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By Merryn Porter Combining several hiking tracks, this
ushwalking is a great pastime extended day walk is one of the best
Bwhich offers a chance to exercise as in the region, thanks to the scenic
you get in touch with nature, often in views of the coast and Sydney, and
places only accessible on foot. access to forest picnic spots.
It also allows you to immerse The 14km one-way Forest walk will
yourself in breathtaking surroundings take five to six hours to complete
and see flora and fauna you may not and will immerse you in nature.
find anywhere else. You can start your trek from The Coast track is well known to
visitors to the Royal National Park.
Whether you are a serious either Coalcliff (Wodi Wodi track) or Photo: NSW National Parks &
bushwalker or just want to get out Austinmer. Wildlife Service/Natasha Webb
and enjoy nature there are plenty of
bushwalking tracks for you to try. Pigeon House Mountain Cooks Nose Walking Track,
Here are six of the best. Didthul walking track,
Morton National Park Barren Grounds Nature
Coast track, Royal National The iconic Pigeon House Mountain Reserve
Park Didthul walking track in Morton The Cooks Nose Walking Track takes
The Coast track in Sydney’s Royal National Park is considered one of you through Barren Grounds
National Park is an epic 26km the best bushwalks on the NSW Nature Reserves’ rich heathlands
one-way trek from Bundeena to South Coast. towards the escarpment
Otford that will take most people The 5km walk will take 2.5 to 3.5 overlooking Kangaroo Valley.
two days to complete in its entirety, hours to complete. The 8km return trek is steep in
or you can just do a section. This track is challenging at times places but offers spectacular views.
Starting from the village of as it is very steep and involves some
Bundeena, you head to Otford ladders, but you will be rewarded Griffiths Walking Track,
railway station, past beaches and with breathtaking views. Barren Grounds Nature
bays, across magnificent sandstone Reserve
escarpments and through patches Budderoo Track, Budderoo An 8km loop, this walk will take you
of coastal heath and rainforest. National Park across dramatic cliffs lining
Budderoo Track is a 24km return Kangaroo Valley and the coastline
Forest walk to Sublime trail that can be used for both beyond. Climb up Saddleback Trig
Point track, Illawarra cycling and walking, and offers before continuing to one of the
Escarpment State scenic views of wildflowers in spring walk’s highlights; a naturally formed
Conservation Area and fabulous birdwatching. stone bridge across Lamonds Creek.

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