Grand Canyon - Blue Mountains Find My Australia 2025-09-25 | Stunning Walk!!It was a beautiful spring day in the blue Mountains as we took on the very popular Grand Canyon loop walk.The Grand Canyon Walking Track is one of the most iconic hikes in the Blue Mountains, featuring lush rainforest scenery, cascading waterfalls, striking cliff formations, and much more.This is a 6.5km loop walk that has a combination of steep staircases, creek crossings, and breathtaking valley views.Rated grade 3, this moderately challenging trail is a must-visit for nature enthusiasts.
Ziplining at its Best Find My Australia 2025-09-16 | This was certainly an action packed day at Whistler, taking on this incredible 3 hr zipline experience including 5 seperate zips spaning over 2km and 4 treetop bridges. One of the best Zipline experiences I have had everJust WOW
Gang-gang cockatoo Find My Australia 2025-09-13 | Gang-gang Cockatoos are one of the more distinctive and charismatic members of Australia's avifauna. These birds are primarily slate-grey, with the males easily identified by their scarlet head and wispy crest, while females have a grey head and crest and feathers edged with salmon pink on the underbelly. They range in length from 32 to 37 cm, with a wingspan of 62 to 76 cm. The call has been likened to a creaking gate or cork being pulled from a bottle.I filmed these Gang-gangs around Wombeyan caves in NSW
Blood Moon - Lunar eclipse 2025 Find My Australia 2025-09-11 | Images I took of the Lunar eclipse - Blood Moon September 2025A total lunar eclipse occurred at the Moon's ascending node of orbit on Sunday, September 7, 2025,[1] with an umbral magnitude of 1.3638. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves into the Earth's shadow, causing the Moon to be darkened. A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon's near side entirely passes into the Earth's umbral shadow.
Turtle Swims up to Me Find My Australia 2025-09-10 | I had this cute turtle swim up to me while I was snorkelling the crystal clear waters along the Nā Pali Coast in Kauai - Hawaii
The Grand Cliff Top Walk - Blue Mountains Find My Australia 2025-07-12 | This walk has everything a bushwalker could possibly want.It was perfect weather and clear skies to once again take on the full Grand Cliff Top Walk. This is an 18-19km one way walk that begins at Wentworth Falls, following Jamison Creek that eventually flows over Wentworth Falls. The walk takes you along some stunning cliff-edge tracks with heaps of lookouts overlooking the Blue Mountains. This is the perfect walk to do over 2 days with an overnight stay in the Blue Mountains. We actually completed the walk in one day, adding in a couple of out and back trails, taking us around 7.5hrs. Allow the extra time to take in the beauty of this walk. It may add a few more km’s but well worth itNOTE. There are a few out and back walks that are an absolute must to include on this walk including Wentworth falls down to second tier of the falls and Empress Falls
Forty Foot Falls via Box Vale Loop Find My Australia 2025-07-03 | **WARNINGThis is a very hard walk only for experienced bushwalkers as the track that follows Nattai river is totally non existent.The day started for us with temperatures sitting near zero and with frozen fingertips taking a few minutes to warm up.We did rely a lot on the AllTrails app to keep us on track, especially in Nattie Gorge, as you will be required to do a lot of off track walking and fair bit of climbing and clambering over fallen trees and debri scattered along the banks of Nattai river due to previous storm damage.*Note For those interested, this can be broken up with out and back walks to 40 Foot Falls and Box Vale Tunnel, leaving out the Loop along Nattai River.As always, do your research before heading out on any of these walks, take sufficient supplies including a first aid kit and wear suitable footwear.
