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Cotopaxi’s Guide to Giving: Because who doesn’t like a gear brand that gives?
It’s not very often I see hiking gear that legit makes me drool. It’s even less often that I find a gear brand that’s dedicated to making a difference in the world. That’s why, when I heard from...
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Melbourne’s Flying-Fox Wetland Walk – Yarra Bend Park (Kew)
It’s nearly the end of school holidays and I’m running out of easy options to entertain the kidlets, but after a few rainy days, I can tell they’re in desperate need of some nature. As we set off in...
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Huts with history: 10 Australian alpine huts you should visit
I love Australia’s alpine huts for their incredible locations, their simple construction, their rustic feel, and the way they just seem to fit into the landscape. Even better, though, is the way they...
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5 Photos from Cathedral Range State Park that capture its essence far better...
Cathedral Range State Park is my favourite place in the world, but my mediocre photography skills just don’t do it justice. If you’ve been reading for a while, it won’t surprise you how much I love the...
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Tumbleweed? What’s with the lack of action on Bushwalking Blog lately?
So I’m going to be optimistic here and imagine that at least some of you have noticed that I’ve haven’t posted for quite a while… No? Oh, well, as you were then. Either way, I thought it was about...
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Review: Klean Kanteen Classic Insulated water bottle – 592ml / 20oz Brushed...
Who’d pay 50 bucks for a water bottle? I never thought I’d say this but, in the case of Klean Kanteen’s Insulated Classic, I would. Trust me, I’m not a rich man by any stretch of the imagination,...
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Hiking & Coffee: Warburton to Mt Donna Buang (via Mt Victoria)
This is a guest contribution by Tim Messenger from Bike Hike Brew. Tim is a hiker and mountain biker with a passion for specialty coffee and for enjoying it in the wilderness. He brews coffee...
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Powerall Deluxe portable power bank, jump starter and LED flashlight
There’s nothing quite like disconnecting when you spend time in nature. I make the effort to do so as much as I can and you should, too. However, sometimes I need my gadgets. Whether it’s because...
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An Otways Long Weekend – Part 1: Exploring Cape Otway and surrounds
Hiking to Parker Inlet via Stringybark Track The wind batters our tired faces as we stretch our legs on Stringybark Track, ascending Parker Hill. “This is already a good little walk, isn’t it Neil?”...
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An Otways Long Weekend – Part 2: Otway Fly Treetop Walk & Zipline
Ziplining at Otway Fly Treetop Adventures “Mum, you and I are gonna be tree top fairies!” We’re about to walk through the doors of the Otway Fly Visitor Center and we’re resigned to the fact that...
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An Otways Long Weekend – Part 3: E-biking, platypus spotting, and Carrisbrook...
E-biking the Old Beechy Rail Trail “Now, let’s just give you a go on this little bike,” Nathan says. “If I’m satisfied and your parents are satisfied that you can do it, we can head off. Otherwise,...
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Review: Arctic Yowie multi-function headwear
I feel the cold. Compared to Neil, who is generally fine in pants and a jumper no matter how cold it gets, I’m a human iceblock. I shiver and shake when the temp drops below 20 degrees. And, boy, do...
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Why do I hike? An Aussie hiking and camping blogger reflects
This is a guest contribution by John Feeney. John is a blogger for The Hiking Society, an Australian outdoors blog with a focus on hiking and camping. The Hiking Society can also be found on Facebook,...
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Review: The Laydle inflatable couch is as comfy as it looks
Hammocks are the ultimate in bush comfort, but you don’t always have two trees to tie them to. That’s where the Laydle inflatable couch comes in. I’ve seen a few similar products come on the market...
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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 (WIN one for yourself)
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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Hiking & Coffee: Warburton to Mt Donna Buang (via Mt Victoria)
We had our eyes on this track for a number of months before walking it. A workmate, hiking and MTB partner, and fellow coffee lover, David King, had planted the seeds back in February when we were on a...
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