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Noticed anything different? Introducing The Bushwalking Blog v3.0
Welcome to version 3.0 of The Bushwalking Blog. Okay, it’s still a work in progress, but it’s looking good already if I do say so myself. “Wait, did you say THE Bushwalking Blog?” I hear you ask....
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Great Ocean Road Walking guide book now available
Over the last 3 years, I’ve been working on co-authoring a hiking guidebook for the Great Ocean Road. Now it’s finally available for purchase. Since I love you guys, I’ll level with you and tell you...
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Hiking Pigeon House Mountain (Didthul): Baptism by fire
Stopping for the views en route to Pigeon House Mountain “Seemed like a good idea at the time, didn’t it fellas?” We agree, having a chuckle, but then cursing this group of clearly much fitter walkers...
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The 4 best places to see glow worms on the Great Ocean Road
Glow worm strands By Eden Pictures, on flickr Growing up with so much American television and literature, I remember being fascinated by stories of kids chasing fireflies. Like, what kind of magical...
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Review: The BottleKeeper, because there’s not always someone to “hold my...
What would a camping trip be without hiking beer? (Okay, so hiking is actually pretty essential for me but man, I love my beer.) Even on a day out at the beach, a couple of cold beers can make all the...
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Kosciuszko National Park: A weekend at Boali Lodge in Thredbo – Part 1
The Mount Kosciuszko Summit Hike “You might want to pack an extra layer if you’ve got one. There’s 70-kilometre winds up there.” This is not what you want to hear from the person at the Kosciuszko...
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Review: The Rumpl Puffy Blanket – Warmth and comfort for every situation
Buying outdoor gear feels like a massive luxury, especially when your wife and kids don’t have quite the same passion for the outdoors that you do. But imagine a blanket that’s just as useful for...
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Bucket List: Lord Howe Island – A guide to an unspoilt hiker’s paradise
Lord Howe Island By John Game, on flickr Lord Howe Island. A hiker’s paradise. A crescent-shaped volcanic remnant rising majestically from the Tasman Sea, World Heritage listed for its beauty and...
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Knots for every occasion (aka. why I wish I’d been a boy scout)
When I was a kid, my friends and I weren’t really the boy scout types. My introduction to camping and outdoor survival was probably not the same as most. For us, it was more about getting away from...
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Kepler Track: The best hike in New Zealand’s South Island
New Zealand’s South Island is famous for its Great Walks and multi-day hikes. It is justifiably elegant and an icon, but don’t break out the sleeping bag just yet. Much of the same wilderness can be...
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Globewalker: The online gear retailer owned by an Aussie hiking blogger
John shows off the Brubeck Men’s Athletic Short Sleeve Top If you’re frustrated with what’s on offer from Australian outdoor gear and activewear retailers, you’re not alone. So it’s good to hear that...
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Surviving an unexpected night out in the bush: A brief guide
You can never have too many survival tips. It’s always wise to plan for the worst. Even if you’re on a short nature walk, it’s possible for things to go awry. One wrong turn, especially for the...
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Pool of Siloam – Blue Mountains: A walk and swim with the kids
“Muuuuummm, I’m tiiiiired.” This is never a good sign when we’re still in the car, on the way to start a bushwalk. Especially when it’s one that’s all steep steps, on a 32-degree day. The Fairy...
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Hiking & Coffee: Wingan Inlet to Red River – Croajingolong National Park...
Wide open beaches, tiny coves and rocky headlands make up the 100 km Wilderness Coast Walk, from Sydenham Inlet in Victoria’s south-east to Wonboyn on the New South Wales south coast. Those not up to...
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Skydiving the Great Ocean Road (that time I jumped out of a perfectly good...
“Neil, what are we gonna go and do?” my instructor asks. “We’re gonna jump out of a perfectly good plane.” “Man, that sounds like a stupid idea.” “It does, doesn’t it?” I laugh. Skydiving the Great...
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Lerderderg Gorge’s Southern Walk: A very thirsty hike with the boys
“BEER! BEER! BEER! BEEEEEEEER!” I’m not sure exactly what’s come over me, but I’m excitedly hopping my way from rock to rock across the dry bed of the Lerderderg River towards Mackenzie’s Flat picnic...
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Infographic: The evolution of trekking gear
When it comes to gear, I think most experienced hikers will agree: Newer isn’t always better. After all, no one really needs a solar-powered backpack or boots forged from the latest synthetic-leather...
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Grass Tree Walk – Brisbane Ranges National Park – Victoria (Bare Bones...
The most common feedback I get from readers of The Bushwalking Blog is that they “just want more hikes to do”. I get it – hiking is my passion too. I do more hikes than I’d ever have the time to write...
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Brand spotlight: Crumpler’s 5 best bags for travel and outdoor adventure
Crumpler bags aren’t just good for travel and outdoor adventure. I’ve got one that I’ve used almost every day since I bought it. I’ve been a big fan of Crumpler since I was a teenager, and it’s not...
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Video: Walking with the Mursi – A long distance hike across Ethopia
Do you see yourself as an adventurer? It’s all relative, I guess. One person’s adventure is another’s walk in the park. I’ve even been called an adventurer, but I’ve sure as hell got nothing on David...
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