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Russells Needle Route, Nattai National Park — Russells Needle Route, Nattai National Park
Down on the Nattai River.

West Rim Track, Fitzroy Falls, Morton National Park — West Rim Track, Fitzroy Falls, Morton National Park
A side arm of the rather wide Kangaroo Valley.

Long Point to the Shoalhaven River, Morton National Park — Long Point to the Shoalhaven River, Morton National Park
This was the day's money shot. A panorama of the view from near Long Point. You need a head for heights to get this photo.

Mt Kuring-gai to Berowra, Sydney — Mt Kuring-gai to Berowra, Sydney
Sophia standing amongst salt marsh. There's a steep climb up the hill behind her.

Gibberagong Sphinx Warrimoo Tracks, Ku-rin-gai Chase NP, Sydney

Russells Needle Route, Nattai National Park — Russells Needle Route, Nattai National Park
Panorama from Needle Lookout.

Belmore Falls Walking Track — Belmore Falls Walking Track
I liked this wider angle shot the falls and surrounds.

Russells Needle Route, Nattai National Park

Gibberagong Sphinx Warrimoo Tracks, Ku-rin-gai Chase NP, Sydney — Gibberagong Sphinx Warrimoo Tracks, Ku-rin-gai Chase NP, Sydney
Bobbin Head Marina on Cowan Creek.

Cowan to Brooklyn, Ku-ring-gai Chase NP — Cowan to Brooklyn, Ku-ring-gai Chase NP
The Hawkesbury River. From a viewpoint just 20m to the left off-track across some rocks.

Bungonia Gorge Red Track, Bungonia National Park — Bungonia Gorge Red Track, Bungonia National Park
Very atmospheric down there.

Mermaids Pool & Tahmoor Canyon, Southern Highlands NSW — Mermaids Pool & Tahmoor Canyon, Southern Highlands NSW
The Bargo River.

Minnamurra Rainforest Track & Minnamurra Falls

Cowan to Brooklyn, Ku-ring-gai Chase NP — Cowan to Brooklyn, Ku-ring-gai Chase NPCowan to Brooklyn, Ku-ring-gai Chase NP
A rock overhang. There was graffiti on it in places which was a shame.

Long Point to the Shoalhaven River, Morton National Park — Long Point to the Shoalhaven River, Morton National Park
This is where I had lunch.

Mermaids Pool & Tahmoor Canyon, Southern Highlands NSW — Mermaids Pool & Tahmoor Canyon, Southern Highlands NSW
Mermaids Pool again, this time on our way back in cloudier weather.

Mermaids Pool & Tahmoor Canyon, Southern Highlands NSW — Mermaids Pool & Tahmoor Canyon, Southern Highlands NSW
I particularly liked this section of the canyon, with the small stand of rainforest plants in an otherwise dry landscape.

Bundanoon Gorge Lookouts, Southern Highlands NSW — Bundanoon Gorge Lookouts, Southern Highlands NSW
Indigo Creek ahead, and Stonequarry Creek out of sight to the right.

Russells Needle Route, Nattai National Park — Russells Needle Route, Nattai National Park
Views as I descended from Russells Needle.

Kiama Coast Walk, NSW

Green & White Tracks, Bungonia National Park — Green & White Tracks, Bungonia National Park
A rocky outcrop towards the end of the walk.

Patonga to Warrah Trig, Central Coast NSW — Patonga to Warrah Trig, Central Coast NSW
Patonga and Brisk Bay.

Green & White Tracks, Bungonia National Park — Green & White Tracks, Bungonia National Park
Mass Cave, where they apparently used to hold Catholic Mass.

Mt Jellore Summit, Nattai National Park — Mt Jellore Summit, Nattai National Park
Views from the edge of the mountain, a little past the summit.

