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Welcome to the blog area dedicated to the national parks and walking tracks of New South Wales, Australia, home to the beautiful city of Sydney and the World Heritage Blue Mountains National Park. 

 

Sydney


Minnamurra, Bombo & Kiama - 07/04/2024 - A spectacular hike along the Kiama coast
North Head, Fairfax Lookout & Bluefish Track from Manly - 01/04/2024 - Discovering beautiful views from North Head
Sydney's 7 Bridges Walk - 29/03/2024 - Crossing the seven bridges of Sydney Harbour
The Spit to Manly Walk - 29/10/2023 - The world-famous Spit to Manly walk
Narrabeen Lagoon - 21/10/2023 - A hike around the family-friendly Narrabeen Lagoon
Thornleigh to Hornsby via Berowra Valley - 14/10/2023 - Hiking part of the Great North Walk
Georges Heights & Middle Head - 09/09/2023 - One of the best hikes in Sydney Harbour
Circular Quay to Watsons Bay - 08/04/2023 - A hike along Sydney Harbour
Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Harbour & Darling Harbour - 31/07/2022 - The highlights of Sydney Harbour
Homebush Bay, Parramatta River, Newington Nature Reserve & Sydney Olympic Park - 09/07/2022 - Exploring the interesting Sydney Olympic Park
The Vaucluse Loop - 26/03/2022 - Linking up the Federation Cliffs and the Hermitage Foreshore in Vaucluse
Cape Banks, Henry Head & La Perouse - 05/02/2022 - Historic La Perouse
Coogee to Bondi - 28/12/2021 - One of Sydney's most popular hikes
Malabar Headland - 23/12/2021 - Negotiating the ANZAC rifle range on Malabar Headland
Gore Creek, Berry Island & Balls Head - 28/11/2021 - Sydney's quiet northwestern shoreline
Cronulla - 06/11/2021 - Sydney's southern beachside suburb
Balmain & Birchgrove - 28/08/2021 - Exploring the historic suburb of Balmain
Sydney - 07/08/2021 - The best of Sydney Harbour
Glebe Foreshore - 31/07/2021 - Hiking one of Sydney's inner bays
The Two Valley Trail - Wolli Creek & Cooks River - 25/07/2021 - Hiking the pleasant Two Valley Trail in Sydney's Inner West
Georges Heights & Middle Head - 04/07/2021 - Linking up Sydney's historic harbour defences
Bondi Beach to Circular Quay - 27/03/2021 - An extended hike along the Sydney coastline
Lane Cove River - 16/01/2021 - A stroll along the beautiful Lane Cove River
Collaroy Beach to Newport Beach - 22/11/2020 - Continuing our route along Sydney's east coast
Manly Beach to Collaroy Beach - 26/09/2020 - Exploring the beautiful Northern Beaches
Minnamurra, Bombo & Kiama - 06/09/2020 - A spectacular hike along the Kiama coast
Bondi to Coogee - 16/08/2020 - One of Sydney's most popular coastal hikes
Georges River - 10/05/2020 - A lockdown hike around Georges River
Bondi to Manly - Part 7 - Manly & North Head - 04/01/2020
Bradleys Head, Middle Head & Georges Heights - 01/12/2019 - Sydney's north shore
Circular Quay, Sydney Harbour Bridge & Lavender Bay - 05/10/2019 - Getting acquainted with Sydney
Coogee to Bondi - 15/09/2019 - One of Sydney's most popular hikes

