30 Amazing Things to Do in Port Stephens
Port Stephens is one of my absolute favourite destinations for a getaway from Sydney. There are so many things to do in Port Stephens, and so much to see that … Read more
Nature Adventures in Sydney
Surrounded by National Parks and the Pacific Ocean, Sydney is superbly positioned for outdoor exploration. You can watch the epic migration of Humpback whales, spot iconic Australian wildlife or immerse yourself in the vastness of the ancient mountains or sweeping coastal landscapes all within easy reach from the city. Here you will find suggestions for the best nature trips from Sydney and wildlife watching opportunities in and around the city.
Winifred Falls Trail – A Short Trail to a Pretty Waterfall
Winifred Falls is one of the prettiest waterfalls in Royal National Park that you can swim in, and you can reach them by a short, 2-kilometre return Winifred Falls trail … Read more
Garie Beach to Curracurrong Falls Walk & a Secret Viewpoint
The walk from Garie Beach to Curracurrong Falls walk in Royal National Park is one of the most spectacular coastal walks in Sydney. Not only does it take you through … Read more
Wattamolla to Curracurrong Falls Walk, Including a Tranquil Hidden Gem
One of Sydney’s most popular coastal walks, Wattamolla to Curracurrong Falls in Royal National Park, is a spectacular trail. It travellers along the clifftops towards Sydney’s only waterfall that flows … Read more
Garawarra Farm Carpark to Burning Palms Beach Track
Burning Palms Beach is one of the prettiest beaches in Royal National Park. It can be accessed only on foot by several different trails: Palm Jungle Loop trail from Otford … Read more
Otford to Burning Palms Beach: Palm Jungle Loop Track
Palm Jungle Loop Track is one of the more adventurous coastal walks in Royal National Park. It covers about a quarter of the 26-kilometre Coast Track from Otford to Burning … Read more
Bulgo Beach – a unique fishing shack village in Sydney
Bulgo beach is not technically in Royal National Park, but rather on the southern edge of it (see it on Google Maps). It is unusual in that it is home … Read more
The Giant Stairway and the Dardenelles Pass – An Epic Walk in the Blue Mountains
If you would like to combine adventure with the Blue Mountains’ iconic sights consider taking the Giant Stairway and the Dardenelles Pass track. The climb down the Giat Stairway is … Read more
Prince Henry Cliff Walk in the Blue Mountains – Epic Views and Waterfalls
Prince Henry Cliff Walk is one of the iconic walks in the Blue Mountains. It meanders for 6.8 km along the cliff tops over Jamison Valley between Scenic World in … Read more
Echo Point to Scenic World walk in the Blue Mountains
Echo Point to Scenic World walk is probably the most popular and well-known walk in the Blue Mountains simply because it starts at the Three Sisters and because it is … Read more
Best way to visit Wolgan Valley & Lithgow Glow Worm Tunnel
The Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage site is an enormous area, 1.3 million hectares to be precise. So you can spend months exploring it and you wouldn’t even scratch the … Read more
The Lost World of the Grand Canyon walk in the Blue Mountains
You probably already heard that Grand Canyon Walk in the Blue Mountains is one of the most beautiful walks near Sydney. It is certainly the most iconic walk in the … Read more
South Lawson Waterfall Circuit Walk – One Walk, Five Waterfalls
South Lawson Waterfall Circuit Walk is a short (2.8 km circuit) but very picturesque walk along Lawson and Cataract Creeks that takes you along a fern-shrouded trail to 5 different … Read more
Finding Fireflies and Glow Worms in the Blue Mountains
There is something magical about bioluminescent insects. About their ability to light up the night as a starry sky. I used to see fireflies everywhere in Thailand, especially during the … Read more
Glow worms and Waterfalls of Horseshoe Falls Walking Track in Hazelbrook
Horseshoe Falls in Hazelbrook is one of those hidden gems in the Blue Mountains that is popular with the local community but barely known outside of it. Neither Horseshoe Falls … Read more