A walk to the largest of the iconic three sisters at Katoomba
Opened in July 2019, this rail corridor has thankfully been restored to provide a beautiful track for walkers, cyclist and horse riders. A highlight is its passage through Bell Bird Park, where a colony of more than 120 Bell Birds provide a continual chorus for visitors.
A short hike up to the summit of Mount Taylor will reward you with excellent views of Canberra and beyond. It is a good alternative to Black Mountain and Mt Ainslie that enables you to avoid all the tourists and actually hike up a mountain you couldn't just drive up.
An alternative, more challenging route to the summit, located on the north-western ridge, accessible from the northern end of South Coolum Road.
A lesser known peak, just north of Mt Cooroora, Mt Cooran hosts exceptional 360° views; Sunshine Coast, Blackall Range, Gympie and Woondum National Park to the north and east to the coast.
High on the western side of Dove Lake, Marions Lookout provides breathtaking views to Cradle Mountain and over Dove Lake and Crater Lake.
Follow the path from the park entrance on Red Road to the dry waterfall. Look closely to see McLachlan’s old house site among the Norfolk Pine and White Oak forest and discover a lush valley with a waterfall that flows after good rain.
A steep track down to this secluded surf beach with its crashing waves, where you are likely to have it all to yourselves with just the sea birds as company.
This short stepped walkway takes you to lookouts high above World Heritage Listed Kingston, with great views of Arthur's Vale, the Settlements, Pier, Slaughter Bay and beyond to Phillip Island.
This walk takes you from the park entrance to the summits of Mount Bates and Mount Pitt, with its many heritage WWII remnants and expansive 360° views from Norfolk Island's highest peaks.