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Bushrangers Cave is a fantastic hidden gem in the Blue Mountains. You can be as adventurous as you want, exploring just the main cave, or head up the rickety ladder to the passages above. The walk to get there, if you take the slightly longer route is just as fabulous, with more caves and wonderful views. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the walk including difficult and trail conditions.
Coxs Cave sits on top of a cliff and has epic views out to the mountains and bushland beyond. Accessing the cave is quite an adventure, as it requires climbing up a tall ladder. It’s a fantastic hidden spot in the mountains and doesn’t require long to get to. We’re sharing everything you need to know including difficulty and trail conditions.
The Katoomba Night Walk takes you to see some of the most famous waterfalls and rock formations in the area after dark. This easy stroll through forested paths lit by gentle spotlights is a chance to see Katoomba as you’ve never seen it before. It’s especially atmospheric if you luck out and get a starry sky too! We’re sharing everything you need to know about the walk.
Ghosties Beach is a real Central Coast gem. With towering cliff walls that give it a secluded vibe and pristine sand, it’s the perfect place to while away an afternoon. If you’re looking for an adventure there are also several incredible sea caves to explore. We detail exactly how to do this safely and everything else you need to know about the beach and caves.
Curracurrang Falls is a hidden gem in Royal National Park: a picturesque waterfall with a gorgeous pool to swim in. It’s also blissfully quiet - primarily because it’s not signposted so no one would know its there. We’ll give you step by step instructions to get there, as well as a more scenic version of the walk to this beautiful oasis.
National Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Royal National Park. You can even walk behind the falls which is quite a novelty in Sydney! The upper falls are easy to access but the lower falls are less so and are not signposted. We’re covering everything you need to know about the upper and lower falls including difficulty and trail conditions.
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.
