Welcome to your hiking, trekking and bushwalking blog. A resource filled with information including how to get started, developing your hiking skills, hiking safely, navigation techniques and hiking hacks. Find out more about the food and gear you might need for your hiking adventures and understand how to care for it. Read stories from the trail to inspire your next adventure and get involved by submitting your own trip report or hiking trail. Download my hiking guides, meal planner and packing checklists.
Satellite Communicators Compared
No CommentsThere are dozens of options for portable satellite communicators so which one is right for you? Iv’e checked out some of the most popular ones for hiking, bushwalking and trail running; the Garmin inReach, SPOT…
Track Closed: Is it still OK to hike?
No CommentsWhile some of us may still think it is OK to drive along a closed road, open a locked gate, enter a closed park or walking track, it is not! This blasé attitude places people…
Signalling for help when lost or injured on a hike
2 CommentsIf you ever find yourself needing help, knowing the different ways you can signal for help and choosing the most appropriate ones for the circumstances can be the difference between life and death.
Trip Report – Carnarvon Great Walk
No CommentsThe Carnarvon Great Walk is an 87 kilometre six-day circuit around the Carnarvon Gorge section of the Carnarvon National Park. It takes in the famous gorge itself on the first day, with most of the…
Aussie Trails Website Gets New Design and Enhanced Search Features
No CommentsToday (30 March 2022) I am excited to announce the launch of the new Trail Hiking Australia website, a completely redesigned and greatly improved site for the outdoor adventurer.
Think before you geotag your hikes
1 CommentWhen you’re choosing which images to share with your world, think about what impact you may unintentionally be causing to the environment. I’ve decided what I’ll do to reduce my footprint on the places I…
National poll: Aussies want protection of National Parks
No CommentsNew national polling confirms that the vast majority of Australians do not want to see prime protected areas like National Parks compromised by commercial or large–scale development.
Handy hiking hints
No CommentsAs an experienced hiker, I’ve put together the top hiking hints for beginners so that you can get out there confidently too. It’s all about taking that first step out of your comfort zone and…
Stay on route
No CommentsUsing your compass to orient yourself and your map and then identifying objects on the map in your real world will keep you going the right direction.
Trip Report – Lake Tali Karng – Tamboritha Road and Mt Margaret
No CommentsTrip Report by Jackson Gee – I highly recommend this if you want a – for lack of a better word – truly hardcore hike. It is not a 2–3-day hike – more like a…
Ktena Merino Skins® Sports Active Range
No CommentsField test and review – Ktena have reignited my faith in merino wear. Merino Skins® will certainly be my go-to base-layer for the unforeseeable future. I love the fact these are Aussie made as the…
Merino Skins – Merino Base Layer
No CommentsMerino Skins provide the power to keep to you going. To keep the body’s muscles working at full capacity during activity, the body’s temperature must not rise excessively.
Trip Report – South West Cape Trek
No CommentsThe South West Cape trek in Tasmania is a walk for experienced trekkers only. It requires some navigational skills and map contour reading, and bush-bashing through dense scrub, thick forest, multiple creek crossings, and mud,…
Trip Report – Wilsons Prom Northern Circuit
No CommentsTrip Report by Peter Ryan – A 3-day hike around the Northern Circuit at Wilson Prom. This is a challenging walk with a full pack, made tougher by the constant bush bashing, and the slowness…
7 Tips for hiking with your kids
No CommentsThe outdoors can be fun and exciting, especially with your children. If you like hiking, you can share that experience with your family. However, hiking with kids takes a lot of planning and consideration.
What factors influence calorie burn while hiking?
No CommentsDo you want to know why calorie burn and energy expenditure varies from person to person and trail to trail?
Think before you TREK
No CommentsNSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is encouraging all park visitors planning a remote adventure or multi-day walk this year to Think Before You TREK.
Rule of Threes and survival priorities
No CommentsThe rule of threes allows you to prepare for emergencies and determine decision-making in case of injury or danger posed by the environment.
How to build a survival shelter
3 CommentsWhen lost in the bush, most people panic through fear they will run out of food. Did you know you can survive three weeks without food provided you have water and shelter? Knowing how to…
Hypothermia and cold weather injuries
No CommentsHypothermia and Cold Weather Injuries can occur any time that cool (not necessarily cold), wet and windy conditions are prevalent.
How to become an expert hiker
No CommentsNo everyone aspires to being an expert hiker. Take baby steps, don’t be afraid to ask for advice, be patient with yourself while you plan your hikes, develop your skills. Take time to refine them and…
Dehydrating vegetables for hiking
No CommentsDehydrating vegetables for hiking can add a great deal of nutrition to your meals. Drying is a long-standing, fairly easy method of food preservation.
Dehydrating fruit for hiking
No CommentsMaking dried fruit for your hikes can be a fun activity with a tasty end product. Dried fruit is a portable snack that can also be used in recipes.
A guide to hiking skill levels
No CommentsKnowing what hiking skill level you are at is important for planning your hikes. Be honest with your self-assessment and be safe on the trail.
