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Wildlife

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 :-), 2 daysJanuary 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 :-), 1 yearOctober 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
img 1104 lr Victory Beach (Otago Peninsula)
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
img 1228 lr Allans Beach (Otago Peninsula)
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 An extended Maria Island bushwalk
Australia East Coast

An extended Maria Island bushwalk

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, Tidbinbilla
Australia ACT

Gibraltar Peak, Tidbinbilla

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 :-), 4 yearsOctober 19, 2018 ago
mg 4583 lr Kalahari Dunes Walk (Namibia)
Namibia

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 :-), 5 yearsOctober 5, 2017 ago
mg 9970 lr The Giraffe Trail, Okonjima (Namibia)
Namibia

The Giraffe Trail, Okonjima (Namibia)

The Giraffe Trail is a short, circular walk within the Okonjima nature reserve, with extensive views over the 20,000ha park.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsSeptember 25, 2017 ago

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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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