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I would grade this as a medium intensity walk. So ooze out all that adrenaline in you and keep the stamina pumping 💪🏼"}]},{"address":"Helensburgh NSW, Australia","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.0421,"latitudeDelta":0.0922,"latitude":-34.183333,"longitude":151},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"Get off this station which is surrounded by greenery all around. You will see a lot of backpackers and other people heading to Figure 8 pools from here."},{"type":"text","content":"Head off through the station carpark and then up the steps to cross Wilson’s creek road to the start of the track."},{"type":"text","content":"Getting from Helensburgh station to the track is not straightforward at all. So if possible ask people around where are they heading..."}]},{"address":"Burning Palms Beach, Lilyvale NSW, Australia","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.0421,"latitudeDelta":0.0922,"latitude":-34.1868602,"longitude":151.0437348},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"You need to take the Hacking River Fire trail. The fire trail continues level for a while until starting to go downhill as it descends into the valley of the Hacking river. "},{"type":"text","content":"Burgh Track is the pathway that will lead to Burning Palms Beach. After walking for a while you will reach Garawarra Farm Carpark. From here the Burgh track goes steadily down the hill."},{"type":"text","content":"You can view the Burning Palms Beach from the open sections and the boardwalks which keeps going down."},{"type":"text","content":"The views are breathtaking from here. Perfect to have your selfie’s and dp for your social media profiles lol 😝 "},{"metadata":{"width":824,"height":440},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F7PPkQdOZLKdXIkDu5Xxx%2Fstop_2_4.png?alt=media&token=f87908f7-153a-481b-b981-a55b4eeba40d"},{"metadata":{"width":824,"height":440},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F7PPkQdOZLKdXIkDu5Xxx%2Fstop_2_5.png?alt=media&token=6720fed7-21d5-412b-86d0-0618ecf86992"},{"metadata":{"width":824,"height":440},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F7PPkQdOZLKdXIkDu5Xxx%2Fstop_2_6.png?alt=media&token=95022506-556c-4535-b1da-90a0ac3bc15e"},{"metadata":{"width":824,"height":440},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F7PPkQdOZLKdXIkDu5Xxx%2Fstop_2_7.png?alt=media&token=10351bed-821a-43d6-a234-763197c1c15d"},{"metadata":{"width":824,"height":440},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F7PPkQdOZLKdXIkDu5Xxx%2Fstop_2_8.png?alt=media&token=af093f88-72da-4f3b-991a-75233c7dd72f"},{"metadata":{"width":826,"height":620},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F7PPkQdOZLKdXIkDu5Xxx%2Fstop_2_9.png?alt=media&token=d0a96ed0-ab97-421b-9f98-7e22ecc72082"},{"metadata":{"width":826,"height":620},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F7PPkQdOZLKdXIkDu5Xxx%2Fstop_2_10.png?alt=media&token=d3d77908-d0fa-43d0-8039-f9d97173f3a3"},{"metadata":{"width":826,"height":620},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F7PPkQdOZLKdXIkDu5Xxx%2Fstop_2_11.png?alt=media&token=a686ba21-4c13-4367-837e-45f9b5559ff4"},{"metadata":{"width":1200,"height":640},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/accounts%2F7PPkQdOZLKdXIkDu5Xxx%2Fstop_2_12.mp4?alt=media&token=a2d4693a-8307-43b1-b86c-97fe8228c28e"},{"metadata":{"width":1200,"height":640},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/accounts%2F7PPkQdOZLKdXIkDu5Xxx%2Fstop_2_12.mp4?alt=media&token=c889d081-f4d4-4aff-88f6-1427a11eb026"}]},{"address":"Figure Eight Pools, Lilyvale NSW, Australia","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.0421,"latitudeDelta":0.0922,"latitude":-34.1945276,"longitude":151.0385498},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"You will reach after you pass through Burning Palms Beach. You have to pass under the first headland, which is a tricky traverse on rocks which look firm but have slippery algae on them."},{"type":"text","content":"If you managed to reach by afternoon by 2pm it is probably the best time due to the low tide. But it all depends on the weather. You can give yourself nice time by taking a dive inside the figure 8 pools or taking pictures."},{"metadata":{"width":826,"height":620},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F7PPkQdOZLKdXIkDu5Xxx%2Fstop_3_2.png?alt=media&token=7bde355d-d277-4187-a811-40cb02036c12"},{"metadata":{"width":826,"height":620},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F7PPkQdOZLKdXIkDu5Xxx%2Fstop_3_3.png?alt=media&token=de403922-852c-4810-a7ab-6e20fa7cbab2"},{"metadata":{"width":826,"height":620},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F7PPkQdOZLKdXIkDu5Xxx%2Fstop_3_4.png?alt=media&token=d794e952-763c-41f7-810d-aa08aa649b17"},{"metadata":{"width":826,"height":540},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F7PPkQdOZLKdXIkDu5Xxx%2Fstop_3_5.png?alt=media&token=24b1cb2f-5159-47a8-a1ad-609a1c7a6c04"},{"metadata":{"width":1920,"height":1080},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/accounts%2F7PPkQdOZLKdXIkDu5Xxx%2Fstop_3_6.mp4?alt=media&token=23e7697a-c8af-4333-a7ab-f997c3739155"},{"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/accounts%2F7PPkQdOZLKdXIkDu5Xxx%2Fstop_3_6.mp4?alt=media&token=7bde98bf-7490-4758-ae8b-a10898543ccb"}]},{"address":"Otford NSW, Australia","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.0421,"latitudeDelta":0.0922,"latitude":-34.216667,"longitude":151},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"Start walking back to the south end of the beach keep going up the quite rough but short track to reach the coast track to continue on your way to otford station."},{"type":"text","content":"Keep following the coast track back to Otford Lookout, enjoying the coastal views along the way and the passage through Palms jungle."},{"type":"text","content":"The short path down Beaumont Road is the steepest part of the whole walk which is before you enter the station. Otford station is in a deep cutting and can’t be seen until you are right next to it. "},{"metadata":{"width":1200,"height":640},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/accounts%2F7PPkQdOZLKdXIkDu5Xxx%2Fstop_4_2.mp4?alt=media&token=1f356b4d-7daa-43d2-836d-8ac624cceb80"},{"type":"text","content":"Always be cautious to look at the train timings in the app and plan your travel accordingly. The frequency of trains from here is not much, so you may have to wait longer minutes or even an hour. For those who have driven here, it is absolutely fine."},{"type":"text","content":"I would like to stress again, kindly check the tide tables and sea conditions before deciding to venture on this hike. Nevertheless it is a popular spot with an interesting figure 8 shape rock pool."},{"type":"text","content":"So have a good and memorable time mates. Cheers!"},{"metadata":{"width":824,"height":440},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F7PPkQdOZLKdXIkDu5Xxx%2Fstop_4_7.png?alt=media&token=4a7ba639-b843-417a-9227-de2a4f38f83d"}]}]
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Sohan Banik
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Hola I’m $øh@n!Your friendly neighbourhood guide.Currently based in Sydney, I love the passion and thrill of travelling & adventurous sports. So pack your gear & experience exotic locations through my lens. Every travel is a new moment.Hakuna Matata!

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