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Bluff Point circuit
Australia Central Queensland Queensland

The scenic Bluff Point circuit walk on the Capricorn Coast

A short but incredibly scenic bushwalk on the Capricorn Coast, near Yeppoon. The Bluff Point circuit has three formal lookouts which all offer sweeping coast views.

By oliverd :-), 3 monthsMarch 4, 2023 ago
028A7985 LR A cauldron of bats at the Mount Etna Caves Bat Cleft
Australia Central Queensland Queensland

A cauldron of bats at the Mount Etna Caves Bat Cleft

The short Mount Etna Caves Walk finishes at the Bat Cleft, where over 100,000 little bent-winged bats stream out in search of food at sunset. It must be done as a ranger-guided tour from December to mid-February.

By oliverd :-), 4 monthsJanuary 29, 2023 ago
AWAT3088 LR Blackbutt Creek Track
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Sydney - North

Blackbutt Creek Track

A short, dog-friendly loop track though a small reserve in Ku-ring-gai. The Blackbutt Creek Track follows Blackbutt Creek and Falls Creek through tall forest,

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsOctober 31, 2021 ago
image 2 Exploring Penang National Park
Malaysia Penang

Exploring Penang National Park

A shorter 2.4km walk to Monkey Beach, or a longer 11km loop through the spectacular landscape of Penang National Park

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsJune 4, 2021 ago
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New Zealand South Island

Victory Beach (Otago Peninsula)

The interpretative loop walk to Victory Beach through the Okia Reserve includes the option of climbing a volcanic hill, before crossing the sand dunes to reach the pristine beach.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJanuary 3, 2020 ago
img 0265 lr Sandymount and Sandfly Bay (Otago)
New Zealand South Island

Sandymount and Sandfly Bay (Otago)

A loop track around the Sandymount peninsula, offering stunning views over the Otago Peninsula’s coastline and clifftops. A side-track leads down to Sandyfly Bay.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsDecember 30, 2019 ago
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New Zealand South Island

Allans Beach (Otago Peninsula)

Allans Beach on the Otago Peninsula is frequented by penguins and sea lions, as well as an abundance of bird life. It’s a short 500m walk from the end of the road.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsDecember 29, 2019 ago
img 9639 lr Maria Island bushwalk - exploring all the trails over 3 days
Australia East Coast

Maria Island bushwalk – exploring all the trails over 3 days

An overnight Maria Island bushwalk traversing the length of Maria Island. The 58km, three day walk explores the Painted Cliffs, Haunted Bay and Robeys Farm.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsJanuary 6, 2019 ago
img 0325 Gibraltar Peak at Tidbinbilla - a quick pre-work mountain hike
Australia ACT

Gibraltar Peak at Tidbinbilla – a quick pre-work mountain hike

Gibraltar Peak (1,048m) is a rocky outcrop with extensive views. A circular walk in the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve that’s only 45min from the Canberra city centre.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsOctober 19, 2018 ago
mg 4583 lr Social weavers and Sand Dubes on the Kalahari Dunes Walk (Namibia)
Namibia

Social weavers and Sand Dubes on the Kalahari Dunes Walk (Namibia)

The Kalahari Dunes Walk in Namibia is a short circular route through the Kalahari desert, passing low red sand dunes and plains many social weaver nests.

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsOctober 5, 2017 ago

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Featured Guides

Guide to Bouddi National Park
A guide for what to see and do in Bouddi National Park... Located about an hour north of Sydney on the Central Coast, Bouddi National Park offers some spectacular bushwalks, pristine beaches and stunning lookouts.
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Hiking Apps for Navigation
A comparison of some of the best hiking apps for navigation and planning a bushwalk
Top Hiking Books & Guides
A list of hiking guidebooks I've researched, purchased and used. Each is rated based on it's overall value.
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.
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.
Trig Stations around Sydney
Cromer Heights Trig
A guide to discovering the trig stations hidden in national parks across Sydney.
Packing for an Overnight Hike
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