The Trail Journal Blog

Apsley Falls

Apsley Falls

A beautiful short hike perfect for a road trip rest stop — with gorge views that might keep you longer than planned.

Apsley Falls

A beautiful short hike perfect for a road trip rest stop — with gorge views that might keep you longer than planned.

Terrace Falls Loop

Terrace Falls Loop

A loop of waterfalls in Hazelbrook

Terrace Falls Loop

A loop of waterfalls in Hazelbrook

Hassans Walls and Zig Zag Railway

Hassans Walls and Zig Zag Railway

A family-friendly half day near Lithgow, riding the historic Zig Zag railway, and visiting Hassans Walls

Hassans Walls and Zig Zag Railway

A family-friendly half day near Lithgow, riding the historic Zig Zag railway, and visiting Hassans Walls

Fortress Falls

Fortress Falls

Big views, exposed ridgelines, and a waterfall location that demands care and respect.

Fortress Falls

Big views, exposed ridgelines, and a waterfall location that demands care and respect.

Our Favourite Hikes

Our Favourite Hikes

A collection of our favourite hikes — from quiet swimming holes and sandstone canyons to big, demanding days in the mountains. Trails where the experience matters more than the outcome.

Our Favourite Hikes

A collection of our favourite hikes — from quiet swimming holes and sandstone canyons to big, demanding days in the mountains. Trails where the experience matters more than the outcome.

More Than Just a View

More Than Just a View

Not your usual hikes — the unexpected places that make a hike memorable

More Than Just a View

Not your usual hikes — the unexpected places that make a hike memorable