Tag: Bushwalking
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Balls Head Reserve Sydney Australia
Balls Head Reserve Sydney Australia Located on the northern side of Sydney Harbour, Balls Head Reserve is a scenic reserve offering breathtaking views of the harbour city and bridge. Winding tracks through regenerated native bushland let you experience the Australian bush without leaving Sydney. History The reserve was named after Henry Lidgbird Ball, who was… Read more
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Elephant Rock Central Coast
Elephant Rock Central Coast Located on the New South Wales Central Coast in Brisbane Water National Park, Elephant Rock is less than five-minutes drive from Patonga, 25 minutes from Gosford or 1 Hour 20 minutes from Sydney by car. There are several ways to reach Elephant Rock, depending on how far you want to walk,… Read more
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Dangar Island and Brooklyn Ferry
Dangar Island The first European to visit the area was Governor Arthur Phillip, who explored the lower river by small boat in March 1788 within weeks of the First Fleet’s arrival. He named it Mullet Island, for the abundance of fish in the local Hawkesbury River. The island was purchased in 1864 and renamed by… Read more