Keeping Trail Hiking Australia independent, safe and free
Trail Hiking Australia is something I built to share reliable trail information and practical safety guidance with other hikers.
It remains free to access and independent in how information is researched and published.
Community support helps protect that independence.
Why support matters
Maintaining and updating a large trail database takes time and ongoing care. It involves:
- Researching and reviewing trail information
- Updating safety and preparation guidance
- Covering hosting, mapping and development costs
- Ensuring information stays practical and free from commercial pressure
Support from the community helps keep the site freely available without increasing advertising or putting information behind a paywall.
What your support helps protect
If you choose to contribute, you are helping to:
- Keep trail information publicly accessible
- Maintain independence in how information is shared
- Prioritise safety over promotion
- Keep advertising minimal
- Allow the site to continue developing steadily over time
This isn’t about expansion or scale.
It’s about protecting quality, trust and access.
How support works
Support is entirely optional and offered in the spirit of stewardship rather than obligation.
Some people choose to contribute regularly. Others prefer a one-off contribution. Both are appreciated, and neither comes with special access or influence.
Trail Hiking Australia will always remain free to use.
Support Trail Hiking Australia here
Other ways to get involved
Financial support is only one way to contribute. You can also:
- Submit a trip report
- Add a new trail
- Subscribe for updates
- Share the site with other hikers
All forms of involvement strengthen the community.
Darren Edwards
Founder and developer of Trail Hiking Australia
ex*****@*************om.au
