Everything you need to know about visiting the majestic Colo River via the Canoe Creek Track, including difficulty, track conditions and what the access road is like.
How to find the picturesque Dargan Arch
Dargan Arch is a picturesque natural sandstone arch in a lesser visited part of the Blue Mountains National Park. The trail is not signposted but we have exact directions on how to find it as well as what to expect from the short trail. It’s a great spot and as it’s not very well known you’ll most likely get it all to yourself.
Victoria Falls: two incredible waterfalls you can swim under
A little effort goes a long way when it comes to Victoria Falls. The steep but well maintained track will take you to both the base of Victoria Falls and some very pretty cascades, both of which are fantastic wild swimming spots. Here’s everything you need to know, including difficulty and what the pools are like.
Florabella Pass: a picturesque dog friendly walk in the Blue Mountains
Secrets of the Grand Canyon Walk: hidden waterfalls and glow worms!
Bowtells Swing Bridge: a fun suspension bridge and secluded swimming holes
The thin wires of the Bowtells Swing Bridge will either give you a rush of excitement, or sweaty palms depending on your head for heights and appetite for seriously wobbly river crossings. Either way, it’s a Blue Mountains adventure not to be missed. We’re sharing all the ways of accessing the bridge, including two easy options.
Happy Valley: a hidden waterfall grotto in Mount Wilson
Minnehaha Falls - one of the prettiest waterfalls in the Blue Mountains
Glenbrook Gorge - a stunning secluded swimming spot in the Blue Mountains
Glenbrook gorge is incredible. It feels wonderfully wild, yet is less than one hour from Sydney city centre! Swimming in the deep green water between the towering gorge walls is something that you won’t forget. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the walk to get there and what the swimming spots are like.
Tessellated Pavements: a pretty walk to some fun rock formations in the Blue Mountains
River Lett: wild swimming amongst granite boulders in the Blue Mountains
Birdwood Gully: gorgeous by day, magical by night
Birdwood Gully is a beautiful short bushwalk with fern lined paths, picturesque overhangs and even a small area of rainforest. By night it comes alive and the caves and cliffsides are illuminated with hundreds and hundreds of glow worms! We’ll tell you exactly what to expect by day and by night, as well as where you’ll find the densest colony of glow worms.
Edenderry Falls: wild swimming paradise in the Blue Mountains
Insider tips for Jellybean Pool and other nearby alternatives
Jellybean Pool is one of the best swimming holes in the lower Blue Mountains, just an hour away from Sydney. The picturesque pool is surrounded by gorgeous bushland and is a great size for a proper swim. However, there’s a caveat, it is not the place to come on a hot summer weekend. We’re sharing why and everything else you need to know about the pool and nearby alternatives.
