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img 9955 lr Exploring Fossil Cliffs and Reservoir Circuit
Australia East Coast Tasmania

Exploring Fossil Cliffs and Reservoir Circuit

Fossil Cliffs and Reservoir Reserve Circuit are close to Darlington on Maria Island, and make a pleasant loop by foot or mountain bike.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJanuary 21, 2019 ago
img 0338 lr Cape Tourville, Freycinet
Australia East Coast Tasmania

Cape Tourville, Freycinet

A boardwalk along the rugged Freycinet coastline and around the Cape Tourville Lighthouse offers spectacular coastal views.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJanuary 12, 2019 ago
img 0270 lr Wineglass Bay, Freycinet
Australia East Coast Tasmania

Wineglass Bay, Freycinet

One of the most popular walks on the Freycinet Peninsula, the Wineglass Bay track goes to the Wineglass Bay Lookout before descending to the picturesque Wineglass Bay.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJanuary 12, 2019 ago
img 9521 lr An ascent of Bishop and Clerk
Australia East Coast Tasmania

An ascent of Bishop and Clerk

The popular day-walk to the top of Bishop and Clerk on Maria Island provides panoramic views from the summit.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJanuary 8, 2019 ago
img 9263 lr Mt Rufus and Little Hugel
Australia Central Highlands Tasmania

Mt Rufus and Little Hugel

A spectacular circular day walk that combines Shadow and Forgotten Lakes with an ascent of Mt Rufus (1,416m asl) and a side-trip to Little Hugel (1,274m asl). Two mountain peaks, alpine lakes, rainforest and incredible displays of flowering heath.  

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJanuary 6, 2019 ago
img 9049 lr Narcissus Hut, Lake St Clair
Australia Central Highlands Tasmania

Narcissus Hut, Lake St Clair

The hike from Narcissus Hut to Cynthia Bay along Lake St Clair is the last (or first!) section of the Overland Track, and also makes a pleasant day walk. Although it’s a relatively boring walk in its own right – Shadow Lake circuit or Mt Rufus makes for a better day walk.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJanuary 5, 2019 ago
img 8953 lr Hiking to Liffey Falls via the Upper Track
Australia Launceston and Great Western Tiers Tasmania

Hiking to Liffey Falls via the Upper Track

One of Tasmania’s “60 Great Short Walks”, Liffey Falls is accessed via two walking tracks that end up the picturesque cascades.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJanuary 4, 2019 ago
IMG 0052 LR Meander Falls and Split Rock Circuit (Western Tiers)
Australia Central Highlands Tasmania

Meander Falls and Split Rock Circuit (Western Tiers)

One of Tasmania’s 60 Great Short Walks, the hike to Meander Falls can be done as a circular walk, taking in a variety of terrain and a number of smaller (but equally impressive falls) by taking the Split Rock Track back to the start.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsSeptember 22, 2018 ago
mg 0274 lr Mt Strzelecki (Flinders Island)
Australia Flinders Island Tasmania

Mt Strzelecki (Flinders Island)

Mt Strzelecki (the highest point on Flinders Island at 756m) is a Tasmanian “Great Short Walk”. The peak is frequently shrouded by cloud, so an early start is recommended.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsApril 19, 2017 ago
mg 0046 lr Castle Rock (Flinders Island)
Australia Flinders Island Tasmania

Castle Rock (Flinders Island)

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 :-), 5 yearsApril 17, 2017 ago

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Featured Guides

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
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.
Trig Stations around Sydney
Cromer Heights Trig
A guide to discovering the trig stations hidden in national parks across Sydney.
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.
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
A Guide to Treating Water – finding the best water filters
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.
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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