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Wild Swimming and Bushwalking at Middle Harbour Creek

Looking for a challenging walk that is jam-packed full of nature, wildlife, wild swimming and you don’t have to leave Sydney for? I was, I was searching for a walk that would give me a taste of adventure and the outdoors without me having to drive out of Sydney to …

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The Parramatta River Walk – Off the Beaten Track in Sydney

One of the most underrated walks in Sydney is the Parramatta River Walk. If you are looking for things to do in Sydney that are off the beaten track, then I definitely recommend this walk. Backpacking through Sydney you will definitely be told to go out and do the Coogee …

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Blackheath to Blue Gum Loop Bushwalk – A Sydney Escape

In need of an escape from Sydney? Head up into the Blue Mountains to do the Blackheath Blue Gum loop bushwalk. If you like being alone in the bush, stunning waterfalls, crystal clear swimming holes, sunbathing lizards and pushing your body to the limits, then this is the bushwalking escape …

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A travel enthusiast making the best of some pretty awesome sights as I explore New South Wales during these uncertain times #nswtravelchallenge

Helen
This stunning luscious river, surrounded by dense This stunning luscious river, surrounded by dense bush land, is right in the middle of Sydney. Middle harbour creek to be exact, which is inside the Garigal National park. I’m my top pick for some #wildswimming when the weather is fine (or when it’s not, let’s be honest). Full details on my recent blog post (link in Bol) 
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https://www.thelitebackpacker.com/countries/wild-swimming-and-bushwalking-at-middle-harbour-creek/
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#lovensw #nswtravel #nswtravelchallenge #travelnsw #thisisaustralia #sydneylife #travel #wanderlust #adventure #bushwalking #river #ttot

Also, nails by @beautybyiolanda 😍
Some days I just marvel at the beauty of the Austr Some days I just marvel at the beauty of the Australian countryside. So often the bush land melds in with the farm land creating an almost wild and untamed look. So different to the expectation of picturesque pastures that are usually depicted as countryside. I just love it. 
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#theaustralianbush #australia #bushland #getlost #travelathome #nswtravelchallenge #travelnsw #nswtravel #sydneyescape #huntervalley
A quick snap of a boat through the trees... from t A quick snap of a boat through the trees... from the amount of nature it looks like this was taken in the wilderness... when really it was the heart of Sydney. If you looking for an quiet waterside walk, I recommend the Flat Rock Track in middle harbour 👍
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#travellocal #bushwalks #sydneylife #thisissydney #travelsydney #wanderlust #hiking #travel #localtravel #instatravel #adventuretime
Getting lost in some early morning fog 💕 . . #m Getting lost in some early morning fog 💕
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#morningwalk #huntervalley #weekendescape #getlost #adventuretime #sydneyescape #travellocal #nswtravel #travelnsw#wanderlust
It’s a weird time of year, one day it’s freezi It’s a weird time of year, one day it’s freezing cold and the next it’s a balmy 20degrees. Which says to me that it’s the perfect time of year to get out and go bushwalking! Have you been on any great bushwalks that you could recommend to me? 
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#bushwaking #australianbush #getoutdoors #springishere #smellslikespring #wanderlust #travelathome #lovaltravel #travellocal #ilovetotravel
Oh what a day! The sun is shining and I am off bus Oh what a day! The sun is shining and I am off bushwalking to a secluded beach... only it wasn’t very secluded in the end. But the walk was stunning and the beach crying beautiful. 
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#royalnationalpark #beaches #nswtravelchallenege #visitnsw #nswtravel #travelnsw #wanderlust #travellocal #adventuretime #sundayfunday #thisisaustralia
A little escape to the country to do some fruit pi A little escape to the country to do some fruit picking in Young. Young is famous for its cherries, but cherry season is pretty much over so we are picking some stone fruit instead. I’m planning on making some pies... stay tuned. 
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#fruitpicking #escapesydney #nswtravel #nswtravelchallenge #travelnsw #australiantourost #nswthingstodo #omnomnomnom #countrynsw #farmlife #visitnsw
Just because I’m not travelling, doesn’t mean Just because I’m not travelling, doesn’t mean I can’t turn my “everyday” moments into travel moments. 

