A partly off-track walk along the Salvation Loop at West Head, to explore Wallaroo Hill (a small hill at the start of the Wallaroo Track).
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.
Aasleagh Falls, near Killary Harbour along Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way, is best seen from a viewing platform accessible via a walking trail.
A bushwalk along Jacks Track, a firetrail which provides access from St Albans to the Womerah Range Trail, with some exploration of the gullies and ridges.
Considered one of the "must do" bushwalks at Arkaroola, the Acacia Ridge walk offers magnificent 360-degree views from the top of the ridge. It's best done as an early morning or late afternoon bushwalk.
A picturesque waterfall in Lawson, the base of Adelina Falls is easily reached by a short bushwalking track (which forms part of a longer waterfall loop),
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.
A partly off-track bushwalk through McPherson State Forest, iniitally following the Airfield Trail before exploring some of the valleys and ridges.
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.
Allenby Park is a small but relatively unspoilt patch of bushland in the Northern Beaches. Walking trails provide access to rainforest, a picturesque creek and waterfall and nice rock formations.
Four interrelated sites around the America Bay track at West Head, depicting different scenes. Two are easily accessed from the America Bay Track.
The America Bay Waterfall is at the head of America Bay, where the creek drops off a tall cliff onto the rocks below.
An ascent of Lantau Peak via the Fat Mun Ancient Trail and the challenging and steep Law Hon Ridge via Law Hon Tower and One Tree Cave. The descent is via the popular Lantau Trail (Section 3).
The popular day-walk to the top of Bishop and Clerk on Maria Island provides panoramic views from the summit.
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.
One of the more remote waterfalls in the Royal National Park, Anice Falls is quite picturesque - but can only be easily viewed from above.
A nice loop walk from Apple Tree Bay, combining a "secret track" up to the ridge with the the Mt Ku-ring-gai and Berowra Tracks. Some nice views and interesting caves and rock formations.
Aqua Pool (and the Little River Cascades a little further downstream) is a spectacular swimming hole in the Southern Highlands.
Although not a very well-known track, the Porters Pass and Colliers Causeway loop is one of the best Blue Mountains bushwalks. It passes several waterfalls, some great lookouts, secluded grottos and a spectacular slot canyon.
An easy loop walk in Strickland Forest combining the Arboretum Track and Bellbird Track. The walk visits Australia's oldest arboretum.
A popular hike in Joshua Tree National Park, this short trail visits two rock formations - Arch Rock and the distinctively shaped Heart Rock.
A series of Aboriginal engraving sites along a ridge of rock extending from the Waratah Track across West Head Road,
A partly off-track bushwalk around the Waratah Track and up to the Arden Trig to catch the sunset.
A circuit of Topham Hill, exploring some of the Aboriginal rock art sites, sandstone shelters and views over West Head.
Incorporating a mix of firetrails, bushwalking tracks and off-track walking, this loop bushwalk across the Asgard Plateau visits Asgard Head, Thor Head and Ikara Head as well as the historic Asgard Mine.
Epic views from a mostly off-track bushwalk which explores some of the less-known vantage points along Asgard Head and Valhalla Head, on the Asgard Plateau.
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.
Following the coastline between Avoca Beach and MacMasters Beach, the route covers most of the 5 Lands Walk. It combines beaches, headlands and bush with some on-road sections.
The Ba Ho River near Nha Trang descends over three tiers, forming three waterfalls and natural swimming holes called the Ba Ho Waterfalls.
A popular destination from Cairns, Babinda Boulders offers a number of spectacular swimming holes. A short walk to Devils Pool gives you good view of the cascades and rock formations along Babinda Creek.
A loop walk combining the Rhododendrum Trail and Five Lakes Trail, this hike in the Bach Ma National Park (between Da Nang and Hue) offers some spectacular swimming holes and waterfalls. You can do this hike on your own or as a guided tour.
Ngu Ho (Five Lakes) is a series of five spectacular swimming holes and waterfalls in Bach Ma National Park (between Da Nang and Hue). An Adventure Trail connects the lakes.
The Summit Trail to the 1,448m Bach Ma peak (officially called Hai Vong Dai) provides sweeping views over Bach Ma National Coast and the coast.
The Badlands Loop in Death Valley takes you through the gullies, gulches and spectacular rock formations below Zabriskie Point.
A very flat and very exposed hike across the saltflat at Badwater Basin, the lowest spot in the USA
The Bairne to Basin circuit connects two West Head (Ku-ring-gai Chase) walks by ferry - the Bairne Track and Basin Track - to form a circuit.
