Over recent weeks, every where I look, read and listen I've been coming across the truly delightful and insightful book by journalist Kate Legge, called "Kindred - A Cradle Mountain Love Story". If you're one of over 9,000 people who walk The Overland Track in Tasmania each year, you've probably already heard something about Austrian immigrant Gustav Weindorfer and his impressive Tasmanian … [Read more...]
Film Review: Takayna/Tarkine
It’s no secret that I love Tasmania. The tourism images of great food, wine, wild places, strong communities and incredible bushwalking and hiking opportunities, along with thriving arts vibe seem to call to me constantly on social media. When (mainlander) bushwalkers and adventurers think of Tassie the first spots that pop to mind are The Overland Track and Cradle Mountain, The South … [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...]
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...]