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img 2543 lr Bibbenluke Trail
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Bibbenluke Trail

The Bibbenluke Trail is a service road that descends to Cowan Creek. Reaching the creek opposite the Sphinx Track, it’s a nice spot for a swim in summer.

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsApril 21, 2020 ago
img 2456 lr Kierans Creek adventure
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Kierans Creek adventure

A rough track from Anembo Reserve in Duffys Forest down to the picturesque Kierans Creek.

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsApril 19, 2020 ago
img 2403 lr Gibberagong Track & Murrua Fire Trail loop
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Sydney - North

Gibberagong Track & Murrua Fire Trail loop

A challenging circuit that descends from Wahroonga to Cowan Creek at Bobbin Head via the Murrua Fire Trail and returns via the popular Gibberagong Track. 

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsApril 18, 2020 ago
img 1983 lr Christies Pool - an off-track bushwalk to a secluded pool
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Sydney - North

Christies Pool – an off-track bushwalk to a secluded pool

A rough side-track from the popular Warrimoo Track leads to Christies Pool, a tranquil swimming hole at the confluence of Ku-ring-gai Creek and Kierans Creek. 

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsApril 13, 2020 ago
img 7075 lr Hiking Bungonia Gorge - a challenging overnight circuit
Australia NSW Southern Highlands and Tablelands

Hiking Bungonia Gorge – a challenging overnight circuit

An arduous day-walk or overnight loop walk in Bungonia Gorge. The route combines the Red Track (Slot Track) and White Track (Mount Ayre Track) with some off-track walking along Bungonia Creek. The reward for the steep descent and ascent is remote camping by the river and some great views.

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsOctober 7, 2019 ago
img 6022 lr Wondabyne to Woy Woy via Pindar Cave and Mount Wondabyne
Australia Central Coast NSW

Wondabyne to Woy Woy via Pindar Cave and Mount Wondabyne

Wondabyne to Woy Woy via Pindar Cave and Mt Wondabyne is a interesting bushwalk in the Brisbane Water National Park. It incorporates a section of the Great North Walk, as well as a side-track to the impressive Pindar Cave.

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsJuly 20, 2019 ago
img 1638 lr Russells Needle and Starlight Track
Australia NSW Southern Highlands and Tablelands

Russells Needle and Starlight Track

Russells Needle is a narrow tower of sandstone that juts up above the Nattai Valley. It can be reached via a partly off-track circuit, which connects the Slott Way Track and Starlights Track. Spectacular views from Ahearn Lookout (a short detour) and the top of Russells Needle, and secluded camping by the Nattai River.

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsJuly 13, 2019 ago
img 5122 lr Elvina Bay Circuit - a picturesque West Head bushwalk
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Elvina Bay Circuit – a picturesque West Head bushwalk

The Elvina Bay circuit is a short but very diverse loop trail at West Head, with a secluded swimming hole multiple cascades and waterfalls and nice Pittwater views.

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsJune 23, 2019 ago
img 4953 lr Overnight hike from Faulconbridge to Glenbrook via the Blue Labyrinth
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Overnight hike from Faulconbridge to Glenbrook via the Blue Labyrinth

One of the many routes through the Blue Labyrinth, the two-day walk from Faulconbridge to Glenbrook in the lower Blue Mountains combines tracks along Sassafras and Glenbrook Creeks with sweeping views from Lost World Lookout. It’s a varied walk with lots of potential camping sites.

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsJune 10, 2019 ago
img 4301 lr Spectacular waterfalls along the Rocky Crossing walk in Barrington Tops
Australia Hunter NSW

Spectacular waterfalls along the Rocky Crossing walk in Barrington Tops

A surprisingly quiet and picturesque walk that follows the Williams River through rainforest up to Rocky Crossing, with several side trips to features along the river. The Rocky Crossing trail includes the Blue Gum Loop Trail (which can also be done separately as a shorter walk)

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsApril 25, 2019 ago

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