I have a goal to do a two week hike at the end of the year, so my PT @tegan_kidger from @lioness.pt has tailored our sessions to be outdoors, with a backpack on, doing lots of body resistance work. And I love it. Exercising outdoors seems easier and I feel stronger. Beautiful sunrises like this one helps 💪

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#2020goals #travellocal #travelanywhere #backyardtravel #pt #wanderlust #dosomethingdifferent #getoutdoors
As much as I love sunny blue sky days, I also love As much as I love sunny blue sky days, I also love cloudy theatrical days. And this definitely felt like the weather gods were bringing all the drama. 

Took a leisurely stroll around the La Perouse headland with some friends. We were only rained on for the half the trip, but it was so worth it. The dramatic seas and skies made every corner feel different and wild. 

Thanks to @helen_nig for taking this photo and for loaning me your jumper when I did not dress appropriately for the weather 🤦‍♀️
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#travel #travelathome #covidtravel #bushwalk #getoutside #rainydays #travellocal #localtravel #exploreyourbackyard #sydney #sydneylife
HIKING UPDATE: so the last couple of months has be HIKING UPDATE: so the last couple of months has been a whirlwind of emotions. 

At the beginning of October Kosciusko National Park had closed off a huge portion of the park which the Alpine Walking Track I was planning on doing ran through. To say I was devastated is an understatement, but I also understood that the rangers needed to make sure that the access roads are clear and that the vegetation is safe and protected. 

After a couple of weeks of moping I finally started planning an alternate hike. I decided to to reduce my annual leave to just one week and do two hikes one still in the Mt Kosciusko national park (the part that was open) and one on the coast... mountains and beach!! Woohoo

Then last week the Kosciusko National Park rangers reopened the part of the park that the Alpine Walking Track goes through. 😱

Oh my. So many options. 

But I had lost weeks of planning and training... so I was nervous. And I had reduced my annual leave, so would have to reapply. I was in a bit of a flap trying to work out what to do. 

But all that stress was for nothing, as on Thursday last week something came up at work, that I needed to be there for. So I had to cancel my leave all together 😢😢

So my big hike is not happening in 2020, but it’s still happening. I just need to find the right time to do it in 2021 #classic2020
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#hiking #hikinglife #2020sucks #travel #cancelledholiday #wanderlust
I love some Biang Biang noodles, though I can’t I love some Biang Biang noodles, though I can’t really handle too much chilli... these noodles were a slow burn. Very tasty though and reminds me of my trip to Xi’An - oh how I miss travelling. 
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#omnomnom #noodles #biangbiangnoodles #xian #travelfood #sydneyfood #eatoutsydney #sydneylife #travellife #wanderlust
Rock walks, beach walks and bushwalks, these are a Rock walks, beach walks and bushwalks, these are a few of my favourite things 😍
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#bushwalks #beachwalks #thisisaustralia #nswtravel #travelnsw #wanderlust #travel #adventure #getlost #beachdays #summertime
Nothing beats the views at sunset and sunrise down Nothing beats the views at sunset and sunrise down south. I’m sure it’s something to do with the cold air this time of year - but oh boy they take my breath away. This pic was snapped at 8am down at Thawa where I went for a little dawn stroll. 
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#weekendescape #canberra #thenationscapital #travelaustralia #australiatravel #mothernature #sunrise #getoutdoors #wintermornings
I’m pretty much never fall in now... when I star I’m pretty much never fall in now... when I started stand up paddle birding I spent more time climbing onto the board than standing on it. It may be due to the work I have been doing with my awesome PT (@tegan_kidger) as it’s all about abs and butt muscles. Or it may be that I no longer over think it - when you have fallen in a 100 times, it no longer bothers you, so I have found that I am so much more relaxed. 
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#summerdays #sup #standuppaddleboarding #sydneylife #travel #wanderlust #sydney #harbourviews #adventuretime
Early morning walks in Sydney... around every corn Early morning walks in Sydney... around every corner are stunning and tranquil views. 
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Hello, I’m Helen, AKA The Lite Backpacker – an Australian with an English accent (thanks to having one English parent) on the 30 side of my 20s. Like so many Australians, at 18 I packed up my backpack and headed to Europe, flittering from museum to bar for nearly a year. When I came home I thought I had gotten the “travel bug” out of my system as well as putting on an unhealthy amount of “backpacking weight”. Instead, within 6 months I had booked my next trip, with a vow of finding a way to enjoy travel food without the weight gain. Read More about “About Me”…

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