A tough and sometimes painful climb to the Bairne Trig (TS681) and a search for Aboriginal engravings along the Bairne Trail
A picturesque cascade in Hunts Creek Reserve, Balaka Falls can be visited by a few short access tracks, or form part of a longer (3.5km) dog-friendly bushwalk through the reserve,
The Bald Head via Hat Head bushwalk starts with a gentle ascent of Hat Hill, before following the ridge to the end. Two cliff-top vantage points on Bald Head offer spectacular Grose Valley views.
Consisting of multiple tiers, Ballunjui Falls (or Ballanjui Falls) is one of the tallest waterfalls in Lamington National Park.
Located along the short but scenic Bangalley Head Walk, the Bangalley Trig marks the highest point on the Northern Beaches peninsula.
The Bantry Bay Loop is a varied loop, which passes the Bantry Bay Aboriginal engravings next to the Engravings Track. It then descends to Bantry Bay along the Timber Getters Track and returns via the scenic Bluff Track.
The Barker Dam trail is a relatively short and easy loop hike that goes to the Barker Dam (Big Horn Dam), which was built in 1900 to provide water for cattle.
Barn Bluff is a less-busy alternative to Cradle Mountain, with equally impressive views and a slightly harder scramble to the top.
The Barrenjoey Lighthouse Walk is a short, easy and popular loop walk that offers sweeping views over the Barrenjoey peninsula, Broken Bay and the Hawkesbury River.
Numerous engraving and cave art sites along the Basin Track and Mackerel Track. Many are hidden just off the trails, but the signposted Basin Aboriginal Site is easily accessed.
Batu Asah Waterfall can be reached by a 5km hike or longer ATV tour. The picturesque waterfall cascades down seven tiers of rock.
The Bayshore Loop in the Everglades looks like an easy trail on the map - but be prepared for deep water, mud and relentless mosquitoes for most of the year.
The picturesque Beauchamp Falls (originally called Blackheath Falls) is located along Greaves Creek and accessed by the Rodriguez Pass walking track.
Bell Trig is a well-preserved trig station offering some great views. It's on top of Watertrough Hill, just above the Bells Line of Road.
A short but challenging loop walk, the Belougery Split Rock track in Warrumbungle National Park offers spectacular views from the top of an ancient lava dome.
Located just outside Queenstown, the tough half-day ascent of Ben Lomond (1,748m) rewards - on a clear day - with sweeping views over Lake Wakatipu and as far as Mount Earnslaw (Pikirakatahi) and Mt Aspiring (Tititea).
The Berowra Heights Circuit is a fantastic loop walk from Alston Drive in Berowra Heights down to Berowra Waters, and back via the Great North Walk and Turner Fire Trail.
A short off-track walk in Berowra Heights, exploring towering cliffs and weathered caves
Berowra Trig (established in 1882) is at the end of a long ridge above Bar Point. From the trig point there are expansive views of the Hawkesbury River, Bar Island and Milson Passage.
Easy walk down to Flint and Steel Beach, before continuing east along the coastline to the next bay.
Venturing beyond the Wilkins Track in Duffys Forest, this partly off-track bushwalk explores what might be an old farm, and an Aboriginal engraving site.
A challenging, mostly off-track loop that goes from Bibbenluke to Anembo Reserve. It uses the Bibbenluke Track and an informal trail down from the Anembo Reserve to access Kierans Creek.
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.
Combining the Burraga Walk and part of the Murri-yanna Track in the Bidjigal Reserve, this interesting loop follows a number of creeks and visits the only waterfall in the Hills Shire.
A relatively short and easy walk in the Grant Grove area of Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, Big Baldy offers some stunning views over the Sierra Mountains and out towards Fresno. Continue along the ridge beyond the summit for the best views.
A loop bushwalk to Big Jims Point in Popran National Park, which offers some nice views over the Hawkesbury River. The walk is mostly on firetrails, but you can add a more challenging side-trip to the Berowra Trig.
An evening bicycle ride along Van Long Reserve, the largest wetland in Northern Vietnam.
The Coomera Circuit at Binna Burra in Lamington National Park is a long day walk that combines waterfalls (Coomera Circuit) with views over the Byron hinterland (Mount Hobwee Circuit).
The Black Mountain range (Mynydd Du) in the Brecon Beacons National Park can be reached via a circular walk, involving some occasionally challenging navigation.
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,
A challenging and mostly off-track bushwalk between the historic Blacks Ladder and Esgate Pass on the Radiata Plateau. The reward is some impressive ledges and spectacular views.
Blaxlands Falls or Buckham Falls is a waterfall along Shrimptons Creek. Above the waterfall is a series of small cascades.
