Rave Hiking: Bringing the dancefloor to the mountains
In the lush, awe-inspiring outdoor landscapes of New Zealand, a new viral trend has taken root, and it goes by the unexpected name of “Rave Hiking”. Blending outdoor exploration and music-infused...
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Mount Lofty Circuit Walk: Warrandyte State Park’s most epic views
Mount Lofty is barely what anyone would call a mountain, but it’s the highest point of Warrandyte State Park, and I’m making the call that it offers the best views in the area. It’s been a favourite...
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Ferntree Gully Circuit Walk (Dandenong Ranges National Park)
Only 40 kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD, Dandenong Ranges National Park offers a hidden (if not secret) escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. I’ve been hiking the trails of Melbourne’s...
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The Best Camping Heaters For Your Australian Winter Camping Trip
Many avid campers love beating the heat and venturing into the great outdoors during winter. While Australian winter camping trips can be pleasant, evenings can be a little nippy, especially if you...
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Currawong Falls: An underappreciated Aireys Inlet walk
Tucked away amongst the hills behind Aireys Inlet, in one of the less visited sections of Great Otway National Park, the Currawong Falls Walking Track leads hikers through diverse forest types, from...
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Swapping boots for paddles: Broaden your horizons with a water-based adventure
For many, the call of the wild begins and ends on a winding forest trail, the crunch of leaves and gravel beneath their boots echoing the rhythm of their heartbeat. The great expanse of wilderness...
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Accessible apexes: The highest and most hikeable peaks on 7 continents
‘Scaling the seven summits’ has never made it to my bucket list. I guess that’s because the phrase conjures images of the world’s most experienced mountaineers and their near-death experiences (or...
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The best kid-friendly hikes on New Zealand’s North Island (Te Ika-a-Māui)
The North Island of New Zealand – with its divine wilderness and dramatic landscapes, alive and breathing with geothermal activity – is the kind of natural wonderland that most people only ever dream...
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‘Great Australian Walks’ with Julia Zemiro to premiere in August on SBS
As a long-time lover of RocKwiz, I quite like the idea of going for a hike with Julia Zemiro. So I’m pretty excited about the announcement that SBS is set to launch a new 10-part documentary series –...
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Calico Hills Trail: Hiking Red Rock Canyon (Nevada, USA)
Have you ever dreamed of conquering trails that intertwine stunning red rock formations with expansive desert plains? The Calico Hills Trail at Red Rock Canyon, just outside of Las Vegas, will have...
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The Bright Angel Trail: Day hiking the Grand Canyon National Park
The Grand Canyon is easily one of the most mesmerising and exhilarating hiking destinations in the entire world. Most visitors to the Grand Canyon take in the sites from the rims, but for the truly...
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Whiskey Creek Short Circuit: Rock-hopping through Lerderderg State Park...
Every time I visit Lerderderg Gorge, I’m surprised by its rugged beauty. I’ve probably said it before, but there’s nowhere else this close to Melbourne that feels so unfathomably wild. If you’re...
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Rock climbing Cape Town’s Silvermine Nature Reserve
Image credit: Janelle Maistry (Instagram) If you know anything about outdoor rock climbing in Cape Town, you’ve heard of the prolific Silvermine and the abundance of sport climbing routes it has on...
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The Quiraing Walk: The best day hike in Scotland’s Isle of Skye
Image credit: Krista May Photography (Instagram) Now, if you are going to Scotland, I feel the Isle of Skye is a must. In the Scottish Highlands, it’s home to some of Scotland’s best outdoor...
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Untold stories: The making of Great Australian Walks with Julia Zemiro
With the first episode of Great Australian Walks with Julia Zemiro just a week away, the buzz is building and I, like many of you, can’t wait to see the beauty and depth of Australia’s most stunning...
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The best places to see the Northern Lights
The Aurora Borealis, more commonly known as the Northern Lights, is a natural spectacle that has enchanted humankind for millennia. This ethereal light show — shimmering hues of green, blue, and...
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Point Nepean Walk: Hiking to the Mornington Peninsula’s historic tip
On my right, glimpses of the untouched beaches and tranquil bay waters below beckon, while just a short distance to my left, the roaring waves of Bass Strait crash against craggy limestone cliffs....
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Dangar Falls, Crystal Shower Falls & Wonga Walk (Dorrigo National Park, NSW)
Ancient ferns bow gently across the trail, and mossy tendrils hang from ancient trees. Your nostrils fill with the fragrant mixture of damp earth, decaying vegetation, and a cocktail of subtle scents...
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The Goldfields Track (Bendigo to Ballarat): A walk through ‘Upside-Down Country’
At the height of the ‘Gold Rush’ in the 1850s, the rugged terrains of Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Central Victoria were sprawled with tents and makeshift abodes – impromptu villages pulsating with the...
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The Fira to Oia Hike (Santorini, Greece)
Beyond the postcard-perfect views of Santorini and small villages perched on its cliff sides, I’d always heard tales of a captivating hike that stretches from Fira to Oia. A journey of approximately...
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