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Dog friendly walks in the Blue Mountains don’t have to be dull! Some of the best trails in the whole area allow dogs, so you don’t need to choose between a great walk and leaving your pup behind. These aren’t paved trails but proper hikes, so we’ve given some details on the paths to help you choose which are right for your dog.
River Caves Canyon is a stunning canyon which can be accessed without abseiling, it’s more of an adventurous bushwalk. The scenery is incredible as you walk beneath the towering canyon walls. The roads to get there and the trail itself are not signposted, but we have all the details to get you there in this post.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