A loop in the Bleaklow section of Peak District National Park from Snake Pass. The route passes the B-29 Bleaklow Bomber crash site, Higher Shelf Stones, Hern Stones and Wain Stones (Kissing Stones).
The Blue Diamond Overlook trail lies just outside of the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, and features views over the Las Vegas valley and skyline.
The Blue Gum Walk is a short, popular and very scenic circuit near Hornsby through Berowra Valley Regional Park, passing the Fishponds on Berowra Creek and Washtub on Waitara Creek
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.
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.
A very small cascade, the Boarding House Dam waterfall is just below the dam.
The Bombi Moor Circuit a fairly exposed route through the coastal heathland of Bouddi National Parks, with side-trips to three headlands and the picturesque Little Beach. Best walked outside summer.
Booboora Falls is a scenic waterfall along the Upper Ballunjui Track, surrounded by diverse ferns. It can be accessed via multiple walking routes, including the Ship's Stern Circuit and Border Track.
The Bouddi Coastal Walk is one of the best coast walks around Sydney, traversing a number of beautiful beaches and scenic lookouts. It can be done as "out and back" walk, or you make it into a loop bushwalk.
An easy bushwalk from MacMasters Beach to the picturesque Little Beach in Bouddi National Park (with a couple of side-trips to scenic lookouts).
A slightly complicated loop walk in the Bouddi National Park, which combines Hawke Head Drive and Box Head Walking Track with a track along the coastline from Tallow Beach to the end of Box Head. Great views, beaches and a bit of rock scrambling!
A short, off-track bushwalk in Wollemi National Park off the Box Tree Clearing Trail (Lilavale Track), to visit and record a shelter with Aboriginal hand stencils.
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.
Boyd Beach is a small pool with a sandy beach along Popes Glen Creek in Blackheath in the Blue Mountains, accessed via a short bushwalk.
Brandywine Falls is a spectacular plunge waterfall near the Sea to Sky Highway (Whistler). The Brandywine Creek drops 70m into a shallow pool.
The Bray Head Loop hike on Valentia Island offers stunning views from the top of Bray Head and Bray Tower. It can be done as an easy out-and-back hike or a slightly more challenging loop.
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.
Opened in 2025, the Broad Swamp to Birds Rock Trail in the Gardens of Stone passes some spectacular platy pagoda country before crossing Carne Creek to reach Carne View Lookout. From here you can return the same way or continue to Birds Rock Lookout.
Brooklyn to Cowan forms part of the Great North Walk, with the track ascending from Brooklyn and traversing a number of ridges before descending to Cowan Creek. The final section is a steep ascent from Jerusalem Bay to Cowan.
Originally established in 1931, the historic Bruces Walk was restored and re-opened in the 1980s. The trail has multiple ladders as it traverses multiple valleys, with an optional side-trip to a re-discovered waterfall.
Bryce Canyon - the best hikes in one day! An extended Bryce Canyon hike that incorporates the Navajo Loop Trail, Peekaboo Loop, Queens Garden Loop and Fairyland Loop to take in the most spectacular sections of the canyon.
A guided NPWS bushwalk along well-maintained firetrail in the Muogamarra Nature Reserve, the Bujwa Fire Trail descends through tall and shaded forest to Bujwa Bay. Some nice views of Berowra Creek and wildflowers along the way.
Bukit Kutu is a half-day hike to a peak with views over the Titiwangsa mountain range and Kuala Kubu Bharu dam, less then two hours drive from Kuala Lumpur.
A short but steep circuit up to the Bukit Tabur East (Dragons Back) ridge and peak (275m asl), with great views over Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Gates Dam.
A steep circuit up to and along the Bukit Tabur West (Dragons Back) ridge, offering great views over Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Gates Dam.
Bulcamatta Falls Track is a short and shaded walk from the Burralow Creek campground, to a small grotto and waterfall.
The Bullimah Spur Loop in Bouddi NP is a relatively short but very picturesque circuit that offers some of the best views in the park and a stop at beautiful Maitland Bay.
A partly-easy (along the Bump Track) and partly-hard route in the Mowbray National Park to the Big Mowbray Falls.
Only the concrete plinth remains of the Bundeena Trig Station. It's in bushland next to Bundeena Drive in the Royal National Park.
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.
The Burgess Falls Track in Hazelbrook visits five picturesque waterfalls, including the impressive Horseshoe Falls. A rough track and a bit of scrambling provides access to the Glow Worm Nook Falls.
A short-ish loop bushwalk down the Caleyi Trail in Garigal National Park, returning via the Ya Right and Coopers Blue mountain-bike tracks to form an interesting loop.
