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      • A circuit around Iceland
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      • Aboriginal Rock Art – Lane Cove
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AWAT8150 LR Allenby Park - a hidden bush oasis in the Northern Beaches
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Allenby Park – a hidden bush oasis in the Northern Beaches

Allenby Park is a small but relatively unspoilt patch of bushland in the Northern Beaches. Walking trails provide access to rainforest, a picturesque creek and waterfall and nice rock formations.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearJanuary 31, 2022 ago
img 1988 lr Southern Ridges Walk (Singapore)
Singapore

Southern Ridges Walk (Singapore)

Southern Ridges Walk is a semi-urban trail near the centre of Singapore, that connects multiple parks: Mount Faber, Telok Blangah Hill Park, HortPark, Kent Ridge Park and Labrador Nature Reserve.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsOctober 24, 2019 ago
img 6199 lr Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach
Australia NSW Sydney - South

Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach

Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach is an easy coastal walk, which passes through some beautiful sections of Sydney Harbour National Park and offers spectacular views of Sydney and Sydney Harbour. It also takes in a number of significant sites from Sydney’s military and settlement history.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsAugust 4, 2019 ago
dsc01241 lr Biking along the Fernleigh Track at Lake Macquarie
Australia Central Coast NSW

Biking along the Fernleigh Track at Lake Macquarie

TGhe Fernleigh Track is an easy cycling path (or hiking track) between Belmont and Adamstown on the Central Coast, which follows a disused rail line.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsJanuary 11, 2018 ago
mg 9681 lr The iconic Spit to Manly walk in Sydney - a walk best avoided on weekends
Australia Mosman Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

The iconic Spit to Manly walk in Sydney – a walk best avoided on weekends

The Spit to Manly is a popular coastal walk in northern Sydney, which follows the coast from The Spit in Mosman to the Manly wharf terminal. It traverses pockets of rainforest and secluded bays and beaches

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsApril 14, 2017 ago
mg 9492 lr An easy loop walk along the Cascades Track in St Ives
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Sydney - North

An easy loop walk along the Cascades Track in St Ives

The Cascades Track is a short trail down to a large rock platform and picturesque waterhole on Middle Harbour Creek, in the northern suburbs of Sydney. Combines with the Bare Creek Track and Cambourne Trail for a longer loop walk.

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsFebruary 20, 2017 ago
img 6246 The short Pipeline Track and Bungaroo Track loop
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Sydney - North

The short Pipeline Track and Bungaroo Track loop

The Pipeline Track and Bungaroo Track can be combined to create a short circuit, part of which follows Middle Harbour Creek

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsFebruary 12, 2017 ago
dsc04635 lr The popular and scenic Dragon's Back hike in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Hong Kong Island

The popular and scenic Dragon’s Back hike in Hong Kong

Dragon’s Back is an easy walk on Hong Kong’s main island, offering great views for relatively low effort. It’s part of the 50km-long Hong Kong Trail.

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsOctober 29, 2016 ago
mg 4231 lr Exploring Trondheim by foot
Norway

Exploring Trondheim by foot

A circular walk through Trondheim taking in a number of historic sites, including Vår Frue Church, Nidaros Domkirke, Gamle Bybro and Kristiansten Fortress.

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsOctober 2, 2016 ago
dsc03782 lr A scenic Changi Boardwalk stroll
Singapore

A scenic Changi Boardwalk stroll

Changi Boardwalk is an urban walk in SIngapore around overlooking Serangoon Harbour – and a good place for watching the sun set.

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsJune 29, 2016 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.
Trig Stations around Sydney
Cromer Heights Trig
A guide to discovering the trig stations hidden in national parks across Sydney.
Waterfalls of the World
Some of the most spectacular waterfalls around the world.
Packing for an Overnight Hike
A definitive guide to the essential and nice-to-have gear you need for overnight hiking.
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
Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
An overview of Aboriginal rock art around Sydney, including engravings (rock art) and cave paintings, and other heritage sites.
Sydney bushwalks by public transport
A summary of bushwalks around Sydney that are accessible by public transport (train, bus or ferry).
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.
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