Mount Feathertop (1922m), the second highest peak in Victoria, looms large over nearby Harrietville. As Australian mountains go, having something that actually looks like a mountain worthy of a climb (Mt Kosciuszko, cough) is a nice goal to have. It’s bulking alpine presence, covered white in winter, an experienced backcountry skiers paradise, transforms to a bushwalking mecca in … [Read more...]
Hiking the Walls of Jerusalem Circuit
Do you remember your first multi-day bushwalk? Was it somewhere that touched your soul and drew you back?I can remember feeling like I’d walked into Willy Wonka’s factory, jaw dropping and astounded by everlasting gobstopping views. I couldn’t believe that a place as beautiful as this existed.That place, was the Walls of Jerusalem and it was January 1999.With memories that … [Read more...]
Summer Camping and Bushwalking Ideas – ABC Radio Segment
Thanks to everyone who tuned (and called!) in to the segment on ABC Radio yesterday with the lovely Jen Fleming (filling in for Simon Marnie) on Weekends, where I was joined by Matt from Wildwalks and chatted through some ideas for bushwalking and camping over the Summer holidays.We had so much material that we didn't get to, so I thought I'd pop down some of our thoughts here. So have … [Read more...]
Bushwalking in the Flinders Ranges
400 kms north of Adelaide, a giant lies waiting.But unlike children’s fairytales, this giant doesn’t sleep. This giant is very much alive and has been constantly on the move for 800 million years.Leaving the iconic stone buildings of Adelaide behind and travelling through grain growing areas, with their endlessly flat olive greens and oranges, you start to sense the giant’s form.By the … [Read more...]
Why I’m Hiking Tasmania’s South Coast Track in 2018
When I first got into bushwalking and hiking twenty years ago (showing my age!), I can remember sitting around campfires and listening to stories and epic tales of multi-day walking adventures. It wasn't just about the walking, it was also the travel to far-flung places that these trips provided that seemed somehow mystical. As a beginner, I couldn't imagine packing enough food and gear on my back … [Read more...]