Lawson South Waterfall Circuits Find My Australia 2025-06-12 | This walk consist of two separate circuits taking in around a dozen waterfalls and beautiful lush fern forest.This is a walk that requires a little bit of navigational skills and recommended for experienced bushwalkers.*ImportantDress for the area you are intending on walking as Temperatures in the Blue Mountains can quickly drop below zero in winter.Do your research and know your limits before heading out
Cape Baily Walking Track - Kurnell Find My Australia 2025-06-03 | Our walk began at Kurnell, with a mandatory stop off at the sculptures and a first time walk along the newly constructed Kamay Ferry wharf.From here we continued our walk up to Cape Solander getting us to the start of Cape Baily Walking Track.If you love the panoramic ocean views from the sandstone cliffs of Kamay Botany Bay National Park then Cape Baily Walking Track is for you. Close to Cronulla, it's a great place to spot whales, dolphins and native birds. The Sculptures1. EYES OF THE LAND AND THE SEA This sculpture brings together different perspectives of our shared history- the bones of a whale and the ribs of a ship and sits in the tidal zone between the ship and the shore where the identity of modern Australia liesThe artists worked closely with researchers at the Gujaga Foundation and Gweagal artists, Shane Youngberry to develop the rib detail.2. NUWI CANOESThe Gweagal people traditionally fished from stringybark canoes to attract fish making them easier to catch.Cook and Banks observed this during their eight day stay at Kamay.The work was cast from a Nuwi locally made by Dean Kelly and David Payne3. THE WHALES The whale is a dreaming figure for the Dharawal speaking people.The Gweagal people looked for the whales from the Kurnell Peninsula, remembering once being a part of the ocean, but now of the land- A spiritual connectionThe rock weave was cast from a woven fishing net by master weaver, Aunty Phyllis Stewart
Maddens Falls Overflows - May 2025 Find My Australia 2025-05-28 | It's mind blowing to see just how much water was going over these falls today.Maddens Falls is situated in the Wollongong district in Dharawal National Park near Darkes Forest.To think I was only here the week before and can see how extreme the landscape can change after a few days of torrential rainfalls It's a wonder the Sydney dams are once again beginning to fill to capacity.
Maddens Falls - Dharawal National Park Find My Australia 2025-05-28 | It was an overcast wet day today so with camera in hand I decided to head out to one of my favourite local waterfalls.Maddens Falls is located in Dharawal National park in the picturesque rural settings of Darkes Forest.The falls is a short easy walking track less than 1km from the road and is also an ideal location for birdwatchers.While there I would highly recommend dropping into the Apple Shack, which is directly opposite the walking track, for a bit of fruit picking (seasonal) or even a coffee.I'm regularly there for the apples and local grown honey 🍯 You may even want to book a horse riding session at Darkes Forest Riding Ranch.Other local suggestions to make it a great day out are Symbio's Wildlife Park (absolute must and kid friendly), Helensburgh Glow worm tunnel or take the scenic drive to Bald Head coastal lookout where you can see our stunning coastline with views all the way down to Wollongong.
Otford Tunnel Floods May 2025 Find My Australia 2025-05-28 | It was a very wet day out and perfect weather to check out some of the local waterfalls around Helensburgh.While in this area, we took the opportunity to stop of at a couple of the 7 historic railway tunnels that were built around Helensburgh in 1888.These tunnels formed the gateway for the old South Coast rail line connecting Wollongong to Sydney.Otford tunnel is the longest tunnel in this area and has a heritage listing on it because of its structural engineering design.Over recent years it has been used by some to show off their street art which certainly is a lot more pleasant than the general mindless scribble that is appearing everywhere.I am not a fan of meaningless "tags" appearing all around suburbia but I do appreciate good streetart when I see it in places like this.
National Falls Overflows 2025 Find My Australia 2025-05-27 | It's not too often you get to see this waterfall in its full glory.National Falls, located in the Royal National Park, was absolutely going off yesterday as a result of torrential rainfalls Sydney has been experiencing.National Falls feeds into the Hacking River eventually flowing down to Audley.Not hard to see how quickly the weir can overflow23/5/25
Tranquil White Noise of Waterfalls Find My Australia 2025-05-20 | Relaxing calming sounds and visuals of Maddens Falls in Dharawal National Park - NSWFall asleep to the soothing sound of white noise. Millions of people use white noise every night to help them sleep well. Sleep sounds can help block out distractions such as a busy street or noisy neighbors.Use the visual as a backdrop on your TV and next time you have trouble sleeping, try immersing yourself in this relaxing white noise for sleeping. You'll drift off to sleep in no time!
