Hiking News, views and topical information

Hiking News Australia brings you the latest news regarding tracks, trails and our natural wilderness. Check this page often to keep informed and have your say on topical issues.

Volunteer Bushwalkers and the AAAS

Bushwalking Victoria has analysed the AAAS Core and Bushwalking Standards and consider that most of the content is either not
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Stop the Falls to Hotham Crossing Development in Victoria

It is vital we raise our collective voices to halt the $34M Falls to Hotham Crossing development before it is
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Victoria’s New Wilderness Adventure: THE BULLER HUTS TRAIL

The Buller Huts Trail is your opportunity to experience the best of the Victorian Alps. Over seven days this 96km,
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Favourite and Completed Hikes Feature

Registered members of the community can quickly and easily add any hike to their personalised list of favourites and then
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Trail Access and Features

Part of the challenge when planning a hike is to understand the Trail Access and Features that relate to any given
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Falls to Hotham Track Impact Grows

Falls to Hotham Track Impacts Grow as Parks Victoria has released its final Master Plan for the Falls to Hotham
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Who’s in Charge?

The tourism industry is assuming control of our national parks. But neither Parks Victoria, the environment department (DELWP), or the
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Australian Adventure Activity Standards

The Australian Adventure Activity Standards: a national approach to safety outdoors Source: The Australian Adventure Activity Standards 15 March 2016 Safety standards
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Green shoe brigade branded Tasmania’s new loggers

A mounting backlash to Tasmania’s green tourism boom has prompted warnings that cruise ship access and charter flights will have
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