Hiking the Overland Track, Tasmania
And so we were off. After six months of planning, the shuttle picked us up from Launceston and drove us two hours to Cradle Mountain. There we were met by a ranger who provided an…
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John Muir Trail: Cathedral Lake to Yosemite Valley
The John Muir Trail is a long-distance hiking trail taking in 338.6 kilometres of California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range. On this visit, we hiked for ten days in August, completing a section of the trail…
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John Muir Trail: Ediza Lake to Cathedral Peak
The John Muir Trail is a long-distance hiking trail taking in 338.6 kilometres of California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range. On this visit, we hiked for ten days in August, completing a section of the trail…
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John Muir Trail: Devils Postpile to Ediza Lake
The John Muir Trail is a long-distance hiking trail taking in 338.6 kilometres of California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range. On this visit, we hiked for ten days in August, completing a section of the trail…
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Routeburn Track, New Zealand
The Routeburn Track, situated on the south island of New Zealand, is a 32 km or 2-4 day track winding through beech-forested valleys, alongside pristine green rivers and snow covered mountains. The route takes you…
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Grampains National Park, Victoria
The Grampians Mountain Range comprise a series of five spectacular sandstone ridges running north-to-south in Regional Victoria. Rising abruptly from the surrounding Western Plains, the area offers a network of walking tracks allowing you to explore cascading…
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Walls of Jerusalem National Park, Tasmania
The Walls of Jerusalem National Park, part of Tasmania’s Wilderness World Heritage Area, retains much of its character due to its relative inaccessibility and remoteness. There are no facilities for casual visitors which means bushwalkers need…
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Cradle Mountain, Tasmania
Cradle Mountain, in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, rises 1,545 metres (5,069 ft) above sea level and is one of the principal tourist attractions in Tasmania. It is composed of dolerite columns with a distinctive ‘cradle’ shape giving it its name….
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Mt Claude, Tasmania
The Mount Roland Mountain Range in Tasmania comprise Mt Roland (1234m), Mt Van Dyke (1084m) and Mt Claude (1034m). This group of mountains forms a natural amphitheatre and the scene of the annual Triple Top Mountain Run, a…
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Duluth Scout Pack
Inspired by traditional envelope style packs, American brand Duluth’s Scout Pack is made from 15-ounce canvas accented with riveted leather straps. Handmade in Duluth, Minnesota, these backpacks are ideal for urban adventures or day trips to the mountains. The pack has a slim…
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Best Made knife sharpening kit
Best Made, one of my favourite camp goods companies, sells this USA made, Arkansas Bench Stone. Possibly the perfect “two-in-one” sharpening stone, it is housed in a lovely wooden box with rubber feet for stability. The…
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Three Sisters, Blue Mountains
The famed Three Sisters rock formation is located 120 kilometres west of Sydney on the northern escarpment of the Jamison Valley. Close to the popular weekend town of Katoomba, they are one of the Blue Mountains’…
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Bush Walk: Mt Ku-ring-gai to Apple Tree Bay
Sydney is blessed with easy access to bushland. Mt Ku-ring-gai National Park to the north offers an array of walking tracks including this one from Mt Ku-ring-gai to Apple Tree Bay and Bobbin Head. The distance…
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Cliff Top walking track, Blue Mountains
A day out of the city is just what was needed after a week of tight deadlines and too much time in front of the computer. The Blue Mountains, 75 km west of Sydney, is a…
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Creswick Forest
Creswick forest, 18 kilometres north of Ballarat, features a number of short-walk options including a self guided trek through the plantations surrounding the old Creswick Landcare Centre and La Gerches’ original plantings. The trees, planted over one hundred years…
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Bogong mountain ranges, Victoria
Seven hours south of Sydney is Victoria’s spectacular Bogong mountain range. This area provides an activity based holiday with winding mountain roads (Harrietville to Mt Hotham is 45 minutes of perfection), great observation points, some…
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Best Made enamel steel camp supplies
The Best Made Company in New York produce a range of products suitable for the more aesthetically-minded camping enthusiast. Founded on the principal of using tried and tested manufacturing techniques, Best Made produce upscale products that…
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Red Hands Cave Walking Track, Blue Mountains
Red Hands Cave walking track in the NSW Blue Mountains is a pleasing 3-4 hour circuit walk with a dip in the Jelly Bean Pool at the end as a reward for your exertions. Rated medium…
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