The Callicoma Walk is a loop bushwalk in suburban Cherrybrook, which follows Berowra Creek and Nyrippin Creek through temperate rainforest. A short road section completes the circuit.
A short loop around Camp Kipwe in Damaraland, exploring some of the smaller peaks around the desert camp
An ascent from Camp Kipwe of a nearby mountain peak, with stunning views over the desert landscape.
A beautiful, shaded swimming hole along Carnarvon Creek, the Rock Pool is the only place in the national park where swimming is permitted.
A long bushwalk along the Canoelands Ridge firetrail and down to Gentlemans Halt campground, with a couple of side-trips to a trig point and lookout. Some nice Hawkesbury River views.
Canyon Falls in is a small and secluded waterfall in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park (Big Sur), reached by a short walk through tall redgum forest.
Canyon Overlook in Zion National Park is a short but scenic walk just off the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, which ends with an impressive view over lower Zion Canyon.
Covering a large portion of the Botany Bay Coastal Walk (from Kurnell to Cronulla), the Cape Baily Coast Walk hike follows the Cape Bailey Track and Tabigai Gap Track, taking in the spectacular coastal scenery
A boardwalk along the rugged Freycinet coastline and around the Cape Tourville Lighthouse offers spectacular coastal views.
A challenging "hike" through a limestone cave system. The Capricorn Caves Adventurer tour takes you through tight passages, large caverns and to the top of a large rock outcrop for some sweeping views.
The hike to Careys Peak (1,544m asl) involves a hard slog up the Corker Trail, with almost all the altitude gain in the first few kilometres. The reward is sweeping views from the peak towards the coast.
A challenging loop bushwalk which combines Carlon Head and Tarros Ladder (Duncans Pass) - two historic Narrow Neck passes - with some spectacular Blue Mountains views.
A spectacular bushwalk through the Carnarvon Gorge in Central Queensland, the Main Track passes narrow slot canyons, two incredible Aboriginal art sites and a lookout over the gorge. The Main Track can be done as a long day-walk, an overnight walk or split over a couple of days.
A stunning bushwalk around Carne Creek, which provides many vantage points from pagodas above the gorge and visits the picturesque Edmund Falls and unique Devils Throat.
A fun hike from Cronins Yard to the summit of Carrauntoohil (1,039m asl), Ireland's highest peak in the Macgillycuddy Reeks mountain range. The route ascends via the very steep Devils Ladders and descends via the Zig Zags.
The short but sweet Carrington Falls Walking Track passes multiple vantage points over the spectacular Carrington Falls, and provides access to the Kangaroo River.
A short exploratory walk to find the Carroll Trig - and discovering an unmarked track in the process!
A wonderful loop walk from the Carrol Trig to The Cascades. The walk takes advantage of two "unofficial" tracks to descend to Middle Harbour Creek, with the majority of the walk along the shaded Middle Harbour Creek Track.
A pleasant loop along Middle Harbour and Carroll Creek from St Ives, returning via the Davidson Track.
The Cascades Track is a short trail down to a large rock platform and picturesque waterhole on Middle Harbour Creek, in the northern suburbs of Sydney. Combines with the Bare Creek Track and Cambourne Trail for a longer loop walk.
Castle Rock is a short, but surprisingly varied, coastal walk to a massive boulder on the eastern coast of Flinders Island between Allports Beach and Castle Rock.
The Casuarina and Lyrebird Loop is an interesting bushwalk through Garigal National Park. It combines the Casuarina Track, Lyrebird Track and Carroll Creek Track, and has some very nice sections along Middle Harbour and Carrol Creek.
Consisting of an upper and lower drop, Cataract Falls is the tallest waterfall on the South Lawson Waterfall Loop bushwalk.
A pleasant loop that features a short scramble to the top of Cathedral Rock, from which there are sweeping views over the New England Tableland.
The short hike to Cathedral Rock in the Mount Charleston Wilderness provides a great view over Mt Charleston and down Kyle Canyon towards Las Vegas.
Exploring some of the cave art in Popran National Park, and a short walk down to the picturesque Ironbark Creek Falls.
Off-track route from the Bairne Track to look at two Aboriginal rock art sites and an enormous shelter.
The Centre Trail in the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park follows the ridge line off General San Martin Drive, with a short detour to a nice lookout.
An off-track walk from the end of the Challenger Trail at West Head, which follows the ridge along Challenger Head. Spectacular views and interesting rock formations.
A short walk from the popular Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsunday Islands National Park to the secluded Chance Bay.
Changi Boardwalk is an urban walk in SIngapore around overlooking Serangoon Harbour - and a good place for watching the sun set.
