Iceland

A circuit around Iceland

A circuit around Iceland on the Ring Road, exploring a dramatic landscape of volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and lava fields.

Route type: Loop
Grade: Easy
No Dogs
Mountain biking permitted
Features: Beaches, Lakes, Movie location, Rock formations, Volcano, Waterfall, Wildlife

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

Australia, Mid North Coast, NSW

A week exploring Lord Howe Island

Lord Howe Island is an amazing "island paradise" two hours from Sydney. It offers a range of outdoor activities including hiking and kayaking, unique birdlife and a huge variety of landscapes from beaches to rainforest.

Route type: Loop
Grade: Easy
No Dogs
Mountain biking permitted
Features: Beaches, Mountain walks, Peaks, Rainforest, Swimming, Views

Norway, Svalbard

A Week in Svalbard

Svalbard, located in the Arctic circle north of Norway, offers spectacular scenery and wildlife. There's also a huge range of activities on offer.

Route type: Loop
Grade: Easy
No Dogs
Mountain biking permitted
Features: Peaks, Ruins, Urban walk, 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
No Dogs
No mountain bikes
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

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

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

Arboretum Track (Strickland Forest)

An easy loop walk in Strickland Forest combining the Arboretum Track and Bellbird Track. The walk visits Australia's oldest arboretum.

Distance: 3.5km
Duration: 1-2 hours
Route type: Loop
Grade: Easy
Best season/s: All year
50m total ascent
Dogs Allowed
No mountain bikes
Features: Rainforest

Arden Trig Station engravings

A series of Aboriginal engraving sites along a ridge of rock extending from the Waratah Track across West Head Road,

Distance: 0.4km
Route type: Loop
Grade: Moderate
No Dogs
Mountain biking permitted

Around Topham Hill

A circuit of Topham Hill, exploring some of the Aboriginal rock art sites, sandstone shelters and views over West Head.

Distance: 3.8km
Duration: 2-3 hours
Route type: Loop
Grade: Hard
Best season/s: Spring, Autumn, Winter
80m total ascent
No Dogs
No mountain bikes
Features: Aboriginal heritage, Rock formations, Trig Station, Views

Avoca to MacMasters Beach (5 Lands Walk)

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.

Distance: 7km
Duration: 2-3 hours
Route type: One-way
Grade: Easy
Best season/s: All year
250m total ascent
Dogs Allowed
Mountain biking permitted
Features: Beaches, Cafe, Coastal, Swimming

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