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River Caves Canyon
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

The short but breathtaking River Caves Canyon

A spectacular canyon in the upper reaches of Budgary Creek in Wollemi NP, River Caves Canyon is one of the shorter and easiest non-technical canyons in the Greater Blue Mountains.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearJanuary 4, 2025 ago
1X3A8465 LR An off-track adventure along Govetts Creek to Hilary Falls
Australia Blackheath NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

An off-track adventure along Govetts Creek to Hilary Falls

A long descent from Evans Lookout via the Horse Track to Govetts Creek, before following the creek upstream to the spectacular Edenderry Falls and Hilary Falls. The easy and pleasant walk along Govetts Creek offers many swimming opportunities.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearJanuary 1, 2025 ago
1X3A3294 LR The search for Audrey Mountford's final resting place
Australia Warrimoo Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

The search for Audrey Mountford’s final resting place

An exploratory and challenging bushwalk along Fitzgeralds Creek in the lower Blue Mountains. The aim: to locate a remote cave where the remains of Audrey Mountford were discovered in 1981.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsAugust 7, 2024 ago
Victoria Falls to Evans Lookout bushwalk
Australia Blackheath Mount Victoria NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Victoria Falls to Evans Lookout via the Blue Gum Forest

Victoria Falls to Blackheath can be done as a long day-walk or an overnight bushwalk. Dropping into the Grose Valley via Victoria Falls, the walk passes through the Blue Gum Forest before entering Govett Gorge and climbing up to Evans Lookout along the Horse Track (past an unexpected lookout).

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsJune 14, 2024 ago
1X3A0005 Combining the Box Vale Walking Track with two impressive waterfalls
Australia NSW Southern Highlands and Tablelands

Combining the Box Vale Walking Track with two impressive waterfalls

A full day bushwalk near Mittagong, which combines the Box Vale Walking Track with the Red Track / Mount Alexandra loop. It passes the Forty Foot Falls and Sixty Foot Falls as well two historic railway tunnels and a few lookouts.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsApril 17, 2024 ago
1X3A9418 A spectacular waterfall and natural pool on the Purling Brook Falls Circuit
Australia Queensland South East - Brisbane and Gold Coast

A spectacular waterfall and natural pool on the Purling Brook Falls Circuit

A very picturesque rainforest walk in Springbrook National Park, the Purling Brook Falls Circuit passes two waterfalls and a tranquil natural pool and swimming hole.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsApril 6, 2024 ago
Warrie Circuit
Australia Queensland South East - Brisbane and Gold Coast

Warrie Circuit – a rainforest loop with eight picturesque waterfalls

The Warrie Circuit in Springbrook National Park drops from the top of the escarpment to Meeting of the Waters at the bottom of of the valley. It passes eight waterfalls and some great views to the east all the way to the Gold Coast skyline.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsApril 2, 2024 ago
1X3A7307 Chasing waterfalls along the Amphitheatre Track and Federal Pass in Leura
Australia Katoomba Leura NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Chasing waterfalls along the Amphitheatre Track and Federal Pass in Leura

A short but very enoyable loop bushwalk in Leura, which combines the Federal Pass track and Amphitheatre Track. It passes a number of waterfalls and cliff-top lookouts, and the Leura Infinity Pool.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsMarch 21, 2024 ago
Ethereal Canyon
Australia Clarence NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Ethereal Canyon – a spectacular loop walk through grottos and rainforest

A delightful bushwalk in the Gardens of Stone, which passes Ethereal Canyon and an idyllic waterfall and pool, before returning via the enigmatic Midsummer Nights Grotto. A set of pagodas offering panoramic views completes the off-track loop.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsMarch 6, 2024 ago
1X3A8141 A tough Colo River loop via Boorai Ridge and Boorai Creek
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

A tough Colo River loop via Boorai Ridge and Boorai Creek

A fairly challenging overnight bushwalk to the Colo River from the Culoul Range. The route descends via Boorai Ridge and returns along Dooli Creek and Boorai Creek.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsFebruary 21, 2024 ago

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