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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.

Sydney food tour Newtown Chewtown food and street art

Sydney Food Tour Review: Newtown Food & Street Art Tour

25 January 202326 March 2022 by Margarita

Ever wondered how to be a tourist in your own city? I sure have, especially in the last couple of years, but my romantic notions of getting lost in unfamiliar … Read more

Butterbox Point Rock Formations

Butterbox Point – A Geological Wonderland in the Blue Mountains

8 February 202230 January 2022 by Margarita

The incredible Butterbox Point in Leura is a dramatic rocky wonderland. At this striking lookout, the volcanic iron deposits exposed by the erosion of the softer rock around them created … Read more

Blue Mountains lookouts -Cave underneath Lincoln's Rock

24 Epic Lookouts in the Blue Mountains you can’t miss

6 August 20224 January 2022 by Margarita

Many trails and lookouts in the Blue Mountains are currently closed following a major landslide in Wentworth Falls and two years of heavy rains. Check local alerts for trail closures … Read more

Blue Mountains Jenolan Caves - Orinet Cave

Blue Mountains Jenolan Caves – how to explore the world’s oldest crystal caves

10 November 20222 November 2021 by Margarita

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

Water run falls on Bundeena to Marley Beach walk

Hidden gems on Bundeena to Marley Beach walk

7 June 202328 October 2021 by Margarita

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

Lady Carrington Drive

Lady Carrington Drive Walk: rainforest and lyrebirds

7 June 202311 July 2021 by Margarita

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

undercliff cave at Curracurrong Falls

Birds and Waterfalls of Curra Moors Loop Track in Royal National Park

7 June 202314 May 2021 by Margarita

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

Kangaroo Creek, Royal National Park

Secret swimming hole on Kangaroo Creek, Royal National Park

7 June 202313 March 2021 by Margarita

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

Walls Cave

Exploring Walls Cave & Hidden Slot Canyon in Blackheath

31 January 20221 January 2021 by Margarita

This trail is currently closed due to flood damage. Check the National Parks website for updates. My Walls Cave adventure did not go to plan. It was a last-minute decision … Read more

Leura cascades track

Leura Cascades to Gordon Falls – a picturesque walk in the Blue Mountains

3 December 202229 September 2020 by Margarita

Looking for a short but beautiful walk in the Blue Mountains? Then look no further than Leura Cascades to Gordon Falls track. While this walk is only 1.8 kilometres long … Read more

Pool of Siloam

Gordon Falls to Pool of Siloam and Lyrebird Dell – one walk, endless waterfalls

18 March 202127 September 2020 by Margarita

On my quest to explore most of the Blue Mountains waterfalls, I finally took Gordon Falls to Lyrebird Dell track via the Pool of Siloam. This relatively short walk (just … Read more

Top of Uloola Falls

Karloo Pools and Uloola Falls – A beautiful walk in Royal National Park

7 June 202315 September 2020 by Margarita

Royal National Park is famous for its spectacular coastline and walking tracks that cover different sections of that coastline. But most of Royal National Park’s 150 square kilometres lie away … Read more

Werrong Beach

Werrong Beach – the best-kept secret in Royal National Park

7 June 202324 August 2020 by Margarita

Werrong beach is one of Royal National Park’s hidden gems. It lies along the southern end of the famous Coast Track and while the side trail leading to the beach … Read more

Valley of the Waters - Red rock falls

From Wentworth Falls to the Valley of the Waters – Waterfall Wonderland Track

5 May 202320 August 2020 by Margarita

Balancing on the slippery stepping stones at the edge of a cliff, I was standing inches above the magnificent Wentworth Falls. Underneath my feet, gallons of water rushed off the … Read more

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