Lady Carrington Drive Walk: rainforest and lyrebirds
The southern end of Lady Carrington Drive in Royal National Park is probably the best section of the temperate rainforest that can be easily accessed in the park. It is … Read more
Sydney Walks
Explore some of the best bushwalks, coastal walks and mountain trails in and around Sydney. Sydney is surrounded by the National Parks that are chock-a-block with walking trails waiting to be explored. For mountainous scenery, head to the Greater Blue Mountains Heritage Area and for coastal vistas check out Royal National Park – the second oldest National Park in the world.
Birds and Waterfalls of Curra Moors Loop Track in Royal National Park
One of the best birdwatching locations in Royal National Park, Curra Moors loop track is also one of the easiest ways of getting to Curracurrong Falls as it follows a … Read more
Secret swimming hole on Kangaroo Creek, Royal National Park
Looking for a tranquil swimming hole in Sydney? Check out this stunning spot on Kangaroo Creek, Royal National Park. Kangaroo Creek in Royal National Park hides many secret swimming holes … Read more
Things to do at the Blue Mountains by train: Walks, Views and Waterfalls
The World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park is one of the most popular national parks in all of Australia. And the great thing about it is that there are plenty … Read more
23 Epic Blue Mountains Lookouts you can’t miss
The Greater Blue Mountains are all about stunning viewpoint and lookouts. There are entire trails that travel along clifftops and could be considered multi-kilometre-long lookouts, like the Clifftop walks in … Read more
Exploring Walls Cave & Hidden Slot Canyon in Blackheath
My Walls Cave adventure did not go to plan. It was a last-minute decision after our camping plans for the weekend went pear-shaped. I wanted to do the Walls Cave … Read more
Curracurrong Falls – Everything you need to know about Sydney’s most unique waterfall
Curracurrong Falls in Royal National Park used to be one of Sydney’s most scenic hidden gems, relatively unknown outside of the bushwalking community. It has become much more popular since … 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
Fireflies in the Blue Mountains – Secrets of Cathedral Reserve
Fireflies in Australia? You bet! Better yet, you can see fireflies in the Blue Mountains, only a 2-hr drive from Sydney. But only in a brief window of time – … 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
23 Most picturesque Blue Mountains waterfalls you can’t miss
Blue mountains are chock-a-block full of spectacular walking trails, but the ones I love the most are those that take you to the waterfalls. Whether it’s the epic streams of … 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
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
What is so special about Bundeena to Marley Beach walk in Royal National Park?
Only an hour’s drive from Sydney, Bundeena to Marley Beach track in Royal National Park is one of the most scenic coastal walks in Sydney. It is the northern end … Read more
Blue Mountains Jenolan Caves – how to explore the world’s oldest crystal caves
One of the most spectacular sites in the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area is the Jenolan Caves. Decorated with jaw-dropping limestone crystal formations, Jenolan Caves are Australia’s largest and most … Read more