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AWAT0907 LR Hiking the Bump Track to Big Mowbray Falls
Australia Far North Queensland (FNQ) Queensland

Hiking the Bump Track to Big Mowbray Falls

A partly-easy (along the Bump Track) and partly-hard route in the Mowbray National Park to the Big Mowbray Falls.

By oliverd :-), 2 weeksMay 5, 2022 ago
AWAT9929 LR Stunning views from a (partly) secret North Head Loop in Manly
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Stunning views from a (partly) secret North Head Loop in Manly

This North Head Loop is an interesting bushwalking circuit around North Head in Manly, which uses some “secret tracks” as well as official trails. The loop passes some stunning viewpoints and World War II historical ruins.

By oliverd :-), 3 weeksApril 23, 2022 ago
Nandroya Falls
Australia Far North Queensland (FNQ) Queensland

Nandroya Falls Loop – leeches, rainforest and waterfalls

The Nandroya Falls Loop bushwalk in the Wooroonooran National Park passes some small cascades, with the destination being a spectacular plunge waterfall and large swimming hole.

By oliverd :-), 2 monthsMarch 20, 2022 ago
IMG 0613 Climbing Walshs Pyramid for one of the best views around Cairns
Australia Far North Queensland (FNQ) Queensland

Climbing Walshs Pyramid for one of the best views around Cairns

The very distinctive Walshs Pyramid is about 30min south of Cairns. The steep climb up the summit rewards with sweeping views over the Atherton Tablelands and surrounding peaks.

By oliverd :-), 2 monthsMarch 16, 2022 ago
AWAT8389 LR Cascades and swimming holes along the Davies Creek Falls circuit track
Australia Far North Queensland (FNQ) Queensland

Cascades and swimming holes along the Davies Creek Falls circuit track

A short loop walk in the Dinden National Park (an hour from Cairns), the Davies Creek Falls circuit track combines great views, a waterfall and many idyllic swimming holes.

By oliverd :-), 2 monthsMarch 13, 2022 ago
AWAT9697 LR Waterfalls and rainforest along the Clover Hill Trail in Macquarie Pass NP
Australia Illawarra NSW

Waterfalls and rainforest along the Clover Hill Trail in Macquarie Pass NP

The Clover Hill Trail combines an easy walk along an old forestry road, followed by a challenging scramble through rainforest. It passes four waterfalls and some nice swimming holes.

By oliverd :-), 3 monthsMarch 1, 2022 ago
AWAT9144 LR Rosewood Creek Track and Red Cedar Falls Track - a rewarding Dorrigo rainforest loop
Australia Mid North Coast NSW

Rosewood Creek Track and Red Cedar Falls Track – a rewarding Dorrigo rainforest loop

Combining the Rosewood Creek Track and Red Cedar Falls Track in Dorrigo National Park into a 10km loop is a great way to experience some of the best rainforest and to visit the highest waterfall in the park.

By oliverd :-), 3 monthsFebruary 8, 2022 ago
AWAT9066 LR Mobong Walking Track - a secluded rainforest walk
Australia Mid North Coast NSW

Mobong Walking Track – a secluded rainforest walk

The Mobong Walking Track in Cascade National Park (inland from Coffs Harbour) traverses dense rainforest and passes a nice waterfall, before emerging at a swimming hole on Mobong Creek.

By oliverd :-), 3 monthsFebruary 5, 2022 ago
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 :-), 4 monthsJanuary 31, 2022 ago
AWAT8173 LR A Secret West Head track to Refuge Bay waterfall and beach
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

A Secret West Head track to Refuge Bay waterfall and beach

An informal walking pad provides access to Refuge Bay at West Head. This spectacular spot has a waterfall which plunges onto the beach, a clifftop swimming hole, great views and fascinating WWII history.

By oliverd :-), 5 monthsDecember 27, 2021 ago

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Featured Guides

A Guide to Treating Water – finding the best water filters
A Guide to Treating Water help you to select the most appropiate water filtration or purification system.
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
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.
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.
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.
Packing for an Overnight Hike
A definitive guide to the essential and nice-to-have gear you need for overnight hiking.
Trig Stations around Sydney
Cromer Heights Trig
A guide to discovering the trig stations hidden in national parks across Sydney.
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
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