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img 4839 lr Trig Bagging at Cottage Point
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Trig Bagging at Cottage Point

Exploring some of the Cottage Point trig stations and Aboriginal engraving sites which are hidden in the bush.

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsJune 17, 2020 ago
img 4495 lr A bushbash to Bairne Trig
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

A bushbash to Bairne Trig

A tough and sometimes painful climb to the Bairne Trig (TS681) and a search for Aboriginal engravings along the Bairne Trail

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsJune 14, 2020 ago
img 4649 lr Rediscovering the Waratah Track (West Head)
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Rediscovering the Waratah Track (West Head)

The Waratah Track is one of the longer West Head firetrails; while not the most exciting bushwalk, hidden along its length are a number of Aboriginal engraving sites and lookouts.

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsJune 13, 2020 ago
img 4329 lr Mount Murray Anderson (Ku-ring-gai NP)
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Mount Murray Anderson (Ku-ring-gai NP)

A rough track past the “Arthur” trig station and multiple Aboriginal rock engraving sites to Mount Murray Anderson. Great views from the end of the ridge.

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsJune 6, 2020 ago
img 4196 lr Secrets of the Chiltern Trail (Ku-ring-gai NP)
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Secrets of the Chiltern Trail (Ku-ring-gai NP)

An easy walk along the Chiltern Trail (a firetrail) is combined with some challenging off-track detours to Crystal Creek, rock outcrops and a trig station.

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsJune 5, 2020 ago
img 3167 lr Sphinx to Bobbin Head Loop (Ku-ring-gai NP)
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Sydney - North

Sphinx to Bobbin Head Loop (Ku-ring-gai NP)

The Sphinx to Bobbin Head loop is a varied and interesting bushwalk from the Sphinx Memorial in North Turramurra down to Cowan Creek and back via Bobbin Head.

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsMay 1, 2020 ago
img 1937 lr Cowan and Wilkins Tracks (Ku-ring-gai NP)
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Cowan and Wilkins Tracks (Ku-ring-gai NP)

The Cowan Track and Wilkins Track are both accessed via the Perimeter Trail in Duffys Forest, providing easy access to two lookouts over Cowan Creek and an Aboriginal engraving site.

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsApril 12, 2020 ago
img 4334 lr A tough climb to Careys Peak via the Corker Trail (Barrington Tops)
Australia Hunter NSW

A tough climb to Careys Peak via the Corker Trail (Barrington Tops)

The hike to Careys Peak (1,544m asl) involves a hard slog up the Corker Trail, with almost all the altitude gain in the first few kilometres. The reward is sweeping views from the peak towards the coast.

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsApril 26, 2019 ago
img 9806 lr Hiking up Mount Maria - the highest peak on Maria Island
Australia East Coast Tasmania

Hiking up Mount Maria – the highest peak on Maria Island

Mount Maria (711m) is the highest point on the island, and offers sweeping views up and down the Tasmanian coast from the top. A steep walk up with some scrambling required just before the summit.

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsJanuary 10, 2019 ago

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Featured Guides

Trig Stations around Sydney
Cromer Heights Trig
A guide to discovering the trig stations hidden in national parks across 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.
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.
Waterfalls of the World
Some of the most spectacular waterfalls around the world.
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
West Head Beach
The best day hikes in and around Sydney, from coastal bushwalks to mountain peaks offering spectacular views.
Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
An overview of Aboriginal rock art around Sydney, including engravings (rock art) and cave paintings, and other heritage sites.
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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