The Royal National Park


Curra Moors, Curracurrong Falls & Eagle Rock - 24/02/2024 - A visit to the dramatic Eagle Rock
Wedding Cake Rock - 27/05/2023 - The most famous rock in The Royal National Park
Curra Moors, Curracurrong Falls & Eagle Rock - 02/07/2022 - A soggy hike to Eagle Rock
Lady Carrington Drive & Gurrumboola Ridge - 27/12/2021 - Following in the footsteps of The Royal National Park's Victorian visitors
Jibbon Head & The Balconies - 22/05/2021 - Exploring the northern cliffs of The Royal National Park
Figure Eight Pools & the Palm Jungle Loop - 02/04/2021 - Visiting the popular Figure Eight Pools
The Bullawarring Track - 04/01/2021 - Technically Heathcote National Park, but close enough and the best the park has to offer
The Royal National Park Coast Track - 14/11/2020 - An epic outing along The Royal National Park coastline
Uloola Falls, Gurrumbulla Ridge, Kangaroo Creek & Karloo Pool - 14/06/2020 - A long stroll through the heart of The Royal National Park
Jibbon Point, The Balconies & Wedding Cake Rock - 16/05/2020 - Exploring the northern cliffs of The Royal National Park
Curra Moors, Eagle Rock & Garie Beach - 22/03/2020 - A visit to the dramatic Eagle Rock
Wedding Cake Rock - 28/12/2019 - The most famous rock in The Royal National Park
Jibbon Head & The Balconies - 09/11/2019 - Exploring the cliffs of The Royal National Park