Goanna Climbs Wrong Tree Find My Australia 2025-05-14 | Take note how this Lace Monitor realises it has climbed the wrong tree in its first attempt to get to the Currawong's nest.It then climbs back down and re climbs the correct tree where it eventually reaches the nest.Nature can be cruel at times but this is exactly what it is - NatureI filmed this in the Royal National Park - Sydney#naturelovers #naturephotography #goanna #monitorlizard #currawong #birds_captures #reptilelover #reptilekeeper #lizards #royalnationalpark #nationalparks #australianwildlife
Fishing Adventures - Shell Cove 2025 Find My Australia 2025-04-17 | Our annual fishing trip took us down south from Port Hacking to the beautiful world class marina at Shell Cove.Shellharbour Marina is Australia's newest lifestyle boating destination and is the perfect destination to relax and explore the beauty surrounding this special place.
Diving with Grey Nurse Find My Australia 2025-04-10 | I decided to take my 2lt pony tank out for a test dive and came across this school of Grey nurse sharks. The grey nurse shark is one of Australia’s most iconic and endangered marine species - listed as endangered and classified as protected under the Fisheries Act 1994They are a large stout-bodied shark that can grow up to 3.6 meters in length and weigh up to 230 kilograms.
Macquarie Pass Waterfalls - via Minnamurra Falls Find My Australia 2025-03-20 | It was a magnificent warm day out as we headed south towards the beautiful rainforests around Macquarie Pass and Minnamurra Falls.Top this off with refreshing swims at a few waterfalls , plenty of interesting wildlife to see and some incredibly stunning rainforests, making this a perfect day out. This day involved three separate locations where we covered around 16 km in total including, Clover Hill trail, Cascade Rainforest walk and Minnamurra Falls. Humidity was high in these areas making it the perfect environment to pick up a few leeches along the way.* Note. Some of these falls involved a bit of off trail walking and it would not be practical or wise for me to give locations.
Lace Monitor swims 1 Find My Australia 2025-02-26 | This was one of those rare moments when I got opportunity to film a large Lace monitor as it swam, making its way to the other side of a Lake. The lace monitor, also known as the tree goanna, is a member of the monitor lizard family native to eastern Australia.
Upper Kangaroo Creek - Waterfall to Karloo Pool Find My Australia 2025-02-20 | What started out as an interesting walk exploring the upper region of Kangaroo Creek in the Royal National Park, soon turned into one of those nightmare walks, as we bush bashed our way through an ever disappearing track.Kangaroo creek is a beautiful waterway scattered with stunning swimming holes starting at Waterfall, running all the way downstream to Audley. I would rate this section of walk as "difficult" and for experienced bushwalkers only
Joes Canyon - Blue Mountains Find My Australia 2025-02-19 | WARNING. Canyons can be a dangerous place to enter when heavy rains are predicted. "Experienced bushwalkers only with Canyon experience" This was a beautiful day out with family and friends as we once again explored Joe's Canyon Joe's Canyon Loop is one of the Blue Mountains great adventures where you will hike, wade and swim through spectacular slot canyons and creeks. * Lilo's and wetsuits are strongly recommended for this canyon as there are a couple of descent swim out areas and the water can be quite cold when exposed for longer periods. Expect to climb over a few boulders in Bell creek and be prepared for the long steep climb back out to Mt Wilson. Like most walks in the the mountains, you absolutely need to do your homework to navigate your way around and out. Safety is an absolute priority- carry a PLB (personal locating beacon) and first aid kitI would personally rate this as medium to hard, and as always, be prepared for the unexpected on any of these walks #canyon #canyoning #canyons #bluemountains #bluemountainsaustralia #hiking #hikingtrails #hikinglife #hikingculture #bushwalking #bushwalkingaustralia #mtwilson #wollangambie #AdventureSeeker
Helensburgh Tunnels - A Walk Back in Time Find My Australia 2025-01-14 | Helensburgh Tunnels - A Walk Back in TimeSeven tunnels were built around Helensburgh in 1888, forming the "Gateway" for the old South coast rail line connecting Wollongong to Sydney.These tunnels were eventually abandoned in 1915 after new wider tunnels were built to cope with the demand.Today only six tunnels remain, Otford, Lilyvale 1 & 2, Helensburgh, Metropolitan aka "Glow worm tunnel" and Cawley Tunnel.
