some great lookouts, secluded grottos and a spectacular slot canyon.