Cape Raoul, Tasman Peninsula, Tassie

c.14km out and back, accessed by car, with breath taking views and varied landscape

Bullawarring Track, Heathcote National Park

Easy train ride from Sydney. 10.6km of hiking and wild swimming in quiet forest surroundings

Six Foot Track; Katoomba to Cox’s River campground

Two day hike. Beautiful campground and wild swimming

Victoria Falls Track, Blue Mountains

Accessible by car. A short, steep walk to amazing swimming holes.

Narrow Neck Plateau, Katoomba

Accessible by car near Katoomba, Blue Mountains. 20km out and back trail

Couranga Track, Royal National Park

Accessible by train or car in Royal National Park. 10.5km return

Garie Beach to Semi Detached Point

Accessible by car. Hour and a half south of Sydney. 6.5km moderate walk

Lady Carrington Drive, Royal National Park, Sydney

Close to Sydney in Royal National Park. Easy going and lots of wildlife

Tahmoor Gorge loop track

Aprox 2 hour drive from Sydney. 10km walk. Waterfalls and views.

Fireflies in the Cathedral of Ferns, Blue Mountains National Park

Hunting for Fireflies near Mount Wilson, 2 hours drive from Sydney

Review: Wavelength Reef Cruises, Port Douglas

Great Barrier Reef tours out of Port Douglas with highly experienced marine biologists.

Bondi to Maroubra coastal path

Start within 30 mins walk of Bondi Junction. 3 hour walking time. 11km.

How do you plan a hike?

How do you plan a safe and fun hike?

Dover Heights to Watson’s Bay, Eastern Suburbs, Sydney.

Train and bus ride from Sydney CBD. 1.5 – 2 hour easy walking. Great coastal views and urban feel

Katoomba to Leura, through Leura Forest

2 hours from Sydney on train. 12km walk. Some moderate climbs. Amazing forest.

Leura to Katoomba, Blue Mountains National Park

2 hours train from Sydney. 12km walk. 3-4 hours. Cliff top and valley forest

Glenbrook Station to Red Hands Cave, Blue Mountains National Park

1.5 hours from Sydney on train. 8km walk. 2-3 hours. Aboriginal cave art.

Sassafras Gully Reserve, Faulconbridge, NSW

2 hours train from Sydney. 5km easy hike. Station to station.

Mount Amos, Freycinet National Park, Tasmania

East coast Tasmania. 3-4 hours. 4km. Hard climbing. Insane views of Wineglass Bay.

Grand Canyon Loop, Blackheath, Blue Mountains National Park

2.5 hours train from Sydney. 7km walk. 3-4 hours. Great scenery

Pilates Gone Wild

Learn about why you should combine pilates and the outdoors

Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse, Seal Rocks, Central Coast, NSW

Start: Sugarloaf Bay End: Sugarloaf Bay Time taken: 1 hour USP: Historic Lighthouse, beautiful views Distance: 2km Google map of Lighthouse One morning during our getaway to Seal Rocks we fancied a walk (but not a huge hike!) so checked out the picturesque and historic Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse. It’s situated at the northern end of Myall Lakes National Park,…

Glenbrook Station loop, Blue Mountains, NSW

1.5hr train from Sydney. 3 hour walk with time to swim. Climbing involved.

Blackheath to Acacia Flats, over night hike

Two day hike. 3hrs from Sydney. 20kms. Wild swimming. Epic views of the Blue Mountains.

Tempe Wetland, Sydney is a wildlife oasis

Close to CBD. 1.5km loop. Lots of bird life

Hawkesbury River Ferry ride and exploration of Little Wobby

Under 2 hour train from Sydney and 20 minute ferry ride. 3 hours. Variable distance

Cox’s River Campground to Bowtell’s Swing Bridge

3 hour drive from Sydney. Part of Six Foot Track. River side camping.

Kanangra Walls Look Out, Kanangra Boyd NP

4 hour drive from Sydney. Multiple walking routes. Amazing views

Mount Solitary, Blue Mountains

3 hour train from Sydney. 2 days hike. 6 hours / day. 30km total. Hard track.

Wentworth Pass, Blue Mountains

2.5 hour train from Sydney. 6km. 4 hours. Tough climbs.

Exploring Shoal Bay, Port Stephens

2.5 hour drive from Sydney. Short walks. Well paved. Moderate climbing.

Tilligerry Habitat, Port Stephens

2.5 hour drive from Sydney. 2.5km loop. 1 hour. Well paved and flat.

Top 5 walks, just a train ride from Sydney

Top 5 walks just a short train (and bus) ride from the city centre

Spit Bridge to Manly, Sydney

40 mins public transport from Sydney CBD. 10km. 3 hours. Moderate climbing.

Darwins Walk and Overcliff Walk, Wentworth Falls

2.5 hour train from Sydney. 11km loop. 3 hours. Moderate climbing.

Blue Mountains Botanical Gardens

2.5 hour drive from Sydney. 1-2km loops. 1 hour. Easy, well paved.

Hanging Rock and Baltzer Look Out, Blackheath

3 hour train from Sydney. 12km. 3 hours. Easy track. Steep drops.

Federation State Track, Killalea

2.5 hour drive / train from Sydney. 3km loop. 2 hours. Flat, good track.

Mystics Beach to Minnamurra River

2.5 hour drive / train from Sydney. 2km loop. 1.5 hours. Mostly beach walking.

Garie Beach to Thelma Head, Royal National Park

1.5 hour drive from Sydney. 2km. 1 hour. Moderate climb and descent.

Cape Otway to Electric Beach

Cape Otway, VIC. 14km. 3 hours. Easy walking

Smiths Creek Reserve, Campbeltown

Koalas! Train from Sydney. Aprox 6km. 3 hours. Easy walking.

Wondabyne to Kariong Brook Falls

1.5 hour train from Sydney (request stop). 10km. 3 hours. Some bush whacking

A trip to Lorne, Victoria and the ‘Three Falls’ hike

Lorne, VIC. 9km. 4 hours. Moderate track and some road.

Canoeing in Audley

1 hour train from Sydney and walk to Boat Shed. 5km / 1hr walk in. 5km / 3 hr kayaking.

Bondi to Coogee Coastal Path

Train / Bus from Sydney. 6km. 2 hours. Easy walk, well paved.

Otford to Bundeena in one day, Royal National Park

1.5 hour train from Sydney. 30km. 9 hours. Hard, lots of up. Carry all food and water.

Heathcote to Engadine Loop, Royal National Park

1 hour train from Sydney. 16km. 4 hours. Moderate track.

The Church, Glenbrook

Lovely coffee after our walk in Glenbrook, Blue Mountains

Glenbrook Gorge Walking Track

1.5 hours train from Sydney. 5km. 3 hours. Boulder and creek crossings

Review: MSR Freelite 2 hiking tent

Pros Light weight at 1.25kg Easy to pitch Handles bad weather Cons Only semi freestanding Zips can catch in fly Price at time of article $530 Overview The MSR Freelite 2 is a purpose made, lightweight, two person, hiking tent. Designed to be used during overnight stomps through the wilds or multi day adventures. It…

Review: Cathedral Reserve Campground

Free camping in Blue Mountains National Park, 2 hours from Sydney.