Oh the healing, refreshing bliss of being out in nature, stretching the legs, breathing in fresh air, taking that well needed break from technology and the hustle and bustle of every day life. The wonder of discovering new places, taking in incredible views and vistas and being constantly wowed by the beauty of all nature has to offer. Pair that with hiking with friends, loved ones and furry companions, there is nothing more soul enriching than hiking, IMO.
Overnight hike to Bonnum Pic
It had been 5 months since our epic hike along the Milford Track in NZ, so after our wedding (which certainly consumed our lives for a short while), the overnight hike itch needed itching.…
Hiking the Milford Track in New Zealand
After hiking the Kepler and Routeburn tracks in New Zealand back in 2023 it had been on my bucket list to hike the Milford track. The NZ great walks are some of the best…
Hiking the Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing
For quite a while, ever since seeing the hike mentioned in an Australian Geographic magazine, I have wanted to hike the Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing in Victoria’s high country. I was also really…
Hiking Frenchman’s Cap in Tassie
The hiking itch was itchn’. It had been a while since my epic multi-day hikes in New Zealand, so I was craving another hiking adventure. I had heard of the highly regarded Frenchman’s Cap…
3 Week mission to New Zealand’s South Island
If you are passionate about canyoning, then it is highly likely you either own or have come across Daniel Clearwater’s guidebook – Canyoning in New Zealand. As far as canyoning guide books go, this…
My Favourite things to do in the Snowy Mountains
The Snowy Mountains are one of the most unique, incredible, epic, and FUN places in NSW. The Kosciusko National Park is also the largest National Park in NSW, so you really can’t beat the…
4 Days in the Warrumbungles
We are spoilt in NSW with the diverse range of mountains we have, from the Snowy Mountains, to the Blue Mountains and the Warrumbungles, each with their own flavour of adventure. The Warrumbungles are…
An Overnight Hike to Pindar Cave
It’s hard to believe it now, looking back, but at the end of 2021 I still hadn’t completed an overnight hike. What’s even harder to believe for those who know me now is from…
Best hikes in the ACT
60% of the ACT is made up of parks and reserves, with 46% being the Namadgi National Park, so its no wonder the ACT and the nearby Brindabella National Park are home to some…
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