Godwins trail is located in Myall Lakes National Park, roughly between Booral and Bulahdelah. We set out on this hike not really knowing what to expect. The hike firstly meanders through the bush and then steadily climbs up and down valleys towards Booral Road. Godwins trail at a glance … Read more
Wallarah Peninsula is part of Wallarah National Park and this hike is one of a couple of different hikes that you can do in the park. This is a really great hike with incredible scenery. Just a short drive from Newcastle, the trail winds its way from close to Caves … Read more
Alum Mountain, Mount Alum or Bulahdelah Mountain (depending on which map you happen to be looking at!) is around 1 1/4hrs from Newcastle and located on the Mid-North Coast of NSW, AU. We’ve done this hike a number of times and it offers great views across the valley to the … Read more
To be fair, Sandbar Beach Walking Trail isn’t really a gazetted walk (if there is such a thing?). But it is such a lovely walk, and well worth it if you are in the area. It isn’t a particularly long walk (about 4kms) but has incredibly varied landscape – including … Read more
We spent many weekends and summer holidays exploring ‘The Lakes’ when I was in primary school. But it has only been in the last few months that we have found our way past the lakes and have begun to explore some of the many incredible walking and hiking trails in … Read more
Yeularbah Walking Trail is one of the more popular trails in the Newcastle/Lake Macquarie region. Part of Glenrock State Conservation Area, the trail winds it’s way through rainforest, past two waterfalls towards the coastline. The trail is moderately trafficked, with parts used for hiking, trail running, mountain biking and horse … Read more
Even before I was born my family has spent each Easter camping at Barrington Tops. Every Easter for more than 40 years, we have driven past the turn off to Copeland Tops State Conservation Area and have not taken the turn off. A few weekends ago, we took the turn … Read more
Located in the gorgeous Port Stephens region, north of Newcastle, NSW, Tomaree Head Summit walk is a short steep climb to summit of Tomaree Headland. The views are well worth the steep hike. Tomaree Headland Summit Walk at a glance Distance: 2.2 kms return Duration: 1 1/2 hours to 2 … Read more
Bucketts Way Scenic Walk is a steep 2.2km out and back walk located just outside of Gloucester, NSW, AU. The walk is maintained by the Lions club and passes through farmland before ascending the Buccan Buccans (the Buckett Mountains). Bucketts Scenic Walk at a glance Distance: 2.2km return Duration: 1 … Read more
Located 35 minutes from Newcastle, NSW, AU, Heaton lookout via Heaton Road is a moderate out and back walk in Watagans National Park. The the first section of the walk is relatively steep, but well worth the hike for the views from the lookout and the varied terrain that it … Read more