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The walk to Terrace Falls is an absolute delight. Time your visit to coincide with recent rain and the whole forest will be alive with cascades and the waterfalls will be really powerful. It’s hard to believe such a gorgeous walk can be as quiet as this one. We’re sharing everything you need to know including difficulty and trail conditions.
New England National Park has some fabulous walks and yet you very rarely see anyone on the trails! With gloriously mossy Antarctic beech forest, amazing mountain views and a couple of stunning waterfalls, there’s enough to keep you busy for days. We walked every day trail in the park and have detailed each one in this guide.
The Giant Stairway and Dardanelles Pass Circuit Track in the Blue Mountains is a great all rounder. There’s a little bit of everything with gorgeous rainforest, small waterfalls and some of the most spectacular views in the mountains. You’ll also get a bit of a work out when taking on the historic Giants Staircase. We’re sharing everything you need to know including difficulty and logistics.
The Central Coast’s Pink Caves are an incredible natural phenomenon, earning them the nickname ‘cotton candy caves’. With deep pink rocks and aqua coloured water, it’s something you have to see with your own eyes. Visiting sea caves can be dangerous though so you need to choose the right conditions. We share everything you need to know about the tide and swell, as well as the shortest route and another great cave nearby.
The Porters Pass, Colliers Causeway and Centennial Glen Circuit walk is one of the best short trails in the Blue Mountains. It remains incredibly quiet despite how much there is to see along the way, with fantastic waterfalls, rainforest, and even a hidden slot canyon. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the trail including difficulty and terrain.
The Valley of the Waters is the best place to go waterfall chasing in the Blue Mountains. With seven incredible waterfalls, ranging from famous spots to hidden gems, this walk is an absolute dream. We’re sharing everything you need to know, from trail conditions to difficulty, and which waterfalls not to miss.
Dorrigo has some of the most spectacular waterfalls in NSW. We’re sharing the best of the waterfalls, from the ones you can swim in to those along epic rainforest hikes. We’ve even letting you in on one that hides a night time secret. We’ve visited every waterfall in Dorrigo, so you can be sure you won’t miss a thing!
Jingga and Minerva Pools are two of Sydney’s most gorgeous wild swimming spots, and you can visit them both in an afternoon. The deep pools are sublime, big enough for a proper swim and both are in spectacular settings. This guide covers the walking tracks to each, and everything else you need to know to plan your visit.
Paradise Pool got its name for a reason. This stunning swimming hole is easily one of the best in the Blue Mountains, if not all of NSW. With a large, deep pool big enough for a proper swim, a stunning secluded setting and even its own waterfall, it really is hard to beat. We’re sharing everything you need to know about getting there and what to expect when you arrive.
The Lyrebird Track is the quietest walk in New England National Park, but that doesn’t mean it’s lacking in beauty. With both eucalypt and rainforest, as well as some great mountain views, there’s a lot to see on this pretty trail. You’ll also be serenaded by countless lyrebirds along the way. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the walk.
Although most often associated with winter activities, the Snowy Mountains are an incredible year round destination. With some of the best hiking trails in the whole state, fantastic wildlife watching opportunities, show caves, wine and gin tasting, waterfalls and even a thermal pool. We have all the best things to do in the Snowys covered in this guide.
