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DJI 20251019122015 0010 D LR Sweeping views from Venus Tor and the Boorong Crags
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Sweeping views from Venus Tor and the Boorong Crags

A less-travelled but mostly on-track walk to Venus Tor, a rock outcrop that offers 360-degree views over the Blue Mountains and Grose Valley. The route continues to Boorong Crags and makes a detour into Round Hill Gully.

By oliverd :-), 2 daysDecember 17, 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 :-), 2 monthsOctober 13, 2025 ago
IMG 9970 LR A B-29 crash site and Kissing Stones on Bleaklow Head
England East Midlands UK

A B-29 crash site and Kissing Stones on Bleaklow Head

A loop in the Bleaklow section of Peak District National Park from Snake Pass. The route passes the B-29 Bleaklow Bomber crash site, Higher Shelf Stones, Hern Stones and Wain Stones (Kissing Stones).

By oliverd :-), 3 monthsSeptember 30, 2025 ago
IMG 9075 LR Following the steps of the Kinder Scout mass trespass
UK East Midlands England

Following the steps of the Kinder Scout mass trespass

A loop hike in the Peak District National Park which follows the route of the 1932 Kinder Scout mass trespass from Hayfield. Views, rock formations, a “holy mountain” and the remains of WW II aircraft crash.

By oliverd :-), 3 monthsSeptember 20, 2025 ago
Jacobs Ladder
UK East Midlands England

Cool rocks and great views on the Jacobs Ladder to Kinder Low hike

This loop hike in the Peak District National Park starts from Barber Booth, and ascends to Kinder Low via Jacobs Ladder and the Pennine Way. It returns via a scenic route that passes Crowden Tower and Grindslow Knoll.

By oliverd :-), 4 monthsSeptember 4, 2025 ago
IMG 1278 LR A bushbash to Mount Kariong - the highest peak in BWNP
Australia Central Coast Kariong NSW

A bushbash to Mount Kariong – the highest peak in BWNP

An off-track bushwalk from the Great North Walk to the top of Mount Kariong, which is (arguably) the equal tallest peak in Brisbane Water National Park.

By oliverd :-), 4 monthsAugust 27, 2025 ago
IMG 1977 LR Sweeping Flinders Ranges views from Rawnsley Bluff
Australia Central Flinders Ranges South Australia (SA)

Sweeping Flinders Ranges views from Rawnsley Bluff

The bushwalk to Rawnsley Bluff in the Flinders Ranges offers a number of impressive lookout points, featuring views of the Elder and Chace Ranges. It’s a relatively easy walk with one short but steep section.

By oliverd :-), 8 monthsMay 1, 2025 ago
1X3A2924 LR Exploring Lamma Island on a scenic one-way hike
Hong Kong Hong Kong Island New Territories

Exploring Lamma Island on a scenic one-way hike

A varied and scenic hike across Lamma Island, which combines paved tourist trails with some more challenging tracks. The route between Yung Shue Wan ad Sok Kwu Wan includes spectacular views, secluded beaches, WWII history and Phallic Rock.

By oliverd :-), 10 monthsMarch 8, 2025 ago
IMG 8761 LR 2 The Aussie Top Ten Peaks - a Kosciuszko Main Range adventure
Australia NSW Snowy Monaro

The Aussie Top Ten Peaks – a Kosciuszko Main Range adventure

A three-day loop walk from Charlotte Pass that traverses the southern part of the Kosciuszko Main Range. The route summits most of the Top Ten Peaks as well as Little Twynam and Mount Sentinel.

By oliverd :-), 11 monthsJanuary 31, 2025 ago
1X3A0688 Aboriginal engravings and a Trig on an off-track Mount White loop
Australia Central Coast Mount White NSW

Aboriginal engravings and a Trig on an off-track Mount White loop

An interesting off-track loop walk traversing the ridges around Mount White on the Central Coast. The Mount White Bush Reserve has a number of Aboriginal rock art sites and a trig station on Mount White.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearOctober 22, 2024 ago

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Top Hiking Books & Guides
A list of hiking guidebooks I've researched, purchased and used. Each is rated based on it's overall value.
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.
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.
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.
Bushwalking Gear for an Overnight Hike
A definitive guide to the essential and nice-to-have gear you need for overnight hiking.
The Best Day Hikes around Sydney
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The best day hikes in and around Sydney, from coastal bushwalks to mountain peaks offering spectacular views.
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
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.
Top Posts & Pages
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    Sweeping views from Venus Tor and the Boorong Crags
  • Aboriginal Rock Art in the Greater Blue Mountains
    Aboriginal Rock Art in the Greater Blue Mountains
  • Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
    Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
  • Guide to Overnight Walks near Sydney
    Guide to Overnight Walks near Sydney
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    Dalpura Canyon Via Jinki Ridge - An Easy Canyon Hike
  • Down the Wollangambe Canyon (Lower Section) on an Inflatable Otter
    Down the Wollangambe Canyon (Lower Section) on an Inflatable Otter
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    Catching the sunset from Pigeon House Mountain (Didthul)
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