Joes Canyon loop Find My Australia 2025-01-05 | Warning. Canyons can be a dangerous place to enter when heavy rains are predicted. "Recommended experienced bushwalkers only" Joe's Canyon Loop is one of the Blue Mountains great adventures where you will hike, wade and swim through spectacular slot canyons and creeks. Thankfully we did take a few lilo's and wetsuits as there were a couple of descent swim out areas and the water can be quite cold when exposed for longer periods. Expect to climb over a few boulders in Bell creek and be prepared for the long steep climb back out to Mt Wilson. Like most walks in the the mountains, you absolutely need to do your homework to navigate your way around and out. I would personally rate this as medium to hard, and as always, be prepared for the unexpected on any of these walks Stay Safe 👍
Long-finned Eel Find My Australia 2024-12-01 | I was pretty excited to get to swim with this Long-fin eel for some time giving me a great opportunity to get some cool footage. The Long-finned Eel is found in freshwater rivers, streams, dams, lagoons and lakes on the coastal side of the Great Dividing Range, from Cape York in northern Queensland southwards through NSW into Victoria and Tasmania.
Return of The Black Prince - Cicada Find My Australia 2024-11-25 | The Black Prince has once again risen as an adult from its long life underground, singing the familiar sounds of summer.It's the male cicada that spend all day screaming from the tree tops trying to attract a mate and quite often gather in large numbers to raise the volume.Cicadas spend most of their life underground and it has been suggested that some of the large, common Australian species of cicada may live underground as nymphs for around 6-7 years. As an adult, the life span of a Cicada is usually only a few weeks.Birds, bats, spiders, wasps, ants, mantids and tree crickets all prey on cicadas.
Minerva Pool + Jingga pool - Dharawal National Park Find My Australia 2024-11-15 | It was a warm day out today exploring Minerva and Jingga pool in Dharawal National Park. This walk involve a few out and back tracks taking you down to some impressive water holes. Minerva pool is a relatively easy 2.5km out and back walking track that winds through the traditional country of the Aboriginal Dharawal People. Minerva Pool is a sacred women’s place for the Aboriginal Dharawal People. The Tharawal Local Aboriginal Land Council asks that visitors respect the cultural importance of this site. It is requested that only women and children enter the waters of Minerva Pool. Jingga walking track is also around 2.5km return, yet this is a challenging steep walk to the waterhole and will most certainly get the heart pumping on the climb back out. This was the perfect place for me to take the plunge into the refreshing waters of O'Hares creek. O'Hares creek goes upstream as far as Darkes Forest, flowing over Maddens Falls into Jingga Pool, eventually flowing out to Georges River. * IMPORTANT Know your limits and do your research before heading out on a bushwalk.Take adequate supplies at all times and wear appropriate footwear for the terrain
Glow Worm Tunnel - Helensburgh Find My Australia 2024-10-27 | Metropolitan tunnel is one of the seven tunnels built in 1888 that became the gateway for the old South Coast rail line, connecting Wollongong to Sydney Abandoned in 1915, this tunnel has become the perfect environment to host a very healthy population of glow worms 🐛
Centennial Pass - Blue Mountains Find My Australia 2024-10-15 | Centennial Pass Loop trail is a 5 km medium to hard walk that is packed with everything a bushwalker could want, from a waterfall that leads into a beautiful small canyon/grotto, to stunning views overlooking Megalong Valley. The walk definitely requires a good level of fitness and also a bit of navigational skills. Our loop was via Colliers causeway and Porters Pass. Definitely worth having the paid version of AllTrails app for this one to keep you on track.* experienced bushwalkers onlyReasonable navigational skills required and as always do your research before heading out
Otford Tunnel - Helensburgh Find My Australia 2024-10-01 | Otford tunnel is one of a series of 7 single line tunnels built around Helensburgh in 1888, and formed the gateway to what was the old South Coast Railway, joining Wollongong to Sydney. This tunnel has a heritage listing due to its significant structural engineering design and, back in its day, was one of the longest and steepest single line tunnels to have be built at a length of over 1.6km.
Grand Cliff Top Walk - Blue Mountains Find My Australia 2024-08-18 | This walk has everything a bushwalker could possibly want.It was perfect weather and clear skies to once again take on the full Grand Cliff Top Walk. This is an 18-19km one way walk that begins at Wentworth Falls, following Jamison Creek that eventually flows over Wentworth Falls. The walk takes you along some stunning cliff-edge tracks with heaps of lookouts overlooking the Blue Mountains. This is the perfect walk to do over 2 days with an overnight stay in the Blue Mountains. We actually completed the walk in one day taking us around 7.5hrs, allowing for time to take in the beauty of the walk.
