Day Itinerary
10 Activities
Day 1
69 mi3 mi
Hiking in the Bush and the Coolest Coastal City
Departing from Sydney, today’s part of the journey will help you get back to nature with a bush walk in Brisbane Water National Park and a swim in one of Newcastle’s ocean pools. Newcastle has previously won the title of ‘the coolest coastal city’, partly because of its trendy hospitality scene.
10:155 min
Start the day with a bushwalk, which is the Australian term for a hike. One of my favourite bushwalks just outside of Sydney is in Brisbane Water National Park. Drive to the viewpoint, Staples Lookout, where there is a car park.
The beginning of the trail, Tommos Loop Firetrail, is 350 metres south of the car park.
The beginning of the trail, Tommos Loop Firetrail, is 350 metres south of the car park.
1.7 mi
40 min
11:0030 min
Walking through the rugged landscape of Brisbane Waters National Park, you'll be surrounded by magnificent eucalyptus trees and the echo of birds calling each other.
At the midpoint of the walk is Kariong Brook Falls — a waterfall that pools into a creek which you can swim in or just dip your feet.
Follow Tommos Loop Firetrail, then the Girrakool Loop Track until you reach the waterfall. To return to your car, head back the same way you came.
At the midpoint of the walk is Kariong Brook Falls — a waterfall that pools into a creek which you can swim in or just dip your feet.
Follow Tommos Loop Firetrail, then the Girrakool Loop Track until you reach the waterfall. To return to your car, head back the same way you came.
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