I never thought that I would be the type to take a guided tour across three countries in seven days, but hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB), with Utracks and my friend Caro, was a nature-filled, active way to experience some of the most beautiful mountains and valleys that Europe has to offer- as…
Category: Hiking
Courage, Endurance, Mateship and Sacrifice on the Kokoda Trail
Hiking the Kokoda Trail is hard. Actually, I take that back- hiking the Kokoda Trail is bloody hard. In June, I returned from hiking this 96 km track with six of my work colleagues, fast-tracked over six days.
Uluru Base Walk, Northern Territory, Australia
Sure, you may be able to get a 360 degree view of Uluru on Google Maps now, but nothing beats heading to the Red Centre of Australia to see this amazing natural formation up close, and while you’re at it, walk around it’s base.
Hong Kong Trail, Hong Kong
Whoever would have thought that in the middle of one of the world’s most densely populated cities lies an oasis in the hills which contrasts nature with the city scrapers? The Hong Kong Trail is a 50 kilometre walking route which passes through the five country parks on Hong Kong island. A great way to…
Reykjadalur Trail, Iceland
Forget the Blue Lagoon, if you are looking for a lesser known place to submerge yourself in the geothermic waters of Iceland, look no further. Just a 45 minute drive from Reykjavik lies the town of Hveragerði which houses a valley teaming with geothermal activity called Reykjadalur (“Smokey Valley”).This valley is a beautiful hiking area and…
Mount Oberon Summit, Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria
The walk to the summit of Mount Oberon is a must when visiting Wilsons Promontory National Park. The area, also referred to as Wilsons Prom or “The Prom”, this national park is located is located at the southernmost tip of mainland Australia, 240 kilometres south east of Melbourne
Lone Wolf: Top multi-day hikes to start your solo adventures
Is your New Year’s resolution to work on your health? Getting back to nature and exploring it by foot can be a great way to spend a weekend, or even an extended period of time. A lot of people ask me about multi-day hiking and how they can get into it- especially as a solo…
Kosciuszko Walk (Thredbo to Mount Kosciuszko Summit), Thredbo, New South Wales
Keen to try your luck at summiting Australia’s highest peak? Thankfully it is achievable for a lot of people. Here’s how:
‘Cheap and Easy’: Campfire Damper
Damper: such a classic Aussie camping recipe and what better way to do it than on a campfire. It’s so cheap, easy, tasty and versatile. I love having it with some fried eggs, smoky cheddar and relish, but it’s always delightful to pair with golden syrup- a la Primary School camp.
The Coast Track, Royal National Park, New South Wales
Nestled in the world’s second oldest national park, Royal National Park, this spectacular coastline walk takes you across cliff tops, beaches, and forest. This walk is perfect if you’re keen to try some multi-day hiking over two days- and it will give you time to stop for some whale watching or swim in one of…
Mount Kinabalu Summit, Sabah, Malaysia
The Mount Kinabalu Summit trail was one of the hardest hikes that I have ever done. Admittedly, completing it in one day was tough because you ascend more than 2200m in a day (and then have the steep steps to descend). I gave my hiking pole to a Canadian guy who had twisted his ankle on the…
The Pinnacle, Grampians National Park, Victoria
Reach new heights in The Grampians in regional Victoria with this short, but spectacular walk.
