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AWAT5854 LR A challenging Mackerel and Basin Loop bushwalk
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

A challenging Mackerel and Basin Loop bushwalk

The Mackerel and Basin Loop joins the Mackerel Track and Basin Track at West Head with an off-track section along the coastline. It passes some Aboriginal sites and offers some nice views, but the Basin Track is pretty dreary.

By oliverd :-), 11 monthsJuly 4, 2021 ago
AWAT2666 LR Aboriginal art and views on the bushwalk to Taffys Rock
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

Aboriginal art and views on the bushwalk to Taffys Rock

A fairly demanding walk along an undulating ridge to Taffys Rock, a large sandstone platform that provides panoramic views over the Hawkesbury River and Cowan Creek

By oliverd :-), 1 yearApril 5, 2021 ago
AWAT1520 LR Gundah Ridge Track
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

Gundah Ridge Track

A short bushwalk along Gundah Ridge, with some nice views over Berowra Creek

By oliverd :-), 1 yearApril 3, 2021 ago
awat0019 lr Goochs Crater from Dargan
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Goochs Crater from Dargan

An off-track walk from Dargan (on Chifley Road) to Goochs Crater in the Blue Mountains.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearMarch 13, 2021 ago
awat8816 lr Exploring the Myall Trail (Mt Ku-ring-gai)
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

Exploring the Myall Trail (Mt Ku-ring-gai)

The Myall Trail is a short firetrail that leads to the end of a ridge in the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, with views over the park.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearMarch 9, 2021 ago
awat8466 lr A short Berowra circuit
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

A short Berowra circuit

A short off-track walk in Berowra Heights, exploring towering cliffs and weathered caves

By oliverd :-), 1 yearFebruary 21, 2021 ago
img 6920 lr A quick trip to Wallaroo Hill
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

A quick trip to Wallaroo Hill

A partly off-track walk along the Salvation Loop at West Head, to explore Wallaroo Hill (a small hill at the start of the Wallaroo Track).

By oliverd :-), 1 yearFebruary 7, 2021 ago
awat6142 lr Bombi Moor Circuit (Bouddi NP)
Australia Central Coast NSW

Bombi Moor Circuit (Bouddi NP)

The Bombi Moor Circuit a fairly exposed route through the coastal heathland of Bouddi National Parks, with side-trips to three headlands and the picturesque Little Beach. Best walked outside summer.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearJanuary 10, 2021 ago
awat6097 lr Apple Tree Bay Loop (Ku-ring-gai Chase)
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

Apple Tree Bay Loop (Ku-ring-gai Chase)

A nice loop walk from Apple Tree Bay, combining a “secret track” up to the ridge with the the Mt Ku-ring-gai and Berowra Tracks. Some nice views and interesting caves and rock formations.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearJanuary 9, 2021 ago
awat5922 lr Emerald Pool Loop (Popran NP)
Australia Central Coast NSW

Emerald Pool Loop (Popran NP)

A circular bushwalk in Popran National Park which combines the Mount Olive Trail, Hominy Creek Trail and 248 Track. The destination is the beautiful Emerald Pool, and there are multiple Aboriginal engraving sites along the route.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearJanuary 6, 2021 ago

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Featured Guides

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.
What to do in Uluru
A guide to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, with a focus on what walks to do and the best vantage spots to get spectacular photos of Uluru and Kata Tjuta.
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.
Packing for an Overnight Hike
A definitive guide to the essential and nice-to-have gear you need for overnight hiking.
Guide to Garigal National Park
Garigal National Park, in Sydney's north, is the fifth largest park in Sydney metropolitan area. Within the park are over 35 bushwalking trails covering over 120km and at least another 35 "unofficial" tracks.
Waterfalls of the World
Some of the most spectacular waterfalls around the world.
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.
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