Hiking Articles, Guides and Insights for Australian Hikers

Practical adventure photography tips for hikers, covering preparation, light, weather awareness, storytelling and capturing meaningful images outdoors.

What are the priorities for wilderness first aid on Australian hikes? Learn how to assess, stabilise, prevent exposure, and plan evacuation decisions.

Practical guidance for camping in the Australian outback, covering water planning, heat management, campsite choice, wildlife, fire risk, and remote safety.

How can hikers reduce mosquito and tick bites? Compare DEET, picaridin and permethrin, and use clothing and trail hygiene effectively.

Improve your hiking efficiency with six practical tips covering pack weight, footwear, insulation, trekking poles and load management.

Discover practical hiking snack ideas that are lightweight, energy dense, temperature stable and easy to eat for steady energy on the trail.

Learn how to choose safe, low-impact campsites for overnight and multi-day hikes in Australia, covering weather, drainage, wind, water protection, and Leave No Trace.

Planning an overnight hike with kids in Victoria? I’ve prepared a handful of overnight hikes for you to consider. Discover family-friendly trails here..

Overnight hiking with kids requires conservative planning and flexibility. Learn when children are ready and how to plan safe first trips.

This trip report describes a family overnight hike from Lake Mountain to Keppel Hut, highlighting alpine scenery, recovering forest and the challenges of hiking with children.

Learn when to use gaiters for hiking, including mud, scrub, snow, sand, leeches, and rocky terrain, plus when gaiters add little value.

Injured on a hike? Understand field stabilisation, pressure immobilisation and when to exit before minor problems escalate in remote terrain.

Blister treatment for hikers explained. Learn field care techniques, infection warning signs and safe decision-making for multi-day hikes.

Discover the delicious taste and wide variety of Back Country Cuisine Freeze Dri food for your next overnight hike. Read my field test and review now!

Foot health for hikers explained for Australian conditions. Prevent blisters, manage moisture, reduce fatigue and protect your feet on long hikes.

Learn how to keep a hiking group together using clear roles, controlled pacing, communication, and early regrouping to reduce risk on the trail.

Is the Jetboil Flash worth it for hiking? Real field test covering boil time, gas efficiency, packability, and performance on overnight and multi-day hikes.

Learn how to camp responsibly on overnight hikes, with practical Leave No Trace guidance for Australian conditions, covering campsites, waste, water, fires, and impact.

What should hikers know about snake bites in Australia? Learn prevention, risk context, and correct pressure immobilisation first aid steps.

What is trail etiquette when hiking in Australia? Understand right of way, shared tracks, closures, dogs, noise, and how to reduce conflict and impact.

Considering hiking solo? Learn how preparation, self-reliance, planning, and communication help you hike alone safely and make better decisions on the trail.

Learn how to assess river crossing risk, recognise when not to cross, and use safe techniques to manage water hazards while hiking.

Learn the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace and how they guide responsible outdoor behaviour, protecting landscapes, wildlife, and shared spaces for everyone.

Learn how to set a sustainable hiking pace using rhythm, breathing, and terrain awareness to reduce fatigue and improve safety on the trail.