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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 :-), 2 yearsJanuary 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 :-), 2 yearsOctober 22, 2024 ago
1X3A9533 Diamond Falls and Redledge Pass - exploring the ledges of Narrow Neck
NSW Katoomba Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Diamond Falls and Redledge Pass – exploring the ledges of Narrow Neck

This bushwalk explores some of the spectacular ledges and lookouts which are reached via side-tracks off the main Narrow Neck trail – Diamond Falls, Redledge Pass and Castle Head.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsOctober 15, 2024 ago
1X3A7859 LR Aboriginal and European history along Jacks Track
Australia Hunter NSW

Aboriginal and European history along Jacks Track

A bushwalk along Jacks Track, a firetrail which provides access from St Albans to the Womerah Range Trail, with some exploration of the gullies and ridges.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsSeptember 17, 2024 ago
Mount Banks
Australia Mount Wilson NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Aboriginal history and scenic views on the Mount Banks loop

Combining the Mount Banks walking track with the Mount Banks One Trail (a bushwalking and cycling route), this loop traverses the Mount Banks summit and goes out to the Banks Wall for some spectacular Blue Mountains views.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsJune 26, 2024 ago
1X3A1494 LR A strenuous hike along the East Rim Trail to Observation Point
USA Utah

A strenuous hike along the East Rim Trail to Observation Point

A fairly demanding Zion National Park hike, the East Rim Trail can be done in one long day or as an overnight walk. The trail crosses Echo Canyon before climbing up to the spectacular Observation Point lookout.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsJune 3, 2024 ago
1X3A1027 LR A series of Nepean River Lookouts along Rileys Mountain Track
Australia NSW Penrith/Mulgoa Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

A series of Nepean River Lookouts along Rileys Mountain Track

Rileys Mountain Track passes multiple lookouts over the Nepean River, as it follows a ridge above the river. It’s mostly on a firetrail, with a few sections of bushwalking track.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsMay 4, 2024 ago
1X3A0005 Combining the Box Vale Walking Track with two impressive waterfalls
Australia NSW Southern Highlands and Tablelands

Combining the Box Vale Walking Track with two impressive waterfalls

A full day bushwalk near Mittagong, which combines the Box Vale Walking Track with the Red Track / Mount Alexandra loop. It passes the Forty Foot Falls and Sixty Foot Falls as well two historic railway tunnels and a few lookouts.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsApril 17, 2024 ago
1X3A9334 1 The Long Way to the Grose Head Lookout
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains Winmalee & Yellow Rock

The Long Way to the Grose Head Lookout

Combining the Springwood Ridge Trail and Blue Gum Swamp Track, this bushwalk passes The Grotto, Grose Head Lookout and Grose Head South Trig. It’s mostly on firetrails and better for mountain-biking than bushwalking.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsMarch 13, 2024 ago
1X3A8501 Carlon Head and Tarros Ladder: two exciting Narrow Neck passes
Australia Megalong Valley NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Carlon Head and Tarros Ladder: two exciting Narrow Neck passes

A challenging loop bushwalk which combines Carlon Head and Tarros Ladder (Duncans Pass) – two historic Narrow Neck passes – with some spectacular Blue Mountains views.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsFebruary 28, 2024 ago

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Featured Guides

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 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.
Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
An overview of Aboriginal rock art around Sydney, including engravings (rock art) and cave paintings, and other heritage sites.
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.
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.
A Guide to hiking Bali’s tallest mountains
Trig Stations around Sydney
Cromer Heights Trig
A guide to discovering the trig stations hidden in national parks across Sydney.
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