Showing posts with label New South Wales. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New South Wales. Show all posts

Friday, 12 July 2019

Glow Worm Tunnel Walk Track (Wollemi National Park)


A short family friendly walking Wollemi National Park, this 2 kilometre trail leads walkers to the Glow Worm Tunnel - an old abandoned railway tunnel that is now home to glow worms. Following a railway formation through the area's signature rock pagodas and eucalypt forest, the trail passes through the dark tunnel, where stopping halfway and turning off lights will reward walkers with views of glow worms providing pin pricks of light in the darkness

Dry Canyon (Wollemi National Park)


An easy canyon walk in Wollemi National Park, the Dry Canyon is one of the few canyon walks in the Blue Mountains that does not require swim throughs or abseiling. Initially passing through forest and rock pagodas, the easy to follow trail passes through two constrictions, with the second being relatively sustained, dark and spectacular. One of the more accessible canyon walks, this is a great introduction to Blue Mountain canyons

Thursday, 11 July 2019

Leura Cascades (Blue Mountains National Park)


A 4.5 kilometre loop walk in Blue Mountains National Park, the Leura Cascades Circuit explores the beautiful cascades leading to Leura Falls. Starting at the day use area, the trail features a series of small waterfalls along its course before the creek flows over the cliffs. Rising up, the trail then returns back to the car while offering spectacular views of the the valley and Mt Solitary in the distance. An excellent short walk option


Wednesday, 10 July 2019

Grose Valley (NSW) - Acacia Flats to Blackheath


Day Two of the classic Grose Valley overnight hike in the Blue Mountains, this day of hiking takes walkers from Acacia Flats out of the valley to Blackheath. Leaving the Grose River to follow Govetts Creek, the track leads to Junction Rock before ascending the gruelling but beautiful Rodriguez Pass track to the Grand Canyon. Ascending out of the canyon and following the cliff tops, this is an epic and memorable day in the Blue Mountains



Tuesday, 9 July 2019

Grose Valley (NSW) - Mt Victoria to Acacia Flats


Day One of the classic Grose Valley overnight hike in the Blue Mountains, this day of hiking takes walkers from Mt Victoria to the campsite at Acacia Flats. Descending steeply into the valley, the walk passes by a series of spectacular waterfalls culminating in the epic Victoria Falls and then follows the stunning Grose River to the beautiful Blue Gum Forest. Finishing in the serene surrounds of Acacia Flats, this is an excellent first day


Monday, 8 July 2019

Royal Coast Track (NSW) - North Era to Otford


Day Two of Sydney's most famous overnight hike, this day on the Royal Coast Track explores the southern half of Royal National Park from North Era to Otford. Starting at North Era, the track passes through small cabin communities before the side trip to the famous Figure Eight Pools. Passing through the Palm Jungle littoral rainforest, the trail finishes along coastal cliffs and eucalypt forest before descending to Otford Station

Sunday, 7 July 2019

Royal Coast Track (NSW) - Bundeena to North Era



Day One of Sydney's most famous overnight hike, this day on the Royal Coast Track explores the northern half of Royal National Park from Bundeena to North Era. Starting with a ferry ride from Cronulla, the day's walking features sheer coastal cliffs, wildflower-filled heath, idyllic beaches and several waterfalls. An outstanding day of hiking, this is a benchmark for a day of coastal walking on a multi-day hike

Wednesday, 12 December 2018

My Greatest Year of Adventure: 2018 in Review


An overview of 2018 - My Greatest Year of Adventure that included hiking in five Australian states an in everything from subtropical rainforests, alpine landscapes, mountain peaks, rugged Outback canyons, off-track adventures, massive caves in Vietnam and snorkelling the Ningaloo Reef

Saturday, 3 March 2018

Cathedral Rock Track (Cathedral Rock National Park)


A fantastic circuit walk in Cathedral Rock National Park, the Cathedral Rock Track explores the rugged granite country of the park. Initially passing through beautiful Eucalypt forest dotted with granite boulders, a spur trail scramble through granite tors leads to spectacular 360° views from the summit. A highly enjoyable granite peak walk, the Cathedral Rock Track is a great day walk for road trippers heading along Waterfall Way


Sunday, 11 February 2018

Minyon Falls Track (Nightcap National Park)


A great waterfall walk in New South Wales' Nightcap National Park, the Minyon Falls Track takes walkers to the head and foot of the 100 metre tall Minyon Falls. Starting near the head of the falls, the trail follows the cliff top before leading down into beautiful subtropical rainforest and the foot of the falls. Returning via Minyon Grass, this is a superb circuit walk in the Gondwana Rainforest of Australia World Heritage Area

Sunday, 21 January 2018

Cape Byron Walking Track (Cape Byron State Conservation Area)


A stunning coastal walk in New South Wales, the 3.7 kilometre Cape Byron Walking Track takes visitors to the easternmost point of the Australian Mainland. Passing the stunning Byron, Wategos and Little Wategos Beaches, the trail's main focal point is the Cape Byron Lighthouse and the rugged coastline of the cape. A short but excellent coastal walk that is well worth checking out when visiting Byron Bay

Friday, 6 January 2017

Main Range Track (Kosciuszko National Park)


A spectacular 20 km loop walk in the Snowy Mountains, the Main Range Track traverses the Australian high country on its way to Mt Kosciuszko - the highest mountain on the Australian mainland. Crossing the famous Snowy River and passing several beautiful glacial lakes, the sweeping 360° views and well formed track makes this a superb full day hike for the Summer season. 



Monday, 6 July 2015

Grand Canyon Walk (Blue Mountains National Park)


One of Australia's finest day walks, the Grand Canyon Walk takes bushwalkers to the lush secret world of the canyons below the Blue Mountains and the ever flowing water that makes this such a thriving ecosystem. Featuring ferns, mossy rocks and streams both gentle and fast flowing, this is a walk of seemingly endless highlights including a cave, several waterfalls and views into the deepest reaches of the canyon. A must-do bushwalking highlight for those visiting the Blue Mountains.