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Our favourite beaches, walks, waterfalls, lookouts and places to eat, nearest first. Drive times are from the house.
Backbeach
Inyadda Beach
One Tree Beach
Bendalong headland to One Tree and Inyadda beaches
A coastal walk around the Bendalong headland to One Tree and Inyadda beaches.
- 2.6km return
- 43m climb
- 30 minutes to 1 hour
- Easy
Park along the boat harbour on Boronia Street, then follow the rooty headland paths to One Tree and Inyadda beaches and back.
Manyana Beach
Red Head
On the other side of One Tree Beach. Seals are often seen on the far left rocks.
Berrara Creek Waterfall
Mermaid Pool
Sussex Greenhouse
Flour Water Salt
Harvest Milton
Bar Yuki
NOMAH
Altar Wine Bar
The Milton Hotel
Pilgrims
Woodstock Chocolate Co.
Milk Haus
Granite Falls
George Boyd Rainforest Walk
Bannisters Pavilion
Rick Stein at Bannisters
Pointer Gap Lookout
Little Forest walking track
Mount Bushwalker
An easier walk with beautiful views.
- 7.2km return
- 87m climb
- 1.5 to 2 hours
- Easy
Mostly raised boardwalk across heath and seasonal wildflowers to a lookout over the cliffs of Clyde Gorge, with The Castle and Pigeon House on the skyline. Exposed, so bring sun protection. Toilets at the trailhead. No dogs.
The Falls
Fisherman's Rock
Green Patch Beach
Little Forest Plateau
Florence Head Trail
A flat walk, better for kids or older walkers.
- 6.3km return
- 80m climb
- 1.5 to 2 hours
- Moderate
Fire roads near Porters Creek, close to Lake Conjola, with views of the coast and mountain ranges. Can be wet and boggy after rain. Look out for kangaroos, and wildflowers in spring. No dogs.
Tianjara Falls
Rock climbing
Meroo Head Lookout
Murrays Beach
Pigeon House Mountain (Didthul)
A steep climb to a summit with views over the Budawangs to the coast.
- 7.1km return
- 448m climb
- 3 to 3.5 hours
- Hard
Named by Captain Cook in 1770 for its shape. Forest and heath give way to steep steps and a series of metal ladders to the summit, with panoramic views out to sea and across the Budawangs. Ladders can be slippery after rain and the access road is unsealed. No dogs.
Steamers Beach
Rusden Head Lookout
Cape St George Lighthouse
Stony Creek
Point Perpendicular Lighthouse
Outer Tubes
Cave Beach
Hell Hole Creek
Belmore Falls
Grand Canyon Lookout
Fairy Bower Falls
Drive times are estimates from Google Maps and change with traffic. Trail details are from AllTrails and NSW National Parks. Check park alerts, weather and fire danger before you set out.