Category: Walks

  • Best Waterfall Walks In Royal National Park

    Best Waterfall Walks In Royal National Park

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    Bea Urmos

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    Some of the best waterfalls near Sydney aren’t hidden deep in the mountains or miles away—they’re just south of the city in Royal National Park. Sure, the park is mostly famous for its 27 km Royal Coast Track, but let’s not overlook its lush rainforests and stunning waterfalls. That said, let me manage your expectations:…

  • Wild Wallabies In Sydney: Where & When To Find Them

    Wild Wallabies In Sydney: Where & When To Find Them

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    Bea Urmos

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    First of all, yes, wallabies do roam wild in Sydney, Australia’s largest city. However, you need to look for them in the right places and at the right times. Since moving here, we’ve spotted quite a few, and in this post, I’m sharing not only the best locations but also other essential tips to help…

  • 5 Best Hikes In Warrumbungle National Park, NSW

    5 Best Hikes In Warrumbungle National Park, NSW

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    Bea Urmos

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    Warrumbungle National Park is called one of Australia’s best kept secrets, a perfect place for hiking – day and night. Because night skies are magical, and as Australia’s first Dark Sky Park the Warrumbungles are legendary for stargazing. But it also impresses with unique volcanic rock formations, majestic bushland and forested plains (a favorite habitat…

  • From Dunes To Deep Blue: Trekking To Dark Point, Myall Lakes National Park

    From Dunes To Deep Blue: Trekking To Dark Point, Myall Lakes National Park

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    Bea Urmos

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    In Australia a stunning beach with soft sand, rolling waves, and turquoise water is just the baseline. An outstanding beach has to offer something more, like a slice of desert tucked behind it. That’s exactly what makes Dark Point and Mungo Beach so captivating.  Dark Point is a rocky headland in Myall Lakes National Park,…

  • 4 Reasons To Visit The Warrumbungles, New South Wales

    4 Reasons To Visit The Warrumbungles, New South Wales

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    Bea Urmos

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    Warrumbungle National Park is one I’ve never heard of before – yes, before we moved to Australia. But that’s the true magic of Australia: all the places you haven’t heard of – not because they’re not breathtakingly wonderful, rather because they’re remote and there are too many of them. Well, Warrumbungle National Park is one.…

  • Forests In Sydney: 10 Amazing Walks

    Forests In Sydney: 10 Amazing Walks

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    Bea Urmos

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    Everyone talks about the fabulous beaches of Sydney – and rightly so. But who talks about the amazing forests one can find in the city? I will! Because here’s the thing: when you talk about a city with over 5 million inhabitants, you don’t immediately think about green spaces, let alone forests. Or the adventurous…

  • 3 Astonishing, Lesser-Known Rock Formations In The Blue Mountains

    3 Astonishing, Lesser-Known Rock Formations In The Blue Mountains

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    Bea Urmos

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    I’ve written about my favorite walks and favorite lookouts in the Blue Mountains, but this national park has a lot more to charm you, no matter how many times you visit. In this post I’m showing you three extraordinary places. They’re not exactly lookouts, though you find lovely views at each, but what makes them…

  • 8 Best Walks In Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

    8 Best Walks In Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

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    Bea Urmos

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    Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is not the best known, and I’m not sure why. It offers scenic views and a wide network of walking tracks. It’s home to winding creeks and significant Aboriginal sites, eucalypts and mangroves, rocky cliffs and golden sand beaches, and it’s the best place to bump into shy wallabies in the…

  • 6 Stunning Blue Mountains Walks For First-Time Visitors

    6 Stunning Blue Mountains Walks For First-Time Visitors

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    Bea Urmos

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    Ah, the Blue Mountains are a vast, wonderful paradise for hikers and one that easily overwhelms. It’s a beloved day trip from Sydney for locals and visitors alike. Named after the blue haze created by the vast number of eucalyptus trees, the Blue Mountains show you a face of Australia which is very different from…