Charles Trig is fairly easily reached from the Bells Line of Road in the Blue Mountains. There are panoramic views from the trig station.
Charleston Peak (3,632m / 11,916 feet) is highest peak in Nevada, and offers great views over southern Nevada. The South Loop is one of a number of routes to the Mount Charleston summit.
A short but picturesque loop in Leura that combines the Leura Cascades and Fern Bower tracks, combining multiple waterfalls and views over the Jamison Valley.
The Cheddar Gorge Walk traverses the northern and southern sides of Cheddar Gorge, with spectacular views of weathered crags and pinnacles, and the surrounding region.
Cherum Peak - the second highest peak in the Cerbat Mountain range - is reached via a short hike to. It offers extensive views across Arizona.
A short walk in the Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park, exploring two self-guided caves and Balancing Rock, an enormous limestone boulder. Near Balancing Rock is one of two accessible Aboriginal art sites in the Chillagoe Caves area.
A great walk to avoid the crowds of Yosemite Valley, the Chilnualna Falls Trail climbs steeply up past multiple cascades. Nice swimming holes and views at the top.
A short sunset walk down the Chiltern North Trail, with a couple of side trails leading to sandstone caves and a camping site.
A scenic hike through the Chilterns from Tring which utilises historic trails including the Ridgeway National Trail and Icknield Way. The loop passes the Ivinghoe Beacon, Bridgewater Monument and the charming village of Aldbury.
Chisuji Falls (Chisuji no taki) - the waterfall of a thousand strands - is a small but wide waterfall in the Hakone area.
A very short hike in Joshua Tree National Park, the Cholla Cactus Garden trail is a short loop through a dense stand of the unusual teddybear cholla.
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.
The Cliff Top Track and Pulpit Rock Track between Evans Lookout and Pulpit Rock Lookout offers a non-stop vista of outstanding escarpment views, as it follows the top of the cliff.
Two very different hikes along the spectacular Cliffs of Moher - the popular paved trails of the Cliffs of Moher Experience and a more raw and remote loop from Hags Head.
A long loop walk through Yosemite, which traverses Clouds Rest, before returning via thr Sunrise Lakes. It could be done as an overnight hike, and extended to include Half Dome.
The Clover Hill Trail combines an easy walk along an old forestry road, followed by a challenging scramble through rainforest. It passes four waterfalls and some nice swimming holes.
A fairly long out-and-back bushwalk to Coba Point, at the end of Coba Ridge. Some filtered views over Berowra Creek along the trail and at the end.
An easy walk along Coba Ridge via the Neverfail Fire Trail to Collingridge Point, which has nice views over Berowra Creek. A more challenging side-trip visits an Aboriginal rock art site and the Coba trig station.
Coba Trig in Marramarra National Park is reached via a route that's partly on a firetrail, and partly off-track. Only the stone cairn remains.
Collins Flat Beach is a sheltered harbour beach between between North Head and Little Manly Cove. It can only be reached via foot, via a couple of walking tracks.
This three-day Wollemi bushwalk comes in two parts: a relatively easy descent to the Colo River via Canoe Creek Pass and along the river to Pass 17b. And an arduous ascent of Pass 17b to explore the area around Savage RIdge.
A challenging bushwalk offering spectacular views in the Wolgan Valley. The off-track route ascends to Constance Point via a narrow pass in the cliffs before continuing along Constance Ridge to Tiger Snake Point. Return via Constance Gorge and Zobels Gully.
Coomera Falls is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the Lamington National Park. A lookout platform accessed via a 10km return / 17.5km loop walk provides a view from the top.
The Cooyong Neverfail Trail Loop combines a number of firetrails to form a bushwalking or mountain-biking route through the Ku-ring-gai National Park near Terrey Hills.
Coral Cove is a secluded and sheltered beach on the southern side of Hamilton Island, with views south to Lindeman Island. Best at high tide.
A scenic overnight bushwalk along the Wog Wog Walking Track to Corang Peak and the impressive Corang Arch, returning via the Corang River and Corang Lagoon. (Can also be done as a day-walk from Wog Wog Campground.)
Corang Lagoon, a scenic swimming hole near Morton National Park, is accessible via a re-routed track due to private land closures affecting the historic walking path.
Larger than all the arches in Arches National Park, the enormous Corona Arch is over 140 feet (42m) high. On the way is the smaller Bowtie Arch. While a popular hike, this trail just outside Moab is much less trafficked than many other hikes in the area.
A partly off-track loop in Brisbane Water Natonal Park, exploring Aboriginal engraving sites around the Corrumbine Creek Fire Trail.
