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Trig Station

AWAT9712 LR Sweeping views from the popular Mount Taylor Walk
Australia ACT

Sweeping views from the popular Mount Taylor Walk

A easy loop bushwalk that goes to the top of Mount Taylor, the highest point in Canberra’s south. The 856m peak offers sweeping views over the Brindabellas, Mt Stromlo, Black Mountain and the city of Canberra.

By oliverd :-), 2 weeksMarch 17, 2023 ago
AWAT7162 LR Exploring the Peebles Trail near Marramarra NP
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

Exploring the Peebles Trail near Marramarra NP

Peebles Trail is a firetrail just outside Marramarra National Park suitable for bushwalking, mountain-biking and horse-riding. It’s a pleasant but not particularly interesting trail.

By oliverd :-), 3 monthsDecember 24, 2022 ago
AWAT6804 LR A long ridge walk to Coba Point in Marramarra NP
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

A long ridge walk to Coba Point in Marramarra NP

A fairly long out-and-back bushwalk to Coba Point, at the end of Coba Ridge. Some filtered views over Berowra Creek along the trail and at the end.

By oliverd :-), 4 monthsDecember 2, 2022 ago
AWAT3078 LR A Sunset walk to Arden Trig in West Head
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

A Sunset walk to Arden Trig in West Head

A partly off-track bushwalk around the Waratah Track and up to the Arden Trig to catch the sunset.

By oliverd :-), 8 monthsAugust 11, 2022 ago
AWAT2592 LR Beyond Shark Rock Ridge - finding a route to Want Trig
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

Beyond Shark Rock Ridge – finding a route to Want Trig

An exploratory walk out along Shark Rock Ridge to Want Trig, with some stunning views over Cowan Creek. There is a rough trail all the way along the ridge, although some navigation skills and a topo map are essential.

By oliverd :-), 8 monthsAugust 7, 2022 ago
Trough Waterfall
Australia Central Coast Kariong NSW

The secret Woy Woy Waterfall and Mount Wondabyne loop

An interesting and scenic loop bushwalk in the Brisbane Water National Park, which visits the Woy Woy Waterfall (or Trough Waterfall) and the Mount Wondabyne summit.

By oliverd :-), 9 monthsJune 29, 2022 ago
AWAT3071 LR Stunning views from a sunset hike to Mount Kosciuszko (Kunama Namadgi)
Australia NSW Snowy Monaro

Stunning views from a sunset hike to Mount Kosciuszko (Kunama Namadgi)

Enjoy the views from Australia’s highest mountain without the crowds… the Mount Kosciuszko sunset hike is a relatively easy walk offering some stunning alpine scenery.

By oliverd :-), 9 monthsJune 22, 2022 ago
AWAT0720 LR Coba Ridge to Collingridge Point along the Neverfail Fire Trail
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

Coba Ridge to Collingridge Point along the Neverfail Fire Trail

An easy walk along Coba Ridge via the Neverfail Fire Trail to Collingridge Point, which has nice views over Berowra Creek. A more challenging side-trip visits an Aboriginal rock art site and the Coba trig station.

By oliverd :-), 11 monthsMay 14, 2022 ago
AWAT1446 LR An off-track adventure along the White Trig Ridge
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

An off-track adventure along the White Trig Ridge

An off-track route along “White Trig Ridge”, which passes the depiled White Trig before reaching some vantage points over Bobbin Head and Cowan Creek.

By oliverd :-), 11 monthsApril 26, 2022 ago
AWAT9929 LR Stunning views from a (partly) secret North Head Loop in Manly
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Stunning views from a (partly) secret North Head Loop in Manly

This North Head Loop is an interesting bushwalking circuit around North Head in Manly, which uses some “secret tracks” as well as official trails. The loop passes some stunning viewpoints and World War II historical ruins.

By oliverd :-), 11 monthsApril 23, 2022 ago

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A guide to discovering the trig stations hidden in national parks across Sydney.
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A summary of tracks suitable for bushwalking with dogs, in and around Ku-ring-gai. Northern Beaches and the north of Sydney.
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A list of hiking guidebooks I've researched, purchased and used. Each is rated based on it's overall value.
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.
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.
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