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The Great North Walk is a 260 km track stretching from Sydney to Newcastle, passing through some of New South Wales’ most beautiful bushland. On this hike, we tackled the Cowan to Brooklyn section, also known as the Jerusalem Bay Track, in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, just 60 km, 37 miles north of Sydney. With a hot day forecasted (19–32°C), (66 … Read more

If you’re a fan of hiking, the United States is a dream come true. From dramatic cliffs and alpine peaks to lush forests and serene riverbeds, there’s no shortage of breathtaking landscapes to explore. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a beginner looking to test your stamina, here’s a roundup of 10 famous day hiking … Read more

Australia’s wilderness is breathtaking, but it’s also home to some of the world’s most dangerous creatures. Among them is the infamous Sydney funnel web spider (Atrax robustus), a creature every hiker in the Sydney region should be aware of. Whether you’re tackling a trail or exploring bushland, knowing how to identify and handle an encounter … Read more

Australia is home to some of the most fascinating and dangerous wildlife, and the Eastern Brown Snake is a prime example. I recently came across what I believe was a juvenile Eastern Brown Snake on a recent hike, which prompted me to research and write about them. As one of the most venomous snakes in … Read more

Today’s hike took me to the beautiful Blue Mountains National Park, located west of Sydney. Our group of 17 adventurers started near the quaint township of Leura, with the trailhead just off Mount Hay Road, which transitions to a dirt track. The journey was filled with breathtaking views, fascinating wildlife, and a bit of history. … Read more

This hike in the Kosciuszko National Park was a memorable adventure, covering two of the three peaks in the Ram’s Head Range. It was mostly off-track, offering stunning alpine views, challenging terrain, and a sense of true wilderness. The Rams Head Range Hike Guide The Start Three of us set off at 8:40 AM, beginning … Read more

Our adventure on this day took us through a stunning section of the new Snowies Alpine Walk, a 56-kilometer, four-day self-guided trail winding through the Thredbo-Perisher region. While the full walk promises an epic experience, we opted for a single-day trek, covering the stretch from Perisher to Bullocks Flat. With a bit of planning ahead, we arranged … Read more

Climbing Australia’s highest mountain has been a long-standing goal of mine, and today I finally achieved it. The conditions were ideal: clear skies, a comfortable 14°C (57°F), and gentle summit winds between 15–25 km/h (9–15 mph). Such weather is perfect, as the trail is quite exposed, and excessive heat can be challenging.Before diving into the … Read more

Day two of our Kossie week saw us complete two separate hikes. The first was a one-way hike from the Sawpit Creek Picnic area to the Jindabyne River Picnic area, also called the Pallaibo Walk. The Sawpit Creek Hike The Start This undulating track meandered through a woodland rich with diverse eucalypt species—candlebark, bark sallee, … Read more

Kosciuszko National Park, home to Australia’s highest mountain—Mount Kosciuszko (or Mount Kossie, as we Aussies like to call it)—is a dream destination for any hiker. Having hiked in various countries, I’m a little embarassed to admit that I’ve never hiked in the alpine region of my home country. Hiking here in summer has been a … Read more