An easy walk in the Royal National Park down the Costens Point Firetrail to Costens Point (you may be able to create a loop by continuing along the coast to Red Jacks Point).
The Cowan Track and Wilkins Track are both accessed via the Perimeter Trail in Duffys Forest, providing easy access to two lookouts over Cowan Creek and an Aboriginal engraving site.
A short but challenging walk from Cowan to Berowra railway stations, via Berowra Waters and through a number of valleys.
The main feature of the Coxs Cave Circuit is an enormous cave, which is reached by a 20m steel ladder. An optional side-trip goes to Dunns Leap, where a school boy miraculously survived a fall down the cliffs.
An exploratory bushwalk in McPherson State Forest, mostly following Crane Ridge Trail along Crane Ridge and down to Warre Warren Creek. Along the way we visit some side gullies and Aboriginal rock art sites.
The historic Cream Track links the Springbrook Plateau to the upper Tallebudgera Valley. A steep track that is mostly through tall rainforest, it's best done from the bottom.
Croagh Patrick, Ireland's holiest mountain, attracts over 100,000 hikers annually. In clear weather the 764m summit offers sweeping views over the picturesque Clew Bay.
Cronan Creek Falls in the Mount Barney National Park is a beautiful waterfall that cascades into a small pool surrounded by dense rainforest.
The Crystal Cascades are a series of swimming holes and cascades along Freshwater Creek near Cairns. The furthest waterhole along the 1.5km track has a pair of picturesque waterfalls.
Crystal Creek Falls is a tiered waterfall located just next to McCarrs Creek Road, but hidden from views by trees.
The Curra Moors Loop is an alternative to doing the full Royal National Park Coast Walk. The circular walk is a shorter option that takes in some of the spectacular coastal scenery.
A beautiful waterfall and secluded waterhole, Curracurrang Falls is hidden away a short distance from the Royal National Coast Track near Wattamolla.
Curtis Falls is a small but picturesque waterfall in Tamborine National Park, which is surrounded by rainforest. It's reached by a steep (1.1km return) bushwalk.
The Daleys Ridge Loop is a moderately challenging circuit, which combines the Daleys Point Fire Trail and Rocky Point Trail (two easy fire trails) with some unofficial bushwalking tracks. The walk provides access to the Allen Strom Lookout and Daleys Point Aboriginal Site.
Dangar Falls near Dorrigo is a popular waterfall, with a viewing area at the top of the waterfall and a trail to the pool at the bottom where you can swim.
A small but photogenic waterfall along the Empire Pass, Dantes Glen Falls is situated in a shaded grotto.
A short hiking trail from Dante's View takes you to the edge of the cliffline, from where there are panoramic views over Death Valley.
The longest beach in Wilson's Promontory, Darby Beach is subject to strong currents and surf and is not great for swimming. It is a picturesque beach reached via a short bushwalking track.
An off-track loop bushwalk in the D'Arcy Range in Wollemi National Park, exploring the valleys and rock shelters for Aboriginal art.
A short walk that starts near Dargan in the Blue Mountains to Dargans Arch. The large natural sandstone arch is surrounded by a dramatic, canyon-like landscape.
A short but fun canyon, Dargans Creek Canyon is just off Chifley Road, near Clarence Dam. As well as some scrambling and short swims, the canyon exit is via a climb up a waterfall and then a spiked tree.
The Darri Track is a reasonably varied bushwalking track which follows a thin section of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, eventually meeting up with the much busier Warrimoo Track.
A short loop walk in the Dinden National Park (an hour from Cairns), the Davies Creek Falls circuit track combines great views, a waterfall and many idyllic swimming holes.
Dawson Falls (or Te Rere o Noke) is a powerful waterfall along the Kapuni Stream, which has a viewing area at the base of the waterfall as well as above it.
Combining the Dead Horse Gap walking track and Thredbo River Track makes a very scenic loop walk from Thredbo. Enjoy varied scenery and some sweeping alpine views.
The Deep Creek Loop bushwalk in the Garigal National Park combines the Slippery Dip Trail and Caleyi Trail with some bushwalking / MTB tracks. Some varied terrain and nice viewpoints over Narrabeen.
A fun, non-technical canyon in the Newnes area of Wollemi National Park, Deep Pass alternates between dark and narrow slots, and more open sections filled with ferns. The loop walk passes some picturesque cascades and swimming holes.
Derrycunnihy Falls in the Killarney National Park is a picturesque cascade reached via a short hike from the N71 (Ring of Kerry) road.
Dettifoss is one of the most powerful waterfalls in Europe and the largest in terms of volume discharge It's fed by meltwater from the massive Vatnajökull glacier.