Big Fall Bushwalking - Safety Guide Find My Australia 2024-08-02 | WARNING! GRAPHIC FOOTAGEWhat started out as being a great walk with friends along Mermaid Pools and Tahmoor Canyon Circuit, nearly ended up in tragedy as a friend lost his footing and fell head first down 3m on rocks.Thankfully Colin was conscious as we applied a compression bandage to a serious head wound.Although battered and bruised and after careful consideration, we were eventually able to make our way back to our car.Unfortunately as we were about to take him to hospital, he became ill and took the appropriate action by calling 000 for assistance.Special thanks go out to the police and paramedics who attended the call and for their kind professional assistance.Once again I stress the importance of safety and being prepared at all times.At all times I do carry a PLB (Personal Locator Beacon), First aid kit, Mobile phone and Battery recharger for my Iphone.Thankfully we did not require activation of the PLB and also managed limited mobile range to notify a family member of the incident and locations as we made our way back to our vehicle.Ps Colin was released from hospital with no serious injuries and understandably sore but doing well#accident #fall #firstaid #bushwalking #bushwalk #KEENfootwear #bushwalkingaustralia #tripped #firstaidtraining #firstaidkit
Glow Worm Tunnel + Pagoda Circuit Track Find My Australia 2024-07-25 | Another beautiful day out today as we headed out early in the morning for the long 3hr drive to the Glow Worm tunnel and Pagoda Circuit track in Wollemi National Park. This is a stunning 9km loop walk that passes through the popular 400m long Glow Worm tunnel. This tunnel, cut out in the mountains in 1907, once ran an active train line for Newnes Oil Shale mining. The tunnel is now visited by tourists to see the light show displayed by the many thousands of glow worms that inhabit the damp walls I highly recommend taking on the full loop trail which is around 9km and passes some pretty scenic areas overlooking Wollemi National park.Take note there is a descent climb back up Pagoda track however you will be pleasantly entertained by the beautiful sounds coming from Bellbirds.
Mimicking sounds of the Lyrebird Find My Australia 2024-07-16 | The lyrebird is one of Australia's best-known birds and is one of the world's greatest mimics, capable of imitating almost any sound to perfection.I have been fortunate to personally film this bird up close on a number of occasions and have witnessed their amazing mimicking ability first hand. Listen to the sounds of the Lyrebird as I try to identify just a few of the more familiar bird being mimicked.
Lyrebird mimics a Laughing Kookaburra Find My Australia 2024-07-09 | I filmed this Lyrebird in the Blue Mountains as it was performing its repertoire of mimicking bird calls.Listen to the perfect pitch of as it copies one of Australia's iconic birds, the Laughing Kookaburra
Grand Canyon - Blue Mountains National Park Find My Australia 2024-06-23 | Today we took on one of the most stunning walks in the Blue Mountains, Grand Canyon loop track. This 6.5-km loop trail, generally considered a grade 3 moderately challenging walk, takes you down into an ancient world of looming sandstone walls that have been carved over millions of years while meandering through lush fern forest, refreshing misty waterfalls and crystal clear waterways. Best to do this walk mid week as it can be quite popular on weekends.
Sutherland to Bundeena via Audley + Winifred Falls Find My Australia 2024-06-19 | I took my son for a leisurely walk 😏😏😏 through the Royal National park, from Sutherland to BundeenaThis 20km one way trek started at Sutherland station with an easy 2km walk, entering the Royal National Park at Rawson Parade trail.From here we descended Honeymoon track to Audley, crossing the weir to the starting point of Winifred Falls walking track.Be prepared for a descent climb out from Audley on a very average Winifred Falls track, eventually getting us on to a water damaged Saddle Gully track most of the way to Maianbar.Winifred Falls + Saddle Gully tracks are both very badly kept walking tracks that I would not recommend and do make up more than 50% of this walk.There were some highlights on this adventure including Audley and Winifred Falls, but overall a long messy waterlogged walk.✅ this one off my list never to do again 😁
Audley Loop - via Hacking river + Temptation creek Find My Australia 2024-06-12 | This walk started at Sutherland, taking us along the tram line into the Royal National park and down the historic Honeymoon track to Audley.It was only then that we realised just how much water was flowing over the weir, making us change our plans for the walk.All the heavy rainfalls in the area had created numerous waterfalls along the way making it a fun wet day out Perfect wet conditions for Fungi Lovers, however this weather also brought out leeches, picking up a few of these blood sucking vampires along the way.
