Posts by Trail Hiking Australia
best hiking boots for your adventure
Learn how to choose the best hiking boots for Australian conditions. Compare shoes, mid boots and trekking boots based on terrain, pack weight and fit.
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Cape Baily Coastal Walk is a 12km, grade 3 hike in Kamay Botany Bay National Park, New South Wales. The hike typically takes 3-4 hours to complete.
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Australian hiking guide book series covers. I
New Australian Hiking Guides Reveals Why Most Incidents Start Before Anything Goes Wrong.
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hiking stew recipe
Dehydrated homemade hiking stew recipe with safe meat handling, realistic storage limits, water planning and lightweight recovery strategies.
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Whether you’re seeking tranquillity, or an adventure in Tasmania’s wilderness, Mount Field National Park delivers an experience that is diverse and unforgettable.
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Monument Hill walking track is a 1.4km, grade 3 hike located in Arakoon National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 45 minutes to complete.
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Plan your hike like your life depends on it
An opinion piece on hiking safety and personal responsibility. Why proper planning in Australian bushland can prevent rescue, injury and death.
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It’s 11:10am. You are three hikers on a steep return descent over loose rock.
One member rolls their ankle on a shifting stone. They say it is fine and want to keep moving. There is no visible swelling.
What do you do?
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Hiking with a torch
Why is carrying a torch essential for hiking? Understand how light improves navigation, safety, signalling, and decision-making when delays occur.
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Mount Killiecrankie Loop is a 9.5km, grade 4 hike in Killiecrankie Nature Recreation Area, Tasmania. This hike typically takes 4-5 hours to complete.
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Most hiking problems don’t start with a big mistake.
They start small, then compound.
I’ve tried to understand how that happens.
Three books came out of it:
📘 Before You Go
📗 On the Trail
📕 Small Things Don’t Stay Small
Bushfire safety for hikers
Stay safe while hiking in Australia by being aware of bushfire risks. Learn how to protect yourself and stay informed about potential threats.
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Small Things Don’t Stay Small
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Alpine campsite with glowing red tent at dusk
Why do hikes go wrong in Australia? Learn 6 counter-intuitive safety truths about planning, weather, decision-making and risk on the trail.
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The Small Things That Matter on the Trail.
A practical field guide to recognising early warning signs before small issues escalate.
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Alopex GORE-TEX Pro
Field test and review of Kathmandu Alopex Gore-Tex Pro jacket. Withstanding extreme conditions on the journey to Everest Base Camp.
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Georges Heights Lookout
Georges Heights Lookout is a 100m, grade 1 hike located in Sydney Harbour National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 10 minutes to complete.
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trip intentions forms
What is a trip intentions form and when should you use one? A practical guide to protecting yourself and improving search response outcomes in Australia.
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