Mermaids Pool & Tahmoor Canyon, Southern Highlands NSW — Mermaids Pool & Tahmoor Canyon, Southern Highlands NSW
Bargo Falls

Bonnum Pic Route, Nattai National Park

Minnamurra Rainforest Track & Minnamurra Falls — Minnamurra Rainforest Track & Minnamurra Falls
A good looking water dragon.

Cowan to Brooklyn, Ku-ring-gai Chase NP — Cowan to Brooklyn, Ku-ring-gai Chase NP
Jerusalem Bay

Starlights Trail, Nattai National Park — Starlights Trail, Nattai National Park
Cliffs lining the Nattai River Valley in the second half of the walk.

T3 Track to Colo River & Tootie Creek — T3 Track to Colo River & Tootie Creek
Perhaps the best views of the day - the Colo River and Mt Townsend (465m).

Gibberagong Sphinx Warrimoo Tracks, Ku-rin-gai Chase NP, Sydney — Gibberagong Sphinx Warrimoo Tracks, Ku-rin-gai Chase NP, Sydney
The trees appeared to be somewhat burned on top of this hill; they were at least rather red. The dying sun was adding to the effect.

Kiama Coast Walk, NSW — Kiama Coast Walk, NSW
Loves Bay, with a panorama glitch I tried to touch up on my phone.

Box Vale Circuit, Southern Highlands near Mittagong — Box Vale Circuit, Southern Highlands near Mittagong
Interesting patterns on a natural rock arch.

Long Point to the Shoalhaven River, Morton National Park — Long Point to the Shoalhaven River, Morton National Park
McCallums Flat. It was very pleasant walking.

Mt Kuring-gai to Berowra, Sydney — Mt Kuring-gai to Berowra, Sydney
Attractive forest on the banks of Calna Creek.

West Rim Track, Fitzroy Falls, Morton National Park — West Rim Track, Fitzroy Falls, Morton National Park
The Grotto.

Bungonia Gorge Red Track, Bungonia National Park — Bungonia Gorge Red Track, Bungonia National Park
A pool amongst the boulders. This was the only area I had notes for - they directed us right and we eventually found our way out, but not before I slipped and fell on a tree trunk, but somehow managed not to fall off it.

Bungonia Gorge Red Track, Bungonia National Park — Bungonia Gorge Red Track, Bungonia National Park
A bit dark and foreboding. It was a very cool walk but I was glad to be out.

Bundanoon Lost Lookouts & Dimmocks Creek — Bundanoon Lost Lookouts & Dimmocks Creek
Dimmocks Creek

Kiama Coast Walk, NSW

Long Point to the Shoalhaven River, Morton National Park — Long Point to the Shoalhaven River, Morton National Park
On my way back here, looking downstream.

Kiama Coast Walk, NSW — Kiama Coast Walk, NSW
There's a sea cave in there somewhere.

Russells Needle Route, Nattai National Park

Long Point to the Shoalhaven River, Morton National Park — Long Point to the Shoalhaven River, Morton National Park
There were lots of these orange mushrooms out. I took a few shots.

Mermaids Pool & Tahmoor Canyon, Southern Highlands NSW — Mermaids Pool & Tahmoor Canyon, Southern Highlands NSW
Mermaids Pool. You know a scene is nice when Sophia (on the right) can be bothered to take a picture.

Bundanoon Lost Lookouts & Dimmocks Creek — Bundanoon Lost Lookouts & Dimmocks Creek
Views from the first lookout.

Bonnum Pic Route, Nattai National Park — Bonnum Pic Route, Nattai National Park
The cliffs stretched all the way to Lake Burragorang.

Russells Needle Route, Nattai National Park — Russells Needle Route, Nattai National Park
Nice striation.

Wodi Wodi Track, Stanwell Park NSW — Wodi Wodi Track, Stanwell Park NSW
Its was an active time for lizards.

Bundanoon Gorge Lookouts, Southern Highlands NSW — Bundanoon Gorge Lookouts, Southern Highlands NSW
Bundanoon Gorge

Green & White Tracks, Bungonia National Park — Green & White Tracks, Bungonia National Park
A panorama of the view from Adams Lookout. Bungonia Slot Canyon centre.

