Practical planning guides for long-distance treks we’ve completed
These guides are based on treks Julie and I have personally completed — in Australia and overseas. Each covers the details that matter when planning an extended walk of five or more days: seasonal conditions, route options, logistics, permits, camping, water, navigation and safety considerations. The aim is to help you decide whether a trek is right for you and plan it with confidence.
Complete Guide to the Alta Via 2 (Italy)
Read more →A planning guide to Italy’s Alta Via 2: distance, rifugi bookings, best season, via ferrata gear, and safety tips for this demanding Dolomites trek.
Complete Guide to the Huayhuash Circuit (Peru)
Read more →A planning guide to Peru’s Huayhuash Circuit: a 110-180km high-altitude trek near Huaraz, with permits, camping, seasons and altitude safety tips.
Complete Guide to the Walker’s Haute Route (Switzerland)
Read more →A practical planning guide to the Walker’s Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt, covering itinerary, huts, safety, gear and the best season to walk it.
Complete Guide to the Western Arthur Range Traverse (Tasmania)
Read more →Complete planning guide to Tasmania’s Western Arthur Range Traverse, covering the full circuit and shorter A-K route, with itinerary, permits, safety and gear.
Complete Guide to the Great South West Walk (Victoria)
Read more →A planning guide to Victoria’s Great South West Walk: a 250km long-distance coastal walk from Portland, with campsite bookings, water, seasons and safety tips.
Complete Guide to the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail (South Australia)
Read more →A planning guide to the 66km Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail: seasons, campsites, permits, water, safety risks, and fitness for this coastal trek.
Complete Guide to the Jatbula Trail (Northern Territory)
Read more →A complete planning guide to the 62-kilometre Jatbula Trail in Nitmiluk National Park, covering permits, timing, water, safety, and fitness.
Complete Guide to the Inka Trail (Peru)
Read more →Planning guide to Peru’s Classic Inka Trail: permits, fees, itinerary, gear, altitude safety, and 2026 regulation changes for the four-day trek to Machu Picchu.
Complete Guide to the Overland Track (Tasmania)
Read more →A planning guide to Tasmania’s 65km Overland Track: seasons, huts, permits, water, hypothermia risk, and fitness needed for this alpine trek.
Complete Guide to the Everest Base Camp Trek (Nepal)
Read more →A planning guide to the Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal: distance, permits, teahouse costs, best season, and altitude safety for this 12-14 day trek.