Blue Mountains National Park


Butterbox Point & Mount Hay - 14/09/2024 - Sensational views from Butterbox Point
Castle Head - 14/09/20204 - Sunrise from Castle Head
Frank Hurley Head & Mount Banks - 18/08/2024 - Climbing to the summit of Mount Banks
Bald Head - 28/07/2024 - Stunning views from Bald Head
The Nature Track & Wentworth Falls - 04/05/2024 - A beautiful, misty day chasing waterfalls
Walls Lookout - 25/02/2024 - An easy hike to the spectacular Walls Lookout
Six Foot Track & The Devils Hole - 12/11/2023 - Descending the Six Foot Track
Rigby Hill & Walls Lookout - 30/09/2023 - Two outstanding lookouts for the price of one
Dargan Arch - 30/09/2023 - The stylish Dargan Arch
Asgard Head & Thor Head - 30/09/2023 - A wander to two of the most spectacular lookouts in the Blue Mountains
Bridal Veil Falls & the Pool of Siloam - 10/09/2023 - Visting some of the prettiest waterfalls around Leura
Amphitheatre Track, Bridal Veil Falls & Leura Cascades - 04/06/2023 - One of the best short walks in the Blue Mountains
Castle Head, Federal Pass & Furber Steps - 09/04/2023 - A hike to the spectacular Castle Head
The Overcliff-Undercliff Track - Wentworth Falls - 14/01/2023 - A Blue Mountains favourite
Kanangra Walls - 23/12/2022 - A pre-Christmas trip to the stunning Kanangra Walls
The Leura Cascades Round - 22/12/2022 - A Blue Mountains classic
Ikara Head & Thor Head - 27/11/2022 - Going off-track on the Asgard Plateau
Walls Lookout - 06/11/2022 - An easy hike to the spectacular Walls Lookout
Victoria Falls - 06/11/2022 - Descending to the base of Victoria Falls
Minnehaha Falls - 06/11/2022 - A short, rewarding hike to the beautiful Minnehaha Falls
The Transit of Venus & Horseshoe Falls Reserve - 22/09/2022 - Enjoying the waterfalls of Woodford
Three Sisters,Giant Stairway, Federal Pass & Furber Steps - 08/09/2022 - Exploring the Federal Pass
The Colosseum Track & Glen Rosa - 20/08/2022 - A hidden Blue Mountains gem
The Grand Canyon Track - 24/07/2022 - A beautiful outing along the Blue Mountains Grand Canyon
Woodford Lake & Horseshoe Falls Reserve - 18/06/2022 - A hike through Horseshoe Falls Reserve
Glenbrook, Zig-Zag Track & Knapsack Reserve - 04/06/2022 - Exploring some lesser-trodden tracks around Glenbrook
Baltzer Lookout (Hanging Rock) - 14/05/2022 - The immense Baltzer Lookout
Mount York via Lockyers Road & Coxs Descent - 08/05/2022 - Historic roads of Mount York
Popes Glen, Govetts Leap & Barrow Lookout - 12/03/2022 - The highest waterfall in the Blue Mountains
Sublime Point & the Pool of Siloam - 12/02/2022 - A soggy day around the creeks and canyons of Sublime Point
Fortress Ridge & Dr Darks Cave - 29/01/2022 - In search of Dr Darks cave
Centennial Glen - 11/12/2021 - Exploring the cliffs and canyons around Centennial Glen
South Lawson Waterfall Circuit - 27/11/2021 - A dog-friendly hike in the lower Blue Mountains
The Ruined Castle & Mount Solitary - 14/11/2021 - An adventurous outing to the summit of Mount Solitary
Furber Steps, Federal Pass & the Three Sisters - 31/10/2021 - Descending the dramatic Furber Steps
Wentworth Falls, Wentworth Pass, Rocket Point & Lincoln's Rock - 17/10/2021 - A triumphant, post-lockdown hike around Wentworth Falls
South Lawson Waterfalls & Terrace Falls Reserve - 16/10/2021 - Some of the best waterfalls in the lower Blue Mountains
Cox's Cave, Hoourn Point, Rienits Pass & Bushrangers Cave - 20/06/2021 - Caves and passes around Mount Piddington
The Grand Canyon Track - 02/05/2021 - Blackheath's famed Grand Canyon
The Ruined Castle - 25/04/2021 - A hike to the famed Ruined Castle
Wentworth Falls to Katoomba via Lindeman Pass - 13/03/2021 - Exploring the mysterious Lindeman Pass
Mount Banks & Frank Hurley Head - 28/02/2021 - Enjoying a superb cloud inversion from Mount Banks
Empire Pass - 21/02/2021 - A short but sweet circuit along Empire Pass
Mount Portal, Red Hands Cave & Glenbrook Gorge - 23/01/2021 - Exploring the Glenbrook area of the Blue Mountains
Wentworth Falls & Valley of the Waters - 07/01/2021 - A drizzly day amongst the waterfalls
Govetts Leap, Cliff Top Track & the Grand Canyon Track - 05/01/2021 - A sensational hike around the Grose Valley cliffs
Furber Steps, Federal Pass, Leura Forest & the Three Sisters - 12/12/2020 - Descending the dramatic Furber Steps
Sassafras Gully - 25/10/2020 - A damp day in the depths of the lower Blue Mountains
Mount Hay & Butterbox Point - 12/09/2020 - Sensational views from Butterbox Point
Lockley's Pylon & Du Faur Head - 12/09/2020 - Exploring the quieter areas of the Blue Mountains
Wentworth Falls & Valley of the Waters - 18/07/2020 - The stunning National Pass
Six Foot Track & The Devils Hole - 10/07/2020 - Descending the Six Foot Track
Centennial Glen - 06/06/2020 - Exploring the cliffs and canyons around Centennial Glen
The Grand Canyon Track - 08/03/2020 - A beautiful outing along the Blue Mountains Grand Canyon
Wentworth Falls & Valley of the Waters - 01/02/2020 - Exploring the stunning National Pass
Wentworth Falls - 19/01/2020 - One of the Blue Mountains' tallest waterfalls
Echo Point, the Giant Stairway & Federal Pass - 16/11/2019 - Exploring one of the Blue Mountains' many carved stairways
The Prince Henry Cliff Walk - 19/10/2019 - One of the most popular hikes in the Blue Mountains

Kosciuszko National Park


Mount Kosciuszko & the Rams Head Range from Dead Horse Gap - 23/12/2023 - A pre-Christmas day out in the mountains
Yarrangobilly Caves - 05/01/2022 - Going underground at Yarrangobilly
Mount Kosciuszko via the Main Range Track - 04/01/2022 - A superb summer hike to the highest point in mainland Australia
Mount Stilwell - 03/01/2022 - A hike to the rocky summit of Mount Stilwell
The Rennix Track - 22/12/2020 - Avoiding some poor weather on the Rennix Track
Mount Sentinel & Mount Twynam - 21/12/2020 - An entertaining outing to the dramatic Mount Sentinel
Mount Kosciuszko via the Main Range Track - 08/11/2020 - A superb hike to the highest point in mainland Australia