The Devils Garden Trail traverses one of the most spectacular sections of Arches National Park, to the Dark Angel rock formation at the end. Along the trail are eight arches, including Landscape Arch - the longest natural arch in America.
Combining Nellies Glen (Six Foot Track) with the Devils Hole, this Blue Mountains bushwalk offers spectacular views from multiple lookouts, beautiful rainforest scenery and some fascinating history from the coal-mining era.
Devils Throat (part of Alcatraz Canyon) drops 15m through a shaft in the cliffs before pouring out a slot in the rocks. It's unique waterfall and swimming spot.
Devines Hill and Finchs Line is a circular bushwalk from Wisemans Ferry, following two sections of the Old Great North Road. The walk features impressive convict-era engineering and some nice views.
Dharawal National Park in the south-west of Sydney offers a few short walking tracks to idyllic swimming holes (Jingga Pool and Minerva Pool), and a longer cycling track.
A waterfall along Diamond Creek hidden just below the main Narrow Neck trail, where the creek drops over the escarpment.
This bushwalk explores some of the spectacular ledges and lookouts which are reached via side-tracks off the main Narrow Neck trail - Diamond Falls, Redledge Pass and Castle Head.
The popular Diamond Hill Loop in Connemara National Park offers great views from the 442m peak over the Ballynakill Harbour, Kylemore Lough and the Twelve Bens.
This relatively short loop walk in the Gardens of Stone explores the Dicksonia Forest Ravine, an amazing rainforest gully of ancient tree ferns. The exit route along the ridge offers extensive views over the Dingo Creek area.
A challenging loop bushwalk from Bells Line of Road which descends Dismal Dingle before traversing Camels Hump and returning via Claustral Brook. Spectacular canyon scenery and sweeping views.
While the Do Quyen Waterfall (or Rhododendrum Falls) is not overly spectacular, it has one of the tallest drops of all the waterfalls in Vietnam.
The relatively short Hermits Track in the Southern Highlands descends to Dobsons Cave, a pristine swimming hole surrounded by ferns and an intermittent waterfall.
A short off-track loop in the D'Arcy Range (Wollemi NP) that visits some interesting sandstone formations, shelters and rock platforms.
A varied walk in Garigal National Park, descending to File Mile Creek on the Kamber Road Trail and returning via the File Mile Creek Trail
A relatively short but interesting bushwalk along Fortress Ridge in the Blue Mountains. A wide firetrail leads to sweeping views from Fortress Rock, while a more challenging steep track leads to the fascinating Dr Darks Cave.
Dragon’s Back is an easy walk on Hong Kong's main island, offering great views for relatively low effort. It's part of the 50km-long Hong Kong Trail.
Drawing Room Rocks is a natural rock feature near Berry on the edge of the Illawarra escarpment, offering extensive views over Kangaroo Valley and Berry.
The Duckholes Trail is a firetrail in the Ku-ring-gai National Park in Terrey Hills. A fairly dreary walk, which is more appealing as a mountain bike trail.
A partly off-track bushwalk in Marramarra National Park, which initially follows the Duckponds Ridge Trail (a firetrail). The last bit down to The Duckpond, a deep pool on Marramarra Creek, has no track.
Duffys Wharf Track and the Slades Trail can be combined into a loop; a fantastic little hike that descends to Duffys Wharf on Cowan Creek and back up to Slades Lookout.
The picturesque Dundundra Falls can be reached via a challenging off-track circuit via Kierans Creek, or via a bushwalking track off Larool Trail. A short but very pleasant walk.
The scenic Dunmore Head loop on the Dingle Peninsula takes you to the westernmost point of mainland Ireland. As well as spectacular views on a clear day, it passes an historic Ogham stone.
A fairly demanding Zion National Park hike, the East Rim Trail can be done in one long day or as an overnight walk. The trail crosses Echo Canyon before climbing up to the spectacular Observation Point lookout.
A guided jungle-trek across the island of Efate in Vanuatu.
Egg Beach on Flinders Island is reached via an easy coastal walk on the north-west part of Flinders Island, with secluded coves and interesting rock formations
The Elephant Falls (or Lieng Rowoa waterfall) is an impressive waterfall in the town of Nam Ban, which is in the Lam Ha district of Vietnam.
A very short walk on an unmarked trail takes you to the top of Elephant Rock, which offers some of the best views on the Central Coast.
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.
About an hour from Cairns, the Emerald Creek Falls offers both an impressive lookout over the Upper Falls, and some spectacular swimming holes at the Lower Falls.