Bundanoon Lost Lookouts & Dimmocks Creek — Bundanoon Lost Lookouts & Dimmocks Creek
Perhaps the nicest mushroom of the day.

Gibberagong Sphinx Warrimoo Tracks, Ku-rin-gai Chase NP, Sydney — Gibberagong Sphinx Warrimoo Tracks, Ku-rin-gai Chase NP, Sydney
Brush Turkeys (not related to turkeys) are famous for digging up people's gardens. This one was kicking dirt at us for a while, quite unconcerned with our presence. They were in the car park too. Nice looking creature.

Oatley Park Circuit, Oatley, Sydney

Bungonia Gorge Red Track, Bungonia National Park — Bungonia Gorge Red Track, Bungonia National Park
Somebody explained that the roots probably grew around the rocks when the soil level was higher, then perhaps due to flood erosion the roots and rocks have been exposed above ground.

Mt Kuring-gai to Berowra, Sydney — Mt Kuring-gai to Berowra, Sydney
There were some wildflowers out on the higher and dryer sections of the walk near the start. Pictured is some kind of Styphelia (Five Corners).

Yellow Track, Bungonia National Park — Yellow Track, Bungonia National Park
Bee hive! I walked under this three times without realising they were there, and may have even bumped my head on one. Sophia was the first to notice.

Russells Needle Route, Nattai National Park — Russells Needle Route, Nattai National Park
Perhaps my favourite scene on the Nattai River.

Baldy Billy Peak & the Wollondilly River, Guula Ngulla National Park. — Baldy Billy Peak & the Wollondilly River, Guula Ngulla National Park.
Views from Baldy Billy Peak. The Wollondilly River Down there, where I walked next.

Wombat Hill Track (maybe), Morton National Park NSW — Wombat Hill Track (maybe), Morton National Park NSW
The views at the turnaround point.

Long Point to the Shoalhaven River, Morton National Park — Long Point to the Shoalhaven River, Morton National Park
Kingpin Mountain on the right. This felt quite adventurous as the ridge was narrow and there was a tricky scramble to get up Long Point Intermediate. I had no idea whether there was a way forward actually, but I would have been able to retrace my steps and finish late if I'd had to.

Green & White Tracks, Bungonia National Park — Green & White Tracks, Bungonia National Park
The view down towards the exit/entrance of Bungonia Slot Canyon (bottom centre right). The limestone quarry top right.

Gibberagong Sphinx Warrimoo Tracks, Ku-rin-gai Chase NP, Sydney — Gibberagong Sphinx Warrimoo Tracks, Ku-rin-gai Chase NP, Sydney
Very milky water in this section, although not on the second occasion we did the walk.

Bonnum Pic Route, Nattai National Park — Bonnum Pic Route, Nattai National Park
You don't get clear views of these cliffs until near the turnaround point.

Minnamurra Rainforest Track & Minnamurra Falls — Minnamurra Rainforest Track & Minnamurra Falls
A very pleasant patch of the river.

Long Point to the Shoalhaven River, Morton National Park — Long Point to the Shoalhaven River, Morton National Park
The Shoalhaven River near its confluence with Barbers Creek.

Mt Kuring-gai to Berowra, Sydney

Bonnum Pic Route, Nattai National Park — Bonnum Pic Route, Nattai National Park
Early morning cow. The route skirts the egde of private land for a while, then enters it before emerging int he national park.

Cowan to Brooklyn, Ku-ring-gai Chase NP — Cowan to Brooklyn, Ku-ring-gai Chase NP
My attempt at an artistic shot. Turned out quite nice.

Bonnum Pic Route, Nattai National Park — Bonnum Pic Route, Nattai National Park
Wollondilly Valley in the afternoon.

Mermaids Pool & Tahmoor Canyon, Southern Highlands NSW — Mermaids Pool & Tahmoor Canyon, Southern Highlands NSW
Mermaids Pool yet again. It was very picturesque.

