Category Archives: Bushwalk

Wentworth Falls, NSW. Just Glorious after rain.****4 stars

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Sconquest

Stepping Out at Wentworth Falls    Thought we were going to get soaked while walking at Wentworth Falls recently. Here’s a map. Fortunately, it was just grey and overcast with no wind. Parked at the Conservation Hut, down the steps to … Continue reading →

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Springbrook, Gold Coast, Qld. Such an Elusive High Tea.

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Sconquest

Natural Bridge Peek-a-Boo Heading into the Gold Coast Hinterland to the Natural Bridge at the Springbrook National Park. Here’s a map and info.        A Walking Circuit takes you through the forest to the arched cave where the water plunges … Continue reading →

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Kuranda Skyway, Qld. Skyway Rainforest Cableway. Amazing!****4 stars

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Sconquest

Riding High Above Barron Falls. Just North of Cairns is the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway which is something different, even if you’ve been on Gondola rides before. The Cableway is 7.5km long and is divided into 3 seperate sections and can … Continue reading →

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Wentworth Falls, NSW. Great for a Family Picnic- Next Time.

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Sconquest

Food for Thought If your looking for somewhere in the Blue Mountains to bring the family for a picnic, byo scones & thermos, then it’s here at Wentworth Falls. Here’s some info & a map.    The whole picnic area … Continue reading →

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Sutherland Falls, New Zealand. A Marvellous Water Fall.

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Sconquest

Chasing Waterfalls     NEW Zealand’s tallest waterfall is Sutherland Falls, near Quinton Lodge on the Milford Track. If you want to enjoy this exhilarating waterfall be prepared to get wet from the spray, the power of the falls or … Continue reading →

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Leura Falls, NSW. BYO Thermos & Scones****4 stars.Wonderful..

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Sconquest

Taking Time to Walk & Wonder Suitably fortified, it was time to visit the Leura Cascades & continue on this section of the Prince Henry Cliff Walk. It’s good to have a map. The Blue Mountains Tourist Newspaper is available in … Continue reading →

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Katoomba, NSW. Solitary Kiosk. ***3stars.Too crumbly.

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Sconquest

What: Solitary Restaurant & Kiosk    Rating Today: ***3 stars for scones.Too crumbly. Where: 90 Cliff Drive, Leura Falls NSW 2780 Ph: 4782 1164 When: Daily  10.30am- 4.30pm  Web: http://www.solitary.com.au Value: Good        Cost: $10 Devonshire Tea. Notes: … Continue reading →

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