Bridal Veil Falls, Govetts LeapJust minutes from Blackheath this quick walk along the rim of the Blue Mountains offers spectacular views of Bridal Veil Falls and Govett’s Leap Brook
Short Walks: national parks
Euroka to the Nepean River, Glenbrook
Location Blue Mountains, New South WalesThe sandy track follows a creek (full of loud frogs) and continues east along the side of an occasionally deep valley until it zig zags down hill to the Nepean River.
Uloola Track (Heathcote to Waterfall)
Location New South Wales, SydneyCrossing Heathcote Brook and Karloo Pools, this bushwalk climbs in and out of two rocky, forested valleys and offers a campground at Uloola Falls.
The Coastal Track – Bundeena to Otford
Location New South Wales, SydneyA much loved two-day walk along the coast of the oldest national park in Australia.
The Coastal Track – Wattamolla to Otford
Location New South Wales, SydneyCoastal and rugged, this long walk promises rocky lookouts and open beaches
Dubuji Boardwalk
Location Port Douglas to Cape Tribulation, QueenslandA muddy creek snakes through the mangroves, supporting a diverse variety of plants and animals
Jindalba Boardwalk
Location Port Douglas to Cape Tribulation, QueenslandThere are explicit instructions on how to retreat from a Cassowary if stalked by one of these huge, colourful birds
Mossman Gorge Rainforest Circuit
Location Port Douglas to Cape Tribulation, QueenslandInformative signs describe local flora and fauna, such as the eastern yellow robin and Boyd’s forest dragon
Mossman Gorge River Circuit
Location Port Douglas to Cape Tribulation, QueenslandWhat it lacks in length it makes up for with it’s towering rainforest and easy access to the fast-flowing Mossman River
Scenic World to Echo Point and the Three Sisters
Location Blue Mountains, New South WalesAn easy clifftop stroll above the Jamison Valley and Federal Pass, this popular walk is a great introduction to the Blue Mountains.
Echo Point to Scenic Railway via the Giant Staircase
Location Blue Mountains, New South WalesThe railway – the world’s steepest – is fantastic fun, a rattling ascent across the valley walls through lush ferns.
Prince Henry Cliff Walk (Leura to Echo Point)
Location Blue Mountains, New South WalesHaving crossed these inhospitable ranges the British settlers surveyed (with awe) the abundant pastoral plains of Bathurst that sustained NSW from infancy to it’s adolescence.
Coles Bay to Wineglass Bay
Location Hobart and East Coast, TasmaniaThe dynamic curve of the bay is amplified by the retreat of the lookout, and it’s a wonderful spot to enjoy a silent moment
Erith Coal Mine Track
Location New South Wales, Southern HighlandsThe mine area, now sealed, is incredibly peaceful – lush and still, bar the gentle rain of water floating from the rockface to rocky pond belw.
Fairy Dell to Lawson’s Lookout
Location Blue Mountains, New South WalesLess than one hour long, this rewarding stroll follows a trickling creek to a fern grove and up to a rocky lookout over Magdala Gully
Crater Lake Circuit
Location Cradle Mountain, TasmaniaFollowing raised boardwalks above the forest floor, the track climbs up the side of the creek, taking you within a few metres of moss-covered waterfalls and rockpools at Crater Falls.
Dove Lake Circuit
Location Cradle Mountain, TasmaniaThe Ballroom Forest, an enchanted stand of moss-covered myrtle-beech trees, is the stuff of folk stories, and it is easy to picture magical creatures playing amongst its leaves.
Glenbrook Gorge
Location Blue Mountains, New South WalesThe descent ends at the water’s edge – take a left and you can head downstream towards the Nepean River. Take a right and you’re heading towards Jellybean Pool.
Mt Ku-ring-gai to Apple Tree Bay and Bobbin Head
Location New South Wales, SydneyEasily accessed from the city, and with the opportunity for a coffee at the halfway point, this is another great walk for a weekend afternoon.
Coastal Track – Bundeena to Wattamolla
Location New South Wales, SydneyHighlights: Dizzying clifftop views of the Pacific Ocean and sandstone coastline, abundant bird life, whale watching (seasonal), eucalyptus forests, wild beaches
Campfire Creek to Red Hands Cave
Location Blue Mountains, New South WalesPrior to settlement by the British colonials, Glenbrook, just one hour by train from Sydney’s Central Station, was occupied by the Dharung Aboriginal people, who sheltered and hunted in the area.
Spit Bridge to Manly
Location New South Wales, SydneyThe Spit Bridge to Manly Scenic Walkway is a series of short tracks, mostly less than 1-2km, including the Fairlight, Dobroyd and North Harbour walks. Each track covers a themed section of the harbour, so covering all of them in one walk is a great way to experience the diversity of Sydney Harbour’s bays, beaches [...]
Bondi to Bronte Walk
Location New South Wales, SydneyThis is the most famous, most walked track in Sydney, no question, and for good reasons. Sure, it’s easy to get to, and passes between two of Australia’s best-known beaches, Bondi and Bronte. And sure, it’s a great place for celebrity spotting, or being seen. But it’s the sunny, coastal views that bring walkers by [...]
Wollomombi Falls
Location Armidale, New South WalesCrossing the river, ascend to the southern rim, and continue along the rim until Chandler Lookout, which offers fantastic views of the gorges.
Dangar Falls
Location Armidale, New South WalesAbove the falls, the river is broad and rocky, and full of birds, frogs, fish and other creepy-crawlies, making it irresistible to kids.
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