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Lake Hayes is gorgeous, surrounded by mountains and rolling hills. On a calm day the reflections in the water are a perfect mirror image of the landscape. As well as the full Lake Hayes Walkway, we’re sharing where to get the perfect reflections, how to find the picturesque wooden jetty and not one but two rope swings!
The Alex Knob Track offers one of the best views of Franz Josef Glacier in the whole area, not to mention the incredible mountain range surrounding it. You have to earn the view though with a relatively long hike up to the viewpoint. We’re sharing everything you need to know, including difficulty and track conditions, as well as shorter options which still have great views.
The Galway Beach Track has a bit of everything; wild and remote beaches, sensational mountain views, gorgeous forest and a bit of gold mining history too. It’s an easy walk and not very well known so you’ll likely get it all to yourself, but this being the West Coast you’ll find the track can get a bit muddy. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the walk.
Callery Gorge is spectacular, with electric blue water that has to be seen to be believed. It’s an easy walk to reach, yet it still remains relatively unknown. It’s one walk in Franz Josef you do not want to miss! We’re sharing everything you need to know about the walk, including un-signposted viewpoints.
The Mount Solitary hike is one of the most rewarding and challenging day walks in the Blue Mountains. Whilst a lot of the trail is spent in the forest, when you do come out to the views, they are sensational. The hike does involve a significant amount of scrambling and some route finding. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the track and trail conditions.
The Overcliff Undercliff Walk offers fantastic views without the big climbs you find on other walks in the area. As well as great valley views, you’ll spend most of the walk hopping over cute stepping stones beneath giant overhangs, which is incredibly atmospheric. We’re sharing exactly what to expect on the trail.
If you’re looking for a really easy bushwalk that still feels like you’ve got away into nature, then the Warriewood Wetlands and Jim Revitt Walk is a great choice. The trail is flat and well maintained and passes through some beautiful forest and wetland areas, with lots of birdlife. You can even stop for a paddle at the small waterfall. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the walk.
The Glen Rosa Track, a lesser known walk in the Blue Mountains, has lots of little off shoots to explore for those who like trails that are a little off the beaten path. There are a couple of interesting caves, some great views and even the remnants of the old flying fox. It’s un-signposted but we’re sharing full track notes as well as what to expect from the trail conditions.
The Wonderland Track in Medlow Bath is not your average bushwalk; with a cool cave, a couple of ladders and outstanding views, it’s surprising it’s not more well known. The path is rustic in places and the safety barriers are no more, but it’s not too difficult if you have a reasonable head for heights. There isn’t any signposting but we have you covered on all the directions.
This lesser known walk in the Blue Mountains offers incredible views and you’re likely to get them all to yourself! You can also visit the old coal mine and kiln which is a throwback to the industrial period between the 1860’s and 1920’s. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the trail, including how to visit all the sights, none of which are signposted.
Knapsack Bridge is an old sandstone viaduct built in the 1860’s which sits above a lovely little patch of rainforest. It’s a great spot to visit and a short and relatively easy bushwalk will take you there. We’re sharing all the details, including the side trails and another old heritage bridge nearby.
Karloo Pools is one of the most incredible wild swimming spots near Sydney. With deep emerald water and a stunning bushland setting, it’s one of Royal National Park’s must dos. It can get busy, but if that’s the case on your visit we’re letting you in on the secret alternative swimming spots which are reached from Karloo Pools itself.