Bundanoon Gorge Lookouts, Southern Highlands NSW — Bundanoon Gorge Lookouts, Southern Highlands NSW
Bundanoon Gorge

Gibberagong Sphinx Warrimoo Tracks, Ku-rin-gai Chase NP, Sydney — Gibberagong Sphinx Warrimoo Tracks, Ku-rin-gai Chase NP, Sydney
The sun going down over Bobbin Head Marina, at the end of our walk.

Yellow Track, Bungonia National Park — Yellow Track, Bungonia National Park
Views from the end of the Yellow Track.

Mt Kuring-gai to Berowra, Sydney — Mt Kuring-gai to Berowra, Sydney
Salt marsh. It's becoming rarer apparently.

Yellow Track, Bungonia National Park — Yellow Track, Bungonia National Park
Knockout views of Bungonia Slot Canyon and Frome Hill from Adams Lookout, accessed on the Green Track (or you can drive there).

Wodi Wodi Track, Stanwell Park NSW

Oatley Park Circuit, Oatley, Sydney — Oatley Park Circuit, Oatley, Sydney
The Georges River viewed from a spot about 200m from the entrance at Douglas Haig Street.

Patonga to Warrah Trig, Central Coast NSW — Patonga to Warrah Trig, Central Coast NSW
Patonga Beach

Gibberagong Sphinx Warrimoo Tracks, Ku-rin-gai Chase NP, Sydney — Gibberagong Sphinx Warrimoo Tracks, Ku-rin-gai Chase NP, Sydney
A Waratah, the NSW state flower, at the start of the Sphinx Track,

Box Vale Circuit, Southern Highlands near Mittagong — Box Vale Circuit, Southern Highlands near Mittagong
Forty Foot Falls

T3 Track to Colo River & Tootie Creek — T3 Track to Colo River & Tootie Creek
More of those views near the start (except these taken on my way back in the arvo).

Gibberagong Sphinx Warrimoo Tracks, Ku-rin-gai Chase NP, Sydney — Gibberagong Sphinx Warrimoo Tracks, Ku-rin-gai Chase NP, Sydney
A very reflective Cowan Creek.

Yellow Track, Bungonia National Park — Yellow Track, Bungonia National Park
Looking down on Bungonia Creek.

Minnamurra Rainforest Track & Minnamurra Falls — Minnamurra Rainforest Track & Minnamurra Falls
A fine specimen of a water dragon.

Bonnum Pic Route, Nattai National Park — Bonnum Pic Route, Nattai National Park
Wollondilly Valley again.

Kangaroo Ridge Trail, Barren Grounds Nature Reserve — Kangaroo Ridge Trail, Barren Grounds Nature Reserve
The walk's turnaround point was at the edge of the escarpment.

Mt Kuring-gai to Berowra, Sydney

Long Point to the Shoalhaven River, Morton National Park — Long Point to the Shoalhaven River, Morton National Park
The Shoalhaven River curves around unnamed peaks.

Sublime Point Track and Forest Walk, Illawarra — Sublime Point Track and Forest Walk, Illawarra
A hazy view south over Thirroul and beyond.

Gibberagong Sphinx Warrimoo Tracks, Ku-rin-gai Chase NP, Sydney — Gibberagong Sphinx Warrimoo Tracks, Ku-rin-gai Chase NP, Sydney
Lots of expensive boats. Sophia was salivating over them.

West Rim Track, Fitzroy Falls, Morton National Park — West Rim Track, Fitzroy Falls, Morton National Park
Fitzroy Falls

Gibberagong Sphinx Warrimoo Tracks, Ku-rin-gai Chase NP, Sydney — Gibberagong Sphinx Warrimoo Tracks, Ku-rin-gai Chase NP, Sydney
Near the confluence of Cockle Creek and Cowan Creek.

