A quick trip to Wallaroo Hill

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).

Distance: 3km
Duration: 1-2 hours
Route type: Loop
Grade: Moderate
Best season/s: All year
74m total ascent
No Dogs
No mountain bikes
Features: Aboriginal heritage, Views

Flannel Flowers and Gymea Lilies along the Airfield Trail

A partly off-track bushwalk through McPherson State Forest, iniitally following the Airfield Trail before exploring some of the valleys and ridges.

Distance: 10.2km
Duration: 4-6 hours
Route type: Loop
Grade: Moderate
Best season/s: All year
175m total ascent
Dogs Allowed
Mountain biking permitted
Features: Aboriginal heritage, Wildflowers

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.

Distance: 1km
Duration: <1 hour
Route type: Out and back
Grade: Easy
Best season/s: All year
10m total ascent
No Dogs
No mountain bikes
Features: Beaches, Views, Wildlife

Allenby Park – a hidden bush oasis in the Northern Beaches

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.

Distance: 1.4km
Duration: <1 hour
Route type: Loop
Grade: Easy
Best season/s: All year
45m total ascent
Dogs Allowed
No mountain bikes
Features: Urban walk, Waterfall

America Bay engraving sites

Four interrelated sites around the America Bay track at West Head, depicting different scenes. Two are easily accessed from the America Bay Track.

Distance: 3.5km
Duration: 3-4 hours
Route type: Out and back
Grade: Easy
Best season/s: All year
No Dogs
Mountain biking permitted

America Bay Waterfall – where the creek plunges over a cliff

The America Bay Waterfall is at the head of America Bay, where the creek drops off a tall cliff onto the rocks below.

Distance: 2km
Duration: <1 hour
Route type: Out and back
Grade: Easy
Best season/s: All year
No Dogs
No mountain bikes
Features: Aboriginal heritage, Views

An ascent of Bishop and Clerk

The popular day-walk to the top of Bishop and Clerk on Maria Island provides panoramic views from the summit.

Distance: 12.6km
Duration: 3-4 hours
Route type: Out and back
Grade: Moderate
Best season/s: All year
660m total ascent
No Dogs
Mountain biking permitted
Features: Peaks, Rock formations, TAS Great Short Walk, Views

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.

Distance: 60.7km
Duration: Multi Day
Route type: Loop
Grade: Easy
Best season/s: All year
1120m total ascent
No Dogs
Mountain biking permitted
Features: Beaches, Coastal, Rock formations, Swimming, Wildlife

Anice Falls – a remote Royal National Park waterfall

One of the more remote waterfalls in the Royal National Park, Anice Falls is quite picturesque - but can only be easily viewed from above.

Distance: 4.1km
Duration: 1-2 hours
Route type: Out and back
Grade: Easy/Moderate
Best season/s: All year
140m total ascent
No Dogs
No mountain bikes

Apple Tree Bay Loop (Ku-ring-gai Chase)

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.

Distance: 5.5km
Duration: 2-3 hours
Route type: Loop
Grade: Moderate
Best season/s: All year
200m total ascent
No Dogs
No mountain bikes
Features: Off-track walks, Rock formations, Views