Winifred Falls - What Lies Beneath Find My Australia 2024-05-12 | WARNING! Waterfalls and waterholes can be a death trap.Heavy rainfalls have washed lots of debris into these falls creating many underwater snares.The water was a bit cool as I took the plunge into the rich red tannins flowing along South West Arm into Winifred Falls.Winifred Falls is one of the best waterfalls in Royal National Park and easily accessible from Warumbul Rd, but keep in mind there is a steep rocky descent for the last 300m getting you down to the falls.
My Prickly Friend - Echidna Tasmania Find My Australia 2024-05-09 | I spotted this cute Echidna foraging for ants on one of my recent trips to Cradle Mountain in Tasmania.In order to keep them warm in the colder winters, the fur of the Tasmanian subspecies is thicker, longer and often conceals their spines, unlike the ones I would normally come across around Sydney.#echidna #spinyanteater #anteater #australianwildlife #bushwalking #bushwalkingaustralia #tasmania #CradleMountain #cradlemountainnationalpark "for commercial use of this video, contact me at findmyaustralia.com"
Heathcote loop via Kangaroo creek Find My Australia 2024-05-09 | It was the perfect day out to clear the mind and soul on one of my favourite bushwalks in the Royal National park.This long day out included a number a refreshing swim stops along Kangaroo Creek, including Karloo and Olympic pools.*note there are no defined tracks along Kangaroo Creek and is recommended for experienced bushwalkers only #karloo #royalnationalpark #turtle #keen #KEENFootwear KEEN #bushwalking #bushwalkingaustralia #hikingadventures #hikingtrails #hikinglife #trek #trekking
Waterfall to Audley - via Couranga track and Forest Path Find My Australia 2024-05-05 | This is a 16km one way walk starting at Waterfall station that takes you through some beautiful Australian bushland.Keep an eye out for some of the wildlife you may encounter on any of these walks in the Royal National Park.This is the ideal walk for bird lovers, especially when you enter into the temperate rainforest.I was once again extremely fortunate to witness Lyrebirds belting out an incredible repertoire of mimicking sounds, including that of a Black cockatoo, Whipbird, Currawong, Wattle bird, Kookaburra and Sulphur-crested cockatoo.(keep an eye out for the video with the full repertoire)I did plan to have a lift waiting for me at Audley to take me back to my car.You can continue on from Audley for around 5km,via Honeymoon steps, getting you back to Sutherland Station.IMPORTANT As always do your research and know your limits. Be prepared as it is easy to lose your way on any of these trails.
Mimicking sounds of the Lyrebird Find My Australia 2024-04-26 | TURN UP THE VOLUME I was fortunate to record this lyrebird belting out a repertoire of bird sounds on my recent walk along Forest Path in the Royal National Park, SydneyThe lyrebird is one of Australia's best-known birds and is a great mimic, capable of imitating almost any sound.I can recognise the sounds of a Black cockatoo, Whip bird, Currawong, Wattle Bird, Sulphur Crested cockatoo, Kookaburra, Rufous Whistler, Black-faced Monarch, Lorikeet and many more still to identifyHow many mimicking sounds can you recognise?
Bluebottle - Man oWar Find My Australia 2024-04-11 | So how many of you have been stung by these buggers?The Bluebottle, also known as Indo-Pacific and Portuguese Man o'War, is a common, if unwelcome, summer visitor to Sydney beaches. At the mercy of the wind, they are sometimes blown into shallow waters, and often wash up onto the beach.On the eastern coast of Australia, it is the NE winds and warmer currents that bring them and other organisms that make up the armada or fleets of blue coloured floating colonial cnidarians and their predators, to beaches on the incoming tides.
