Hiking, camping, and getting outdoors in Australia
Today I was saddened to hear about the tragic death of a woman from Cairns who fell from Windin Falls in northern Queensland. Our hearts and condolences go out to the family and friends who have lost a loved one.
Continue reading “The Tragedy We Can Prevent”I found this video fascinating:
This beautiful short walk takes you along the bayside beach from the carpark then up steep stairs to the lighthouse. The walk provides views north over Broken Bay towards Lion Island and Box Head, and south across Palm Beach and Pittwater.
Continue reading “Barrenjoey Lighthouse & Arctic Hat Review”
One school day in July 2020 my wife and I took the opportunity to check out this short walk to Butterbox Point in the Blue Mountains. We didn’t walk all the way down to the point, but just up to the high part before the track turns south. After the bushfires, this walk offered a unique opportunity to see the landscape in its charred, harsh, rugged glory.
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A long drive down a dusty road from Wentworth Falls leads to this spectacular view of Lake Burragorang and the beautiful Blue Mountains. The short stroll from the carpark is easy to follow on foot but not wheelchair accessible.
Continue reading “McMahons Point”