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1X3A0051 LR 2 Spectacular views and endless pagodas above the Wolgan Loops
Australia Newnes Plateau NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Spectacular views and endless pagodas above the Wolgan Loops

A spectacular bushwalk through pagoda country in the Gardens of Stone; the route visits Point Green above the Wolgan Loops, before descending to the Wolgan Falls and completing the loop via more cliff-top vantage points.

By oliverd :-), 1 weekMay 6, 2026 ago
1X3A9776 LR A less-trodden West Head route from Halletts Beach to Refuge Bay
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

A less-trodden West Head route from Halletts Beach to Refuge Bay

A strenuous but rewarding off-track West Head bushwalk which descends from the Wallaroo Trail to Cottage Rock and Halletts Beach, before returning via Refuge Bay.

By oliverd :-), 2 weeksApril 30, 2026 ago
1X3A1048 LR Descending to the Colo River via Mount Townsend
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Descending to the Colo River via Mount Townsend

An entirely off-track loop which descends to the beautiful Colo River via Mount Townsend (465m). It returns via a different spur opposite the Colo Meroo campground.

By oliverd :-), 3 weeksApril 22, 2026 ago
1X3A0198 LR Ships Stern Circuit - a scenic loop with views and waterfalls
Australia Queensland South East - Brisbane and Gold Coast

Ships Stern Circuit – a scenic loop with views and waterfalls

The Ships Stern Circuit in the Binna Burra section of Lamington National Park offers a great mix of lookouts and waterfalls, and a variety of flora from rainforest to eucalypt forest.

By oliverd :-), 1 monthApril 9, 2026 ago
HPIM2571 Wandering along the Great Wall of China at Badaling
China Beijing

Wandering along the Great Wall of China at Badaling

The Great Wall of China at Badaling (or Badaling Great Wall) is one of the best preserved sections and the easiest to reach from Beijing, with a length of about 3.7km that can be walked.

By oliverd :-), 1 monthApril 5, 2026 ago
1X3A9557 LR Views, caves and rock art: an exploratory route along the Gunderman Peninsula to Mill Creek
NSW Australia Central Coast

Views, caves and rock art: an exploratory route along the Gunderman Peninsula to Mill Creek

A long, mostly off-track bushwalk which ascends steeply to the Gunderman Peninsula before following the ridge. The route then traverses a gully to reach Flat Rocks Ridge, before following the 11km Walking Track to finish at Mill Creek.

By oliverd :-), 2 monthsMarch 30, 2026 ago
1X3A9070 LR Down to the majestic Canoe Creek bend on the Colo and into the Bad Bit
Western Sydney & Blue Mountains Australia NSW

Down to the majestic Canoe Creek bend on the Colo and into the Bad Bit

This three-day Wollemi bushwalk comes in two parts: a relatively easy descent to the Colo River via Canoe Creek Pass and along the river to Pass 17b. And an arduous ascent of Pass 17b to explore the area around Savage RIdge.

By oliverd :-), 2 monthsMarch 18, 2026 ago
IMG 1012 LR Along the cliffs of Tootie Creek and up the enchanting Stairway Ravine
Australia Bilpin NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Along the cliffs of Tootie Creek and up the enchanting Stairway Ravine

An off-track bushwalk in Wollemi National Park which descends to the Upper Tootie Cascades via Cascades Peak. The route follows the base of the cliffs along Tootie Creek before the climb out via Stairway Ravine.

By oliverd :-), 4 monthsJanuary 29, 2026 ago
IMG 8433 LR Joes Canyon and more: Four (awesome) Canyons in One Day
Australia Mount Wilson NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Joes Canyon and more: Four (awesome) Canyons in One Day

An adventurous loop which combines Joes Canyon, Du Faur Creek Canyon and Bell Canyon with an exit from the Wollangambe River. Lot of creek walking and wading, with four short swims and some narrow slots.

By oliverd :-), 4 monthsJanuary 13, 2026 ago
IMG 0550 LR Panoramic views with a touch of thick scrub on the Constance Point loop
Australia Newnes NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Panoramic views with a touch of thick scrub on the Constance Point loop

A challenging bushwalk offering spectacular views in the Wolgan Valley. The off-track route ascends to Constance Point via a narrow pass in the cliffs before continuing along Constance Ridge to Tiger Snake Point. Return via Constance Gorge and Zobels Gully.

By oliverd :-), 4 monthsJanuary 1, 2026 ago

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