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IMG 8961 LR Wandering along a creek on the Valley Heights Firetrail Loop
Australia NSW Valley Heights Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Wandering along a creek on the Valley Heights Firetrail Loop

A fun, partly off-track Blue Mountains bushwalk in Valley Heights that follows a creek past small cascades and swimming holes. (You can also follow the firetrail but that wouldn’t be as much fun!)

By oliverd :-), 2 weeksFebruary 3, 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 :-), 3 weeksJanuary 29, 2026 ago
O'Hares Creek
Australia NSW Sydney - Macarthur (South West)

Secluded pools along O’Hares Creek from the Victoria Road Trail

A largely off-track loop along O’Hares Creek from the Victoria Road Trail up to the Jingga Pool, which passes secluded pools, cascades and tall sandstone cliffs.

By oliverd :-), 4 weeksJanuary 24, 2026 ago
IMG 1442 LR A wet adventure exploring O'Hares Creek from the 10D Trail
Australia NSW Sydney - Macarthur (South West)

A wet adventure exploring O’Hares Creek from the 10D Trail

A loop bushwalk which follows the 10B Trail and 10D Trail up to an access point along O’Hares Creek in Dhawaral National Park. The return leg follows the creek back to Jingga Pool, along a number of deep pools and some small cascades.

By oliverd :-), 1 monthJanuary 18, 2026 ago
P3220115 LR Wollangambe Four: Long pools and picturesque cascades
Australia Mount Wilson NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Wollangambe Four: Long pools and picturesque cascades

Wollangambe Four is a section of the Wollangambe River that can be done as one-day loop bushwalk. It’s characterised by long pools separated by short boulder fields and shallow rapids. Wetsuit and flotation device strongly recommended.

By oliverd :-), 11 monthsMarch 25, 2025 ago
IMG 9777 LR 2 Little River Loop - an idyllic Southern Highlands hike
Australia NSW Southern Highlands and Tablelands

Little River Loop – an idyllic Southern Highlands hike

This picturesque and mostly secluded loop walk follows the
Little River through the Nattai National Park. Access to the river is via the The Hermits Track and Aqua Pool Trail.

By oliverd :-), 12 monthsFebruary 27, 2025 ago
IMG 0129 LR The short but scenic Wilkies Pools and Dawson Falls Loop
New Zealand North Island

The short but scenic Wilkies Pools and Dawson Falls Loop

A short but very scenic 4km hike at the base of Mount Taranaki. The Wilkies Pools and Dawson Falls Loop passes through kamahi (goblin) forest as it visits a powerful waterfall and a beautiful series of waterholes.

By oliverd :-), 12 monthsFebruary 21, 2025 ago
Blue Gum Forest in Meeks Gully, Faulconbridge
Australia Faulconbridge NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Exploring Meeks Gully in Faulconbridge on a loop bushwalk

A loop bushwalk in Faulconbridge that follows a creek through Meeks Gully, passing Peggys Pool, Meeks Falls, Turtle Falls and a spectacular Blue Gum Forest.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearJanuary 18, 2025 ago
1X3A9590 LR Down the stunning Rodriguez Pass from Pilcher Point
Australia Blackheath Medlow Bath NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Down the stunning Rodriguez Pass from Pilcher Point

A very scenic and occasionally challenging bushwalk from the old Pilcher Point track down into the Grand Canyon, and then a steep descent along Greaves Creek via the historic Rodriguez Pass walking track. We return the same way; you could come back via the Horse Track to form a loop.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearJanuary 11, 2025 ago
1X3A0117 LR A challenging adventure up Breakfast Creek in the Megalong Valley
Australia Megalong Valley NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

A challenging adventure up Breakfast Creek in the Megalong Valley

A challenging loop walk from Dunphys Campground in the Megalong Valley, descending via the Carlon Creek Track and then following Breakfast Creek upstream as far as we can. A tough exit through thick scrub via the Glenalan Spurs to the Medlow Gap Management Trail.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearJanuary 8, 2025 ago

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