A circular bushwalk in Popran National Park which combines the Mount Olive Trail, Hominy Creek Trail and 248 Track. The destination is the beautiful Emerald Pool, and there are multiple Aboriginal engraving sites along the route.
The Emily Miller, Dark and Myrtle Beaches Loop is one of the best coastal bushwalks in Murramarang National Park (on the NSW south coast). It takes you to three beautiful and secluded beaches, and provides sweeping views from multiple headlands.
Emory Peak in Big Bend National Park is the the highest peak in the Chisos Mountains, reached by a long day-walk. It can be combined with the South Rim, Southeast Rim and Northeast Rim for even more spectacular views.
A fairly easy and scenic bushwalk in Lawson, the Empire Pass loop (or North Lawson Waterfall Circuit) passes four waterfalls and traverses beautiful sections of rainforest. Best after rain, and suitable for a warm day as much of the walk is shaded.
Empress Falls is a very picturesque waterfall along the Valley of the Waters Creek in the Blue Mountains. You can swim in the deep pool near the base of the falls - but the water is very cold!
Enchanted Rock is a massive pink granite dome rising above Central Texas. The short climb to the top rewards with sweeping views across the surrounding basin.
The Enepitsi Trail is an easy hike along the Santa Clara River, following an old pioneer road (with the option of exploring many ancient petroglyph sites).
A pristine swimming hole with a sandy beach along Erskine Creek in Glenbrook. It's accessed by the Jack Evans walking track.
A partly off-track route, this is a great bushwalk for a warm day. After descending the steep track (Tierney Track) from Pisgah Rock down to Erskine Creek, follow the downstream to the Jack Evans Track, which provides an easy route back up to the top.
Erskine Falls, the most popular waterfall in the Otways, draws nearly half a million visitors yearly with its easy access and stunning scenery.
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.
Evening hike up Plateau Mountain (Plateaufjellet), which overlooks the town of Longyearben.
A walk along a ridge in Brisbane Water National Park to an interesting Aboriginal engraving site
A challenging and mostly off-track loop walk, which follows the upper reaches of Kierans Creek past waterholes, cascades and sandstone caves.
An exploratory walk in the Wollemi NP led by Yuri, which explores the gullies and ridges north of Little Tootie off the Bowen Hill Trail.
A shorter 2.4km walk to Monkey Beach, or a longer 11km loop through the spectacular landscape of Penang National Park
The Myall Trail is a short firetrail that leads to the end of a ridge in the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, with views over the park.
A partly off-track bushwalk through the southern section of the Red Hill Reserve from Beacon Hill. The loop walk explores some rock formations and Aboriginal engraving sites.
A hidden waterfall reached by an unmarked track from the Crystal Cascades carpark, Fairy Falls is a picturesque cascade and a secluded swimming hole.
A small but picturesque waterfall along Fairy Falls Creek, Fairy Creek Falls is about eight metres high and reached by a 15min walk.
Fans Horizon is a short (3.6km return) bushwalk that climbs up to a lookout over the Grand High Tops area. For best photos go late in the day.
A firetrail along Faulconbridge Ridge finishes at the Grose River Lookout, which has some sweeping views. It also provides access to the Grose River via an interesting bushwalking track down to a nice swimming hole.
A picturesque waterfall along the South Lawson Waterfall Circuit, Federal Falls cascades onto a shaded, sandy base.
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.
TGhe Fernleigh Track is an easy cycling path (or hiking track) between Belmont and Adamstown on the Central Coast, which follows a disused rail line.
This version of the Ferris Cave Circuit at Mount Victoria passes the picturesque Ferris Cave, as well as Boronia Point and Hourn Point lookouts and Witches Glen Falls. Combine with the nearby Coxs Cave Circuit for a longer loop hike.
Figure Eight Pool in the Royal National Park is popular natural rock formation. One of the access routes is a steep track down from Garrawarra Farm.
The track from Fitzroy Falls East Rim to West Rim is one of the shorter but more scenic bushwalks in Kangaroo Valley. The bushwalk traverses the east and west rims of the Yarrunga Creek gorge, with spectacular views over the valley and of Fitzroy Falls from both escarpments.
The Five Mile Creek Loop is a somewhat complicated circuit through the northern part of Garigal National Park, incorporating formal trails and unofficial tracks to form a loop walk.
Flannel Flower Beach (a narrow and exposed beach on West Head) is reached from the end of the West Head Army Track via a scramble along the coastline.
The Flat Rock Beach circuit is a very nice loop walk through Garigal National Park around Killarney Heights. It combines the Flat Rock Beach Track, Magazine Track and Bates Creek Track.