Garigal National Park


Bungeroo Track, Middle Harbour Creek & The Cascades - 25/06/2023 - Visiting The Cascades - the highlight of Garigal National Park
Bantry Bay, Flat Rock Beach & Middle Harbour Creek - 05/20/2023 - A circuit of Forestville and Killarney Heights
The Casuarina Track & Middle Harbour Creek - 16/10/2022 - Following in the footsteps of Sydney's early settlers
Manly Dam - 27/06/2020 - A short circuit of Manly reservoir

Other Hikes


The Tomaree Coastal Walk - Boat Harbour to Birubi Beach - 29/06/2024 - Some easy hiking in Tomaree National Park
Glacier Rock via the Douglas Track - 12/03/2024 - A popular Far North Queensland hike
The Forts & Florence Bay - 05/01/2024 - Hiking the popular Forts Hike on Magnetic Island
Whitehaven Beach Lookout - 03/01/2024 - Spectacular views of the stunning Whitehaven Beach
Hill Inlet Lookout - 03/01/2024 - The jewel in the crown of the Whitsunday Islands
Bungonia Gorge (The Red Track) - 04/11/2023 - An adventurous half-day in Bungonia Gorge
Goulds Circuit (Febar Tor & Macha Tor) - 19/08/2023 - Chasing some amazing views of the Warrumbungle Mountains
Jerusalem Bay Track (Cowan to Brooklyn) - 22/07/2023 - One of the most popular hikes in Ku-ring-gai Chase
Mount Keira - 11/02/2023 - Climbing Wollongong's star attraction
Mount Beerburrum & the Yul-yan-man Track - 02/12/2022 - Climbing one of Queensland's famous Glass House Mountains
Glenrock Lagoon - 27/08/2022 - A stroll through Glenrock Reserve
Wineglass Bay & Hazards Beach - 13/08/2022 - An icon of Tasmania
Marion's Lookout & Dove Lake - 09/08/2022 - A hike in one of Tasmania's best national parks
Cape Solander & Cape Baily - 17/07/2022 - Exploring Kamay Botany Bay
Fans Horizon - 21/12/2021 - An energetic hike to the Fans Horizon lookout
The Grand High Tops - 20/12/2021 - One of the best day hikes in Australia
Tannawanda Caves - 13/06/2021 - Beautiful sandstone caves in Pilliga National Park
Belougery Split Rock - 13/06/2021 - A climb to one of the Warrumbungle's best viewpoints
The Grand High Tops - 12/06/2021 - One of the best day hikes in Australia
Caves Beach & The Wallarah Coast - 06/03/2021 - Exploring the coastline of Wallarah National Park
The Bouddi Coastal Walk - 28/12/2020 - The short but sweet coastal hike in Bouddi National Park
Booti Hill & Wallis Lake - 31/10/2020 - A short hike around the Booti Booti National Park
Mermaids Pool & Tahmoor Gorge - 10/01/2020 - A spectacular hike through the Tahmoor River gorge
Barren Grounds - the Griffiths Track - 04/10/2020 - A short outing around the Barren Grounds Nature Reserve
Erith Falls & Echo Point - 22/08/2020 - Winter hiking in Morton National Park
Cockle Creek & Cowan Water - 15/08/2020 - Further exploration of the Ku-ring-gai Chase national park
Turon River - 01/08/2020 - An adventurous hike along the Turon River
Moonee Beach and Ghosties Beach - 05/07/2020 - Exploring the sea caves of Ghosties Beach
Tomaree Head from Tomaree Lodge - 04/07/2020 - A short but spectacular hike up Tomaree Head
Cape Solander & Cape Baily - 29/03/2020 - Exploring Kamay Botany Bay
Minnamurra Rainforest - 16/02/2020 - The hike through the stunning Minnamurra Rainforest
Beecroft Head - 26/10/2019 - A short but spectacular hike near Jervis Bay
Barrenjoey & Palm Beach - 06/10/2019 - Exploring a small slice of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

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