Northern Rivers Rail Trail - Murwillumbah Find My Australia 2024-03-23 | What an exciting way to spend a day out, riding E-bikes along the very scenic Northern Rivers Rail Trail.This rail trail starts at the state heritage listed Murwillumbah Railway Station and is an easy flat ride, where you will experience 26 bridges as well as 2 tunnels, including the unique Burringbar Range Tunnel (524m) and Hulls Rd Tunnel (50m).It’s a total of 48 km, (24kms each way) and is made up of 18kms compact gravel and 6kms sealed paths.The rail trail traverses lush scenery all the way from Murwillumbah, passing through the villages of Dunbible, Stokers Siding, Burringbar, Mooball and Crabbes Creek.Views of Wollumbin / Mount Warning can be seen at various locations with many other vistas and views along the scenic and shaded route.* highly recommended for all ages.There are a number of bike hire places around the starting point of the old railway station.We hired from very reliable Small operating business near the starting point, Valley E-Bikes, who were very helpful in getting us on our way.https://valleyebikes.com.au/#ebikes #ebikelife #mountainbiking #mountainbike #murwillumbah #railtrail #NorthernRailTrail #bushwalkingaustralia #northernriversrailtrail
Massive Monitor Lizard Swims across Lake Find My Australia 2024-02-23 | Once in a lifetime capture.I was out on my kayak paddling around Turros Lake photographing shore birds when I turned and spotted this massive Lace Monitor walking across a sand bank in the middle of the Lake.Thankfully, at the time, I was using my Olympus camera fitted with a 100-400 lens to get these long shots, and then remembered I had packed my GoPro for that "just in case" moment.😁😁👍It was then I realised I was about to capture something special, this apex predator "swimming", on the prowl, across the lake to an area known for nesting shorebirds.Lace Monitors, sometimes called Tree Goannas, are terrestrial reptiles and are most commonly known for their ability to easily climb trees in search of food. Lace monitors can grow up to 2.5 m in length, and weigh in excess of 20 kg 
Red-bellied black snake foraging for food Find My Australia 2024-02-16 | I recently filmed this healthy looking Red-bellied black snake in Booderee Botanic Gardens searching for prey.Red-bellied Black Snakes are one of the most frequently encountered snakes on the east coast of Australia, and are responsible for a number of bites every year.Although its venom can cause significant illness, no deaths have been recorded from its bite, which is less venomous than other Australian elapid snakes. The venom contains neurotoxins, myotoxins, and coagulants and has haemolytic properties. Victims can also lose their sense of smell.As always do not approach a snake and leave adequate distance and they will generally move on.If you are concerned and encounter a snake around your property it is strongly advised to contact a professional snake catcher to have the snake relocated*If bitten seek urgent medical attention Ps. The background sounds in this video are from a large colony of Grey-headed flying foxes that were in the trees above
What Lies Beneath - Freshwater Diving Find My Australia 2024-01-23 | It was yet another awesome "warm" day out combining a bit of freshwater diving into our bushwalk.This was extremely interesting with much to see and very refreshing in the water especially with temperatures on the day reaching around 37 degrees.Thankfully I packed my GoPro with me, getting some great video footage of freshwater marine creatures in their natural environment.An added bonus on the day was coming across a very healthy looking Long necked turtle. SORRY LOCATION NOT GIVEN
What Lies Beneath - Freediving with Grey Nurse Sharks Find My Australia 2024-01-05 | I was fortunate enough to free dive with these beautiful creatures today.The Grey Nurse Shark, also known as the sand tiger shark or spotted ragged-tooth shark are found along Australia's east coast at a number of popular dive sites.These sharks are predominantly found in inshore coastal waters and are likely to be seen cruising around sandy bottoms and rocky caves, and close to reefs and islands.Hook and line fishing in areas important for the survival of threatened species has been identified as a key threatening process affecting Greynurse Sharks.* Grey nurse sharks are now protected under fisheries legislation in New South Wales, Tasmania, Queensland and Western Australia. SORRY LOCATION NOT GIVEN FOR THIS SITE
What Lies Beneath- The Long-finned Eel Find My Australia 2023-12-30 | I decided to take a mask, snorkel and GoPro with me today on one of my bushwalks .I was pretty excited to get to swim with this Long-fin eel for some time giving me a great opportunity to get some cool footage. The Long-finned Eel is found in freshwater rivers, streams, dams, lagoons and lakes on the coastal side of the Great Dividing Range, from Cape York in northern Queensland southwards through NSW into Victoria and Tasmania.
