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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.
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.
If you love your walks a little off the beaten track then this lesser known Blue Mountains trail could be just what you’re looking for. With some gorgeous rainforest, four ladders, a couple of cool shelter caves and a glorious cave waterfall, it has more than a few treasures worth seeking out. We’re sharing exactly what to expect, including trail conditions.
There are few things more magical than standing in the darkness watching flashes of gold light illuminate the night sky. For just a few weeks a year that’s exactly what you’ll find at multiple locations in the Blue Mountains. We’re sharing everything you need to know about viewing the spectacular firefly displays.
The Jack Evans Track offers the easiest route down to Erskine Creek. Once at the bottom of the gorge you’ll be treated to a stunning wild swimming spot complete with huge beach to relax on for the afternoon. The scenery is gorgeous with dense forest and high cliff walls. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the trail and swimming in the creek.
Peggy’s Pool is a secluded oasis in the heart of Faulconbridge. There’s a small waterfall and gorgeous fern covered overhang which keeps the whole area completed shaded. It’s the perfect picnic spot on a hot day. It’s not signposted and finding the trailhead can be difficult, but we have exact instructions in this post.
The walk to Clarinda and Numantia Falls is one of the best in the lower Blue Mountains. Both waterfalls are gorgeous after rain and Numantia even has a crystal clear swimming hole at the base. Only one of the waterfalls is not signposted, so we’re sharing how to find the right track, as well as details on difficulty and trail conditions.
Knapsack Bridge is an old sandstone viaduct built in the 1860’s which sits above a lovely little patch of rainforest. It’s a great spot to visit and a short and relatively easy bushwalk will take you there. We’re sharing all the details, including the side trails and another old heritage bridge nearby.
The walk to Terrace Falls is an absolute delight. Time your visit to coincide with recent rain and the whole forest will be alive with cascades and the waterfalls will be really powerful. It’s hard to believe such a gorgeous walk can be as quiet as this one. We’re sharing everything you need to know including difficulty and trail conditions.
Paradise Pool got its name for a reason. This stunning swimming hole is easily one of the best in the Blue Mountains, if not all of NSW. With a large, deep pool big enough for a proper swim, a stunning secluded setting and even its own waterfall, it really is hard to beat. We’re sharing everything you need to know about getting there and what to expect when you arrive.
