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IMG 4443 LR A short hike to the Wild Horse Window natural bridge
USA Utah

A short hike to the Wild Horse Window natural bridge

The Wild Horse Window hike leads to a large cave with a natural skylight, and sweeping views along the way. Most of the hike follows a cairned route.

By oliverd :-), 10 monthsJune 16, 2025 ago
IMG 4284 LR Spectacular scenery and rock art on the Horseshoe Canyon hike
USA Utah

Spectacular scenery and rock art on the Horseshoe Canyon hike

A spectacular hike through the Horseshoe Canyon in Canyonlands National Park. The route passes three Native American rock art sites before culminating at the renowned Great Gallery site.

By oliverd :-), 10 monthsJune 13, 2025 ago
IMG 3631 LR Acacia Ridge - a short Arkaroola walk with awesome views
Australia Northern Flinders Ranges South Australia (SA)

Acacia Ridge – a short Arkaroola walk with awesome views

Considered one of the “must do” bushwalks at Arkaroola, the Acacia Ridge walk offers magnificent 360-degree views from the top of the ridge. It’s best done as an early morning or late afternoon bushwalk.

By oliverd :-), 10 monthsMay 30, 2025 ago
IMG 2736 LR The scenic Oppaminda Nudlamutana hike with a small twist
Australia Northern Flinders Ranges South Australia (SA)

The scenic Oppaminda Nudlamutana hike with a small twist

The Oppaminda Nudlamutana bushwalk in the northern Flinders Ranges connects the Oodnaminta Track and Oppaminda Trail. The route passes through the Gammon Ranges and traverses Mount Warren Hastings, which offers spectacular views. A twist on the standard route takes an off-track detour over an additional peak.

By oliverd :-), 11 monthsMay 27, 2025 ago
IMG 2984 LR A stunning sunset from the Griselda Hill bushwalk at Arkaroola
Australia Northern Flinders Ranges South Australia (SA)

A stunning sunset from the Griselda Hill bushwalk at Arkaroola

A short but steep trail up Griselda Hill (just above Arkaroola Village) offers stunning 360-degree views. The very last part of the trail involves a scramble to the rocky summit.

By oliverd :-), 11 monthsMay 11, 2025 ago
IMG 2382 LR Mount Ohlssen Bagge - the best views for least effort
Australia Central Flinders Ranges South Australia (SA)

Mount Ohlssen Bagge – the best views for least effort

Mount Ohlssen Bagge is one of three peaks in the Wilpena Pound Range that has a trail to the top. The relatively short but steep walk offers spectacular, 360-degree views from the summit.

By oliverd :-), 11 monthsMay 7, 2025 ago
IMG 1977 LR Sweeping Flinders Ranges views from Rawnsley Bluff
Australia Central Flinders Ranges South Australia (SA)

Sweeping Flinders Ranges views from Rawnsley Bluff

The bushwalk to Rawnsley Bluff in the Flinders Ranges offers a number of impressive lookout points, featuring views of the Elder and Chace Ranges. It’s a relatively easy walk with one short but steep section.

By oliverd :-), 11 monthsMay 1, 2025 ago
IMG 1516 LR St Mary Peak - the best Flinders Ranges views
Australia Central Flinders Ranges South Australia (SA)

St Mary Peak – the best Flinders Ranges views

The St Mary Peak (Ngarri Mudlanha) bushwalk offers spectacular, 360-degree views from the highest peak of the Flinders Ranges. You can reach St Mary Peak via a 15.4km “out and back” walk or a 22km loop bushwalk.

By oliverd :-), 11 monthsApril 28, 2025 ago
IMG 0589 LR Breathtaking views from Asgard Head and Valhalla Head
Australia Mount Victoria NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Breathtaking views from Asgard Head and Valhalla Head

Epic views from a mostly off-track bushwalk which explores some of the less-known vantage points along Asgard Head and Valhalla Head, on the Asgard Plateau.

By oliverd :-), 12 monthsApril 9, 2025 ago
Mugu Peak
USA California

The best views in Malibu from Mugu Peak

Regarded as offering the best views around Malibu (on a clear day), a steep trail climbs up to Mugu Peak from the Pacific Coast Highway.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearApril 5, 2025 ago

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Featured Guides

Bushwalking Gear for an Overnight Hike
A definitive guide to the essential and nice-to-have gear you need for overnight hiking.
Guide to West Head bushwalks
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Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
An overview of Aboriginal rock art around Sydney, including engravings (rock art) and cave paintings, and other heritage sites.
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Hiking Apps for Navigation
A comparison of some of the best hiking apps for navigation and planning a bushwalk
Trig Stations around Sydney
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A guide to discovering the trig stations hidden in national parks across Sydney.
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