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Mermaid Pools – Tahmoor – New South Wales (Bare Bones Bushwalking)
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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Beeripmo Walk – Mount Cole State Forest & Buangor State Park – Victoria (Bare...
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Brand Spotlight: Uncommon Goods – My 7 best finds for outdoor adventurers
Uncommon Goods is an online shop that’s been selling all kinds of original designs by independent makers from around the world since 1999. They aim to do this while making a positive environmental and...
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Lerderderg Gorge Northern Circuit – Lerderderg State Park – Victoria (Bare...
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Bucket list: 5 of the best outdoor adventures in Iceland
The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) Photo courtesy of Inspired by Iceland Have you ever seen a photo of Iceland that didn’t make you go, “wow!”? The land of fire and ice lives up to its name, with...
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WIN: A getaway on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast
Who doesn’t want a free getaway to the Sunshine Coast? I know I do. It’s getting to that time of year where icicles are starting to form on Melbournian’s beards. I think it’s time we go somewhere...
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Little Forest Circuit – Bungal State Forest – Victoria (Bare Bones Bushwalking)
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A comprehensive guide to hiking in Dinosaur National Monument (USA)
The Dinosaur Diamond, or as it is officially known, the Dinosaur Diamond Scenic and Historic Byway, is not the kind of excursion you take in just one day. This 512-mile loop is located in Western...
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Skydiving Melbourne: The 3 best places near Melbourne to toy with death
Ever wished you could fly? Well, you can. At least kind of. I’m pretty sure skydiving is as close as I’ll ever get to that feeling. If you’re in Melbourne and thinking about jumping out of a perfectly...
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Review: Stanley Flask & Shot Set – For spirit(ual) outdoor adventures
You may have noticed that this isn’t the first time I’ve reviewed gear that’s essentially for getting pissed. What can I say? Maybe it’s my Irish heritage, but I like a good drinking sesh. Of course,...
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Cape Hauy Track (Tasman National Park): A taste of Tasmania’s Three Capes Track
The Cape Hauy Track is the kind of hike that lures you in with its accessibility and the promise of breathtaking coastal views… and then makes you work for it with a series of steep stairway climbs....
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Review: Wacaco Minipresso portable espresso machine
Are you one of those people that need coffee on any day ending with a Y? Do people avoid you while camping until you’ve had your morning coffee? Are you a coffee snob who avoids camping for fear of...
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Koalas need us: An urgent reason to repair the rivers of Melbourne’s Western...
Koala By Tanner Ford, on flickr Koalas are running out of time. They are slowly starving, but Melbourne-based koala charity, The Koala Clancy Foundation, has a plan that will save koalas and help...
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Review: Osprey Aether 70L Backpack – A backpack for life
In a great case of all the gear and no idea, I bought myself an Osprey Aether 70L backpack with future dreams of week-long hikes in the wilderness. My legs weren’t ready for this. My legs aside, many...
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Dandenong Ranges Circuit – Dandenong Ranges National Park – Victoria (Bare...
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Review: MSR Hubba NX Solo Backpacking Tent – Light and easy
When choosing a tent there’s a lot to consider and for many, it’s a difficult choice. I was looking for something lightweight, with room to sit up, and a vestibule, without being outrageously priced....
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5 of the best trails in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (Oregon, USA)
Columbia River Gorge Image courtesy of WikiMedia Commons If you were to spend a good part of your life exploring Columbia River Gorge and all its trails, it still wouldn’t be enough. Its vastness is...
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Review: The Sawyer Mini Water Filter – A versatile water filtration solution
There are many designs for water filters, some work, some don’t. Whatever style of filter you use, you want it to be as foolproof as possible. For myself, I use a water filter nearly every time I need...
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Bucket list: 8 of the best outdoor adventures in Hawaii
Ziplining Big Island Image courtesy of Skyline Eco Adventures Hawaii is pretty much heaven for outdoor adventurers. Whether you choose to stay in simple campgrounds, swanky resorts or mansions in...
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Review: Funch Bliss Balls – DIY Healthy Snacks for Hiking
Why doesn’t mine look like that? There’s a fair chance you’ll be saying that with Funch, at least by the time you retrieve them from your pack, but man they’re tasty. My usual go to food when hiking...
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