Gibberagong Sphinx Warrimoo Tracks, Ku-rin-gai Chase NP, Sydney — Gibberagong Sphinx Warrimoo Tracks, Ku-rin-gai Chase NP, Sydney
The water was like glass.

Long Point to the Shoalhaven River, Morton National Park — Long Point to the Shoalhaven River, Morton National Park
The route descends to the right behind Kingpin Mountain and Long Point Intermediate. I climbed those peaks on my way back. McCallums Flat and the section of Shoalhaven River you visit are to the left.

Gibberagong Sphinx Warrimoo Tracks, Ku-rin-gai Chase NP, Sydney — Gibberagong Sphinx Warrimoo Tracks, Ku-rin-gai Chase NP, Sydney
Not seen this flower before.

Bonnum Pic Route, Nattai National Park — Bonnum Pic Route, Nattai National Park
The drive in.

Mt Kuring-gai to Berowra, Sydney — Mt Kuring-gai to Berowra, Sydney
Calna Creek

Gibberagong Track, Ku-ring-gai Chase NP Sydney — Gibberagong Track, Ku-ring-gai Chase NP Sydney
Cockle Creek

Bonnum Pic Route, Nattai National Park — Bonnum Pic Route, Nattai National Park
Nice colours in the later afternoon.

Russells Needle Route, Nattai National Park — Russells Needle Route, Nattai National Park
Rocky Waterholes Creek. It was much wider in parts, and rocky.

Bonnum Pic Route, Nattai National Park — Bonnum Pic Route, Nattai National Park
Wattles blooming.

Kiama Coast Walk, NSW

Gibberagong Sphinx Warrimoo Tracks, Ku-rin-gai Chase NP, Sydney

Sublime Point Track and Forest Walk, Illawarra — Sublime Point Track and Forest Walk, Illawarra
A photo-worthy bug.

Green & White Tracks, Bungonia National Park — Green & White Tracks, Bungonia National Park
Bungonia Slot Canyon. Next time I'll aim to walk through it.

Bundanoon Lost Lookouts & Dimmocks Creek — Bundanoon Lost Lookouts & Dimmocks Creek
Looking down on Dimmocks creek.

Mt Jellore Summit, Nattai National Park — Mt Jellore Summit, Nattai National Park
This was my favourite scene of the walk, as the track drops down to Jellore Creek (which was dry when I visited).

Kiama Coast Walk, NSW — Kiama Coast Walk, NSW
You can drop down to this area with the aid of a rope.

Box Vale Circuit, Southern Highlands near Mittagong — Box Vale Circuit, Southern Highlands near Mittagong
The Nattai River

Long Point to the Shoalhaven River, Morton National Park — Long Point to the Shoalhaven River, Morton National Park
Barbers Creek

Green & White Tracks, Bungonia National Park — Green & White Tracks, Bungonia National Park
The state's largest limestone quarry (by far).

Wodi Wodi Track, Stanwell Park NSW — Wodi Wodi Track, Stanwell Park NSW
Sophia looking yonder.

Russells Needle Route, Nattai National Park — Russells Needle Route, Nattai National Park
View north from the summit.

Cowan to Brooklyn, Ku-ring-gai Chase NP — Cowan to Brooklyn, Ku-ring-gai Chase NP
The Hawkesbury River.

Bonnum Pic Route, Nattai National Park — Bonnum Pic Route, Nattai National Park
Bonnum Pic

Bundanoon Lost Lookouts & Dimmocks Creek — Bundanoon Lost Lookouts & Dimmocks Creek
This view was at an informal vantage point just a short while from the last lookout I got to. This was as far as I went.

Box Vale Circuit, Southern Highlands near Mittagong — Box Vale Circuit, Southern Highlands near Mittagong
Interesting patterns on a natural rock arch.

Mt Kuring-gai to Berowra, Sydney — Mt Kuring-gai to Berowra, Sydney
Wildflowers near the start.

Kiama Coast Walk, NSW — Kiama Coast Walk, NSW
Near turnaround point.