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Hiking Checklist
With more than 50 years bushwalking experience between us, we’ve packed our bags for day walks and overnight hikes umpteen times. Over time, you get good at knowing the hiking essentials, plus what you can do without. This hiking checklist will save you a whole lot of time and hassle. It’s designed for Australian conditions, […]
Tips for Whale Watching Season Sydney
The whale watching season in Sydney is between May and November each year but some times are better than others to increase your chances of seeing whales. We’ve been walking Sydney’s coastline for years, so here are our tips on how to take advantage of nature to get the best out of your whale watching […]
Tips for Hiking in the Rain
The weather forecast is RAIN. Do you a) hide indoors and dust the top of your kitchen cupboards OR b) greedily choose to have stunning bushwalking tracks all to yourself, see more wildlife than usual, stare in amazement at the trickles and waterfalls you never thought possible? The more awesome option b) means facing the […]
Find Walking Groups Sydney
If you’re new to Sydney or your mates or partner aren’t the bushwalking type, don’t feel you have to walk alone. You’ll never hike solo if you don’t want to (besides, is it even safe to walk alone in Sydney?). There are different types of walking groups Sydney to suit your style. Here’s how to find […]
Trekking Training for Everest in Sydney
A few months ago we received an email from a newsletter subscriber Paul about trekking training. He wrote; Just wondering if you have written any articles on good walks (with a lot of steps) in and around Sydney that would be good practice for Everest? We’d just shared the challenge of walking the Coast Track […]
Is it safe to hike alone in Sydney?
There are two types of people who go hiking alone – those chasing the serenity, and those who think they don’t have a choice (but you do… find someone to walk with). Wherever you fit, here are tips to make your solo hiking trip in Sydney safe and sound. Is it safe to hike alone […]
Google Trekker Sydney
It’s one thing reading about a walking track or seeing a few fancy photos, and another thing actually being there yourself. Until such time as three heel clicks of ruby red hiking boots will magically transport you, we’ve found the next best thing. It’s Google Street View Trekker, and it’s the online giant’s attempt to immerse you […]
Hiking Tips for Beginners
Ian and I have been hiking and camping since the days when we smelled like teen spirit. You can imagine what we’ve learnt along the way. Now it’s time to share our hiking tips for beginners to give you the confidence to make camping a fun and safe experience.. Since 2009, we’ve been taking young […]
How to Purify Water While Hiking
So there’s water purification tablets, filtration systems, ultraviolet light and good ol’ boiling the water. Have your say: What’s your favourite or most effective way to purify water for hiking? Have you ever taken the risk of not purifying water? What happened?
3 Brilliant Tips for Packing to Hike Overseas
When you’re packing to hike the Milford Track, walking the Tour du Mont Blanc or trekking a section of the Pacific Crest Trail, here are some packing tips when you’re not “just a hiker” but a traveller who wants to experience it all. Even when you’re ticking hikes off the list of 1001 Walks You […]
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